Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 inch LCD Body Only
Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3 inch LCD Body Only

A Whole New Class of EOS.
With a host of brand new features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the new EOS 7D represents a whole new class of camera.
Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an all-new 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a new all cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo II AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF area selection modes for sharp focus no matter the situation. The EOS 7D’s Intelligent Viewfinder, an entirely newly-designed technology, provides 100% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as a spot metering circle and on demand grid lines. New iFCL Metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and color information to provide accurate exposure even in difficult lighting. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles. Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses as well as with EOS System accessories, the creative opportunities – not just with stills but also with video – are beyond amazement.
- 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
- 8.0 fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15 RAW.
- Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p.
- Intelligent Viewfi
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Very disappointed.
I have several digital cameras: D700, D70, Canon SX20IS. I have owned a number of professional cameras: Linhof 4×5 studio camera, a Pentax 6×7, Nikon F2, and a Kodak DSC something with a 1.1 MP sensor. The 7D I returned produces the noisiest images I’ve ever seen. I do not recommend it. It has the best software and interface by far. The ergonomics are superb, beautiful LCD. But nothing makes up for all ISO noise images, nothing. Started shooting weddings in 1970.5 Stars Incredibly versalite camera
Right off the bat, I don’t own this camera (have you seen the price???). But I do work with a guy who owns one, and I’m motivated to comment on it.I’m working with a new camera guy on a small, indie film that was shot in the Sacramento area. I’m doing the behind-the-scenes still photography. He was shooting that day using a Steadicam, which is a very expensive item. I’m looking for the pro-sumer camcorder like I’ve seen many times before. Instead, he’s there with the Canon 7d. I’m thinking, what is going on? Why has he popped a still camera on a Steadicam? But he’s shooting the entire film on this!
He’s been hired to shoot this film, and the deal is is that he brings his own equipment to the shoot. He told me his still has a few professional camcorders, but the Canon 7d does HD, the quality is excellent, and the camera is inexpensive for what it does. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to get this camera.
The quality of the photographs he’s taken is excellent. Strikingly good, as a matter of fact. And the film quality is excellent as well.
Now I have nice equipment, both film and digital Nikons, and a Canon camcorder miniDV . But my Nikon does not shoot HD video. I don’t really shoot video that needs to be superb quality (I mean my cat is cute and all, but…). So I don’t need this camera, since I already have a nice camcorder. In general, I have too many cameras, period.
I will say that if I were in the market for a pro-sumer camera that did two things, and two things very well, I’d definitely by this Canon 7d. There would be no need to by a separate camcorder. That saves money, potentially a lot of money.
For the quality of the photos and the video, the price is extremely reasonable. My Nikon that shoots pretty much only stills cost me about the same.
Very highly recommended. If you are even thinking about this camera, go out an buy it! I’d love to purchase this camera. It kills two birds with one stone, so to say. I assume this is the direction that many high-end and even medium-range cameras are going in. Less money in the long run, fewer cameras to lug around, fewer tapes and cards to carry. This is also a lot smaller than a huge camcorder, it is lighter, easier to store, and handier to carry all around.
Canon has a real winner here. Five +++ stars for the Canon 7d.
1 Star Canon quality has become a joke
I bought this camera before an extended trip overseas. A few days into the trip, the camera would not turn on. Called Canon Customer Support and they diagnosed it as a Power Management System failure. They said they would fix it quickly if I sent it to them FedEx, but they would not return it to my overseas location, only to a US address, so that wasn’t helpful. Then, I found a Canon Repair Facility in the next big city and they confirmed the diagnosis and said they would fix it in “roughly five days”, which also wasn’t helpful. So I packed it away in the luggage. Upon returning home, I returned it to Amazon (and they sent a new one in ONE DAY – FIVE STARS FOR AMAZON CUSTOMER SERVICE!). But the new one had a large thread or hair sealed inside the lens. So I returned it again and got a refund. This is my second EOS and the first one needed repairs in less than two years, so I am obviously not a satisfied Canon consumer.5 Stars Wow!
If you’re a photo enthusiast this camera you want to get in addition to the HD camcorder. In one: word amazing!4 Stars Honest Review of the 7D
I bought my 7D in January of 2010.I’ve used this camera for a quite a bit, both in still and video capacities. I’ll review both separately to explain the pros and cons of each side of the camera.
Stills:
Pros:
-Awesome ISO range and low noise
-Great autofocus (really, really fast)
-Frame rate is ridiculous
-18mp is wonderful. Great detail.
-Custom Picture Styles are extremely satisfying.Considering I’m more of a video person than a photographer, I’ve really come to appreciate the stills this camera produces. They are clear, even in horrible lighting conditions. Even photos taken in ISO 3200 have very little noise.
I shoot in Manual mode, but when I need to get photos taken in a quick second, I find myself flipping it to Green Box mode and clicking on auto focus and firing off a few frames within a few seconds. The photos are awesome. Considering I photograph events, this has saved me a few times.
I bought the camera body only so I can use the extra money for a 3rd party lens, the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8. Its a great lens, but the range is clearly designed for “walking around” which I do, but when I am a good distance away, the 50mm end of the range is usually not close enough, and not sharp enough.
I do have to say, for a semi-pro camera, the still side of the camera is the highlight. There are very little things to complain about. If you have the lenses you need, this camera will make those lenses create wonderful images.
Now for the cons: Video.
Video:
Pros:
-1080p resolution/ 720p at 60fps.
-Manual controls during shooting.
-Compact body and weather sealedCons:
-Rolling shutterRolling shutter is when the camera takes a frame by “rolling” the scan lines of the CMOS sensor downwards instead of exposing the sensor all at once (called “global exposure”). This is especially obvious in high action scenes and flashing lights. Shooting at 720 at 60fps, it is reduced, but it is still evident, especially in a moving car and looking at tall objects like trees and poles (they appear to lean). This camera is best used in low action scenes with a stabilizer like a tripod or shoulder mount (which kind of defeats the purpose of having a portable camera).
-Chroma sampling
I understand that some of the readers wont know what this is. But for the film people who are considering buying this camera, this is for you.
The sampling ratio is 4:2:0. Which isnt prime for green screen. But another side effect is color grading is affected by this. It creates unsightly artifacts in the footage. There are tutorials online on how to upload custom picture styles to greatly increase the dynamic range of the camera (and custom Picture Styles to create amazing colors in the camera), but there is one more thing that affects the footage: Noise.
-Noise Reduction
The noise reduction in video is no where near as good as the picture side of the camera. Considering that some might not have the best light available, they’ll have to boost the ISO, and once it peaks past 1000iso, the noise becomes more evident. Canon markets this camera as a monster in low light situations (which it is), but the noise is very painful to see, especially when the footage is mixed with HVX-200 footage. The difference is obvious.
So, since a good portion of buyers will not really care for the video, most of my cons are irrelevant. It’ll be a wonderful camera for the birthday clips and holidays. But for people who want to buy this (or the 5D) for film production (as I did), the limitations should be considered.
It is a good camera for dramatic films with little to no action. But, action is a difficult thing to capture on this camera without it looking gelatinous.
Overall, its a great camera. Actually, this is a wonderful camera. It is limited in the video side, but for a $1700, it offers a relatively inexpensive high definition capability (most film quality HD camcorders are $3000+ and they have inadequate lenses) and a great “equalizer” for film students or indie film productions.
For an example as to how the camera deals with concert areas, I have this video I made. Look at the strange lines created in the flashing lights. Also, be warned, this camera will be destroyed if lasers hit the sensor (as shown is certain videos online).
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