Awhile ago, our friend L asked me whether I still liked the Canon EOS 7D. I was quite enthusiastic in my response, but have since thought that, well, maybe not. It’s been rather hit-and-miss, as far as the photos go, and I’ve wondered what’s up, thinking that maybe I should have splashed out for one of the professional models rather than this “pro-sumer” version.
Why? Well, because the thing just doesn’t quite focus right. It’s fine for most things, viewed at low resolution, but … well, you don’t buy a 18-megapixel camera, costing upwards of $1,500 just for the body, to have “mostly good” pictures.
I’d thought that it was just the lens … but, on searching out comparisons between the 7D and the 5D Mark III today, I discovered that there are many many people out there who have had similar troubles, and worse.
Rather than return the thing, I’ve opted to try to make it work.
I updated the firmware, did some AF microadjustments, and changed the focusing method. Will this fix things? Well, my initial feeling is that the camera should go back. Even after all of that, things just aren’t as crisp as they were using the previous model.
I don’t have the additional $4,000 to put out for the professional one, though, so … I’ll keep tinkering. Or, maybe, when we get back from D.C. this next week, I’ll send it into the repair center. I hope that they can make it work!
-D
Wow! Interesting admission. Let me know how that works out. Because I have been having the same dang thoughts about my 50D. Of course, I can’t shell out the money for either the 7D or the 5D Mark III.
Though maybe 1 of 100 comes out with the clarity that I expect, why aren’t the rest? Is it me? The auto focusing mechanism? The lenses? I’m still working through my issues, but rather slowly.
Have a great time in D.C.! Wish I could come up and visit!
-L
I’ve got the “sharpness” turned up all the way, have microadjusted the focus, and things are still coming out “soft-focus” when viewed at full resolution.
Searching for a Canon Service Center, here.
Oh my. I’ve been going around and around with Anthony on Nikon vs Canon, since we still have not bought.
I hope it works out for you – I know I would be kicking the furniture infuriated if it happened to me after such an outlay. Geez.