Firmware update EOS 7D

Canon announced last month that they would update the firmware in the 7D camera. The list of new specs was pretty exciting.




The increase in burstrate is the most outstanding new feature for me. From 15 to 25! Thats a lot of action you can shoot!

Here's the complete list;

Improved maximum burst for RAW images (up to 25)
In-camera RAW image editing
In-camera Image Rating
In-camera JPEG resizing
Maximum Auto ISO setting (ISO 400-6400)
Manual audio level adjustment in movie recording
GPS compatibility
File name customisation
Time zone settings
Faster scrolling of magnified images
Quick control screen during playback


I did the update thru the EOS utility program. Very easy to do, with the given instructions.



GREAT SUCCES!!!

As said, my favorite new features are the burstrate improvement and the max. auto ISO. I like to keep the ISO as low as possible, this is gonna help lots.

If you have a 7D, i highly recommend the firmware update. It basicly gives you a new camera. (i know that isnt true, but for arguments sake...)


You can find all about it here.

Daddy's needs come second...

And daddy is fine with that... 29c here, so things need to be kept cool!




Taken with 7d and 24-105L with polarising filter.

New pilot MARS rover announced!

Pleased to meet you!




(Disclaimer: no mini-men were stuffed in a glas helmet to make this picture.)

July

Another month done. 45 pix in total. Thanks for watching.



Full set here.

Blijdorp Zoo

Been to one of Holland's finest zoo's last week. Blijdorp, in Rotterdam.









This ones were taken in the Amsterdam Drinkingwater Dunes;


Taken with 300mm L F/2.8 IS.

June!

Another serie's ready to publish!




Still having loads of fun trying to come up with something original every day. Well, at least we try to.

The month of June.

The entire project.

Goodies/gear.

Since we started the 365 project i really havent had time to do some other posts on gear or whatever. But, as most photographers know... You never stop wanting or buying.

I got a bunch of new stuff over the last couple of months. Most importantly, i got a new flashunit. The Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I allready had its little brother, the 430EX.





Its a big one, compared to the 430EX. It feels rocksolid. According to the brochure its as weather resistant as a 1-series body.

I bought the book by Syl Arena, called Speedliters handbook. I have lots to learn about using multiple flashunits.


Because we were constantly struggling with the backgrounds, i decided to scout around the web for a portable system that would fit our needs. In the end i decided to go with Lastolite. I ordered the 1.8meter x 2.15meter plain collapsible background with black and white train.




It should fit our needs perfectly.

The last item on the new purchase list is a camera sling. I normally dont use them because i like to be able to remove and attach it quickly. So when i came across this, i ordered it. It works like a charm.



The plastic click thingies are the same size as the one for my op-tech wrist strap, so i didnt even have to remove that one.