7d mk2 DR - is it really an issue in the field?

[gipper51]

The 7D2 is one of those camera that is a jack of all trades. Its DR is not as good as my A7r, and its high ISO falls short of my 6D. But...for one camera that does everything pretty darn good, I really like the 7d2. Other cameras have better IQ for specific applications, but for most uses this camera won't disappoint.

I bought the 7d2 with intentions of just shooting my kids sports, but I find I'm using it for many more things. I could be pretty satisfied if it were my only camera.

 

[MacroFuji]

Thanks for everyones input.

With landscapes I typically will bracket shots and combine in PS so the lesser DR compared to other sensors shouldn't be an issue. It would only be if I was doing one shot landscapes where I might miss information/colours... ???

The ideal solution is to have a crop and FF.. I will pick up the 7d mk2 and I'm sure in the next little while Canon will have a replacement for the 5d mk3 which I will get to cover all bases...

 

[Old Greenlander]

Macrofuji

7d2 with 100-400-Mk2 focuses with the speed of light

I have Nikon also and I can tell the difference

Also my fellows photographers with different system are not so fast in acquiring focus when birds appear out of nowhere

The FPS has no rival except DX or D4 that are 3-4 times more expensive

DR becomes an issue in BIFs at noon or seaside against huge skies but you will feel it when you will be advanced with the camera (the first picture posted is on par with those taken with my 810D)

Is a very capable camera you will enjoy it, btw has a magnesium chassis for heavy lenses that the amateurs cannot stop to bash

























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Old Greenlander
"I show the world the way I see it"
35 years of photography and still learning

 

[richiemccaw]

I thought I'd chip in based on my experience from shooting the 1D3 and 1D4. I was initially a little surprised when I realised I could not work as much with the raw files from the 1D cameras as compared to my Sony ones. This could have been a bummer except that as some others as said, you dont need as much DR range for birds, and in any case, I realise if I push the raw files too much, the end result may end up looking fairly unrealistic. I have hence kept my 1D4 for birding purposes as its AF system is one of the best, as is 7D2's.

 

[clampman]

Love my 7D mk2. Took this shot last Saturday in the rain.

 

[Zeee]

Thanks for everyones input.

With landscapes I typically will bracket shots and combine in PS so the lesser DR compared to other sensors shouldn't be an issue. It would only be if I was doing one shot landscapes where I might miss information/colours... ???

The ideal solution is to have a crop and FF.. I will pick up the 7d mk2 and I'm sure in the next little while Canon will have a replacement for the 5d mk3 which I will get to cover all bases...

Before I got a FF I was very happy with my Tokina 11-16.

 

[jay jay02]

I shoot a variety of genres from landscapes, Astro / nights scapes, macro and birds/bif.

My shooting is now more than50% Birding stuff and the Fuji XT1 AF isn't up to the task when compared to the results from a dslr. I rented a 7d mk2 and liked the ergonomics and responsiveness. Flip screen would be nice but not a deal breaker.

Coming from Fuji and previous Nikon with great DR I'm concerned this could be an issue.. Has anyone who has jumped from Nikon to Canon really notice a difference in DR once they got out a shot images?

Also , I've read a few threads in this forum suggesting that the AF system might not be as accurate as expected. Is there a rare occurrence or across all bodies 7dmk2?

Comments and or advice please?

For great Dynamic range whilst shooting landscapes, just use ND graduated filters, for birds and wildlife it doesn't matter as much. I have just switched from a 70D to the 80D which has a brand new sensor design that is now on pair to Nikon, Sony, Fuji etc... I'm finding it exceeds my needs so far