7D bells and whistles

[Sean Setters]

So far I haven't been totally impressed with Zone AF. I found the results to be much better using single point focus (although, maybe that should be expected). Other than that, I love the movie mode...it's certainly a blast to play around with. Other than that, I like the fact that you can use the RC-1 remote with it (that has come in handy).


I must admit I was really looking forward to using the pop-up to wirelessly control my 580EX. However, I haven't put forth enough effort to familiarize myself that particular function quite yet.

[Keith B]

Tomorrow will be my first real field test with the 7D. It has been raining here since Wednesday so I haven't had too much of a chance to use it a whole lot. So far I am just blown away by the build quality and the AF customization capabilities. I excited about the weather sealing too. I have been caught in the rain a few times with my 40D with out problems but now I won't be as stressed.


The view finder is incredible too. The ability to turn grids on and off and the extra focus points do make a difference.


I am looking forward to using the built in wireless too. I'll be able to have two cameras ready and set to fire my lights with out having to stop and change anything, ST-E2 or lenses. That is going to be very nice. I have to shoot a model for her portfolio in two weeks and I plan on the using my 5DII with 24-70 and the ST-E2 then have my 7D set up with 70-200 2.8 IS. The flow should be so good.


I like that image size is in the ball park with my 5DII also. I hating handing over images that were 21MP accompanied by 10MP from my 40D.