Tag: Canon 7D

Canon or Nikon

Posted on 09/19/10 No Comments

I’ve just agreed the sale of my Canon 300 f/2.8 L IS and if all goes to plan it will be sold tomorrow. Why am I selling what is widely regarded as one of Canon’s best lenses? Because I’m off to….. ….Nikon! Five years ago I would have laughed at you if you suggested such [...]

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Do I miss my Canon 1D?

Posted on 05/12/10 No Comments

As mentioned before, I purchased a second Canon 7D giving me a pair of them and replacing my previous primary body, the Canon 1D Mark II. So, how am I getting on without the 1D? Was it the right move? Yes! I do miss the 1D form factor, the solid feel and single component is [...]

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Are all camera bodies equal?

Posted on 04/15/10 No Comments

Following  my post about replacing my Canon 1D Mark II which you can read here I’ve gone ahead and purchased another Canon 7D! I’ve just finished giving it a check over and testing it all works correctly. As part of that I’ve set the Auto Focus Micro Adjustment for my Sigma 300 f/2.8 and my [...]

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Camera dilemma

Posted on 04/10/10 2 Comments

Currently I have a Canon 7D as my primary body and a Canon 1D Mark II as my backup / second body. The 1D was my primary body and served my well. It’s not perfect but despite its age it still can cut it with the prosumer DSLRs. Since getting my 7D it has seen [...]

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RAF Coningsby – 23rd March 2010

Posted on 03/26/10 No Comments

Spent Tuesday at RAF Coningsby. A spur of the moment visit before the week or so of rain that is predicted arrives. My hopes to catch a 6 Sqn marked Typhoon ahead of the stand up next month didn’t pan out but I got some good practice with my Canon 7D ahead of air show [...]

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