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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 5:32:56 GMT
Wooohoooooo!!!
JayR Romero of CMPI just called me, and tentatively we can use a pre-production unit of the 7D for 3 days - September 10, 11 and 12 (Thu, Fri and Sat). I told JayR that we will concentrate mostly on testing the 7D's AF at BIFs, most probably in Candaba. The other features (like HD video and high ISO IQ) will be secondary, as there are better specialists than us, both here and abroad, who can test such.
I have a 400 2.8 L IS and 500 f4 L IS for BIFs. I hope at least one of 800 5.6L IS owners can join the field test. I wish that Neon will be around too so we can also use a 600 f4 IS.
Most "playing around" can be done at mid-day, when the light isn't too good. At this time, anyone among the PBPF contingent can insert his CF card in the 7D and shoot it, using whatever lens is available that day.
During golden hours, I'd request that the BIF test shooting be left to the experienced PBPF shooters, so we can increase the chances of bagging quality BIF images worthy of posting for the rest of the world to see. If the weather holds and good BIF images are captured in the first 1 or 2 days, we can leave the remaining days open to all other PBPF shooters in the list regardless of the quality of light.
To all PBPF members who are interested to join, please add your name to the list below. All that CMPI is providing is the test camera, so we have to individually shoulder our trips. You need to provide for your own vehicle in going to and from Candaba, plus your food and water. We might have to hike the last two km of the trail, given its current muddy conditions. I'm limiting the list to a total of 13 slots for the moment to keep things manageable (I'll be around everyday, plus 4 other shooters at each given day). First come, first served.... each PBPF tester among the 12 (aside from me) will be given a one-day slot. ;D ;D ;D
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. 3.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 3, 2009 5:46:49 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Better AF and Higher resolution? Hmmm I would love to try my 400mm 5.6L. I am considering this body to be paired with my new lens
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Sept 3, 2009 5:49:51 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Den Alfaro (sept 12 slot, sat)
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 3, 2009 5:58:02 GMT
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 6:06:34 GMT
From your reaction partner, I presume you'll be in jail at those dates? ;D BTW, the Philippine launch of the 7D is on Sept. 9th, as I understand. I'll speculate that this could be the reason why we can't get the unit for testing before the 9th. Canon Manila has only 1 unit, and it will be a shame if we scratch the unit prior to the photo ops of launch. To testers who own a 5D2, I'd request that you bring your LP-E6 batteries as well. The 7D uses the same battery, and we need as much juice as we can when doing whole day 8 fps bursts.
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Post by Swordfish on Sept 3, 2009 7:46:24 GMT
Romy, can I join the group even if I don't intend to test the 7D? I just want to be able to visit Candaba and shoot with you guys.
Would also appreciate a ride from any of the participants, as I'm carless (susulitin ko na). ;-)
Norman
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 7:55:39 GMT
Romy, can I join the group even if I don't intend to test the 7D? I just want to be able to visit Candaba and shoot with you guys. Would also appreciate a ride from any of the participants, as I'm carless (susulitin ko na). ;-) Norman No problem, Norman..... just hook up with members who are bringing their vehicles.
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 3, 2009 10:34:44 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Den Alfaro (sept 12 slot, sat) 4. Norman 5. Alain Pascua (preferably Saturday, I will join with Toto and Den as my car is sedan, can't navigate thru the muds)
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Post by mantarey on Sept 3, 2009 11:51:41 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Den Alfaro (sept 12 slot, sat) 4. Norman 5. Alain Pascua (preferably Saturday, I will join with Toto and Den as my car is sedan, can't navigate thru the muds) 6. Rey S.A. 7. Bong Nabong
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 11:54:18 GMT
Looks like this has the making of an EB!
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Post by William Lim on Sept 3, 2009 13:45:59 GMT
Up to what time will you be there on Sept 12. I might be able to go in the afternoon.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Sept 3, 2009 15:54:55 GMT
Isip isip... Bicutan motocross is at the PM on the 11th and 12th maybe I can do the motocross on the way back home.
Are we allowed by CMPI to keep the RAW/JPG and/or post them online?
It would be great if CMPI could bundle the 7d with the 100L Macro IS for the test. Will anyone bring a 35L, 135L or a 180L Macro? Just want to see how they fair.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 21:26:44 GMT
Up to what time will you be there on Sept 12. I might be able to go in the afternoon. Not sure if we'll stay till after lunch on Sept. 12, William. Will post the final schedules (including the assignment of slots) once CMPI confirms the dates. I hope we can get this confirmation early next week.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 21:33:09 GMT
Isip isip... Bicutan motocross is at the PM on the 11th and 12th maybe I can do the motocross on the way back home. Are we allowed by CMPI to keep the RAW/JPG and/or post them online? It would be great if CMPI could bundle the 7d with the 100L Macro IS for the test. Will anyone bring a 35L, 135L or a 180L Macro? Just want to see how they fair. Sorry, none of the new lenses are available as of now. We are allowed by CMPI to post our shots online, on the following conditions: 1. We furnish them a DVD of our shots 2. We state that these were taken with a pre-production 7D. Personally, though this isn't required by CMPI, I'd refrain from posting shots whose imperfections are due to user-error, lens inadequacy, or any other factor which isn't attributable to the camera. Initial samples from beta cameras carry a lot of weight all over the world, and we don't want the public to form a bad impression on the new camera if the cause is from other factors. BTW, there will be no CMPI folks around during the field test.
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Post by Ivan Sarenas on Sept 3, 2009 22:33:39 GMT
Wow! Wish I could join... Anyway, is there already a date for the release of this camera in the Philippines? I seem to remember that for the 40d it was available the day after the launch party.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 3, 2009 23:14:47 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Den Alfaro (sept 12 slot, sat) 4. Norman 5. Alain Pascua (preferably Saturday, I will join with Toto and Den as my car is sedan, can't navigate thru the muds) 6. Rey S.A. 7. Bong Nabong 8. Ely Teehankee Sept 10 or 11 Hi Romy. Yes I would like to join you but not on Saturday as preferred by others. Are we really going to the Mayor's place in Candaba? Let me know the place, date, and time when the schedule is fixed. Thank you.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 23:40:42 GMT
Wow! Wish I could join... Anyway, is there already a date for the release of this camera in the Philippines? I seem to remember that for the 40d it was available the day after the launch party. No official info from CMPI yet, but I expect a first batch within September.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 3, 2009 23:43:17 GMT
1. Sigmonster Tamer 2. Toto Gamboa (preferably Saturday slot) 3. Den Alfaro (sept 12 slot, sat) 4. Norman 5. Alain Pascua (preferably Saturday, I will join with Toto and Den as my car is sedan, can't navigate thru the muds) 6. Rey S.A. 7. Bong Nabong 8. Ely Teehankee Sept 10 or 11 Hi Romy. Yes I would like to join you but not on Saturday as preferred by others. Are we really going to the Mayor's place in Candaba? Let me know the place, date, and time when the schedule is fixed. Thank you. Yes, it's at the Mayor's place. That's the only place within 5 hours from Metro Manila where we can shoot some BIFs. I hope we'll have clear weather on those days, as our slot with CMPI is fixed. Many fellow photogs are lining up for a hands on too.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 4, 2009 1:05:42 GMT
Romy, can I join the group even if I don't intend to test the 7D? I just want to be able to visit Candaba and shoot with you guys. Would also appreciate a ride from any of the participants, as I'm carless (susulitin ko na). ;-) Norman Hello norman, you might want to join us. I can carry 3 pax. Den and Alain got on board already so there is still 1 slot left. Hopefully we get the Saturday slot.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Sept 4, 2009 1:57:32 GMT
Sorry, none of the new lenses are available as of now. We are allowed by CMPI to post our shots online, on the following conditions: 1. We furnish them a DVD of our shots 2. We state that these were taken with a pre-production 7D. Personally, though this isn't required by CMPI, I'd refrain from posting shots whose imperfections are due to user-error, lens inadequacy, or any other factor which isn't attributable to the camera. Initial samples from beta cameras carry a lot of weight all over the world, and we don't want the public to form a bad impression on the new camera if the cause is from other factors. BTW, there will be no CMPI folks around during the field test. I agree no more noise needed with everyone speculating on the forums. So what FL is everyone bringing to attach to the 7d?
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