vetdiver 8 Posted March 14, 2010 I finally got my 7D in the water Friday and again yesterday, braving terrible vis and (yesterday) surf that I probably shouldn't have...I got clobbered on the way out a little bit! I have a few specific things that I'm figuring out with the housing (need a new zoom gear for my 10-17, for instance), but having shot only a 20D, the 7D is a revelation. Sunbursts are apparently no problem at all (my first effort, really - I can't wait to practice more!) and that sucker focused FAST yesterday through a 100mm lens and Macro Mate, despite very dark conditions, 8 ft vis, and ridiculous surge. - life is good!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamhanlon 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Ah at last! Great shots Alison-look forward to more. Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tjsnapper 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Excellent news, I am sure you will enjoy the upgrade I look forward to seeing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elainew 1 Posted March 14, 2010 Very nice. I'm interested in hearing more as I shoot a 20D and will be upgrading soon. Looking forward to you posting more about your experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Congrats Allison! I look forward to hearing more too. You have the first Subal 7D I've heard of hitting the water. How does it feel? Have fun, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philsokol 1 Posted March 14, 2010 SWEET! We will have to celebrate again, this time about DEEP San Diego in da house! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vetdiver 8 Posted March 14, 2010 SWEET! We will have to celebrate again, this time about DEEP San Diego in da house! Phil Oh, Phil, last night was priceless.... "Are you waiting for something?" "Yes!" "Me, too!!!!" San Diego, represent!!!!! Seriously, what are the chances? We will have to get our signed Wyland books together (Phil was at our place for dinner last night and we were both waiting to see the DEEP results, too funny....) I have lots more to say about the camera and housing - the Subal is a-mazing. My only beef with it is that the on/off switch is a bit of a bear, especially with 7 mm gloves. However, a dive or two got me past that - everything else is very nicely situated - I have pretty small hands and can reach everything with a finger still on the shutter. Elaine - one thing you will love is the fact that you no longer have to look at the top window of the camera to see your settings - you can have them displayed on the LCD whenever the camera is not reviewing. I know the 50d (and the 40??) have that, but since I never shot one, I was stuck trying to squint through the top window UW. And seriously - focusing so fast, your socks will be summarily knocked off. I am totally in luuuvvvv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bursprak 0 Posted March 14, 2010 NICE!!! Seeing these photos makes the waiting worth while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexx 3 Posted March 14, 2010 Nice photos, upload more if you have it! Can`T wait to take my in the abyss... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greedo5678 1 Posted March 14, 2010 Alison, If you do truly have the 1st Subal 7D setup, can we have a pic of it to lust over? Olly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudge 58 Posted March 14, 2010 Subal have very recently added 7D information and pictures to their web site: http://www.subal.com/en/produkte/gehaeuse/canon/7d/7d.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betti154 5 Posted March 14, 2010 Congrats and welcome to the crowd. I've only had mine in the water a few times but have been pretty happy so far. Bring on the GBR next month!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vetdiver 8 Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Olly, my rig is set up for a dive tomorrow before work, and I haven't bought my backup body yet, so I can't take a pic right now - but I will - the housing is still shiny and pretty for now... Oh, one other thing I forgot to mention - my magnifying viewfinder hasn't been transferred yet, as it requires a different washer or something - if anyone is in the same boat, make sure you specifically mention this to ensure the right parts come in with the housing. That said, the 100% viewfinder on the 7D as compared to the 20D - wow - let's just say it hasn't bothered me much not to have the magnification yet, though I am excited for when I will have it! Edited March 15, 2010 by vetdiver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSeaDiver 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Olly, my rig is set up for a dive tomorrow before work, and I haven't bought my backup body yet, so I can't take a pic right now - but I will - the housing is still shiny and pretty for now... Oh, one other thing I forgot to mention - my magnifying viewfinder hasn't been transferred yet, as it requires a different washer or something - if anyone is in the same boat, make sure you specifically mention this to ensure the right parts come in with the housing. That said, the 100% viewfinder on the 7D as compared to the 20D - wow - let's just say it hasn't bothered me much not to have the magnification yet, though I am excited for when I will have it! Which version of the 100mm are you using Alison? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike L 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Congrats Allison!! I look forward to seeing more pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vetdiver 8 Posted March 15, 2010 Which version of the 100mm are you using Alison? The old style one!!! I just ordered my backup body in prep for some upcoming trips and even with months of saving and trying to shore dive instead of boat dive and putting off having one drysuit repaired, I am damned broke (as opposed to regular broke) My boyfriend was just trying to convince me to get a topside zoom lens, and I actually laughed at him.... Maybe next year!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexx 3 Posted March 15, 2010 If it`s not problem can you send some pictures of whole setup? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 190 Posted March 15, 2010 The old style one!!! I just ordered my backup body in prep for some upcoming trips and even with months of saving and trying to shore dive instead of boat dive and putting off having one drysuit repaired, I am damned broke (as opposed to regular broke) My boyfriend was just trying to convince me to get a topside zoom lens, and I actually laughed at him.... Maybe next year!! Well maybe if you stopped buying microscopes you could get a zoom lens. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
