Bird in Flight : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm f/5.6 USM Lens
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| Grey Heron in Flight : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm, Woodbridge Island |
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Long-Term Use and Experience
The at-distance image is no big achievement, but a significant part of my decision-making that there is no real compelling reason for migrating to a comparative mirrorless option (yet). I am fortunate to often work with a wide range of photographers and seen / worked with almost the full range of Canon EOS R mirrorless bodies.
Some of Canon EOS R these bodies are at the pinnacle of its respective functional and optical engineering capabilities, which I appreciate and respect, but for the premium I find it difficult to justify the cost vs. value proposition (for me).
2025 may be a promising year for an eventual upgrade for my Birds in Flight workhorse, but until then I am more than content with my current pairing for all my Birds in Flight photography around the Cape Peninsula.
Canon EOS R Cameras to be Released 2024 - 2025
Just for context: I use quite a few different camera / lens pairings for various genres, so the decision to ‘upgrade’ and the fact the I shoot in generally good light during the day / and tripod at night, I simply just enjoy the older technology for its creations and durability.
Grey heron image at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town. Exposure / Focus Settings
- Manual Mode
- Aperture (f/5.6)
- Auto-ISO (640)
- Shutter Speeds (1/3200s)
- No Image Stabilisation
- Handheld
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