7D Review

[icassell]

DP now has a review based on a production model 7D

Canon EOS 7D Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

 

[MrLogic]

Their full Nikon D300s review is up now, too:

Nikon D300S Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review


Canon EOS 7D:

Detail (D-SLR)

Rating (out of 10)​

Build quality 9.5
Ergonomics & handling 9.0
Features 9.5
Image quality 9.0
Performance (speed) 9.0
Value 9.0


Nikon D300s:

Detail (D-SLR)

Rating (out of 10)​

Build quality 9.5
Ergonomics & handling 9.0
Features 9.0
Image quality 9.0
Performance (speed) 9.5
Value 9.0




DPReview - does anyone take them seriously anymore?

 

[Sw1tchFX]

with DP review, IMO its best to look at the test images, and figure out the better camera yourself.

 

[Derrel]

Since dPreview sold out to Amazon, the hard-hitting comments about flaws and overlooked or under-cooked design features present in camera bodies have largely been abandoned, in favor of a more sales-friendly attitude toward the reviewed products. The hard-hitting, direct, point-blank comments the reviewers used to make in their d-slr reviews are a thing of the past. The new reviews are what I would call softball reviews. Of course, considering that the corporate owner is a mega-retailer that works in concert with many,many photo equipment vendors, hard-hitting, critical reviews could harm sales made on click-throughs.

It seems to me that dPreview has lost much of its former shine.

 

[inTempus]

Since dPreview sold out to Amazon, the hard-hitting comments about flaws and overlooked or under-cooked design features present in camera bodies have largely been abandoned, in favor of a more sales-friendly attitude toward the reviewed products. The hard-hitting, direct, point-blank comments the reviewers used to make in their d-slr reviews are a thing of the past. The new reviews are what I would call softball reviews. Of course, considering that the corporate owner is a mega-retailer that works in concert with many,many photo equipment vendors, hard-hitting, critical reviews could harm sales made on click-throughs.

It seems to me that dPreview has lost much of its former shine.

That's too bad too...

 

[inTempus]

Their full Nikon D300s review is up now, too:

Nikon D300S Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review


Canon EOS 7D:

Detail (D-SLR)

Rating (out of 10)​

Build quality 9.5
Ergonomics & handling 9.0
Features 9.5
Image quality 9.0
Performance (speed) 9.0
Value 9.0


Nikon D300s:

Detail (D-SLR)

Rating (out of 10)​

Build quality 9.5
Ergonomics & handling 9.0
Features 9.0
Image quality 9.0
Performance (speed) 9.5
Value 9.0




DPReview - does anyone take them seriously anymore?

No, and this comparison shows why.

The 7D gets a 9.5 in features compared to the D300s 9.0? Right.

I would say the D300s is the clear winner in a dual between these two bodies.

 

[bigtwinky]

I still like dpreview to research information and specs on cameras. But other than that, I also find their reviews are very soft.

Anyone have a more direct review site?

 

[lbridges]

...
The 7D gets a 9.5 in features compared to the D300s 9.0? Right.

I would say the D300s is the clear winner in a dual between these two bodies.

I read the reviews and thought there was nothing there that would cause me to even think about jumping brands. So, I'm curious as to your opinion of why there is a 'clear winner'. And if I understand the application of the smilie, what the 300S offers to provide the superior feature set.

 

[wngrog]

So they kept comparing it to a 50D, is it a 1.6 processor or full frame?

 

[icassell]

So they kept comparing it to a 50D, is it a 1.6 processor or full frame?

The 7D is a 1.6 crop

 

[wngrog]

So they kept comparing it to a 50D, is it a 1.6 processor or full frame?

The 7D is a 1.6 crop

Why would one pay $1700 for a 1.6 camera?

 

[icassell]

$3500? Mine cost $1699

 

[wngrog]

$3500? Mine cost $1699

Sorry that was the "kit" price in that article.

I still don't see it as being better than a D40/50 type which can be had for $1000 less these days.

 

[CyclonePWR]

Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera Review

What about this place. They say as you increase the sharpness settings the camera improves a lot and its better than 50d with noise. You can see it in the images.

I am really interested in getting one. Or maybe I should just get the 5d mk2 but then I need all new lenses too.

I am planning on getting 70-200 2.8 soon anyways.

 

[musicaleCA]

Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera Review

What about this place. They say as you increase the sharpness settings the camera improves a lot and its better than 50d with noise. You can see it in the images.

I am really interested in getting one. Or maybe I should just get the 5d mk2 but then I need all new lenses too.

I am planning on getting 70-200 2.8 soon anyways.

Finally, someone other than me who points out that you can, you know...sharpen RAW files. Stronger AA filter = more sharpening in post. Crazy, that.

If you'll need to re-invest in all-new glass to go to full-frame, I'd likely stick to what you have; that is, stick to crop bodies. Unless you have the capital to throw around like that. (Oh, and that 70-200/2.8 is fantastic awesome sauce cake with cherries...)