Category Archives: Canon 7D

Finally! my 7D on-camera flash finally gave in

On-camera flash on my 7D had intermittent problems, now the problem is permanent. This is a good news for me, getting even with  the Canon service center; in the past  rejected with a smile implying a con, failed to reproduce the problem … Continue reading

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Well, Canon did not take my camera

Canon service center did not take my camera for repair. They told me that there is nothing wrong with it. I could not reproduce the problem on the spot. I guess I have to wait until the problem develops more. … Continue reading

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No, it does not work

The Canon 7D repair saga continues. It was not fixed first time! It goes back to the shop today. My camera still has the flash miss-fire problem. Isn’t is wired? Dear Canon, do it right this time, please. Or else… … Continue reading

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Learning the ropes on the Canon 7D

Silent shooting mode has to be set to “disable” if you want to synchronize an external flash with a 7D (as well as 5D MK2 apparently). It is a documented, but fairly obscure feature. Live view gives interesting advantage for … Continue reading

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Canon 7D Experiences – 500 clicks

I am still in love with the 7D. The impression is a bit spoiled by the flash synchronization problem, but still, this is a very impressive camera. Two things continue bringing me joy – the way camera feels in my … Continue reading

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