And those people are right.
I think you are confusing what you want or need, with what other people may want or need. Of course not everyone wants or needs the resolution or the probable features of the 7D. However, many will want or need these features and the camera is obviously designed for them. So someone not needing such a high drive rate, live view, video or this pixel density might be interested in the new Sony A850. However, if they do want a fast camera with live view and a good video mode something like the A850 isn't for them, but maybe the 7D will be.Agreed. But the point of my questions is what is that Canon offers for extra bucks. Is it just something new and better on paper that most of people will never need?
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I'm sure sRAW etc will allow lower resolutions
Why do you use a DSLR and not a digicam? For better DOF control and high ISO noise? Why is it any different with video? Why does that tiny sensor not matter in a camcorder, but it does in a digicam? DSLRs and larger sensored still cameras can produce a type of video image quality that even expensive video cameras can't deliver. Why do you think all these film-makers have have started getting so excited about video DSLRs, although they already own expensive video cams? A big advantage to me is that there are many times when I would have liked to have shot some video footage, but I only had my stills camera with me.
I don't even use AF much of the time. However, sometimes when you are using AF it is very difficult to predict where the subject will be in the frame
I've never used face-priority anything so I couldnt comment. However, I now use live view most of the time for my tripod macro shots as it is so much better than using the viewfinder. Focusing is far more precise, composition is much easier and with the silent shooting mode on my 40D I don't have to use MLU. So live view is not pointless without an articulated LCD, although one would be useful.
It's not just sports shooters that use high drive rates. Birders and others appreciate this
A built in flash can be extremely handy for fill-in, even though I normally prefer to use external flashes.
There are high quality LCDs on most newer cameras.
I will accept that if you tell me what ate YOU going to shoot with 8fps and how often.
Fair enough?
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Right. I think that 15 mp is too little (yes!). An 18 mp camera will have the potential to produce clean 8 mp RAWs.
Agreed. But the point of my questions is what is that Canon offers for extra bucks. Is it just something new and better on paper that most of people will never need?
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So do I for product photography in studio environment. Alingning the products to the cross bars are critical and a time saver.
If it can offload the AF to one processor and improve performance, would you want it then?
Uh the pop-up flash is one of the most useful things to have in a pinch. I don't carry an external flash with me at all times. I travel light. I am not one of those that have a backpack full of 100-400mm lens and the whole 9 yards.
Uh if you haven't seen a high resolution LCD (ie. 40D or lesser) then you don't know what you're missing out on. Of course you could be one of those old folks that have to lift up your glasses and then proceed to move the camera in and out until you can barely make out the image.. then yes it has no use to you.
There's plenty of key improvements over the 50D. It's not an incremental upgrade like the 20D-> 30D-> 40D-> 50D.
Agreed. But the point of my questions is what is that Canon offers for extra bucks. Is it just something new and better on paper that most of people will never need?
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That's because that's how it is. Shot noise dominates most images, and shot noise is driven by the total light captured, not the amount of light captured by each pixel. Read noise is small and improving, so smaller pixels don't hurt much.
We also have actual evidence to demonstrate the theory.
it's not yes or no, black or white.
People are brainwashed around here about the 50d. 50d noise levels are fine. The people that complain are people dont own the 50D and read these threads.18 MP on APS-C - don't need and very skeptic about that (considering 40d vs. 50d)
HD video - I have great Sony Full HD camcoder for that, smaller lighter, designed to shoot video, unlike DSLR that is designed to make photos
19 AF points - I use central point 90% of time
Live view w Face-priority AF - never use Live view cause it is pointless without articulated LCD (I' have Olympus c-8080 and know how that feature is useful)
8 fps - don't need cause don't shoot sports
Dual DIGIC 4- as I said, don't need 8fps, also processor that enables that
New 24mm built-in flash - I always use external flash
New LCD - I'm not buying TV
New iFCL metering (exposure and colour) - we'll see about that is it better or worse
And at the end, Aero-dynamic body design is the key reason to buy this camera!
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Same here but its nice to have when you need it. if you dont need it dont use it
Just cause you use it most of the time doesnt mean it wont help
Live view is awesome.. if you dont like it.. dont use it.. articulated is nice but still useful with with articulation
Im sure some people do. maybe you should go buy an old polaroid camera
Im sure some people do
la de frickin da.. sometimes Built in flash is handy. when you dont want to lug around the external
so?? having a nice accurate sharp display to review your photos is incredibly useful
you are silly.. why even post this.. go play with your olympus
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and ignoring noise and getting back to detail
that said at some point it might not be worth hassle of extra large files for some
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