Description
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 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.
Features
18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 image processorsThe EOS
7D features a Canon-designed 18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures
such a high level of resolution it's easy to crop images for enlargement without
concern of losing detail. A major factor in reducing noise, the CMOS sensor
assures that images shot at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth. Dual
DIGIC 4 Image Processors ensure that images are captured, processed and saved
with remarkable speed. The EOS 7D's ability to capture and process data of
images shot at 18.0 Megapixels at 8 fps, as well as Face Detection Live Mode,
Full HD video recording, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Lens Peripheral
optimization are all possible thanks to the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors.
ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim
light
With a broad range of ISO settings, the EOS 7D enables shooting
from dawn through dusk and ensures capture of the finest detail. With enhanced,
low-noise high-sensitivity optimization, shooting in situations previously
possible only with flash becomes as simple as point and shoot.
8.0fps
continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15
RAW
Capable of shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with a UDMA CF card and 15
RAW at 8 fps, the EOS 7D is a perfect camera for action. Canon's remarkable
shutter, combined with speedy, sophisticated electronics, ensures instant
response and performance. A rapidly-occurring scene can be captured moment by
moment, second by second, so that even the briefest of opportunities are
captured in perfect clarity.
Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame
rates Boasting the most advanced EOS movie capturing features to date,
the EOS 7D does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced image
quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive exposure compensation necessary in a
professional movie-making tool. By shooting video with a large sensor camera,
it's simple to take advantage of the image characteristics intrinsic to SLR
photography and not necessarily to video cameras. In addition to a number of
different recording size and frame rate modes, the EOS 7D enables easy manual
control of exposure, focus and Live View features and even allows for in-camera
editing. The large CMOS sensor and compatibility with over 60 lenses provide a
wealth of depth-of-field options. And it's all as easy as the press of a
button--the EOS 7D has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording lever with a
start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast.
Three
recording sizes for video Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080
resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB
per clip. Movies are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI
output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50p / 60p (59.94) fps)
or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50p / 60p (59.94) fps).
Intelligent
Viewfinder with 100% field of view and wide viewing angle
The EOS 7D
features a phenomenal redesigned viewfinder that not only offers 100 percent
coverage, 1x magnification, a 29.4-degree angle of view and user-controlled
dioptric adjustment, it also features a newly-designed transparent LCD display
which enables a number of viewfinder displays to be overlaid at the touch of a
button. Whereas with other cameras the representation of AF points and metering
areas are static, with the EOS 7D, they can be displayed, adjusted and hidden,
in camera, with ease. This means less distraction and more clarity to view the
image in its entirety. Display options include: grid, spot metering, AF points
display, hide all, zone AF, spot (single-point) AF, AF point expansion and Dual
Axis Electronic Level display.
The EOS 7D even features a brilliant new
Dual Axis Electronic Level and tilt display that aids in achieving perfectly
level shots, displaying both roll and pitch in 1-degree increments, either in
the viewfinder or on the LCD
What You Get In The Box
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 21.0)
The EOS 7D comes
bundled with a Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk, which features powerful software
programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer. These include
Canon's EOS Utility (Version 2.7.0), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.7.0),
ZoomBrowser EX for Windows (Version 6.4.1), ImageBrowser for Macintosh OS X
(Version 6.4.1), the Picture Style Editor (Version 1.6.0), PhotoStitch (Windows
Version 3.1.22/Mac Version 3.2.2), WFT Utility (Version 3.4). Each application
is designed to perfect the captured images and streamline the digital workflow.
Compatible Operating Systems:
Windows: Windows XP SP2 or SP3 /
Windows Vista (all version except the Starter Edition)
Macintosh: OS X 10.4
to 10.5
EOS Utility (Version 2.7.0) for Macintosh or
Windows
Handles the connection between the camera and computer, whenever
they're connected via USB. It allows remote controlled shooting from the
computer, handles downloading of images from the camera to the computer, and
allows seamless linking to either Canon's ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser or Digital
Photo Professional software once images have been copied to the hard drive.
Furthermore, it's used to upload settings back into a USB-connected camera.
Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.7.0) An image processing
program that enables high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed previewing for
real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB
color spaces. Because it's CMS (Color Management System) compatible, Digital
Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in
conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers. It also features the
Dust Delete Data Detection tool for cleaner images.
Picture Style
Editor (Version 1.6.0)
Canon's Picture Style Editor enables you to create
custom Picture Style profiles that can be used to customize the appearance of
JPEG and RAW images captured with EOS Digital SLR cameras. Picture Style files
created with Picture Style Editor can be loaded into the EOS cameras that
support Picture Style and may also be used when processing RAW images in Canon
software applications Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows)
and ImageBrowser (for Mac).
ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.4.1) for
Windows and ImageBrowser (Version 6.4.1) for Mac OS X Easy, user-friendly
options for viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files. Both allow
viewing of numerous types of images including finished TIFF and BMP files. Both
also have a variety of search options for finding images, allow re-naming of
single images or batches of files, and offer a variety of options for printing
without using a separate image-editing program.
Users Experience
"I have been using this camera since shortly after it was launched. It was a huge
step up from the Rebel XT that it replaced. I like the size and weight of the
body and the configuration of the buttons and screens. It is an easy camera to
use from an ergonomics standpoint. The image quality that it produces is great
if I do my part as a photographer. The noise is minimal up to ISO 1250 as long
as I don't underexpose the image and try to bring up the exposure in Photoshop.
I almost always shoot in RAW format so white-balance isn't a big issue for me,
however I find the auto white-balance to be very accurate. My old cameras used
to always give me yellow looking photos if shot indoors under artificial light,
my 7d doesn't do this ever. The auto-focus gives me better results by far than
my Rebel, especially using the outer focus points. I love that the camera
remembers which focus point I used last for both portrait and landscape
orientation. I like the option to use micro focus adjustment for each of my
lenses. This feature has allowed all my prime lenses to become excellent copies.
Thanks Canon for finally giving us a crop sensor body with good auto-focus and a
quality build. Thank you as well for the excellent firmware 2.0 upgrade."
"I've been a Canon user all my life. This camera takes an awesome image. The
quality and speed is amazing. It even shoots faster than the 5D Mark III - Which
I found interesting. I highly recommend this mid level camera. The 1st body I
received, I noticed a stuck red pixel on the CMOS, Amazon cross shipped me a new
7D in 2 days. Best service ever."
The Canon EOS 7D generally gets good customer reviews. It performs well under low light conditions but does not seem to perform so well as a video camera. This camera is best suited for the more experienced photographer to get the most out of its many special features.
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