DPReview.com is closing April 10th - Find out more

Just got a 7D

Started Jun 14, 2019 | Discussions
SQLGuy
SQLGuy Forum Pro • Posts: 12,664
Just got a 7D
1

I already had a Maxxum 7, which I like a lot, so I was curious to try a very similar digital camera.

Just wondering whether it has any special features like the Maxxum 7 does (e.g. simulated Smooth Trans Focus).

-- hide signature --

A7R2 with SEL2470Z and a number of adapted lenses (Canon FD, Minolta AF, Canon EF, Leica, Nikon...); A7R converted to IR.

 SQLGuy's gear list:SQLGuy's gear list
Canon PowerShot G9 Canon PowerShot S100 (2000) Sony Mavica FD-91 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 +45 more
Paul Barnard
Paul Barnard Veteran Member • Posts: 3,798
Re: Just got a 7D
1

SQLGuy wrote:

I already had a Maxxum 7, which I like a lot, so I was curious to try a very similar digital camera.

Just wondering whether it has any special features like the Maxxum 7 does (e.g. simulated Smooth Trans Focus).

I have both as well. Handling is near identical. My 7D still gets an occasional outing. Many of my favourite images are from the 7D.

Cant answer your specific question though...

 Paul Barnard's gear list:Paul Barnard's gear list
Sony a7R III Sony FE 55mm F1.8 Sony FE 70-200 F4 Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 Sony 1.4x Teleconverter (2016) +5 more
SQLGuy
OP SQLGuy Forum Pro • Posts: 12,664
Re: Just got a 7D

Just checked the firmware and, to my surprise, it's still on 1.00. As much as an improvement as 1.10 was supposed to be, it seems pretty amazing it's still on the original release.

-- hide signature --

A7R2 with SEL2470Z and a number of adapted lenses (Canon FD, Minolta AF, Canon EF, Leica, Nikon...); A7R converted to IR.

 SQLGuy's gear list:SQLGuy's gear list
Canon PowerShot G9 Canon PowerShot S100 (2000) Sony Mavica FD-91 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 +45 more
SQLGuy
OP SQLGuy Forum Pro • Posts: 12,664
Re: Just got a 7D

First shots with it, and last with the 1.00 firmware.

Both with the newer style Minolta 35-105.

-- hide signature --

A7R2 with SEL2470Z and a number of adapted lenses (Canon FD, Minolta AF, Canon EF, Leica, Nikon...); A7R converted to IR.

 SQLGuy's gear list:SQLGuy's gear list
Canon PowerShot G9 Canon PowerShot S100 (2000) Sony Mavica FD-91 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 +45 more
Paul Barnard
Paul Barnard Veteran Member • Posts: 3,798
Re: Just got a 7D

SQLGuy wrote:

First shots with it, and last with the 1.00 firmware.

Both with the newer style Minolta 35-105.

There’s just something about Minolta...  great first, and last, images.

 Paul Barnard's gear list:Paul Barnard's gear list
Sony a7R III Sony FE 55mm F1.8 Sony FE 70-200 F4 Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 Sony 1.4x Teleconverter (2016) +5 more
EvilOne
EvilOne Forum Pro • Posts: 14,627
Re: Just got a 7D
1

Congratulations on the 7D find...

I also have both cameras.. there is just something about those Minolta colors.. I still use mine and its 15 years old.. I have the grip and the origian set of batteries.. the flash, and all the boxes and literature that came with these.

 EvilOne's gear list:EvilOne's gear list
Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi Nikon Coolpix 990 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony SLT-A77 +5 more
neilt3
neilt3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,008
Re: Just got a 7D

I also have both cameras , there a pleasure to use .

I shoot quite a lot with the Dynax 7 , but I take the 7d now and again to keep it working .

To keep it working o.k , fire the shutter every so often , it seems to help preventing the shutter issue.

Before you do the firmware update , give the camera some good usage to make sure the battery is in good condition and holds a charge well .

If it goes flat doing the update , the camera will probably become a paperweight .

Not that it needs much power to do it , but even with a new camera and battery , you wouldn't take the chance .

.

I must get around to posting some pictures I took with mine when I took it on holiday with me in March .

.

Enjoy your new camera .

 neilt3's gear list:neilt3's gear list
Minolta DiMAGE 7 Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 +68 more
HurdyGurdy Forum Member • Posts: 92
Re: Just got a 7D

EvilOne wrote:

Congratulations on the 7D find...

I also have both cameras.. there is just something about those Minolta colors.. I still use mine and its 15 years old.. I have the grip and the origian set of batteries.. the flash, and all the boxes and literature that came with these.

Agreed - something about that sensor and the processing. Pictures always had such punch !

 HurdyGurdy's gear list:HurdyGurdy's gear list
Sony RX10 III Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony a99 II Sony 50mm F1.4 Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM +4 more
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum MMy threads