I did look closely and did take the noise reduction into consideration. My
conclusion was still that it's not 2 stops. But you're right. The
necessary information to make a really informed decision isn't there.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
>
>>But the 7D is no slouch on noise either. The Canon is still better
>>(especially considering 8MP vs 6MP) but it's certainly not a 2 stop
>>advantage. <http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/konicaminolta7d/page18.asp>
>>
> I think dpreview has the most comprehensive and consistent tests around,
> but this comparison doesn't seem right to me.
>
> As the reviewer notes, the 7D clearly takes steps to reduce noise at
> higher isos at the cost of detail and sharpness.
>
> I wish they had done a comparison using RAW and setting comparable
> levels of noise reduction and sharpening. Then I think the noise level
> difference would be greater.
>
>
>>So, can you have your cake and eat it too?
>>
>
> As long as you don't mind a slightly fuzzier cupcake. :-)
>
> Don't get me wrong, I think the 7D is a very nice camera. But not as low
> noise as one might think without looking closely.
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