Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Body Only)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Body Only)
Customer Review: Revolutionary Improvement from Early DSLRs
Summary: 5 Stars
After using the Canon 10D since its release, I finally decided that this camera seemed to have sufficient improvements to be worth buying a new DSLR body. I have to say this is a revolutionary improvement from the early model DSLRs. Not that I had any problems with my 10D. It has served me well for the better part of a decade and has traveled with me on four continents. But the features and performance of this camera are simply superb. I won't bore with a full review of all features, as those have already been well covered here and on the many photography review sites. Some key improvements though from the earlier models:
100% viewfinder - definitely cut down on postprocessing with the full view
LiveView - finally, can shoot from awkward angles without having to just guess
Video - Haven't used extensively, but like what I'm seeing so far
Menu System - Very easy to navigate and the My Menu feature is very nice for combining those features you use the most
Burst - No worries about missing a shot. Go large jpeg and you can shoot almost indefinitely (or until your card runs out)
Picture Quality - Um, wow. With this sensor, you can get some really nice crops
About the only (mild) annoyance is the introduction of a new battery pack. Canon switched to the same higher-cap battery as the 5D Mark II. Form factor very close to the 511 battery used on all prior xxD cameras. Would have been nice if the old batteries were compatible, with the caveat that they wouldn't last as long. But you can't have everything.
Regardless, you won't regret this purchase. Although a tad pricey, this is a great camera.
Customer Review: D7 Camera vs Rebel
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just up-graded from the SXi to the 7D and well worth the $$ body only (the kit lens could have been a better pick), but I own L glass anyway so not a big deal. Although the SXi is an outstanding entry level camera it does (for me) have a few issues. I can see now compared to the 7D. color/dynamic range (blues) I have shot many landscape or images with blue skis and the blues just are not there without processing. The same shots with the same ski using the 7D are superior in every way. I have only just begun to use the 7D, but I would not go back to the rebel ever again. (good qual alternative to a point and shoot) The 18meg pix is a pluse, but as most have already stated the IQ isn't dependant on mpix unless you crop to the extreme. This camera with a few L glass lenses will satisfy any advanced novice and even the less demanding pros. The in camera manipulation of the scene/settings (whatever it may be) is without a doubt the best for the $$ and no comparison to the lesser cameras. I am and have been an avider photographer since the early 80's (not a working pro) though I have won some contests and sold my share of images. Film is still my first love, but this camera is the best digital semi/pro I have seen to date.
I would recommend this camera to anyone asking with a small discussion on what their needs are. i.e. the shooter who just wants a record of the moment could do well with any of the canon rebels or even the G series P&S cameras.
con's:
little over priced compared to the 50D and 5D marks (but still within reason),
heavy for the older shooter, nothing a mono pod and side strap wont fix.
Customer Review: Great upgrade from 20D
Summary: 5 Stars
I decided to upgrade from my 20D, and was trying to decide between the 5D Mark 2, or the 7D. I decided to go with the 7D because of the upgraded autofocus, and the amazingly fast burst speed of 9fps, plus it's quite a bit less expensive. And I'm sure glad I did.
The camera feels absolutely solid in my hands, I can tell this is a camera that will function wonderfully no matter what conditions you put it through. And I know it's a camera that I'll be using for a very long time. The new 19 point autofocus system is a joy to use, and allows for pinpoint accuracy in a matter of seconds. The external flash control and firing ability is great to have built into the camera, rather than having to attach an extra (expensive) accessory to your camera when shooting studio stuff.
I also find myself playing with the video mode a lot. It's nice to have both still and full HD video in one camera, even better that you can take pictures while you're taking video.
Upgrading from my 20D to the 7D feels like upgrading from an amateur camera that's been hanging by a thread these past few years to upgrading to a pro-level camera that will last many years. I honestly can't see any features that it'd like to see introduced in the future, the autofocus is perfect (anymore would be overkill), MP count is more than enough, build quality is superb, ISO noise performance is miles ahead of the 20D (this alone is worth the upgrade). This camera has every feature and extra setting that I could ever want in a camera. Of course, the only drawback is the crop sensor, but I see that as an advantage to get farther shots when using a telephoto lens.
Customer Review: An almost perfect camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this camera for a month now after having the 30D for the past 3 years and using a 5DMk2 for a few months. This camera is a perfect blend of the x0D series and xD series of cameras. If it were a full frame camera, it would definitely be a pro grade camera.
It is easy to use, the buttons are in the right places and you can customize most of the buttons to suit your working style.
The 8 frames per second is amazing and the picture and video quality are top notch.
The biggest concern on putting 18 megapixels in an APS-C sized sensor is noise, as has happened in the 50D camera. However, rest assured that the new sensor provide great images up to ISO 800, some noise (which can be further reduced in post-production) up to 1600, then above 1600 you have to be careful about quality loss.
They have only continued 2 features that I find annoying in their cameras:
1) the location of the depth-of-field preview button at the base of the lens is hard to reach since my hand is generally holding the lens, not the base of the camera, and
2) the 6 second timeout on seeing the displayed information inside the viewfinder after you press a button. I wish it were longer.
A third thing I could add is for auto-focus during video shooting.
The bottom line is that Canon has produced a camera which is a joy to shoot with. It feels great in the hand, the features are rich, and the interface is clean (especially when you configure the 'My Menu' to show the 5 most important menu items that you regularly use). Most importantly, the photo quality is superb.
Customer Review: Very good prosumer DSLR. A very nice upgrade for Rebel users.
Summary: 5 Stars
I upgraded to the 7D from the XTi shortly after my wife and I found out we were expecting our first baby. What I wanted out of the new camera was better low light performance, faster frame rate, and a larger size body for my large hands. Durability was also an important factor since I wasn't planning to upgrade my DSLR again anytime soon. At first, I was considering the 50D, but the more advanced AF system and HD video were nice features to have. First thing I noticed about the 7D was how nicely it felt in my hands. I shoot with the 17-55 f/2.8 IS and 70-200 f/4 L IS and while those lenses felt a little clumsy on the XTi, they felt really good on the 7D. Picture quality under low light conditions was very good to me. I'm even happy with the results using ISO 3200. All the buttons and the menu system are well laid out and it's easy to navigate to select the functions I want to use. The 100% viewfinder is a lot more comfortable to use and I also quickly enjoyed having the scroll wheel on the back as well as the top LCD display to check camera settings. I like the different sized RAW settings and if I'm not shooting using sRAW, I'm using S normal. The 18MP sensor is nice, but who really needs it? The 3-inch LCD on the back is very nice for previewing my pictures. If you're happy with the APS-C sensor and am looking for good low light performance with fast frame rate, this is the camera to get. Keep in mind that although the HD video feature is nice, it can be a little clumsy to use since there is no AF while filming. After almost a year of ownership, I'm still happy with the camera and have taken many nice pictures of our new baby!