I'm a long time late here, but after trading in my sturdy and reliable 7D, my 7D Mk II just came today. Really looking forward to giving it a good workout. Along with my 1DX Mk III and 20D (not to mention my beloved original 300D that I've had for just about 20 years), plus some reasonably good glass, I'm really happy with my current kit. Since what I have will more than meet my needs for the indefinite future, I'm not concerned with moving to mirrorless.
@@The_Algorithm_ I love it! The pairing of that body (which is built like a tank) and the 24-105 lens is fantastic. When I go birding, I put my 100-400 on that camera and my Sigma 150-600C on the 1DX and things are in great shape.
Fantastic review Chris & Jordan. You two continue to push the boundaries of what it is to make quality, unbiased reviews, something that is often missing on youtube. Keep up the good work. Chris Winter
You have most beautiful looking video in months and guess what, it is done with 7D Mark II and you are actually talking about average image quality. Really guys? Please do not shoot some underexposed black object and than add +5EV in post to prove us how D3300 has better image quality. Why don't you go outside and take some three-dimensional color photos of something simple, like grass or sky and than try to show us how 7D Mark II has worse image quality than Nikon D3300. If you can. Also, just use that 70-200 at f2.8, please, do not be afraid. I am also surprised to hear comment about size and shape of the 7D grip. Still, amazing review, very informative, done with lot of effort and overall great production (not only because using Ronin). Well done!
TheCameraStoreTV Jordan, but you have used those cameras during a review. I agree with Branko here. I don't get the criticism when it is clearly your best looking work.
ejbernal2 I like the compositions and a few of the shots in the review, but when editing I was constantly fighting the soft image and low dynamic range. It's subjective, but I think the X100T, Sigma Quattro, D750 and Phantom 2 videos look much nicer. But I'm glad that everyone likes how this episode turned out! Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV You just can't ignore colors that Canon camera produce. It is subjective, but everybody agrees about that. Immediately after I hit playback of this video I saw something better, more pleasant and then Chris said that you are using 7D2 for filming. Yes, dynamic range is not good on Canon DSLRs but it's not like it is much better on similar (DSLR) cameras. And second part of the problem and probably bigger regardless dynamic range is h264 compression combined with 4:2:0 which makes any color/exposure correction very hard. I am not defending Canon, I am just saying. But I have to defend Canon about "soft image." There are to many cameras with over sharpened videos that just are not pleasant. You have to remember that sharpness of digital sensors is big problem in movie industry. They just want image with less sharpness. If you use three digit ISOs you can make Canon DSLR footage sharp in post and it is not like every second you need amazing dynamic range, but it is very hard to replicate colors of Canon cameras and with compressed footage almost impossible.
I sorry but recovery in post when things go wrong matters. Also I don't know why everyone is saying this video looks good. Blow highlights everywhere with poor rolloff. While I think sometimes other videos on this channel come across a little to flat, this is the horrible opposite extreme.
A big part of the appeal of this camera are the great lenses that work so well with it, particularly the new 100-400mm II. It's an exceptional package. For pros, the combo of one of the 5D variants + 7DII will be a pretty compelling package. The 7D adds capability rather than just being a backup.
I am watching the first review of yours and I must say this is the most comprehensive, informative and unbiased review of a camera Ive seen till date! Great going.. I agree with you on the IQ part, I recently upgraded from entry level to mid-range and I switched from a Canon 1100d to a Nikon d5300 just because I wasnt happy with the Canon sensors. Please take note Canon :(
"The metering is very Canon" ..... clearly you weren't shooting in Manual mode then since on the 7DII the light meter disappears from the top LCD altogether and in the viewfinder it moves from the bottom to up the right hand edge. Anything but "very Canon" and for me who also uses a 5DIII it is friggin annoying!
@@ansari_kabeer even a old 5D (mark 1) is good for streetphotography if your budget is tight, one step up would be a 5d mark 2/3 or a 6D, no need for a powerhouse like the 7dm2 or 1d m3/m4/x they are for workhorses for sports/wildlife
Hi Guys, Nice review. Not big on DSLR filmmaking ,but yes for stills. The 7d Mark II looks good and has some nice features. I shot the TV series "Bluff" in Calgary with a 5d Mark III. At first, I was hesitant, but loved the way it held up under low light conditions. Images were very clear and holds up in a larger format. The 7d Mark II as well as most of the Canons are great for TV. In terms of filmmaking, after seeing the Nikon's image clarity on your review, I am sold. I would rather get the sharpest image possible and dumb it down in post later or ad a filmic look. I am going to look at more comparisons on here. Keep up the good work!
So far, I would say yes. It's really knocking on the door of a 5D3 with some of its capabilities, but not quite there yet. Skin tones look amazing and accurate while the noise performance can work in most wedding environments. The honest truth is that at 10fps, I shot an event and let it do a 2-3 image burst for many shots - especially speaking people. You get home and throw them on the computer and see that one of the burst shots looks great and the others may have them with a weird expression or blinking. I see this as a real work benefit that surpasses the 5D3 for shooting an event/wedding. It it capable of possibly capturing a particular moment better.
BRENNAN'S TECH BITE Yes, if you buy 7D for sports and wildlife it will be very good for portraits and weddings, but 6D and 5D will be better. If you buy 6D or 5D for portraits and weddings, they can still take sport and wildlife photographs, but 7D will be better the more and faster the subject moves or the smaller or farther away the wildlife is.
Wow that is really good 720p video. Oh wait! That is 1080p. With 4K cameras now this just isn't going to cut it for video. The AF looks really good but the final product just isn't there.
One note about the 1080p/60 mode you would have mentioned is it has limitations. You do NOT get the on-sensor phase detect AF, nor can you record in ALL-I. Pretty annoying for someone like me who likes 60 fps video, but it's a good camera so far (for me) so I won't complain too much.
I still have my 7DII 4 years on and its been saturated with rain, salt spray, had a rough life in Aussie heat and cold yet still produces the goods. Yes the images can be soft in crap lighting but a little basic editing in lightroom and its fine. Its been a great partner to my 5DIII and as Im hearing there will be no 7D3 I think I will hang onto it. I've seen images in print taken by both the 7DII and the D500 and to be honest cant pick which camera took what, a lot has to do with the photographer and their editing skills, I will say that its a workhorse, not perfect but certainly never lets me down
I'm no video expert whatsoever. I only shoot stills, but even before the video got to Jordan's part, I instantly was able to see how soft the video was particularly when someone's face was in view, etc. At first I questioned whether the video was in 720p or something was wrong with my eyes. Just like Jordan said, no fine details.
I cant understand why you would review a camera like this taking street shot when the majority of buyers will be shooting wildlife. This is a great camera for that far ahead of it's competition. Go out and shoot something real for a change.. As far as sharpening set your camera up properly plus if you do shoot wildlife get a good L lens you don't have to get a 400 f/4 get a 100 - 400 or a 300mm f/4 that will be in the reach of most people. That's just my two cents ! LOL !
Appreciate your to-the-point comments on the 7D MKII sensor. If the Sony APS-C 24mp sensor was in it it could be worth $1800. With the Canon sensor-I say $1200 max.
really a very good review on DSLR. I already using canon 700D and thinking about to upgrade it and it pretty detailed and helpful review. Thank you so much for doing this. And keep up helping.
I got the 7D2 because it addressed specific issues I had with the 7D. Although I have used it for night photography, the main reason was for wildlife/bird photography. The almost silent shutter of the 7D2 has afforded me excellent '2nd' photos when the loud 7D shutter would have scared off the subject. As for the CR2/Raw files being soft: Well,with every variety of camera I personally have used I have had to do sharpening. Not a lot, but it seems to be the nature of the digital beast. I like pairing it with my L 100-400, or Sigma 150-500.
im looking for a good autofocus and the 7d Mk 2 is very appealing to me especially with the 10 fps cont. shooting, however your analysis on the low picture quality has turned me off a bit. is there a better Nikon alternative in the same price range? I like shooting sports and wildlife with compromising the image quality.
Nicely done Chris & Jordan. But I do hope Chris will test the AF performance by himself into some sports and fast action photography. But of course, I appreciate Todd Korol's opinion about its AF performance. :) Cheers
Every camera has trade offs. For example, sure the Nikon D3300 has 4 extra megapixels but the 7D Mark ll has double the burst rate and get usable shots until ISO 12800. Maybe.
Saw your 80D review, I decided to check this old one out. I'm wondering which will be best for video work. The 7D Mk II have more focus points, less moire, better lowlight and a clean HDMI out. The 80D have articulating touch screen useful for focusing, sharper video (from comparisons I've seen) and WiFi which enables monitoring and tap focus pulling with app. Really torn between the two.
Somebody doesn't like convenience . So .... A Touchscreen doesn't help you get quick precise manual focus ? And smooth pull focus So .... Wifi doesn't help get your pics on your site or social media quicker ? So .... Turnable screen doesn't help you get shots that were very difficult w/o ?
Personally I think the word professional applies when we are getting professionally paid for a job, which comes at varying levels of requirements. We use tools that are necessary to achieve the requirements, and convenience and practicality are always welcome.
I love it how the cheapest Nikon APS-C DSLR has a better sensor the most expensive Canon APS-C DSLR. Kudos to Sony, who actually makes Nikon's sensors I suppose
Paul Hojda To be honest though, the advantage in picture IQ of Nikon's cheapest and Canon's most expensive, only apply with pictures taken in great light. Canon cameras will blow the cheap Nikons out of the water when it comes to shooting in low light, such as weddings, events, indoor sports. Still, Canon should take this as a problem that needs to be corrected. It shouldn't be making sensors that can't compete with the Nikon cheapie, especially at the price points they are selling these Canon Cameras.
Don't you just love it when big youtubers present false information ? Because they don't understand basic things like the fact that Canon and Nikon are processing images differently and that can give the APPEARANCE of one having better dynamic range than the other. Canon is well known for having more contrast in their color profiles than Nikon has and that obviously cuts down on the APPARENT dynamic range contained in the images, because that affects the way you make your exposure in the first place. But if you understand this aspect then you can setup Canon cameras in such ways that you'll get more dynamic range out of the sensor, by simply dialing down the in-camera contrast at the time of the exposure. Then you'll see that in fact Canon and Nikon are neck in neck when it comes to dynamic range. Or for example load the Technicolor Cinestyle color profile on a Canon camera to see the real dynamic range the sensor is capable of and then compare it to any Nikon camera from the same category. Not only that it will match it, but most likely it will also surpass it. It is simply a myth that Nikon sensors have better dynamic range than Canon sensors, myth kept alive and promoted by people who fail to realize that when comparing two different systems you can't be possibly comparing the same exact luminosity/color science behind the raw files. It is simply a software issue, not a real hardware problem.
Aah buddy, you got it so wrong it isn't even funny. When shooting jpg then profiles have an affect, but when you shoot raw it has no affect whatsoever. Now I am no Nikon fanboy, I use canon exclusively and the 7dII is still to this day my go to camera, but it most certainly does have less dynamic range than competing Nikon cameras. No doubt about that.
@@TheXaelem You are dead wrong. Read my comment carefully. When shooting raw you check your histogram or your exposure meter, right ? And then you adjust your exposure settings accordingly, isn't it ? Well, the color profile you are using affects your contrast and because of this it also affects your exposure meter, so it can have an impact even when you are shooting raw. Because you are adjusting your exposure settings based on a color profile. So regardless if you are shooting raw or jpeg, the color profile will have a direct or an indirect impact on your dynamic range. I heard this argument 1000 times, that the color profile has no effect when shooting raw, but it definitely has, through exposure.
lightroom 5 is your friend when it comes to this camera, I totally agree with what you called "softness" which I consider out of focus, I have tested mine with a 300mm prime lens from Canon and I have had to take several images of the same subject in order to get a dead on sharp picture (shooting Raw). The landscape pictures I have taken with other canon lens also come out soft...but then again I'm being very critical and pixel diving on a 1:1 and even 1:2 ratio.
I purchased my first DSLR, a Pentax K-30, for a trip to Antarctica. I LOVE this sturdy camera and the wildlife photos I was able to take as a total rookie. However, I've reached its limits (especially when photographing birds) and want to move up. Here is my dilemma: Do I sell my K-30 body and buy a K-3 now (only a few hundred $ out of pocket), keeping my existing lenses _or_ do I save my $ for another year until I can finally buy into Canon's universe of lenses with the 7D Mark II? I guess what I am asking (being the impatient sort ), what features, beyond lens selection and availability, are significantly superior on the Canon 7D Mark II vs the Pentax K-3? Also, does Nikon have something in the pipes for wildlife photographers?
Aside from the more complete system, the 7D MK II has significantly better autofocus tracking and video quality. For my money, they K-3 has better image quality though. Jordan @ TCSTV
***** I don't think Pentax ever made an action camera that competed with something like the Canon 7D series or Nikon D300s. Pentax looks like it's really aiming at the Medium Format field and is looking to make Medium Format photography more affordable.
Thanks for all the comments gang. In the end I caved to my techno-lust, sold my K-30 and added a few hundred for the K-3. Love it! But do wish I had access to all the rental lenses in the Canon/Nikon world. May end up going multi-brand one day.
As usual guys, phenomenal review. On another note, can you guys review the Sony A77II. It seems like a pretty compelling camera from the spec sheet alone, but from what Ive been able to gather it somehow disappoints.
I love the 7DII. It makes great images, not as soft as the reviewer stated, believe me it on par with anything on the market as apsc. It has a snappy auto focus and the body is great. Nothing is as good for the price. It will sell plenty
Brian Michael Yep, i think so. Although they both have very similar Dual Pixel Autofocus systems, the 70d does still have an advantage (for video especially), in that it has a touch screen, allowing you to select exactly where you want it to focus, as well as having a swivelling screen which allows you to use it at different heights. Both great cameras though!
Nice review - tempted to get one for its weather sealed capability and autofocus. I can skip a generation though and use my 7d/5d2 combo. Or most likely scenario wait till the price crashes over time before I pick one up half price. I'm not an early adopter but good to hear the people who actually bought it, like it from comments so far.
Things like the MP count (20.2) is a basic statistic and can be found anywhere, and it doesn't shoot 4K. I don't think there is a traditional DSLR that shoots 4K. Yet.
GREAT REVIEW, DO U EDIT YOUR PHOTOS THAT YOU SHOW US IN YOUR REVIEWS ?, I mean do u edit them before you post them or do you leave them stock for the viewer to see ?
I haven't tried the 7Dll, but from everything I have heard, your conclusion is the same as mine, i give Canon some credit for the auto focus system, and how the sensor works for live view and video, but this is 2014, and there is no excuse for the entry level Nikon to have better image quality as far as sharpness and dynamic range, there is also no excuse for a lack of a fully articulating touch screen, or wi fi, screw the ruggedness argument, it doesn't hold weight, also the 7Dll is to big and heavy, I am really hoping that Canon will put out something like the new Samsung NX1, and also a full frame version, and I am really hoping that Nikon also does, I switched from Nikon to Canon when I got my 5Dlll, but I have always missed having a Nikon, Nikon is part of me, and I wish they would put the D810 parts in a smaller and lighter camera, even smaller and lighter than the D750, but what I really hope is that Nikon will join the future of cameras, and make a full frame mirrorless like a Sony A7r, but with a fully articulating touch screen, 4k and wifi, and a popup flash, yes I want the ability to have fill flash without carrying around a big speed light like I have to do with my 5Dlll, if Nikon does, I will be happy to go back to Nikon and sell all my Canon gear, but it might be to late for Nikon and Canon, because the new Sony A7ll with 5 Axis IBIS, and the rumored A9 about to come out, and also the Samsung NX1 with a 28mp backlit sensor and 4k, I think Canon and Nikon are about to lose a big part of the camera market, anyway, nice review, I hope you are about to review the new Samsung NX1 and there glass, and the New Sony A7 ll
been a canon guy since i've started with photography, but last year i closed my eyes and plunged into a sony a7. so sad to continually hear the decline of canon when it comes to image quality. but, it make me happy to know that i took that plunge. still uses their lenses with the help of metabones and will hang on to them with hopes of a great comeback story.
Great job guys! I liked the review. I have one question, is this a good camera for shooting a Wedding? What Canon Camera & Lenses do you guys recommend for shooting/ filming Weddings?
I have been reluctant to buying this camera: I am not sure the fast autofocus will make me forget the softness on the pictures. Might bite the bullet...
I must say I disagree with your review. It is true that Nikon cameras have higher dynamic range than Canon cameras. Bear in mind that Nikon buys sensors from Sony, who is also a camera company. Will Sony stop selling sensors to Nikon one day? Who knows? It is a very poor business strategy to buy sensors from another company. Canon makes their own sensor - that to me is a great idea. Sensor, as important as they are for cameras, are not the only thing critical to users though. Most of the sensor shortcomings can be corrected in post. Being able to attain focus quickly and accurately is more important. You cannot fix an out of focus picture in post after all. Note today 90% of the Nikon cameras are made in Thailand or China. Even the D810 is made in Thailand. That again is a short sighted business decision. I own a lot of Canon cameras and lenses and all of them are made in Japan. I especially have a problem with goods made in China. Not that their quality or workmanship is poor, but I would rather not support a communism and totalitarian regime. I used to shoot exclusively Nikon. Until Nikon changes, there is no way I will use another Nikon camera, period.
I agree with you. I used to shoot Nikon until I found out that half their goods are made in parts of the world that are severely under paid. Im sure the cameras are still good quality but they decided to go with profit over ethics. Most large companies around the world do this but Canon has been the best so far from the major camera manufacturers. I cringed when I picked up a 1000 dollar nikkon macro lens and saw the "MADE IN CHINA" stamp. I like my Canon cameras and I find they shoot fine stills. Bottom line is that at this stage of the game, any camera can take a nice still. However, there are millions of terrible photographers out there that want to look at spec sheets rather that get out and shoot with what they have. I will not pretend that I am a fantastic photographer but I understand at this point that if I am unhappy with my shots it is because I did not take a good shot and that it was not a fault of poor camera tech.
VaFreeways imagine if half of Ford Motor Company's vehicles were powered by GM engines. Would it be a wise business strategy to work out such a deal - buying engines from one's competitor? What if GM stopped selling engines to Ford? OK, if Nikon could buy sensors from Sony and put them in their expensive FX cameras, could Canon do the same? If Canon were to use Sony sensors where would Nikon be? Either way, Nikon is not wise to buy sensors from Sony, its direct competitor.
opjoipopikopp[pl[p[ This actually remins me alot of Apple before they went to Intel. They had some shitty cpu's compared to Intel, so they had to make the jump! Canon is almost there. They sensors are, to be honest "shitty" compraed to Sony sensors. They will make the jump just like Apple did with there CPU's. And that's a good thing! No one says it's a poor business strategy for Apple to use Intel CPU's and mainly Samsung parts in there iPhones.
Jordan how did you keep focus when using the Ronin on that first shot? Did you just keep a deep enough aperture (lets say 5.6) and keep a certain distance from Chris?
Chris Winter By the way, thanks Chris. I performed a no-no. I commented well before finishing the whole video...where he mentions the same thing. :) Thanks again.
Hi Guys, When you get a chance to do a compare video please do a Samsung NX1 vs the Canon 7D2. I'm a Canon user but I've never been temped to buy another camera system until I took a look at the specs of the NX1. Head to head... who wins!
Came across this video because I am researching for a camera in this class, and I have specifically in my sights this and the Nikon D7200. I see you have fearlessly doused the camera with water, but I also see a 35mm [i.e. designed for a “full frame” sensor - I am not referring to the lens focal length, here] *_L [i.e. weather sealed]_* lens mounted on it. What has me baffled is this: Everybody is going ecstatic about how the 7D MkII is indestructible and how good the weather sealing is, however, when it comes to lenses, *_I have noticed that none of the Canon APS-C lenses has even a mount gasket for rudimentary dust and moisture protection [let alone weather sealing], while all of the Nikon APS-C lenses that matter do,_* and, as I understand it, a weather sealed camera must be paired with a weather sealed lens, in order to confidently be used without issues in adverse weather conditions. Therefore, question: Which of the two [Canon 7D MkII or Nikon D7200] would you recommend/pick up for shooting sports, wildlife, landscape… in a misty morning or evening or during a mild drizzle or near the sea or a lake, river or waterfall, in a forest, in a dry desert [think Sahara, Arizona, Utah]… with a gentle to moderate breeze, and, equally importantly, with which wide angle zoom, standard zoom and telephoto zoom *_APS-C_* lenses? Does the lack of a mount gasket affect Canon weather sealing - *_and if not, how come?_* Being as specific as possible, *_also, possibly, mentioning reliable sources of information on the subject,_* would be appreciated. Also, dynamic range-wise: does the Canon DPAF have anything to do with the 7D MkII [and other Canon DSLRs’] worse dynamic range, compared to that of the Nikons [the D3300 that you mention in this video and the D7200 that I am interested in]?
+Klausjp Lamers This was mostly shot with the Canon 16-35 F4 L (great lens!) and the Sigma 50mm F1.4. We just used the 40mm STM for the AF test. It focuses better than the L lenses in video mode. Jordan @ TCSTV
The 7D2 is less than a full stop better than the original 7D when it comes to low light performance. This is an improvement we could expect Canon to produce with 2 or 3 years since the 7D. Not 5 full years! Do they mean to say that over the span of 5 years they couldn't even improve their sensors by a single full F stop????
Wow, after watching your reviews filmed on GH4, fz1000, LX100 i thought a lot of the static shots were actually out of focus they were so soft. I agree with the ending of the video that it does seem weird that canon seems to lagging behind on IQ.
How the AF of this camera compares to the nikon d750, I know that is FF. But talking generally about AF through the viewfinder. And the sharpness of the pictures. I have the 70D and I get a lot of soft images even a high shooter speed and single focus.
I´m glad you mentioned the poor dynamic range Canon (still) has. It´s especially visible in video shooting. My old Sony Nex-5n is superior to my Canon 60D when it comes to DR even in Canons most flat profile (landscape) with minimum of contrast. 5 years didn´t help, it´s sad for all my Canon lenses…. :-(
Great review indeed - a little more positive that I was expecting, honestly! Haha The only thing I can say I disagree with is the comment that the images are soft. For me, they've been very crisp when the AF nails the shot. However, I've found the AF to be almost too precise, so I'm learning the settings to get the best results with. I've come home with several soft shots from missed focus. I shot an event today and have always been a "single point" guy...but on some shots, that can really burden the AF to get what I wanted since there are so many of them and that one point may not contain the information it needs to really lock on. Thankfully, the AF lever easily expands out and the camera is so smart it decides well for me. I think unless I'm using 2.0 and faster, I'll be using expanded for many event shots. That said, this is the best DSLR I've ever shot with from a Canon. Makes me really see what all the fuss is about a 1DX... Although I think I still prefer the option of no grip sometimes.
Thanks for your kind words! The resolution test was done on a static shot in Live View, so AF was not an issue. The focus is amazing, it's just that the actual RAW capture is not as sharp as cameras with similar sensor size. Jordan @ TCSTV
If the Nikon entry level camera is missing an anti aliasing filter, the image is way sharper than any camera WITH anti aliasing filter. That is not a line for argumenting on which one has a sharper image. Ofcourse the Nikon has sharper image because it is missing a vital part for removing moire... which can be removed in process (in some cases). Here is a picture taken with nikon d200 with and without anti aliasing filter to see the major difference: www.dreamshine.com/images/MaxMax/D200%20HR/D200%20Car19.jpg btw: From canons raw's you can get better hilight recovery than from nikon..
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I'm a long time late here, but after trading in my sturdy and reliable 7D, my 7D Mk II just came today. Really looking forward to giving it a good workout. Along with my 1DX Mk III and 20D (not to mention my beloved original 300D that I've had for just about 20 years), plus some reasonably good glass, I'm really happy with my current kit. Since what I have will more than meet my needs for the indefinite future, I'm not concerned with moving to mirrorless.
How do you like your 7D Mark II so far?
@@The_Algorithm_ I love it! The pairing of that body (which is built like a tank) and the 24-105 lens is fantastic. When I go birding, I put my 100-400 on that camera and my Sigma 150-600C on the 1DX and things are in great shape.
I thought the opening shot was on a monopod until Jordan started to follow Chris. Nice job.
I know! That Ronin is incredible. Really impressive
You must get one Dave :)
Dave maybe your finally get 1 and do a though review
***** Nope, stabilized with a DJI Ronin. No software stabilization added!
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Dave Dugdale And Jordan's hands.
Fantastic review Chris & Jordan. You two continue to push the boundaries of what it is to make quality, unbiased reviews, something that is often missing on youtube. Keep up the good work.
Chris Winter
Couldn't have said it better myself.
You have most beautiful looking video in months and guess what, it is done with 7D Mark II and you are actually talking about average image quality. Really guys? Please do not shoot some underexposed black object and than add +5EV in post to prove us how D3300 has better image quality. Why don't you go outside and take some three-dimensional color photos of something simple, like grass or sky and than try to show us how 7D Mark II has worse image quality than Nikon D3300. If you can. Also, just use that 70-200 at f2.8, please, do not be afraid. I am also surprised to hear comment about size and shape of the 7D grip.
Still, amazing review, very informative, done with lot of effort and overall great production (not only because using Ronin). Well done!
I can only imagine how good the episode could have looked if I'd used a Sony A7S, FS700 or a Panasonic GH4...
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TheCameraStoreTV Jordan, but you have used those cameras during a review. I agree with Branko here. I don't get the criticism when it is clearly your best looking work.
ejbernal2 I like the compositions and a few of the shots in the review, but when editing I was constantly fighting the soft image and low dynamic range. It's subjective, but I think the X100T, Sigma Quattro, D750 and Phantom 2 videos look much nicer. But I'm glad that everyone likes how this episode turned out!
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TheCameraStoreTV You just can't ignore colors that Canon camera produce. It is subjective, but everybody agrees about that. Immediately after I hit playback of this video I saw something better, more pleasant and then Chris said that you are using 7D2 for filming. Yes, dynamic range is not good on Canon DSLRs but it's not like it is much better on similar (DSLR) cameras. And second part of the problem and probably bigger regardless dynamic range is h264 compression combined with 4:2:0 which makes any color/exposure correction very hard. I am not defending Canon, I am just saying.
But I have to defend Canon about "soft image." There are to many cameras with over sharpened videos that just are not pleasant. You have to remember that sharpness of digital sensors is big problem in movie industry. They just want image with less sharpness. If you use three digit ISOs you can make Canon DSLR footage sharp in post and it is not like every second you need amazing dynamic range, but it is very hard to replicate colors of Canon cameras and with compressed footage almost impossible.
I sorry but recovery in post when things go wrong matters. Also I don't know why everyone is saying this video looks good. Blow highlights everywhere with poor rolloff. While I think sometimes other videos on this channel come across a little to flat, this is the horrible opposite extreme.
A big part of the appeal of this camera are the great lenses that work so well with it, particularly the new 100-400mm II. It's an exceptional package.
For pros, the combo of one of the 5D variants + 7DII will be a pretty compelling package. The 7D adds capability rather than just being a backup.
It's like Canon thinks it should improve one thing at a time on each new model. "Really great AF? Check! Okay, we're done with this new model."
Just found you guys, and you're by far the fairest, most useful reviewers I've watched in the ~7 years or so that I have been following the industry.
Kudos to Jordan on the camera work this episode, nice composition!
The Nikon shadow pushing comparison is crazy. Such a big difference. In price also.
I am watching the first review of yours and I must say this is the most comprehensive, informative and unbiased review of a camera Ive seen till date! Great going.. I agree with you on the IQ part, I recently upgraded from entry level to mid-range and I switched from a Canon 1100d to a Nikon d5300 just because I wasnt happy with the Canon sensors. Please take note Canon :(
"The metering is very Canon" ..... clearly you weren't shooting in Manual mode then since on the 7DII the light meter disappears from the top LCD altogether and in the viewfinder it moves from the bottom to up the right hand edge. Anything but "very Canon" and for me who also uses a 5DIII it is friggin annoying!
You're using it in completely the wrong enviroment for this camera. Go shoot some sport or wildlife and that's where it shines!!
I totally agree with you Josh,well said.
Best canon for street photography . . Plaese suggest
like fuck!!
@@ansari_kabeer even a old 5D (mark 1) is good for streetphotography if your budget is tight, one step up would be a 5d mark 2/3 or a 6D, no need for a powerhouse like the 7dm2 or 1d m3/m4/x they are for workhorses for sports/wildlife
@@ansari_kabeer rebel t6s and 24mm 2.8 stm
This is one of the best test videos I've ever seen, the video quality is awesome
Hi Guys, Nice review. Not big on DSLR filmmaking ,but yes for stills. The 7d Mark II looks good and has some nice features. I shot the TV series "Bluff" in Calgary with a 5d Mark III. At first, I was hesitant, but loved the way it held up under low light conditions. Images were very clear and holds up in a larger format. The 7d Mark II as well as most of the Canons are great for TV. In terms of filmmaking, after seeing the Nikon's image clarity on your review, I am sold. I would rather get the sharpest image possible and dumb it down in post later or ad a filmic look. I am going to look at more comparisons on here. Keep up the good work!
That opening shot tho! So smooth.
I really like how the graded footage looks.
Even 7 years ago Jordan looked exactly the same as today 😂
This comment!!😊
A lot has been said about shooting action and at low light.
Would the Canon 7D Mark II also be good for portraits and weddings?
So far, I would say yes. It's really knocking on the door of a 5D3 with some of its capabilities, but not quite there yet. Skin tones look amazing and accurate while the noise performance can work in most wedding environments. The honest truth is that at 10fps, I shot an event and let it do a 2-3 image burst for many shots - especially speaking people. You get home and throw them on the computer and see that one of the burst shots looks great and the others may have them with a weird expression or blinking. I see this as a real work benefit that surpasses the 5D3 for shooting an event/wedding. It it capable of possibly capturing a particular moment better.
BRENNAN'S TECH BITE Yes, if you buy 7D for sports and wildlife it will be very good for portraits and weddings, but 6D and 5D will be better. If you buy 6D or 5D for portraits and weddings, they can still take sport and wildlife photographs, but 7D will be better the more and faster the subject moves or the smaller or farther away the wildlife is.
Wow that is really good 720p video. Oh wait! That is 1080p. With 4K cameras now this just isn't going to cut it for video. The AF looks really good but the final product just isn't there.
One note about the 1080p/60 mode you would have mentioned is it has limitations. You do NOT get the on-sensor phase detect AF, nor can you record in ALL-I.
Pretty annoying for someone like me who likes 60 fps video, but it's a good camera so far (for me) so I won't complain too much.
Best camera reviews on the net. Nice job.
Now for a 7DmkII vs Sony A77II comparison or shoot-out! Determine once and for all who the real king of APS-C is!
I still have my 7DII 4 years on and its been saturated with rain, salt spray, had a rough life in Aussie heat and cold yet still produces the goods. Yes the images can be soft in crap lighting but a little basic editing in lightroom and its fine. Its been a great partner to my 5DIII and as Im hearing there will be no 7D3 I think I will hang onto it. I've seen images in print taken by both the 7DII and the D500 and to be honest cant pick which camera took what, a lot has to do with the photographer and their editing skills, I will say that its a workhorse, not perfect but certainly never lets me down
A balanced and thoughtful review, as always. Well done.
Is it just me, or the videos coming out really good lately?
I'm no video expert whatsoever. I only shoot stills, but even before the video got to Jordan's part, I instantly was able to see how soft the video was particularly when someone's face was in view, etc. At first I questioned whether the video was in 720p or something was wrong with my eyes. Just like Jordan said, no fine details.
I cant understand why you would review a camera like this taking street shot when the majority of buyers will be shooting wildlife. This is a great camera for that far ahead of it's competition. Go out and shoot something real for a change.. As far as sharpening set your camera up properly plus if you do shoot wildlife get a good L lens you don't have to get a 400 f/4 get a 100 - 400 or a 300mm f/4 that will be in the reach of most people. That's just my two cents ! LOL !
Appreciate your to-the-point comments on the 7D MKII sensor. If the Sony APS-C 24mp sensor was in it it could be worth $1800. With the Canon sensor-I say $1200 max.
really a very good review on DSLR. I already using canon 700D and thinking about to upgrade it and it pretty detailed and helpful review. Thank you so much for doing this. And keep up helping.
You guys always do great reviews, thanks for doing this.
Thanks for the review guys well said. First time viewer and subscribed!!
That was an awesome first scene! Impressive!
Great review. Please review with the same depth on the Samsung NX-1. On paper, it beats the Canon by a good margin.
I got the 7D2 because it addressed specific issues I had with the 7D. Although I have used it for night photography, the main reason was for wildlife/bird photography. The almost silent shutter of the 7D2 has afforded me excellent '2nd' photos when the loud 7D shutter would have scared off the subject.
As for the CR2/Raw files being soft: Well,with every variety of camera I personally have used I have had to do sharpening. Not a lot, but it seems to be the nature of the digital beast.
I like pairing it with my L 100-400, or Sigma 150-500.
im looking for a good autofocus and the 7d Mk 2 is very appealing to me especially with the 10 fps cont. shooting, however your analysis on the low picture quality has turned me off a bit. is there a better Nikon alternative in the same price range? I like shooting sports and wildlife with compromising the image quality.
Another brilliant review guys!
Really good review, best I've seen in a long time.
I bought this camera (pre-ordered) the day it came out! It is amazing!
I have to say that you have the best reviews ever lol
Nicely done Chris & Jordan. But I do hope Chris will test the AF performance by himself into some sports and fast action photography. But of course, I appreciate Todd Korol's opinion about its AF performance. :)
Cheers
Every camera has trade offs. For example, sure the Nikon D3300 has 4 extra megapixels but the 7D Mark ll has double the burst rate and get usable shots until ISO 12800. Maybe.
Saw your 80D review, I decided to check this old one out. I'm wondering which will be best for video work. The 7D Mk II have more focus points, less moire, better lowlight and a clean HDMI out. The 80D have articulating touch screen useful for focusing, sharper video (from comparisons I've seen) and WiFi which enables monitoring and tap focus pulling with app. Really torn between the two.
I wish they would fuse together
need need and need .... and im a professional
So .... professionals cant be comfortable ?
Somebody doesn't like convenience .
So .... A Touchscreen doesn't help you get quick precise manual focus ? And smooth pull focus
So .... Wifi doesn't help get your pics on your site or social media quicker ?
So .... Turnable screen doesn't help you get shots that were very difficult w/o ?
Personally I think the word professional applies when we are getting professionally paid for a job, which comes at varying levels of requirements. We use tools that are necessary to achieve the requirements, and convenience and practicality are always welcome.
The guy acts like convenience is a nuances ....
I love it how the cheapest Nikon APS-C DSLR has a better sensor the most expensive Canon APS-C DSLR. Kudos to Sony, who actually makes Nikon's sensors I suppose
Ya right. Compare the Nikon at ISO 6400 to the 7D. Nobody mentions this fact. Canon sensors have always had better high ISO DR. Whatch the vid.
Paul Hojda To be honest though, the advantage in picture IQ of Nikon's cheapest and Canon's most expensive, only apply with pictures taken in great light. Canon cameras will blow the cheap Nikons out of the water when it comes to shooting in low light, such as weddings, events, indoor sports. Still, Canon should take this as a problem that needs to be corrected. It shouldn't be making sensors that can't compete with the Nikon cheapie, especially at the price points they are selling these Canon Cameras.
Don't you just love it when big youtubers present false information ? Because they don't understand basic things like the fact that Canon and Nikon are processing images differently and that can give the APPEARANCE of one having better dynamic range than the other. Canon is well known for having more contrast in their color profiles than Nikon has and that obviously cuts down on the APPARENT dynamic range contained in the images, because that affects the way you make your exposure in the first place. But if you understand this aspect then you can setup Canon cameras in such ways that you'll get more dynamic range out of the sensor, by simply dialing down the in-camera contrast at the time of the exposure. Then you'll see that in fact Canon and Nikon are neck in neck when it comes to dynamic range. Or for example load the Technicolor Cinestyle color profile on a Canon camera to see the real dynamic range the sensor is capable of and then compare it to any Nikon camera from the same category. Not only that it will match it, but most likely it will also surpass it. It is simply a myth that Nikon sensors have better dynamic range than Canon sensors, myth kept alive and promoted by people who fail to realize that when comparing two different systems you can't be possibly comparing the same exact luminosity/color science behind the raw files. It is simply a software issue, not a real hardware problem.
Aah buddy, you got it so wrong it isn't even funny.
When shooting jpg then profiles have an affect, but when you shoot raw it has no affect whatsoever.
Now I am no Nikon fanboy, I use canon exclusively and the 7dII is still to this day my go to camera, but it most certainly does have less dynamic range than competing Nikon cameras. No doubt about that.
@@TheXaelem You are dead wrong. Read my comment carefully. When shooting raw you check your histogram or your exposure meter, right ? And then you adjust your exposure settings accordingly, isn't it ? Well, the color profile you are using affects your contrast and because of this it also affects your exposure meter, so it can have an impact even when you are shooting raw. Because you are adjusting your exposure settings based on a color profile. So regardless if you are shooting raw or jpeg, the color profile will have a direct or an indirect impact on your dynamic range. I heard this argument 1000 times, that the color profile has no effect when shooting raw, but it definitely has, through exposure.
You guys are awesome! Thx for this review, I really did enjoy it.
Best review ive seen about the 7d mark II :)
Nice job guys !
Like as always just interesting to listen and to watch your clips !
Thanks for your time
0:18 a very enthousiastic look :)
Excellent, informative video, guys!
Great review!
lightroom 5 is your friend when it comes to this camera, I totally agree with what you called "softness" which I consider out of focus, I have tested mine with a 300mm prime lens from Canon and I have had to take several images of the same subject in order to get a dead on sharp picture (shooting Raw). The landscape pictures I have taken with other canon lens also come out soft...but then again I'm being very critical and pixel diving on a 1:1 and even 1:2 ratio.
Thanks for another honest review.
Spot on review as always guys :)
I purchased my first DSLR, a Pentax K-30, for a trip to Antarctica. I LOVE this sturdy camera and the wildlife photos I was able to take as a total rookie. However, I've reached its limits (especially when photographing birds) and want to move up. Here is my dilemma: Do I sell my K-30 body and buy a K-3 now (only a few hundred $ out of pocket), keeping my existing lenses _or_ do I save my $ for another year until I can finally buy into Canon's universe of lenses with the 7D Mark II? I guess what I am asking (being the impatient sort ), what features, beyond lens selection and availability, are significantly superior on the Canon 7D Mark II vs the Pentax K-3? Also, does Nikon have something in the pipes for wildlife photographers?
Aside from the more complete system, the 7D MK II has significantly better autofocus tracking and video quality. For my money, they K-3 has better image quality though.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Thanks Jordan. Great info.
*****
I don't think Pentax ever made an action camera that competed with something like the Canon 7D series or Nikon D300s. Pentax looks like it's really aiming at the Medium Format field and is looking to make Medium Format photography more affordable.
Thanks for all the comments gang. In the end I caved to my techno-lust, sold my K-30 and added a few hundred for the K-3. Love it! But do wish I had access to all the rental lenses in the Canon/Nikon world. May end up going multi-brand one day.
As usual guys, phenomenal review. On another note, can you guys review the Sony A77II. It seems like a pretty compelling camera from the spec sheet alone, but from what Ive been able to gather it somehow disappoints.
Great review as always guys!
One thing: How exactly did you edit/grade the unprocessed footage at 11:53?
It was just adjusted in Final Cut X's color correction tool, with some light sharpening added. Nothing fancy.
Jordan @ TCSTV
what kind of wireless mike system were you using to film this documentary on your Canon 7D?
I love the 7DII.
It makes great images, not as soft as the reviewer stated, believe me it on par with anything on the market as apsc.
It has a snappy auto focus and the body is great.
Nothing is as good for the price.
It will sell plenty
A very good review. Very helpful. Thank you.
If someone owned a 60D like myself, how would you compare the two as far as a worthy upgrade?
I had the 60D. Good camera, but any newer camera blows that one out of the water in terms of low light.
I have such struggle getting focus in low light. Its so frustrating. There are many other things it lacks as well
Brian Michael Hey Brian, definitely check out trading in your 60d for the 70d. It's autofocus is much improved, even in low light.
Cheers
Chris Winter
Chris Winter you like the 70D more than the 7D Mk II
Brian Michael Yep, i think so. Although they both have very similar Dual Pixel Autofocus systems, the 70d does still have an advantage (for video especially), in that it has a touch screen, allowing you to select exactly where you want it to focus, as well as having a swivelling screen which allows you to use it at different heights. Both great cameras though!
Nice review - tempted to get one for its weather sealed capability and autofocus. I can skip a generation though and use my 7d/5d2 combo. Or most likely scenario wait till the price crashes over time before I pick one up half price. I'm not an early adopter but good to hear the people who actually bought it, like it from comments so far.
Does it shoot a nice 4k? What's the mega pixel? Can it take hotos while video recording? It seems to me you guys didn't cover some important factors.
Things like the MP count (20.2) is a basic statistic and can be found anywhere, and it doesn't shoot 4K. I don't think there is a traditional DSLR that shoots 4K. Yet.
mrman17 thanks for the reply.
mrman17 Canon's own 1DC is the only 4K compatible DSLR. For now.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV good to know. thanks for the info.
Thats not major thats noob factors.
GREAT REVIEW, DO U EDIT YOUR PHOTOS THAT YOU SHOW US IN YOUR REVIEWS ?, I mean do u edit them before you post them or do you leave them stock for the viewer to see ?
Excellent review!
I haven't tried the 7Dll, but from everything I have heard, your conclusion is the same as mine, i give Canon some credit for the auto focus system, and how the sensor works for live view and video, but this is 2014, and there is no excuse for the entry level Nikon to have better image quality as far as sharpness and dynamic range, there is also no excuse for a lack of a fully articulating touch screen, or wi fi, screw the ruggedness argument, it doesn't hold weight, also the 7Dll is to big and heavy, I am really hoping that Canon will put out something like the new Samsung NX1, and also a full frame version, and I am really hoping that Nikon also does, I switched from Nikon to Canon when I got my 5Dlll, but I have always missed having a Nikon, Nikon is part of me, and I wish they would put the D810 parts in a smaller and lighter camera, even smaller and lighter than the D750, but what I really hope is that Nikon will join the future of cameras, and make a full frame mirrorless like a Sony A7r, but with a fully articulating touch screen, 4k and wifi, and a popup flash, yes I want the ability to have fill flash without carrying around a big speed light like I have to do with my 5Dlll, if Nikon does, I will be happy to go back to Nikon and sell all my Canon gear, but it might be to late for Nikon and Canon, because the new Sony A7ll with 5 Axis IBIS, and the rumored A9 about to come out, and also the Samsung NX1 with a 28mp backlit sensor and 4k, I think Canon and Nikon are about to lose a big part of the camera market, anyway, nice review, I hope you are about to review the new Samsung NX1 and there glass, and the New Sony A7 ll
Great in depth review ! Thanks
Awesome review,thanks a lot!
Good review guys,, thanks
Chris, if I may ask , what are your top 3 favorite cameras you use today ? Thanks man , love your podcasts. Barry
been a canon guy since i've started with photography, but last year i closed my eyes and plunged into a sony a7. so sad to continually hear the decline of canon when it comes to image quality. but, it make me happy to know that i took that plunge. still uses their lenses with the help of metabones and will hang on to them with hopes of a great comeback story.
Jordan, there is cinestyle you know.
The gimbal... MANN! Holy shiiit!
As always a very good Video. Greetings from Austria.
Great job guys! I liked the review. I have one question, is this a good camera for shooting a Wedding? What Canon Camera & Lenses do you guys recommend for shooting/ filming Weddings?
The use case of the 7D was wild life & sports. You guys didn't test it?
I have been reluctant to buying this camera: I am not sure the fast autofocus will make me forget the softness on the pictures. Might bite the bullet...
Excellent review by the way, nothing against you guys :)
Very Good Review! informative and straight to the point!
I must say I disagree with your review. It is true that Nikon cameras have higher dynamic range than Canon cameras. Bear in mind that Nikon buys sensors from Sony, who is also a camera company. Will Sony stop selling sensors to Nikon one day? Who knows? It is a very poor business strategy to buy sensors from another company. Canon makes their own sensor - that to me is a great idea. Sensor, as important as they are for cameras, are not the only thing critical to users though. Most of the sensor shortcomings can be corrected in post. Being able to attain focus quickly and accurately is more important. You cannot fix an out of focus picture in post after all. Note today 90% of the Nikon cameras are made in Thailand or China. Even the D810 is made in Thailand. That again is a short sighted business decision. I own a lot of Canon cameras and lenses and all of them are made in Japan. I especially have a problem with goods made in China. Not that their quality or workmanship is poor, but I would rather not support a communism and totalitarian regime. I used to shoot exclusively Nikon. Until Nikon changes, there is no way I will use another Nikon camera, period.
In the current DX lineup, only the D5300 uses a Sony sensor. The D3300 uses a Nikon-made sensor and the D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor.
I agree with you. I used to shoot Nikon until I found out that half their goods are made in parts of the world that are severely under paid. Im sure the cameras are still good quality but they decided to go with profit over ethics. Most large companies around the world do this but Canon has been the best so far from the major camera manufacturers.
I cringed when I picked up a 1000 dollar nikkon macro lens and saw the "MADE IN CHINA" stamp. I like my Canon cameras and I find they shoot fine stills. Bottom line is that at this stage of the game, any camera can take a nice still. However, there are millions of terrible photographers out there that want to look at spec sheets rather that get out and shoot with what they have. I will not pretend that I am a fantastic photographer but I understand at this point that if I am unhappy with my shots it is because I did not take a good shot and that it was not a fault of poor camera tech.
VaFreeways
imagine if half of Ford Motor Company's vehicles were powered by GM engines. Would it be a wise business strategy to work out such a deal - buying engines from one's competitor? What if GM stopped selling engines to Ford?
OK, if Nikon could buy sensors from Sony and put them in their expensive FX cameras, could Canon do the same? If Canon were to use Sony sensors where would Nikon be?
Either way, Nikon is not wise to buy sensors from Sony, its direct competitor.
opjoipopikopp[pl[p[ Come back next year when also Canon will be using Sony sensors ;)
opjoipopikopp[pl[p[ This actually remins me alot of Apple before they went to Intel. They had some shitty cpu's compared to Intel, so they had to make the jump!
Canon is almost there. They sensors are, to be honest "shitty" compraed to Sony sensors. They will make the jump just like Apple did with there CPU's.
And that's a good thing! No one says it's a poor business strategy for Apple to use Intel CPU's and mainly Samsung parts in there iPhones.
Awesome review guys! Looks pretty good but the video is so softttt! I'm thinking about buying the new C100 II, i hope it will not be soft.
It won't be. The Canon Cinema series all capture very sharp 1080P images.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Great review!!!
Jordan how did you keep focus when using the Ronin on that first shot? Did you just keep a deep enough aperture (lets say 5.6) and keep a certain distance from Chris?
Hey Dave, I think he was using the 7D Mark II's face tracking feature! It works great.
Cheers
Chris
Ah, I forgot it had that feature. Very nice! Chris, I'm subbed to your channel. Keep up the good content man.
Thanks a lot Dave, not a problem. Appreciate the sub!
Have a great day!
Chris Winter
By the way, thanks Chris. I performed a no-no. I commented well before finishing the whole video...where he mentions the same thing. :) Thanks again.
Hi Guys,
When you get a chance to do a compare video please do a Samsung NX1 vs the Canon 7D2. I'm a Canon user but I've never been temped to buy another camera system until I took a look at the specs of the NX1. Head to head... who wins!
Came across this video because I am researching for a camera in this class, and I have specifically in my sights this and the Nikon D7200.
I see you have fearlessly doused the camera with water, but I also see a 35mm [i.e. designed for a “full frame” sensor - I am not referring to the lens focal length, here] *_L [i.e. weather sealed]_* lens mounted on it.
What has me baffled is this:
Everybody is going ecstatic about how the 7D MkII is indestructible and how good the weather sealing is, however, when it comes to lenses, *_I have noticed that none of the Canon APS-C lenses has even a mount gasket for rudimentary dust and moisture protection [let alone weather sealing], while all of the Nikon APS-C lenses that matter do,_* and, as I understand it, a weather sealed camera must be paired with a weather sealed lens, in order to confidently be used without issues in adverse weather conditions.
Therefore, question:
Which of the two [Canon 7D MkII or Nikon D7200] would you recommend/pick up for shooting sports, wildlife, landscape… in a misty morning or evening or during a mild drizzle or near the sea or a lake, river or waterfall, in a forest, in a dry desert [think Sahara, Arizona, Utah]… with a gentle to moderate breeze, and, equally importantly, with which wide angle zoom, standard zoom and telephoto zoom *_APS-C_* lenses? Does the lack of a mount gasket affect Canon weather sealing - *_and if not, how come?_*
Being as specific as possible, *_also, possibly, mentioning reliable sources of information on the subject,_* would be appreciated.
Also, dynamic range-wise: does the Canon DPAF have anything to do with the 7D MkII [and other Canon DSLRs’] worse dynamic range, compared to that of the Nikons [the D3300 that you mention in this video and the D7200 that I am interested in]?
Canon needs to give us a no aa filter option
is this not cheating, review of an APC sensor with an L-Lense, but video is shot with kit lense [STM]
+Klausjp Lamers This was mostly shot with the Canon 16-35 F4 L (great lens!) and the Sigma 50mm F1.4. We just used the 40mm STM for the AF test. It focuses better than the L lenses in video mode.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Great review. I won,t repeat what is said below but I do hope you will review the Samsung 'S1'
Think you guys are spot on.
Common Canon!!
The 7D2 is less than a full stop better than the original 7D when it comes to low light performance. This is an improvement we could expect Canon to produce with 2 or 3 years since the 7D. Not 5 full years! Do they mean to say that over the span of 5 years they couldn't even improve their sensors by a single full F stop????
Wow, after watching your reviews filmed on GH4, fz1000, LX100 i thought a lot of the static shots were actually out of focus they were so soft. I agree with the ending of the video that it does seem weird that canon seems to lagging behind on IQ.
Nikon D33000 killed it!
You guys should do the shootout between Canon 7d m2 and Sony a77 m2 :)
Photo noon here with a stupid question. You mentioned sports and wildlife. What about portraits?
How the AF of this camera compares to the nikon d750, I know that is FF. But talking generally about AF through the viewfinder. And the sharpness of the pictures. I have the 70D and I get a lot of soft images even a high shooter speed and single focus.
Great review! I picked this camera an waiting for it to come in!! Whats the lenses u r using in this video?
I´m glad you mentioned the poor dynamic range Canon (still) has. It´s especially visible in video shooting. My old Sony Nex-5n is superior to my Canon 60D when it comes to DR even in Canons most flat profile (landscape) with minimum of contrast. 5 years didn´t help, it´s sad for all my Canon lenses…. :-(
Great review indeed - a little more positive that I was expecting, honestly! Haha The only thing I can say I disagree with is the comment that the images are soft. For me, they've been very crisp when the AF nails the shot. However, I've found the AF to be almost too precise, so I'm learning the settings to get the best results with. I've come home with several soft shots from missed focus. I shot an event today and have always been a "single point" guy...but on some shots, that can really burden the AF to get what I wanted since there are so many of them and that one point may not contain the information it needs to really lock on. Thankfully, the AF lever easily expands out and the camera is so smart it decides well for me. I think unless I'm using 2.0 and faster, I'll be using expanded for many event shots.
That said, this is the best DSLR I've ever shot with from a Canon. Makes me really see what all the fuss is about a 1DX... Although I think I still prefer the option of no grip sometimes.
Thanks for your kind words!
The resolution test was done on a static shot in Live View, so AF was not an issue. The focus is amazing, it's just that the actual RAW capture is not as sharp as cameras with similar sensor size.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Great review may be my next camera from a 700D. What autofocus mode did the photographer use during the shots of the woman's rugby match?
If the Nikon entry level camera is missing an anti aliasing filter, the image is way sharper than any camera WITH anti aliasing filter. That is not a line for argumenting on which one has a sharper image. Ofcourse the Nikon has sharper image because it is missing a vital part for removing moire... which can be removed in process (in some cases).
Here is a picture taken with nikon d200 with and without anti aliasing filter to see the major difference: www.dreamshine.com/images/MaxMax/D200%20HR/D200%20Car19.jpg
btw: From canons raw's you can get better hilight recovery than from nikon..
Yes it is a line for arguing which is sharper, because that is how each one is built. It is not like there are two versions of either camera.
Would you say the the softness in the image is a Canon trademark?