04-27-2012, 03:29 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1335530689' post='17833']
Well, Canon's 9-point "diamond" AF module has not received great reviews since it was initially introduced in the 20D (even though it was no doubt a step-up from the 10D's AF). But that doesn't necessarily mean that any AF module with a similar amount of AF points is poor, too. Look at the D200 AF, for example.
But then, if it is a D7000 sized camera, why not use the D7000 AF module, too?
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Indeed, I did not understand what kind of greatness BC sees in the Canon 9-point AF module. Nor do I see a justification to praise the Nikon 11-point AF as it was employed in say the D200 as "great". Anyhow, a D7000-sized FF body at a reasonable price would of course be an interesting proposition. For a winner they just should take care in not stripping off too much functionality. In the end - photographers prefer to enjoy using their hardware regardless of the image format.
Well, Canon's 9-point "diamond" AF module has not received great reviews since it was initially introduced in the 20D (even though it was no doubt a step-up from the 10D's AF). But that doesn't necessarily mean that any AF module with a similar amount of AF points is poor, too. Look at the D200 AF, for example.
But then, if it is a D7000 sized camera, why not use the D7000 AF module, too?
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Indeed, I did not understand what kind of greatness BC sees in the Canon 9-point AF module. Nor do I see a justification to praise the Nikon 11-point AF as it was employed in say the D200 as "great". Anyhow, a D7000-sized FF body at a reasonable price would of course be an interesting proposition. For a winner they just should take care in not stripping off too much functionality. In the end - photographers prefer to enjoy using their hardware regardless of the image format.