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Should I get my Canon DLSR serviced?
I got my Canon EOS 7D in India in 2011 and have clicked some great snaps with it. And to be fair, it hasn't given me any trouble since purchase. So much so that I never had to take the camera for ...
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Broken memory card cover Canon 7D markII, is there an override?
The memory card cover on my Canon 7D markII has broken off. I am unable to replace it at the moment but need to use my camera.
Is there a way to override the automatic off setting for when the card ...
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Recording a movie larger than 4GB on Canon 7D
I have a Canon 7D (original model). I have a 16GB and 64GB CF Card formatted in FAT32 format. When I attempt to record a movie, I see that the maximum allowed time is 29:59, per US import restrictions....
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Dark Photos in Canon EOS 7D? Please help!
I'm new here and had a question about my Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera. I've been using it to photograph wildlife for a few months now, and it's given me some great results, but today something was off. ...
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Bird Photography lens recommendations on a Canon 7D Mk I
On my off days I sometimes go to the nearby creek to take pictures of these water fowl that are usually chill about getting their picture taken. Stills are nice, but I wanted to use my 7D to it's full ...
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Why does Canon 7D exist? [closed]
When I think about prosumer cameras the first thing that comes to my mind is the full frame sensor.
As far as my knowledge goes. The best lenses are made for the full frame cameras [which can work ...
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Is it safe to swap cards with Magic Lantern on them between two identical Canon cameras?
I have two similar cameras, both 7Ds. Both have Magic Lantern installed and both use their own CF card. Is it safe to borrow a card from the other camera when needed? Or should I uninstall ML from one ...
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Logan Paul camera?
Ok in today's vlog thats 23 August from India , He had posted a vlog about capturing Eclipse . Where he purchased a 14k dollars worth lens.
But the lens didn't work with his camera ???
Why did ...
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Can a Canon 7D's serial number tell us the manufacturing date?
I have a Canon 7D and have located the serial number, how can I checked the manufacture date?
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Live view of moon underexposed Canon 7D with vintage zoom lens
This week I went out to shoot the moon. To compensate for my lack of a long zoom lens I used my dads old SOLIGOR ZOOM&MACRO 60-300/f4-5.6 lens for Nikon and a 2x Danubia teleconverter also for ...
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How do I change the number of AF points on Canon 7D Mark ii?
When I use A/I servo for moving subjects, I only see 5 Auto Focus points. I would like to expand this however I cannot find where to do this. I would like to try 9 or 15.
Thanks in advance for your ...
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How to display Exposure level indicator in Canon 7D Mark II while changing ISO?
In manual mode, Canon 7D Mark II shows a vertical exposure level indicator. It took me sometime to get adjusted with this change. But now I am pretty comfortable with it.
The only thing that I am ...
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How to ensure timer remains on single-shooting, instead of self-timer, on CA, on Canon 7D
I often shoot using AEB (auto exposure bracketing) on a Canon EOS 7D, in Custom 1 (C1) mode, to make a HDR photo.
I turn the camera, off, and next day, I might want to take a quick single exposure ...
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Will my old Canon Digital Rebel lenses work on a 7DMkII?
I have an almost 10 year old Canon Digital Rebel camera which came with this lens: EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 ⌀58mm.
Then a few years ago we bought a zoom lens EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III ⌀58mm.
I have ...
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Can I have flash disabled by default in auto mode on Canon EOS 7D Mark II?
Sorry for the naive question. Just bought the 7D mark II and was wondering why if I disable the flash in auto mode, turn the camera off and then on, the flash is again enabled. Is it possible to have ...
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How to fire a Pentax AF 360 FGZ flash with a canon 7D camera
I have a Pentax AF 360 FGZ flash and a Canon 7D camera. Different hardware I know. But I want to be able to fire the flash, possibly using a remote trigger that would allow me to remotely take the ...
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What's the resolution of the embedded JPEG preview in a Canon 7D MkII RAW image?
Simple question:
What is the resolution of the JPG image that is embedded in RAW files shot at the highest resolution on a Canon 7D MkII body?
Backstory:
With Photos and iCloud Photo Library, it ...
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Is the Canon 7D compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses? [duplicate]
Are all the lenses compatible with 7d? Especially EF-S?
Anyone having a autofocus issue with 55-250mm IS lens?
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Camera stops by itself while shooting, or shows no battery, then ok again?
Here is what happen to me lately.
I was shooting inside a home, doing some HDR photos with my Canon 7D (settings were : timer 2 sec + high speed shooting + ExpoComboAEB) so basically the camera ...
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Which focal length lens do I need for portrait and landscape photography? [closed]
I have recently bought a Canon7d.
now I need a lens.. before that i had a nikon but I switched to canon now. so I have no lens.
i have selected these 3 ... which one should i buy and which will serve ...
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Which camera to buy - Canon EOS 6D or Canon EOS 7D Mark II [closed]
I'm planning to buy a new camera body, and I'm unable to decide between the 6D and the newly announced 7D Mark II. Which camera should I go for? How much of a difference does a full frame camera (6D) ...
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How to edit Canon 7D RAW images in Photoshop CS2?
I upgraded the Camera Raw plugin to 3.7, which seems to be the latest available for Photoshop CS2, and it still won't open my Canon 7D RAW images. The error message:
Could not complete your request ...
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Using Raspberry Pi with Canon EOS 7D
I'm going on holiday soon and I'm going to be taking my Canon EOS 7D with me. I will be taking my CF cards with me for general shooting, but I want more storage for time lapses. I believe this is ...
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Thinking of upgrading my 550D, should I go for 7D or 5D? [duplicate]
Yep, I think this question has been asked quite a number of times, just thought I should ask based on what I need. I'm currently using a (close to) 4 year old 550D, so I was thinking it was time for ...
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Are the accounts of Canon 7D images getting less sharp after a lot of video shooting true?
I have had a few accounts of people telling that if you shoot (only a few hours of) video with Canon 7D / 5D Mark II, the quality of the pictures you take later becomes worse, due to the strain / ...
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Why is my Canon 7D light sensor under-sensitive?
It seems the light meter indicator in the viewfinder on my Canon 7D underestimates how bright the picture will be. This makes for overexposed photos whenever I use anything other than full manual mode,...
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Effect of Metering on Captured Image
I've been using the advanced metering modes on my Canon EOS 7D (and also on an XSI I owned previously) for several years now. I had always assumed that the purpose of the different metering modes was ...
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suggestions to upgrade my DSLR [closed]
Before I ask this question itself I should be apologizing because this is an old question and is there in most of the forums and pages already,but some expert personal suggestions would be very ...
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If I mount a (heavy) cine lens on a DSLR, does it need additional support?
I'm shooting some video and I'm renting a Zeiss CP.2 50mm which is a whopping 2 pound lens. I'd like to mount it on a Canon 7D. Will the lens need some sort of additional support apparatus (i.e. the ...
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Does leaving the Canon 7D sharpness setting at zero make images worse or better?
Do you know if leaving the sharpness setting to zero makes the image worse or better. I find that putting it to 7 makes it "sharp" but something seems artificial with it when I review the images. ...
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Shooting a timelapse without any intervalometer?
I know that most of DSLR can shoot timelapses by using software solutions, sparing the purchase of an intervalometer. My questions:
Any recommendation or suggestion about the software I could use (I'...
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Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2 placement on Canon 7D
My understanding is that the GP-E2 will work on the Canon 7D as long as it has the new firmware and connects via USB. Does this mean that it does not need to be on the hotshoe and I can use a flash ...
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Which camera is better for wildlife photography (7D or 5D Mark II with tele converter)
I'm looking for a general purpose camera that can do almost any type of photography.
The 5D Mark II is great for portraits and ultra-wide photography, but for wildlife photography, which is better, a ...
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Walkabout: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS vs EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L I & II
I have a Canon 7D with the following lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS Macro
I'm planning on buying a zoom lens suitable as a general walkabout, for use on my ...
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Canon 7D Mark 2? [closed]
Do you think there will be a Canon 7D replacement/successor in the foreseeable future (next 3-5 years)?
I'm considering buying one, but if there's a new one coming out in, say 18 months, I'd rather ...
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Minimum speed CF card required for a 7D?
What is the minimum speed CF card required for using a 7D for both recording 1080p video and also continuous shooting for RAW+JPEG?
Similar to Should I get a fast CF card? i essentially want to know ...
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Best image quality non-prime walk around lens for travelling with a Canon crop dSLR?
If money where no object what is the best quality non-prime walk around lens to pair with a crop sensor Canon dSLR for travelling?
From what i have read so far a lot of people recommend the Canon EF-...
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Is there a 3rd-party Canon intervalometer which will drive both a 7D and a Rebel T3i?
I'm looking to buy an intervalometer for my kit. I have a canon 7D and a T3i, which use incompatible connectors (why, Canon, why?) which means if I buy the Canon units, I need to buy one for each body ...
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Are lenses for my Canon Rebel XT compatible with the Canon 7D?
I am looking to purchase a 7d and currently have an XT. How do I find out if the lenses I have are compatible with the my new potential camera?
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Is the Canon 7D a good upgrade from the Rebel XS?
I have recently purchased the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens, and I no longer like the ISO performance of my Rebel XS.
I'm thinking about investing in a 7D. Will that perform better for ISO and professional ...
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Which camera is more suitable for portrait taking between Canon 7D and 60d ?
I am upgrading from a Canon Rebel that I've owned and worked with for a while now, and I wonder: what are the advantages/disadvantages of a 60D vs a 7D?
I am mainly interested in portraits (and some ...
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Mounted Shotgun Mic for a Canon EOS 7D?
I've been capturing a lot of awesome-quality 1080p video from my 7D, and now I want to step up the sound quality, as the motor is pretty loud and is definitely audible in the recordings. Are there any ...
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Does this calculation for Canon 60D vs. Canon 7D video recording work?
The latest official manual for Canon 60D says that a 1920x1080 movie with any FPS recorded takes up 330 MB/min.
The latest official manual for Canon 7D says that a recording with the same movie ...
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How can I import 2 photos from my 7D that have the same filename?
Canon use only 4 digits in the filename (eg: IMG_1234.jpg)
My camera has wrapped around the file numbering so that I now have 2 photos on the memory card with the same name. Picasa fails to import ...
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What are the problems with using generic LP-E6 batteries with a 5D/7D (if any)?
I've got a 7D with the LP-E6 battery that came with it, but would like to get some spares (along with a battery grip)
With my previous camera (450D) I used generic batteries (and generic grip) and ...
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What to look for when choosing a second body or a spare body?
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a single body will be able to fulfill all the types of photography I see myself interested in.
As I said in a previous question my main interests for now are:
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Should I go 5D Mark II or 7D?
Today I own a Digital Rebel XSi and the only EF-S lens I have are those that came in the kit.
I've been reading a lot trying to decide for my next body, but oh boy, what a tough decision!
I'm ...
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Which camera has the best features for still photography: Canon 60D, 50D or 7D?
Now that the 60D specs are released.
When choosing a camera for still photography (no movies) which one of Canon 50D, 60D and 7D has an edge over the others and why?
What still photography features ...
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Is it common to have problems with soft images on a 7D?
I moved from a 20D to 7D recently and moved my EFS 17-85mm to the 7D. The 7D images are soft so I had to program my own sharpness mode. I use both tripod and hand held, and yes I know to turn off ...
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Does Picasa for Linux support RAW from a Canon 7D?
I'm running Ubuntu (Lucid) and have installed Google Picasa using the Synaptic Package Manager. The current version of Picasa for Linux is 3.0.0 Build 57.4402.
Currently, it renders my RAW images as ...
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