Disappointed in 7D II

[arash_hazeghi]

The AF module in the 7D II is the same unit as the 5D3, it is not more sophisticated.

I tried the 7D2 today side-by-side with my 1DX photographing eagles in somewhat challenging conditions with my friend Henrik Nilson. The lens mounted on the 7D2 was the new 100-400 MK II (really nice lens). In my hands, the camera had trouble holding focus on a perched eagle at close range (it was a bit low light but not dim). The 1DX with the 300 II + 2X III, on the other hand rocked the focus and snapped dead-on under the same condition delivering tack sharp frame after frame.

5D3 mated to a 500 II and 1.4X III performed beautifully as well.

I think this might be consistent with what Doug had observed. It's difficult to say if it is a defect or if it is just the limitation of the AF system in the 7D2.

In this situation the 7D2 wasn't of much use, majority of RAW files came out soft and those that were in focus were quite noisy and lacking in clarity/detail compared to the 1DX and the 5D3. I will post some examples later on my blog....

[Simon Wantling]

The AF module in the 7D II is the same unit as the 5D3, it is not more sophisticated.

I tried the 7D2 today side-by-side with my 1DX photographing eagles in somewhat challenging conditions with my friend Henrik Nilson. The lens mounted on the 7D2 was the new 100-400 MK II (really nice lens). In my hands, the camera had trouble holding focus on a perched eagle at close range (it was a bit low light but not dim). The 1DX with the 300 II + 2X III, on the other hand rocked the focus and snapped dead-on under the same condition delivering tack sharp frame after frame.

5D3 mated to a 500 II and 1.4X III performed beautifully as well.

I think this might be consistent with what Doug had observed. It's difficult to say if it is a defect or if it is just the limitation of the AF system in the 7D2.

In this situation the 7D2 wasn't of much use, majority of RAW files came out soft and those that were in focus were quite noisy and lacking in clarity/detail compared to the 1DX and the 5D3. I will post some examples later on my blog....

thanks for posting this Arash. This is exactly what I've found, so a bit disappointing. Not sure what to do really. Don't want to waste £1600 on something that isn't up to the job. Lost all faith in it now.