So, so, so confused. Camera or lens?

[Derrel]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! High-MP count Canon on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it! You deserve it!

 

[Tight Knot]

Thanks so much for your advice everyone.
After the possible lawsuit, I ended up selling all of my photography gear, and decided to start collecting stamps instead.
Just kidding, lol.
I ordered the Canon 7D, and it should arrive middle of this coming week.
Really excited!!

Congrats! Love my 7D! Not the latest and greatest but no one needs that lol Still a worthy body.

If the 7D MKII comes out soon and is decently priced... I might have to jump ship lmao lol

Thanks. Looking forward to it arriving.

 

[Tight Knot]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! High-MP count Canon on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it! You deserve it!

Thanks Derrel.
Not really sure I deserve it any more, after mistakenly breaking copyright laws etc. :blushing:, but I guess I'll just have to get over it .
Any tips for using the camera? Oh, I know, read the manual, hehe. Anything other than that?

 

[macpro88]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! High-MP count Canon on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it! You deserve it!

Thanks Derrel.
Not really sure I deserve it any more, after mistakenly breaking copyright laws etc. :blushing:, but I guess I'll just have to get over it .
Any tips for using the camera? Oh, I know, read the manual, hehe. Anything other than that?

find youtube videos on the 7D auto focus system, way different than your last body. this camera is going to push you to become uncomfortable which will in return improve your skills.

I went to the 7D form a T1i and I had no idea what I was doing lol I was learning photography all over again (well mechanically with the body anyways).

 

[Tight Knot]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! High-MP count Canon on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it! You deserve it!

Thanks Derrel.
Not really sure I deserve it any more, after mistakenly breaking copyright laws etc. :blushing:, but I guess I'll just have to get over it .
Any tips for using the camera? Oh, I know, read the manual, hehe. Anything other than that?

find youtube videos on the 7D auto focus system, way different than your last body. this camera is going to push you to become uncomfortable which will in return improve your skills.

I went to the 7D form a T1i and I had no idea what I was doing lol I was learning photography all over again (well mechanically with the body anyways).

Sounds like good advice, and lots of fun ahead.

 

[macpro88]

Thanks Derrel.
Not really sure I deserve it any more, after mistakenly breaking copyright laws etc. :blushing:, but I guess I'll just have to get over it .
Any tips for using the camera? Oh, I know, read the manual, hehe. Anything other than that?

find youtube videos on the 7D auto focus system, way different than your last body. this camera is going to push you to become uncomfortable which will in return improve your skills.

I went to the 7D form a T1i and I had no idea what I was doing lol I was learning photography all over again (well mechanically with the body anyways).

Sounds like good advice, and lots of fun ahead.

LOADS of fun lol frustrating at times but once you get to know the menus and how the camera acts in certain situations its a fun camera.

Here's a good one for ya: 7D Focus Squares Tutorial | 7D Training DVD Video - YouTube

 

[macpro88]

This one is good:

Canon EOS 7D - Versatile Auto Focus 1/8 - YouTube

A 3 part series, a bit lengthy but good:

Part 1 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 2 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 3 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube

 

[Tight Knot]

This one is good:

Canon EOS 7D - Versatile Auto Focus 1/8 - YouTube

A 3 part series, a bit lengthy but good:

Part 1 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 2 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 3 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube

Thanks so much!! I will check them out.

 

[macpro88]

This one is good:

Canon EOS 7D - Versatile Auto Focus 1/8 - YouTube

A 3 part series, a bit lengthy but good:

Part 1 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 2 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube
Part 3 of 3: A Look at The Canon Autofocus System - YouTube

Thanks so much!! I will check them out.

No problem!

And no matter what your forte is with photography, I suggest trying it all out. Fast moving action, portraits, landscapes, nature and flowers, people & street have all been what I've tried so far, and this camera performs very well in it all, assuming you know the camera and what settings to use ...and assuming your adjust your composition habits as well and each one is different.

 

[daarksun]

Great purchase. I so enjoy my 7D. I wouldn't trade it for even a 5Dii, but maybe a 5Diii. LOL. Congrats and good luck with your new camera. Get those youtube vids working and git-er-done. lol.

 

[Tight Knot]

Just an update for everyone.
I am psyched!!
I just received my Canon 7D, and was quite nervous as it is 2 years old, and the owner couldn't tell me the shutter count. By their inof, they had used the camera extensively the first year, and not much since.
First of all, the camera is in MINT condition, came with 2 batteries, and 2 small CF cards, in the original box, with all cd's and manuals.
I checked the shutter count, and was VERY pleasantly surprised to only find just over 15300 total actuations. Yeeehaaaaw!!!

The only thing missing is a strap. What do you all recommend I buy? Something comfortable, and easily removable when necessary.

Thanks for all your help everyone, and can't wait to start using the camera!!

 

[MLeeK]

NEOPRENE! If you use a strap they are the most comfortable. I use a wrist strap 90% of the time, but when I am shooting with 2 bodies having that neoprene against my neck/back is a HUGE difference. THe canon straps are crap anyway-they scrape the hell out of your neck.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

camera AND a lens is the correct answer

 

[EIngerson]

Congrats, you're going to love that camera. I use the wrist strap with mine. Not too big on the neck strap always getting in my way. Save up for a couple L lenses and you'll never go back. Have fun shooting.