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I've actually had very good results with Tim Jackson's Test Chart which is a 45 degree test. The biggest downside is that it is done at short distances, and supposedly focus accuracy varies with...

On the fill flash subject, I should have also stated that I typically roll in a substantial amount positive flash exposure compensation, to over come the fill flash only effect, when shooting...

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The answer to that is yes the Canon 500 f/4L II is better. And based on DxOMarks perceptual megapixels you will get better photos with the Canon and your 7D than you would with the Nikon on a D800...

When it comes to Canon's and Flash in AV mode they do behave differently than Nikon. This video discusses a little about the differences: Digital Photography 1 on 1: Episode 43: On Camera Flash...

Also, for anyone having focus issues with their 7D, watching these three videos is time well spent. Admittedly the production on these isn't the best, and you may think you know everything covered,...

I think much of the 'inconsistency' stems from three things. One, is the size of the single AF points as previously discussed and you can find more information on here: Cross type AF points in EOS...

It does not appear that this is a case of inconsistent focus, it is a case of consistent front focusing which could easily be corrected with micro focus adjustment. Even if the focus was...

1st off the OP said they are upgrading from a 600D, not a 60D. Second, I would hardly call moving from the 60D to 7D a 'side step'.  Again, this doesn't really apply since the OP is upgrading from...

DPP shows the AF point on the photo above was on the child's mouth. Plain of focus appears just forward of that. In the second photo the child's head was leaning forward, focus point was on the...

Thanks for the update. I wouldn't have known to check that, if at one time or another I hadn't freaked that my camera wasn't working for the same reason.

On the 7D there is no one AF point selection mode for everything. There are times when Single AF point mode, or AF Expansion are the better, but, for focusing on an eye on during portrait shooting...

It could be a perspective thing, but, given the angle of the shadows, it certainly looks like the hair on his head would be right on the plane of focus you indicate on the table.

The camera appears to have focused on the hair on the top of the child's head. This is related to the type of AF point you are using! Even with Spot AF the focus area is slightly larger than the...

If what you are trying to accomplish, is moving from Nikon to Canon, then yes it is a fair trade. But, again be sure that is what you are trying to accomplish.

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Make sure the SD card door is fully closed. edit: or better yet, open and close the SD card door.

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Honestly quantity over quality should be your goal. Having a small camera that your wife can have with her all the time while still caring for the baby, means you get more pictures even if they...

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