Canon 7D Mk II is announced and available for pre-order (8 Viewers)

[Barred Wobbler]

I see what you mean Roy.

I've just downloaded a Microsoft codec for windows viewer that lets me view the RAW file image. Unfortunately it doesn't yet support the 7DII, but it's interesting when I see my old 7D images lined up in pairs in the window viewer and I click on the CR2, then move onto the jpeg and the image changes as the in-camera jpeg adjustments kick in.

 

[Roy C]

but it's interesting when I see my old 7D images lined up in pairs in the window viewer and I click on the CR2, then move onto the jpeg and the image changes as the in-camera jpeg adjustments kick in.

Yep BW, that's what I like so much about DPP when you run the quick check tool, it gives you a jpeg of the RAW with the Canon default adjustments already made. You can also see the active focus point and other stuff like that.When I run the quick check tool for the initial cull I always use the 50% option which zooms into the image a bit, that way you can really see which are sharp and which are not. I just mark the binners as rejects (x on the keyboard) and when finished the whole batch you can delete all the rejects with a single mouse click.
I thought I read somewhere that microsoft would not be updating the codec any more but could well be wrong as I get a lot of senior moments these days lol.

 

[davethebird]

Rather than mess about changing my manual settings and risk losing the bird I switched to C1 and took a chance on the exposure that would have been all over the place, given the white snow and the contrasting bare ground that the birds insisted on remaining on the edge of.

The exposures weren't ideal, slightly under, but usable.

I've been using Manual with Auto Iso, I've re-programmed the Set button so I can quickly alter the exposure compensation without taking my eye from the viewfinder. The results have been encouraging so far as per this hand held shot of a Dunnock/Hedge Sparrow.

I have also enabled 'auto update set' on the 'custom shooting modes' (4th screen on the spanner) and this has allowed a gradual evolution of my Custom Settings with less digging through the menus.

 

[KyleM]

Yep BW, that's what I like so much about DPP when you run the quick check tool, it gives you a jpeg of the RAW with the Canon default adjustments already made. You can also see the active focus point and other stuff like that.When I run the quick check tool for the initial cull I always use the 50% option which zooms into the image a bit, that way you can really see which are sharp and which are not. I just mark the binners as rejects (x on the keyboard) and when finished the whole batch you can delete all the rejects with a single mouse click.
I thought I read somewhere that microsoft would not be updating the codec any more but could well be wrong as I get a lot of senior moments these days lol.

The newest version also has 1x in quick check, so you can do a 50% pass, then purge, a 100% pass, purge, then left and rights of what are technical keepers if you want. Speeds it up a touch if you do several passes in the same way I do.

Renaming files in the new DPP is a pain though as it follows them to the renames spot, opposed to previous.

 

[Roy C]

The newest version also has 1x in quick check, so you can do a 50% pass, then purge, a 100% pass, purge, then left and rights of what are technical keepers if you want. Speeds it up a touch if you do several passes in the same way I do.

Renaming files in the new DPP is a pain though as it follows them to the renames spot, opposed to previous.

DPP is right for me as I always process my RAWs in DPP4 before sending to photoshop as a 16 bit tiff anyway. I have always preferred Canon's own RAW conversions (via DPP) to other RAW converters inc ACR.
I don't know what you are talking about re renaming files but I always do that after I have finished processing an image anyway - never even tried to re name a file in DPP.

 

[Roy C]

I've been using Manual with Auto Iso, I've re-programmed the Set button so I can quickly alter the exposure compensation without taking my eye from the viewfinder. The results have been encouraging so far as per this hand held shot of a Dunnock/Hedge Sparrow.

I have also enabled 'auto update set' on the 'custom shooting modes' (4th screen on the spanner) and this has allowed a gradual evolution of my Custom Settings with less digging through the menus.

I will have to try that Set button re-progamming Dave as it is very useful to have 'on the fly' Ev comp in manual and Auto ISO :t:
BTW I am glad I am not the only one that calls the Dunnock Hedge Sparrows lol.

 

[davethebird]

I will have to try that Set button re-progamming Dave as it is very useful to have 'on the fly' Ev comp in manual and Auto ISO :t:
BTW I am glad I am not the only one that calls the Dunnock Hedge Sparrows lol.

I tried to change to Dunnock then there was a push for Hedge Accentor so I reverted to Hedge Sparrow as taught by my dad in the 1950's.

I always rename files in DPP4 as it is so easy - highlight a series of photos of a species, press Alt-r, type in the name, let the program add the shooting date, hit enter and it's done.

 

[KyleM]

DPP is right for me as I always process my RAWs in DPP4 before sending to photoshop as a 16 bit tiff anyway. I have always preferred Canon's own RAW conversions (via DPP) to other RAW converters inc ACR.
I don't know what you are talking about re renaming files but I always do that after I have finished processing an image anyway - never even tried to re name a file in DPP.

That helps certainly. I know what you mean about the TIFFs, I'd been tinkering with that also. DPP tends to handle the RAWs better, particularly in the case of noise.

 

[Farnboro John]

First day out with your new camera and you get a Black-throated Diver in flight? That's one lucky charm you've bought yourself there John!

Yeah, but you should see Day Two.... :t:

John

 

[Nick Leech]

Which lens John? Great BT Diver shots.

 

[Farnboro John]

Which lens John? Great BT Diver shots.

500mm f/4 Mk 1, great pictures and gym work out in one!

John

 

[Roy C]

Snapped a few Swallows in slightly overcast conditions yesterday, the defused light brings out the detail and colour so much better than shooting in full sunshine. The 7D2 continues to impress me (lens was Sigma 150-600 C at 600mm, hand held at 1/400 sec).

 

[hampers]

Stunning Roy, that lens looks to be coming up trumps.

John, superb diver, very envious.

Shame there is no like button on posts!

Phil

 

[Colin]

Stunning Roy, that lens looks to be coming up trumps.

John, superb diver, very envious.

Shame there is no like button on posts!

Phil

Ditto.

 

[a_j_steele]

Some nice pictures, mine arrived today so of course its pouring down with rain this morning so have to give it a try later in the week

 

[edenwatcher]

Just to get into a bit of diver oneupmanship here are a couple of white-billed shots with the 7D mkII and 100-400 mkII. Taken from the Gemini Explorer off Portsoy at the end of last month.

Rob

 

[hampers]

Just to get into a bit of diver oneupmanship here are a couple of white-billed shots with the 7D mkII and 100-400 mkII. Taken from the Gemini Explorer off Portsoy at the end of last month.

Rob

I give up! Excellent.

Phil

 

[Farnboro John]

Just to get into a bit of diver oneupmanship here are a couple of white-billed shots with the 7D mkII and 100-400 mkII. Taken from the Gemini Explorer off Portsoy at the end of last month.

Rob

Cor! Next year I must have a go if they are sitting around in sum plum.

John

 

[edenwatcher]

Highly recommended John, best late April or into May for summer plumage birds - always a risk of cancellation though. I chartered for a group and we nearly didn't get out, fortunately we had a reserve day booked and the weather improved. Rather a long way from Farnborough though!
Cracking black-throat shots btw

Rob

 

[Farnboro John]

Rather a long way from Farnborough though!
Cracking black-throat shots btw

Rob

Thank you - and others who have commented!

Yes, its a long way from Farnborough. But Scotland is lovely, and full of wildlife that I like to photograph - so if I fail on WBD I may well score on Bottlenose Dolphin or Otter or something else.

John