> > I had another look at the EOS 7 here in Japan the other day. I
decided
> >it's too small for me for starters. I can't keep a good grip on it. I
don't
> >like the feel of it either, it just didn't feel balanced. Eye control
focus
> >wouldn't work for me even after calibrating, and with the 28-105 it
focused
> >very slow compared to my 10. Heck, I don't even want eye control. I think
> >it's a techno toy for those who like that sort of thing. I do, but not in
my
> >camera. I"m more convinced every day that I should just keep my 10.
> >Jim Davis
>
> Whoa. You are saying the 7 doesn't focus faster than a 10? As a
> current 10s owner who's wife is considering buying me a 7 for
> Christmas, this is a shocking statement. I can't imagine that 8 years
> of computer improvements haven't produced a body that would focus
> significantly faster.
>
> Could you elaborate on this further if you would.
>
>
> --
> Paul Prior MD
Paul, if you're thinking about the new EOS 7, make sure you go out and
try one. It's a whole lot different than the 10. I have no idea how fast a
28-105 USM lens should focus, but as a comparison, the 35-135 on my 10
focuses much faster. Personally I like the 10 - sure there's some new
features I'd like. But what I really hate about the new cameras - the 55 is
like this as well- it's laden with switches and dials, it really messes it
up. They're everywhere possible on the camera. As much as I like techno toys
and features, I didn't like that they are everywhere.
My problem with this is it would to take a long time to get used to what
control does what, and where this control is, and I can see it being a pain
when I'm in a hurry to control the camera. I need a camera that is
instinctive, functional and not cluttered. Everything should be in the right
place so to speak. Sometimes less is more. Besides, when I look at the
features I'd really like to have on the new cameras, I can say that I've
lived without them and really I wasn't lacking, I've got excellent shots
with the 10.
E-TTL- somehow I don't think my subjects are going to like the preflash -
heck I don't think I will either, besides, TTL is doing a superb job for me
right now with the 380EX
Second curtain synch - likely I may never need this feature
High speed flash synch - be nice, but not necessary.
FEL - I can live without it too, thanks
ECF - I prefer mostly manual focusing, thank you - I'm the creative one, not
the camera!
Quiet operation - I don't shoot anywhere that might be an issue - besides,
the 10 is faster.
More metering zones - my 10 is excellent at exposures, even backlit, when
I'd likely step in and compensate anyway.
Well, that's about it for upgrades, you play with the camera instore and
see if you like it, then decide if it's worth upgrading for you. Personally,
I'm thinking about a good, used EOS 1. And of course, there's that 70-200 L
lens that's sitting on the shelf looking at me saying buy me. I really like
the size of the 10, and it's not too heavy either. I can get a good one
handed grip on it. And I know every control is easy for me to do what I want
with a camera.
Jim Davis
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