tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post1411738563614526329..comments2024-03-29T05:53:42.260-04:00Comments on Digital ProTalk: Wednesday’s Great Debate: Canon 7D or 5D Mk II - Which One Is Best For Wedding Photography?David Ziserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674227631785266632noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-75773620702428054712012-04-27T20:59:55.542-04:002012-04-27T20:59:55.542-04:00Thanks for the great comparison. Given the recent...Thanks for the great comparison. Given the recent huge drop in price and 7D/5DMII beling as low as $400 difference, would you still have the same opinion? Given that you won't get much of a lense at the price difference, I was wondering if the IQ and low light abilities of the 5DMII might swing your opinion. Thanks! <br />MerrillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-81033927666124844692011-10-23T10:18:49.545-04:002011-10-23T10:18:49.545-04:00Thanks a million for this comparison, specially re...Thanks a million for this comparison, specially related to a specific usage (weddings). I almost bought 5dmk2, but luckily i had to delay that. As u said I can save money to go for a lens with 7d.<br /><br />I'm always usig a battery grip with cam, do u think it would be too much weight on 7d ?<br /><br />Thanks David!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-64651804796974424902011-03-03T23:56:24.875-05:002011-03-03T23:56:24.875-05:00So here's my delema, I'm about to buy the ...So here's my delema, I'm about to buy the 5DMK II but the rumor mill says that a 5D MK III is due anytime. I have a 7D and really like it, like the look, like the fell, like the fps, the low light capabilities. I've got some fast glass 1.4 - 2.8 and really want to replace my 50D as a backup. But with the thought of a new 5D MK III with 7D features, well I'm prepared to wait and purchase another 7D in the meantime. So I think I'm gonna get another 7D and wait for the newer 5D MK III. Thanks David!scott villaloboshttp://www.rsvpstudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-82213073015993799992010-09-28T23:35:51.082-04:002010-09-28T23:35:51.082-04:00Now I am really confused! I had prepared to buy a ...Now I am really confused! I had prepared to buy a 50D, but I am rethinking that decision now. Thank you for the great info!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-31225822001232248582010-08-02T23:23:04.032-04:002010-08-02T23:23:04.032-04:00One important point you are all missing is the fac...One important point you are all missing is the fact a full frame camera offers shallower depth of field (with the same aperture) compared to an APS-C camera like the 7D.<br />Sure it is a great camera, but the full frame I would choose for the creative edge it gives me and it better suits my vision.MV Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357679733556822095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-26184623635072433632010-07-25T14:45:35.743-04:002010-07-25T14:45:35.743-04:00I just purchased a 7D and love it so far. I am lea...I just purchased a 7D and love it so far. I am learning...so please excuse my ignorance. I just wanted to know what you recommend for focus settings for a group portrait on the 7D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-68549201006316486112010-07-17T03:17:23.267-04:002010-07-17T03:17:23.267-04:00I own both and totally agree that for wedding 7D i...I own both and totally agree that for wedding 7D is more than capable. Though, for formal shots I still prefer to use my 5D MKII.Calvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-90909951691916186722010-07-15T19:00:27.980-04:002010-07-15T19:00:27.980-04:00David,
I bought the 7D a couple months ago... it c...David,<br />I bought the 7D a couple months ago... it came highly recommended by your ace assistant Nicholas who told me, "David Ziser loves that camera." I bought it the next day and haven't looked back, I absolutely love it. Thanks for your blog, I look forward to reading it every week!<br />Carrie ComptonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-86663743845696609662010-07-15T17:24:07.665-04:002010-07-15T17:24:07.665-04:00I have a 5D MKII and a 7D as a backup, and cant us...I have a 5D MKII and a 7D as a backup, and cant use the 7D as a main body. First I have "L" lenses that would not work for me due to the 1.6x crop. Noise its much worse on the 7D.<br /><br />Finally I know the 5DMKII focus is not that great thats why I have mine setup as "Center Point" and have the two button setup. "AF" is to focus and the shutter is to shoot. I find this to work and cut down on not in-focus images.<br /><br />The 7D is great as a backup if the main body will fail.<br /><br />I'm sure since you have been doing this for so many years that you feel confident with with just about any camera. But being a "intermediate" user I cant seem to use the 7D as a professional body.<br /><br />Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-70978154998177016062010-07-15T17:19:06.738-04:002010-07-15T17:19:06.738-04:00Tim,
THANKS for your recommendations. We took adva...Tim,<br />THANKS for your recommendations. We took advantage of your expertise and a few others to explore the areas. <br /><br />You're right the little white bridge was screaming for a bride and groom. Maybe next time. DAZ loved the auto museum and we both enjoyed the small hike around Jordan's Pond and Cadillac Mountain. <br /><br />Have you discovered the Asticou Tranquility Garden? PEACEFUL and quite beautiful. We certainly are blessed to see so much of our wonderful country!! Thanks again.LaDawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-69048969165708446362010-07-15T12:17:21.815-04:002010-07-15T12:17:21.815-04:00David - glad to hear how well you liked the Seal C...David - glad to hear how well you liked the Seal Cove Auto Museum. Be sure to make it to Somesville to see the arched white bridge (on the right of the road as you pass thru the quaint town). It would be a fabulous spot for a bride & groom photo - I plan to use it just for that later in July. TimTcjphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03878224295175807570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-40938744050826692792010-07-15T12:08:48.949-04:002010-07-15T12:08:48.949-04:00Two observations:
A Nikon AS-15 will turn the Rebe...Two observations:<br />A Nikon AS-15 will turn the Rebel's hot shoe into a PC outlet. Not a perfect solution but it does the job.<br /><br />If you don't buy the accessory grip a 2nd battery is a very good idea IMO.<br /><br />Henry Posner<br /><b>B&H Photo-Video</b>Henry Posnerhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-82823441711741497812010-07-15T11:13:25.513-04:002010-07-15T11:13:25.513-04:00Great perspective. Reinforces my confidence in the...Great perspective. Reinforces my confidence in the 7D I bought back in the Spring. Now, a second as a backup would be nice. However, I find that the added battery pack adds stability.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174372436073398163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-13891950373156018412010-07-15T10:41:51.491-04:002010-07-15T10:41:51.491-04:00Totally agree with DavidG. We use MkIIs in our wed...Totally agree with DavidG. We use MkIIs in our wedding photo business, and we bought a 7D as an extra/backup camera because we recognized some advantages. We sent it back because image quality at and above ISO 800 wasn't even close and we didn't want to mix those photos with the MkII photos. I loved using the 7D, but I simply won't sacrifice <i>that much</i> image quality. MkII photos at ISO 3200 looked <b>better</b> than 7D photos at ISO 1600.Toby Varlandhttp://www.varlandphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-12300040893156673652010-07-15T08:54:04.103-04:002010-07-15T08:54:04.103-04:00Where would a 50d fit into this mix?Where would a 50d fit into this mix?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-25663802898845102802010-07-15T00:59:09.890-04:002010-07-15T00:59:09.890-04:00I debated this choice for quite some time, reading...I debated this choice for quite some time, reading everything I could find on the comparison of the 5D2 and 7D. What convinced me was an online article (don't remembe where) that showed some very good comparison photos of the same subjects shot with both cameras at the same settings with the same lens. Images from both cameras were cropped down quite a bit to illustrate the noise differences. Until the 7D got to ISO800, I would say it was tied with the 5D2, but beyond ISO800, the 5D2 looked much better than the 7D. That was enough to swing me towards the 5D2. Sure, LR3 could make a difference with noise reduction, but that wouldn't be a fair comparison. I didn't compare video features because I'm not interested in that right now.DavidGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-27379792072926880602010-07-14T19:58:42.618-04:002010-07-14T19:58:42.618-04:00Thank you, David. You just reaffirmed our decisio...Thank you, David. You just reaffirmed our decision to get a couple 7D's and leave the 5D Mk II at B&H. That feels pretty good!dandrphotohttp://www.dandrphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-17695079305061640022010-07-14T18:08:02.521-04:002010-07-14T18:08:02.521-04:00Thank you for posting this David! I was just havin...Thank you for posting this David! I was just having a internal battle about which camera to get and this helped a lot!bkastnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258571086922566952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-49131898275683776282010-07-14T16:33:40.092-04:002010-07-14T16:33:40.092-04:00Thank you thank you thank you David for this great...Thank you thank you thank you David for this great post. I have been going back and forth on both of these and just about every argument I had, you are in complete agreement with me. It's always a nice feeling when there is another pro which shares my thoughts. Thanks for sharing your honest opinions and I hate it when photographers feel they HAVE to have the biggest and fastest cameras out there. A sledge hammer is not the best tool for installing crown molding. Finding the right tool is what it is all about. Thanks again David.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364955281285798983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-73326223344733529112010-07-14T16:01:55.317-04:002010-07-14T16:01:55.317-04:00Very nice post and detailed description why the 7D...Very nice post and detailed description why the 7D is so great :-). I totally agree with you.Simon.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438653202076550082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-72114745932375525562010-07-14T14:50:46.349-04:002010-07-14T14:50:46.349-04:00One reason why I never really considered the 7D wa...One reason why I never really considered the 7D was its low light performance. I just assumed full frame is kind of a requirement for low light.<br /><br />But if the 7D is good enough for David Ziser then its definitely good enough for me :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092505699931891082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-71822199187994249742010-07-14T14:50:46.350-04:002010-07-14T14:50:46.350-04:00Hi David
Also like the Canon EOS 7D's Integra...Hi David<br /><br />Also like the Canon EOS 7D's Integrated Speedlite Transmitter when using the hotshoe flash for those quick lighting setups. :-)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066285174013273082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-70858278382480195852010-07-14T14:20:05.786-04:002010-07-14T14:20:05.786-04:00David,
Thank you SO much for your write up about t...David,<br />Thank you SO much for your write up about the 7D vs the 5D II for weddings. I have been going through some of this in my head and planning for future decisions on what to buy next. I always value your opinions because I think you think like I do when it comes to certain things.<br />~SheriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com