Canon 60D no Micro adjustment on focus I like to take a lot of close up pics and was wondering if this lack of feature poses any issues? The 60D seems to be the camera for me. The 7D has a lot of features, but I would use them often enough to justify the extra cost. A good Lens seems to be a better investment. Canon 60D no Micro adjustment on focus I like to take a lot of close up pics and was wondering if this lack of feature poses any issues? The 60D seems to be the camera for me. The 7D has a lot of... » Read More Canon 60D no Micro adjustment on focus I like to take a lot of close up pics and was wondering if this lack of feature poses any issues? The 60D seems to be the camera for me. The 7D has a lot of features, but I would use them often enough to justify the extra cost. A good Lens seems to be a better investment. « Show Less
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the Micro lens adjustment is a nice feature on the 7D. I own the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM, and it always front focuses slightly on my 60D. An adjustment of +4 on the lens did the trick. That being said, of all my other lenses I have no focusing issues on the 60D. So in summary, the Micro lens adjustment is a nice feature, but you can always use manual focus on certain lenses to ensure proper focus. Furthermore, a good lens will last you decades, it is the better investment to get the most out of either the 60D or 7D.
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Since your 60D doesn't have auto focus micro adjustment, the lens dock would allow you to adjust focus to better match your camera body. This could be a huge help if you are noticing that the lens is slightly front or back focusing. Basically the lens dock will give you options you would normally need to upgrade to a more expensive body to have access to.For that feature alone I'd say it's worth it. You'll also have the option to update lens firmware as updates become available.
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It depends on your preferences: if you are serious about photography then you'd want 60D. If you just want to take nice family photos then Rebel will be more then enough.
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Yes. I have a 7D (and a 40D) and use this lens all the time. It's still a terrific quality lens and unbeatable value, IMO. (I also have the Canon 10-22mm, which is a fantastic lens, but more a specialty lens.)
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My difficulty with using this type of lens is the fine focus adjustment. It was not possible to do on my Canon 60D. Is there any way to adjust the lens?
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Yes, they all do. HOWEVER..... I have also purchased the "Canon 60D for Dummies" book. I've also purchased two "Canon 60D" videos that I highly recommend. I was in a diabetic coma last year and it has really affected my reading comprehension. So I do better now with videos. This is a great camera and lenses, I'm very happy with mine. I got some great fire fighting aircraft action shots using the 70-300 zoom shortly after getting it.
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I don't own the Sony, so I can't speak to the A6000. I absolutely love the E-M10 for a few reasons: 1. The lens is the most important part of the camera kit. The Micro 43 standard also includes Panasonic, so I have two camera companies developing compatible lens. I often switch between makes (along with Sigma) depending on the situation. 2. The M10 sensor isn't as large as the full frame a6000, but that has not kept kept me from getting superb sharpness, particularly with the Oly 75mm. The smaller sensor also generally allows for a smaller camera and lens than the a full frame equivalent, something I'd think is important to a travel journalist (check out the GM1!). I moved from a Nikon APS-C SLR and there might have been a time when I'd have played it safe and gone full frame, but we're a few generations along on M43 sensors now and I'm very glad I settled on M43. 3. The Micro 43 allows for inexpensive backup bodies like the E-PM2 or E-PL5 (both use the same battery and charger which is HUGE). Both use an almost identical sensor to the M10, just with fewer manual controls. 4. The dual wheel controls of the M10 are fantastic when shooting manually. 5. Both cameras have focus peaking which allows you to use inexpensive (and durable) old manual focus lens. If that interests you, it's probably worth comparing both FP systems. 6. Panasonic is the leader in video, but the one time I shot video with the M10, the 3 axis stabilization did an amazing job of steadying the shot. I swear it's witchcraft of some sort. Truth is you'll get superb results with either camera. I'd take a hard look at the lens catalog for both cameras and see if that tips you one way or the other.
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Hi C.If mychildren were active types, I would probably lean toward the Canon 7 D, with its higher fps. But if my kids were more of the school-play type, I would get the 6D with its better low light performance. Hope my reply is of help. :-)
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I own the 100-400, 4.5-5.6 L lens. Autofocus does't work on the 7d, but if you use it on live view or mirror lock-up it does auto focus. Good luck!
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It depends on what you are more interested in. If you want to focus more on video then go for the sony Nex-VG10 because it has autofocus while filming and The 7D does not But if you want to focus more on photography more then the 7D because it has 18 megapixels as opposed to the sony's 14. However they are still both amazing at photography and videography.
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The 7D is clearly the better camera but it may or may not be the better camera for you. The 7D has an incredible level of customization and other small and large features that can go a long way to making your job easier. If you're willing to take the time and effort to understand it and set it up for your style of photography, it can really help streamline your photography. If you just need a very competent camera, however, the 60D may be more than enough.
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I own and use both the 7D and 1D Mark IV in addition to the 5D II. Clearly the Mark IV is superiorin low light to the 7D. If you don't mind the extra weight and expense of the Mark IV, you shouldbuy the Mark IV. My only reservation is that I cannot use my circular fisheye lens to full effect withthe Mark IV because it is not full frame.
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I replaced my Canon 60d and smaller Sony A55 with an Olympus E-P3. I've owned several intro/mid-level dSLRs, and I would say the E-P3 was my favorite camera of all time. My pictures were amazing, it was fast, and best of all was that it was truly portable - perfect for my hiking trips. Were you mainly using the camera in auto mode? I always used it in manual, so can't really tell you how good or bad the camera did in 'A' mode - but in manual mode it was nearly perfect. The lenses you use may also play a role. My favorite lens of all time had been (maybe still is) the Canon 24-70mm lens, and I thought I would never find something that worked just as well, but I came across the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, which is super amazing, and became my favorite and main lens for the E-P3. The lack of viewfinder was never an issue for me, since I used the VF-2 view finder by Olympus. Sure, I was never happy using the E-P3 without the viewfinder, so I kept it on most of the time. I did sell the E-P3 on Ebay soon after the OM-D was announced. I figured that if the E-P3 had become my favorite camera of all time, getting the OM-D would be a no brainer since the specs are better than the E-P3 and it included a built in viewfinder. I have used an NEX-5 (first gen) in the past, and I must say I hated that camera due to how hard it made to shoot in 'M' mode; however, Sony released the NEX-7, a nearly perfect camera targeted towards potential dSLR owners. Deciding between the NEX-7 and the OM-D is a challenge, and they each have their pluses and negatives; however, those looking to replace a dSLR for some trips, shouldn't consider anything other than the OM-D(m4/3) or NEX-7(e-mount) for the time being; although, I bet Panasonic has something in the works to compete with Sony and Olympus.
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I'm a moderator at Nikonians.org and a more detailed discussion to help you could be handled more effectively there. Generally speaking the D7000 is set up with defaults for a consumer orientation. That means images are a little softer and brighter to be optimized for small prints shared among friends or on the web. When you look at magnified images optimized for small prints, it will look soft. The assumption is if you are more advanced, you'll also know or learn to optimize your settings. Frustratiing but true. :) For me, that means increasing the in camera sharpening, keeping noise reduction off for most situations, and using a single focus point rather than letting the camera automatically select the focus point. If you choose a single focus point, you have to watch how you use it. You need to place the point on the part of your subject that needs the sharpest focus. Maybe it is the eye of a person, or for landscapes about 1/3 of the way into the frame. Also keep in mind that a 16 MB image is going to show more resolution and reveal technique errors that were not seen on 12 MB images. We saw the same thing when we moved to the D200 from D100/D70 cameras. Generally the camera and lenses are pretty good. You can buy better lenses, but it's best to learn to optimize the gear you have. Make sure you have enough light to freeze the subject and eliminate movement. Your shutter speeds need to be fast enough to hand hold - 1/500 sec or more is best if you are testing. Don't shoot at the extremes of your zoom and expect perfection - most lenses perform better if you stay away from maximum and minimum focal lengths. Stop down your aperture a little to f/6.3 or even f/8. Most lenses perform better stopped down a stop or two - which also gives you more depth of field. And for testing, pick a simple target with clear contrasting edges. It normally takes a little practice. You have to make your errors predictable - not just your successes. Know when you are at or beyond your limits. Hope this helps.
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I owned the 50D and now own a 7D. I have had my 17-55 f/1.8 IS for over 2 years. I bought the 24-105 a year ago to replace my 17-55 hahaha yea let me say right now I am not selling my 17-55 and when shooting indoors the 17-55 f/2.8 is will be my first choice over the 24-105 f/4 IS. Indoors f/4 is slow period. I ended up buying a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 to shoot indoors for low light and I LOVE it. Anyways on a crop body I would pick the 17-55 f/2.8 IS over the 24-105 f/4 IS for indoors unless its a really well lit room or I am using my 580 EXII. I am leaning to primes anymore and would recommend the 17-55 f/2.8 for you. Another option is Sigma 30 f/1.4 and the Canon 85 f/1.8 and you spend less then either of those lenses heck you can throw in a 50 f/1.8 and have 3 lenses for the price of 1 if you don't mind switching lenses. Nick
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in a micro four thirds is very good for portrait, i also like it for some landscapes. is not very fast focusing for sports or moving subjects.
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I had heard about the focus problems but we have had no problems with it what so ever. At wide open apertures, the depth of field is extremely tight, so I am guessing that some people who have less photographic experience were the ones complaining, because even at those apertures we are producing tack sharp images, on auto-focus or in manual on our Canon cameras, a T5i and a 60D. Sigma has released an updated version of the 50mm in their new "Art" lineup, so if you still have concerns, save up for that one. I've played with it at our local camera store and it is beautiful!