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  1. 03-21-2010, 07:57 PM #1
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    First time out with the 7D



    This is a 7 shot HDR--Just playing around, but I think it worked


    [img]/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.23.23/HDR_2D00_Bosque.jpg[/img]


    And the rest---Just normal shooting:


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    [img]/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.23.23/IMG_5F00_9168.JPG[/img]





    [img]/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.23.23/IMG_5F00_9268.JPG[/img][img]/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.23.23/IMG_5F00_9342.JPG[/img]
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  2. 03-21-2010, 08:03 PM #2
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Amazing colors!
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  3. 03-21-2010, 08:05 PM #3
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Thanks Oren, It's The magic of photomatix.
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Hi Bob


    Your shots are very good. I have also a 7D & various lenses, but cannot get shots as good as yours. So I'm curious as to the settings you used for these shots. Thanks Wally. PS Your HDR shot is also impressive.
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  5. 03-21-2010, 11:59 PM #5
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Wally,


    Well, I was experimenting today so I was using alot of different settings: The HDR was was actually 6 different shots bracketed 3 Stops above and 3 Stops below. I normally like to shoot either manual or Aperature priority, I usually keep iso between 400 and 800 since I was shooting with a Circular Polarizer filter. I try and keep shutter speeds above 800 and I normally shoot with a single point focus. But I was experimenting with the Auto Zone AF and kind of liked it. I used single point metering on the bird and I think I was using evaluative (Matrix Metering on the landscapes) I had a photo instructor provide the following for his "recipe for success" which generally works, but not always---Here it is: AV mode, aperature 6.3, Evaluative metering, ISO 800, single point AF. I have found this a very good place to start when shooting general wildlife. Two things I learned today: 1, Like others have said, the 7D overexposes by 1/3 stop. So, Meter 1/3 stop below (Left)center on the meter. or adjust EV by -1/3. The 2nd thing I learned----If I do my job, this camera performsextremely well.


    One more thing---I did some tweeks on contrast, saturation and sharpeningin Canon's DPP software and ultimately reduced the shots to web sized.


    Here are the details for your viewing pleasure, Hope this helps.


    File NameIMG_9342.JPG
    Camera ModelCanon EOS 7D
    FirmwareFirmware Version 1.1.0
    Shooting Date/Time1/10/2009 11:34:51 PM
    AuthorRWilliams Imaging
    Owner's Name
    Shooting ModeAperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed )1/2500
    Av( Aperture Value )5.6
    Metering ModeSpot Metering
    AE lockON
    Exposure Compensation-1/3
    ISO Speed800
    Auto ISO SpeedOFF
    LensEF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    Focal Length210.0mm
    Image Size800x600
    Image QualityFine
    FlashOff
    FE lockOFF
    White Balance ModeAuto
    AF ModeAI Servo AF
    Picture StyleUser Defined 1(Standard)
    Sharpness5
    Contrast1
    Saturation2
    Color tone0
    Color SpacesRGB v1.31 (Canon)
    Long exposure noise reduction0:Off
    High ISO speed noise reduction0:Standard
    Highlight tone priority0isable
    Auto Lighting Optimizer3isable
    Peripheral illumination correctionDisable
    File Size616KB
    Drive ModeHigh-speed continuous shooting
    Live View ShootingOFF


    The roadrunner close up:


    File NameIMG_9268.JPG
    Camera ModelCanon EOS 7D
    FirmwareFirmware Version 1.1.0
    Shooting Date/Time1/10/2009 11:32:42 PM
    AuthorRWilliams Imaging
    Owner's Name
    Shooting ModeAperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed )1/2000
    Av( Aperture Value )5.6
    Metering ModeSpot Metering
    AE lockON
    Exposure Compensation-1/3
    ISO Speed800
    Auto ISO SpeedOFF
    LensEF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    Focal Length400.0mm
    Image Size600x800
    Image QualityFine
    FlashOff
    FE lockOFF
    White Balance ModeAuto
    AF ModeAI Servo AF
    Picture StyleUser Defined 1(Standard)
    Sharpness5
    Contrast1
    Saturation2
    Color tone0
    Color SpacesRGB v1.31 (Canon)
    Long exposure noise reduction0:Off
    High ISO speed noise reduction0:Standard
    Highlight tone priority0isable
    Auto Lighting Optimizer3isable
    Peripheral illumination correctionDisable
    File Size531KB
    Drive ModeHigh-speed continuous shooting
    Live View ShootingOFF


    The first (Non-HDR)Landscape:


    File NameIMG_8961.JPG
    Camera ModelCanon EOS 7D
    FirmwareFirmware Version 1.1.0
    Shooting Date/Time1/10/2009 8:54:17 PM
    AuthorRWilliams Imaging
    Owner's Name
    Shooting ModeManual Exposure
    Tv( Shutter Speed )1/1250
    Av( Aperture Value )6.3
    Metering ModeSpot Metering
    ISO Speed800
    Auto ISO SpeedOFF
    LensEF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    Focal Length100.0mm
    Image Size800x533
    Image QualityFine
    FlashOff
    FE lockOFF
    White Balance ModeAuto
    AF ModeAI Servo AF
    Picture StyleUser Defined 1(Standard)
    Sharpness5
    Contrast1
    Saturation2
    Color tone0
    Color SpacesRGB v1.31 (Canon)
    Long exposure noise reduction0:Off
    High ISO speed noise reduction0:Standard
    Highlight tone priority0isable
    Auto Lighting Optimizer3isable
    Peripheral illumination correctionDisable
    File Size602KB
    Drive ModeHigh-speed continuous shooting
    Live View ShootingOFF


    The Second Non-HDR Landscape:


    File NameIMG_9168.JPG
    Camera ModelCanon EOS 7D
    FirmwareFirmware Version 1.1.0
    Shooting Date/Time1/10/2009 9:30:45 PM
    AuthorRWilliams Imaging
    Owner's Name
    Shooting ModeAperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed )1/2000
    Av( Aperture Value )5.6
    Metering ModeSpot Metering
    Exposure Compensation-2/3
    ISO Speed800
    Auto ISO SpeedOFF
    LensEF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    Focal Length375.0mm
    Image Size800x533
    Image QualityFine
    FlashOff
    FE lockOFF
    White Balance ModeAuto
    AF ModeAI Servo AF
    Picture StyleUser Defined 1(Standard)
    Sharpness5
    Contrast1
    Saturation2
    Color tone0
    Color SpacesRGB v1.31 (Canon)
    Long exposure noise reduction0:Off
    High ISO speed noise reduction0:Standard
    Highlight tone priority0isable
    Auto Lighting Optimizer3isable
    Peripheral illumination correctionDisable
    File Size483KB
    Drive ModeHigh-speed continuous shooting
    Live View ShootingOFF





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  6. 03-22-2010, 09:40 AM #6
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Very nice shots Bob! I'm sure you enjoyed your first time out [H] Beautifull scenery [Y]


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  7. 03-22-2010, 09:45 AM #7
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Thanks Jan
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  8. 03-22-2010, 07:08 PM #8
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Quote Originally Posted by bob williams


    Like others have said, the 7D overexposes by 1/3 stop.
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    Bob, I think Bryan's review said that the 7D underexposes by 1/3 stop.
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  9. 03-22-2010, 07:49 PM #9
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Quote Originally Posted by Alan
    Bob, I think Bryan's review said that the 7D underexposes by 1/3 stop.




    Alan,


    Hmm, now I have to go back and re-read----but I shot about 700 shots yesterday, and when I followed the meter, I was over exposed by just a little. When I corrected to -1/3 and sometimes 2/3, the shot looked decent. But Thanks, Iccertainly don't want to misquote anyone, especially Bryan. I think I also saw this on some of the user reviews on FM.com, but I'll check.


    Thanks for pointing this out.


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  10. 03-22-2010, 07:56 PM #10
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    Re: First time out with the 7D



    Bob, what counts is that the shot looks good. And, if you're seeing it needs a -1/3 EC, then that's what is needed. Your shots look wonderful, by the way.
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