Canon EOS 7D vs. 5D (Autofocus)
Autofocus Speed: The 5D is amazing. So much so, I was beginning to question the 7D capacity to match it. The 5D’s older 9 point AF point system was beating the 7D frame per frame.
The lenses used in the comparison
- EF 100-400mm 4.5 - 5.6 L IS
- EF 70-200mm 2.8 L Non IS
- EF 100mm L IS Macro
Even though the 7D’s 8 fps is among the fastest shutters around, it doesn’t matter much if the various 19 AF point configurations can’t lock, or maintain lock on a moving target. The 5D by comparison is the 9 point as mentioned earlier with option to single point.
The 7D’s saving grace
Going to the Menu and into Custom Settings/AI Servo tracking sensitivity I adjusted it to the Max setting.This allows the AF point(s) to quickly adjust to targets instead of pausing which is the default setting.
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Posted on Sunday August 29th
