Canon R7 Canon R7 AF issues - The latest Update

[ctitanic]

Well, here is a video explaining the latest updates on this topic with an input from Canon.

This video probably explains why I never had the issue.

I only use burst in H with mechanical shutter, I'm from the old guard that feels that to get 1 shot from 100s in a burst is like in some way cheating. I feel more satisfaction when I get a perfect shot pulling trigger just one time.

 

[ctitanic]

A downside is that I have to take lots of images to get one or two that are sharp.

Well, like I said, I use single shot (pushing the shutter two times) or Low speed continues. My keeper rate is more than 95%. So probably the secret is to take "lots of less images"

I know that this is easy to say and hard to do because most of the wildlife photographer are used to browse 1000 of pictures to pick one.

 

[ctitanic]

To me the value of this video is that Canon came out saying that it's a limitation and that knowing the limitation (which like mentioned in the video other manufactures just restrict you from using high shutter speed) you can adjust your habits (or bad habits) to increase your keeper rate.
One more thing, besides this known scenario, I think that there other cases where AF has proven to be faulty.

 

[Barry]

Well, like I said, I use single shot (pushing the shutter two times) or Low speed continues. My keeper rate is more than 95%. So probably the secret is to take "lots of less images"

I know that this is easy to say and hard to do because most of the wildlife photographer are used to browse 1000 of pictures to pick one.

Agreed. I didn't mention that I use single shot more often than not.Trying to follow an insect even a slow one isn't always that simple as they go out of frame quite erratically.

 

[ctitanic]

Trying to follow an insect even a slow one isn't always that simple as they go out of frame quite erratically.

Agree. But the satisfaction when you get the shot is just unique and immense.

 

[Ferenc MÓGOR]

Saw the video even though I don't have the R7 but the R6 MK1 where the manual clearly states everything we need to know under the section: "Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult". Probably there is no need to e-mail Canon prior to reading the manual. Nothing is perfect, right? Just my two cents!

 

[Barry]

Saw the video even though I don't have the R7 but the R6 MK1 where the manual clearly states everything we need to know under the section: "Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult". Probably there is no need to e-mail Canon prior to reading the manual. Nothing is perfect, right? Just my two cents!

Havent found a reference to this in the R7 manual yet. Maybe we should just guess?

 

[Ferenc MÓGOR]

IMHO, system had handle it under given circumstances stipulated in the manual. Anything wrong with that? I don't think so.

Havent found a reference to this in the R7 manual yet. Maybe we should just guess?

Its on page 469.

 

[Barry]

Thanks. Its what the guy in the video from Australia was saying too. Interesting how EF cameras dont seem to have this problem though!

 

[Only RF]

Thanks. Its what the guy in the video from Australia was saying too. Interesting how EF cameras dont seem to have this problem though!

My 7D and 7D2 did not shoot at 30 fps.

 

[Barry]

And your point is? I don't want or need 30fps so it's an irrelevant comparison for me. My concern is focusing anyway. I have just spent 3 hours messing with the R7 again, following all the good advice and pointers from fellow forum members. Hit rate still varies greatly but when on target its superb images all round. As I said before it's frustrating and I cannot trust the camera for any important shooting.