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RxZ · 02-20-2012, 11:43 AM

You know, right after I typed that above I looked into the cameras a little bit to see where the prices are at now, and noticed from a few different reviews that the low light performance of the 7D is not that much better than my Rebel 400D. Too bad considering the price difference.

My wife and I realized that most of our pictures that we hold value to are of family, and mostly indoors, so the next camera we are making sure has excellent low light performance. There are so many options today that it just makes plain sense to do the research on the cameras, and on your shooting style, to make sure you get the right one.

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Originally Posted by Robert OK

Personally I wouldn't buy a 7D for low light performance. It's good for a lot of other things (focus and body build come to mind). I don't think the noise is much better than the previous generation of aps-c sized sensors.

Canon is about due for some new intros. At the least a 5DIII should bring the prices of the 5DII down, which is a lot better low-light wise.

crxandwagovan · 02-20-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RxZ

http://www.etymotic.com/

Not speakers, but they will sound better and block your ears from wind noise. I use 'em, I'm a happy customer.

And I saw pictures somewhere of your 48, that's a good looking bike!

Thank you,

DynaSport · 02-20-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RxZ

You know, right after I typed that above I looked into the cameras a little bit to see where the prices are at now, and noticed from a few different reviews that the low light performance of the 7D is not that much better than my Rebel 400D. Too bad considering the price difference.

My wife and I realized that most of our pictures that we hold value to are of family, and mostly indoors, so the next camera we are making sure has excellent low light performance. There are so many options today that it just makes plain sense to do the research on the cameras, and on your shooting style, to make sure you get the right one.

The best thing you can do to improve your camera's low light performance is to buy a nice hot shoe flash and learn to use it well. Learn to balance the flash to the lighting and learn to bounce it when possible. I get that many people prefer natural lighting to flash photos, so do I. However, flash used properly can be pleasing and not overwhelming. You will end up with better pictures. There is a night and day difference between what you can do with a nice hot shoe flash versus the pop up flash on your camera.

AZbiker · 02-20-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by curbjumper

Joe!!!!!!

How you doin?

I'm freezing my ass off in Prescott.

AZbiker · 02-20-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crxandwagovan

Thank you,

A cheaper alternative are the OSHA-approved ones from E.A.R. There's no way they can sound as good as the etymotics, but I like mine. When I was running a CNC mill, they saved my sanity. They serve the same purpose on my ZG1000 road couch. They don't get too loud either, and if you don't use them as headphones they work great as hearing protection.

http://www.earplugstore.com/e-a-rbuds.html

Vial Style · 02-20-2012, 07:42 PM

Somewhere this thread derailed.
Sportsters that flat get it.
NOT Sportsters on the dealer floor.
Please.

thatdirtykid · 02-20-2012, 08:07 PM

After looking at those pictures a minute I don't hate the overly tall risers as much as I initially did. not what I would do, but looks good. Makes me want to take mine off the market and save a few years to get the next bike... no, there is no chance I will have an extra 3k in a long time.

....nice scoot

Vial Style · 02-20-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thatdirtykid

After looking at those pictures a minute I don't hate the overly tall risers as much as I initially did. not what I would do, but looks good. Makes me want to take mine off the market and save a few years to get the next bike... no, there is no chance I will have an extra 3k in a long time.

....nice scoot

Thanks.
This bike used to have clip-ons, and if you look closely you can still see the brackets on the upper fork tubes. My back is f-ed and the clip-ons are now a no-go.
Now i just go.

BTW, your bike rules. If it was anywhere near me i'd own it for sure for that price!

ian03xl · 02-20-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vial Style

Thanks.
This bike used to have clip-ons, and if you look closely you can still see the brackets on the upper fork tubes. My back is f-ed and the clip-ons are now a no-go.
Now i just go.

BTW, your bike rules. If it was anywhere near me i'd own it for sure for that price!

don't look like it's going anywhere without a chain

Vial Style · 02-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ian03xl

don't look like it's going anywhere without a chain

Doesn't need one. It's powered by the blatantly obvious internet comments.

DAKEZ · 02-20-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vial Style

Somewhere this thread derailed.

It looks to me that your chain derailed.

AZbiker · 02-20-2012, 09:30 PM

I had my 2k1 converted to chain. Never noticed any extra vibration. The chain was 530 Regina with the gold sideplates and after 20,000 miles it didn't look worn at all. I could then go play in the sand and dirt without worrying about ruining a pulley. The AZ sand destroyed the chrome plating on my rear pulley. It was coming off in chunks and the plating was sharp and thick enough to cut a finger on.

Pic of the old girl in her element:

I really miss that bike.

n8dawg6 · 02-21-2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

pretty big fan of that bike in flat black.

RxZ · 02-21-2012, 10:46 AM

Thanks! I do have a hot shoe flash for the old Rebel. Speedlight 5xx. I have got some good results with it, but I am not a pro by any means. It is interesting seeing the difference in picture when the only difference is where the flash is turned.

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Originally Posted by DynaSport

The best thing you can do to improve your camera's low light performance is to buy a nice hot shoe flash and learn to use it well. Learn to balance the flash to the lighting and learn to bounce it when possible. I get that many people prefer natural lighting to flash photos, so do I. However, flash used properly can be pleasing and not overwhelming. You will end up with better pictures. There is a night and day difference between what you can do with a nice hot shoe flash versus the pop up flash on your camera.

bowlingballhead · 02-21-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DAKEZ

It looks to me that your chain derailed.

Gorgeous, both of them.

02-20-2012, 08:07 PM	#1072
thatdirtykid Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: fresh relocated in longmont Oddometer: 160	After looking at those pictures a minute I don't hate the overly tall risers as much as I initially did. not what I would do, but looks good. Makes me want to take mine off the market and save a few years to get the next bike... no, there is no chance I will have an extra 3k in a long time. ....nice scoot __________________ On the grocery getter buell s3t.

02-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#1077
AZbiker Crunkin' with crackers Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, in the Arcadia area Oddometer: 6,916	I had my 2k1 converted to chain. Never noticed any extra vibration. The chain was 530 Regina with the gold sideplates and after 20,000 miles it didn't look worn at all. I could then go play in the sand and dirt without worrying about ruining a pulley. The AZ sand destroyed the chrome plating on my rear pulley. It was coming off in chunks and the plating was sharp and thick enough to cut a finger on. Pic of the old girl in her element: I really miss that bike. __________________ rubber side down, derek http://azbiker.smugmug.com Got SmugMug? If not, save some cash and use my code: McYdbycdcvM5Q

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02-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#1071
Vial Style PRO ANTI Joined: Jul 2010 Location: RainCity British Columbia Oddometer: 35	Somewhere this thread derailed. Sportsters that flat get it. NOT Sportsters on the dealer floor. Please.