Adrian Dancy
9P1A1809 Black Redstart (female) Manchester
Black Redstart (Phoenicuras ochruros). Tiny crop to adjust level.
This image is not unlike the last image I uploaded except that this is a closer view, aided by a 1.4X converter and a much higher ISO (2000) no noise reduction applied. Now I know reviews on the 7D Mk ii are a bit redundant given the age of the camera, but since a leading international bird photographer commented on the camera just recently, I see no reason why I shouldn't either. He was commenting on a critique forum. In fairness he offered a very positive critique but this is what he said 'Too bad that ISO 1600 and the 7D Mark II suck'. He is not alone in his opinion. The reason I presume he say's the 7D Mkii 'sucks' is because of noise performance. Most of the images I have made recently at ISO 1600 have not had any kind of noise reduction applied (I don't think my images suck). I have taken images at ISO3200 that show less noise than some of his taken with the Nikon 850 at ISO 400 and with the benefit of bright light and possible use of NR. Now of course, I'm not trying to say the 7D Mkii is a better camera than his Nikon 850 or other pro cameras...it is not. The scene you are photographing and exposure required can very much dictate the level of noise you are likely to encounter. I have absolutely no hesitation in shooting at ISO 1600 with the 7D Mkii when the conditions dictate. It is my default setting for cloudy days and super fast action.
I tend to read professional photographer's comments these days more for their comedy value rather than for any real insight into the products they review, especially when they make comments that contradict those they have made before. I think amnesia is particularly prevalent amongst a few professional photographers. Where is all this going I might here you ask? Well, I came to the conclusion many years ago that when the latest gear comes out, it is usually not as good as claimed and the prosumer gear or last year's model, is not as bad as is often made out, or perhaps more accurately, the difference between the two is not as wide as some would have you think.
The British professional photographer Nigel Blake uses the 7D Mkii for birds. His images are impressive and he is published regularly in books and magazines.
www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/albums
www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/albums/72157622319500791
I'm minded to think if the 7D Mkii is good enough for him then it's gonna be good enough for me, and more importantly good enough for the viewer.
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9P1A1809 Black Redstart (female) Manchester
Black Redstart (Phoenicuras ochruros). Tiny crop to adjust level.
This image is not unlike the last image I uploaded except that this is a closer view, aided by a 1.4X converter and a much higher ISO (2000) no noise reduction applied. Now I know reviews on the 7D Mk ii are a bit redundant given the age of the camera, but since a leading international bird photographer commented on the camera just recently, I see no reason why I shouldn't either. He was commenting on a critique forum. In fairness he offered a very positive critique but this is what he said 'Too bad that ISO 1600 and the 7D Mark II suck'. He is not alone in his opinion. The reason I presume he say's the 7D Mkii 'sucks' is because of noise performance. Most of the images I have made recently at ISO 1600 have not had any kind of noise reduction applied (I don't think my images suck). I have taken images at ISO3200 that show less noise than some of his taken with the Nikon 850 at ISO 400 and with the benefit of bright light and possible use of NR. Now of course, I'm not trying to say the 7D Mkii is a better camera than his Nikon 850 or other pro cameras...it is not. The scene you are photographing and exposure required can very much dictate the level of noise you are likely to encounter. I have absolutely no hesitation in shooting at ISO 1600 with the 7D Mkii when the conditions dictate. It is my default setting for cloudy days and super fast action.
I tend to read professional photographer's comments these days more for their comedy value rather than for any real insight into the products they review, especially when they make comments that contradict those they have made before. I think amnesia is particularly prevalent amongst a few professional photographers. Where is all this going I might here you ask? Well, I came to the conclusion many years ago that when the latest gear comes out, it is usually not as good as claimed and the prosumer gear or last year's model, is not as bad as is often made out, or perhaps more accurately, the difference between the two is not as wide as some would have you think.
The British professional photographer Nigel Blake uses the 7D Mkii for birds. His images are impressive and he is published regularly in books and magazines.
www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/albums
www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/albums/72157622319500791
I'm minded to think if the 7D Mkii is good enough for him then it's gonna be good enough for me, and more importantly good enough for the viewer.
.