Canon 7D Mark 2 at 1254mm – You Won’t Believe This!

October 12, 2023April 1, 2015 by Dan Carr

Download this full resolution sample image shot with the Canon 7D Mark II + Canon 200-400 f/4 and TWO 1.4x extenders. That’s a 1254mm equivalent.

Canon 7D Mark 2 – ISO 3200 – Download High Res Samples

October 12, 2023March 29, 2015 by Dan Carr

I’ve been using the 7D Mark II for a few months now and the more I use it, the more I like it. Of course when it came out, the first question that people wanted to know was: “How is the high ISO performance?” Before the 7D Mark II arrived, my main camera was the 5D Mark III (I just LOVE the smaller form factor of these cameras Vs. the 1-D style). I was looking to use the 7D Mark II for wildlife photography, paired with my 200-400 f/4 L IS and my main question was what the performance was …

7D Mark II Saves The Day

July 15, 2021November 20, 2014 by Dan Carr

Last weekend I set out on a quick camping trip to make the most of some gorgeous clear weather we had here in British Columbia. Of course, I took the 7D Mark II with me as part of my ongoing test program for it and this time I’d planned to shoot some night sky images, particularly some star trails. Since I needed to carry both camera gear AND camping gear, I transferred things into a much larger hiking pack. I thought that I’d got everything, but I was in a rush and unfortunately the one thing that I managed to …

Canon 7D Mark II + Canon 100-400mm L IS II – Perfect Match?

October 10, 2023November 11, 2014 by Dan Carr

For Canon folks, the 7D Mark II is definitely the most exciting camera announcement of 2014, particularly if your hobby (or job) is shooting sports or wildlife images. The original 7D was popular in these niches as well, but Canon have gone after these markets in a much bigger way with the 7D Mark II. The 65-point AF system is generally on a par with that of the 3-times more expensive flagship EOS 1-DX, and in fact features a much wider spread of AF points across the frame. I think it’s the best AF system I’ve ever used, and the …

Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS Review

December 3, 2016November 11, 2014 by Dan Carr

Hey guys, I don’t like to cross post too many things on here but I did want to point you to my review of the very popular Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS that I posted on Shutter Muse this week. If you are in the market for a travel photography lens, or a general walkaround lens, then you should definitely check it out.

7D Mark II – What’s Really Going To Make A Difference For Your Photography?

October 10, 2023November 8, 2014 by Dan Carr

A few days ago I posted my initial thoughts on this interesting new camera and I continue to experiment with it as much as I can right now. It’s both simple to use and paradoxically, incredibly complex. How is this possible? As I mentioned in the earlier post, I felt right at home with the camera as soon as I picked it up. It feels like my 5D Mark III and all of the major buttons and functions work in the same way. If you’ve shot with a 5D Mark III, you can have this thing up and shooting in …

Canon 7D Mark II – Initial Thoughts

October 10, 2023November 4, 2014 by Dan Carr

I picked up my new Canon 7D Mark II from the first shipment that came into Canada so I wanted to share a quick video with you guys, and also some very initial thoughts about this interesting camera. The second version of the 7D has been a very long time coming and the original continued to sell well right up until the end. I owned a 7D at one point, but I was never happy with both the level of noise and also the structure of the grain that it produced. Something about it really rubbed me up the wrong …

Reader Question: Will I Be Buying A 7D MkII ??

October 10, 2023October 6, 2014 by Dan Carr

Hey guys, I’ve just got back from the kayaking trip I posted a teaser photo about a few weeks ago. In time I will share more about that trip but if you are following me on Instagram then you’ll be pretty up-to-date already! While I was away I got several questions from readers who were asking if I’ll be buying a 7D MKII when they arrive next month. The short answer to this question is yes, but that doesn’t mean I’ll keep it! I used to own to original 7D when it first came out and I used it professionally for …

Canon 7D MkII Vs 70D

October 10, 2023September 15, 2014 by Dan Carr

The Canon EOS 7D MkII was launched in September 2014, a full 5 years after the original version. With little competition in the “semi-pro” APS-C camera market, Canon decided to release a major firmware update for the 7D in August 2012 that effectively extended the camera’s life to the MkII announcement in 2014 by adding key features and increasing the buffer capabilities. On the other hand, the XXD line of cameras has stuck to the regular release cycle and we’ve seen the 60D and the 70D launch within the 7D’s lifetime. In this article I want to delve into the …

A New Horse In The Stable – Canon 16-35 f/4 L IS

October 10, 2023July 16, 2014 by Dan Carr

First thoughts on the new Canon 16-35 f/4 L IS. Is this going to be Canon’s ultimate landscape photography lens? How does it stack up to the old 17-40?

My Short-Lived Experiment With File Transporter & Why I’m Switching To Google Drive

May 29, 2019March 23, 2014 by Dan Carr

I’m not quite sure what to call this product….. Transporter? File Transporter? Drobo Transporter? Their website is www.filetransporter.com, as is their twitter account, but they refer to themselves as Transporter, though they are now owned by Drobo. B&H does list the item as Drobo Transporter though. Confusing.

Flash Manufacturers, You’re Doing It All Wrong – Profoto B1

July 15, 2021November 12, 2013 by Dan Carr

A few weeks ago lighting specialists Profoto put out a teaser on their website that something big was coming, something new. Could it be…..? Was a major flash manufacturer finally going to deliver what I’ve been waiting for…….? In a word; no. Profoto announced the B1 Air 500. Essentially a D1 with a li-ion battery in it and TTL capabilities. It certainly seems to have caught people’s attention judging by all the e-mails I’ve gotten about it. First I have to talk about the TTL which they proudly put at centre stage. What photographer who spends $2000 on a flash …