Starting right off, the Canon EOS 7D is one hefty and fantastic camera. That being said it takes fantastic photos and full HD 1080P video. Providing full 100% x 1 magnification, the viewfinder offers full frame photography and user-controlled adjustments. It also features a newly-designed transparent LCD display allowing for a number of viewfinder displays to be overlaid at the touch of a button. By combining this with 19 high precision Auto Focus sensors, the camera can adapt to even the trickiest focusing situations with perfect clarity.
Featuring a wide range of ISO settings, the 7D enables shooting from dawn through dusk. Because of the low-noise and high-sensitivity optimization, shooting in situations previously possible only with flash becomes as simple as a point and shoot camera.
Technical Specifications
* 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
* 8 frames per second continuous shooting
* 19-point Auto Focus system (all cross-type)
* 3.0 inch Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dots
* 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage viewfinder
* Magnesium alloy body
* Wireless flash control
Pro’s
* Very good low-light performance
* 8 frames per second continuous shooting
* Dual Digic 4 processors quick and responsive
* Excellent quality magnesium body and environmental sealing
* Improved button and control
* Highly customizable user interface
* Large and bright viewfinder with 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage
* AF system with 19 cross-type sensors
* Good quality 1080/720p video output with a range of frame rates
* Wireless flash control
* Very good battery life
* Very comprehensive software bundle
Con’s
* None worth mentioning without nitpicking
Summary
This camera is in direct competition with Nikon and matches in all areas, especially with the photo quality and AF capabilities. When you consider that it takes 8 frames per second, you’re not going to miss any of the action. The video quality is very good and it handles extremely well with the intuitive button placement on the body and its hefty feel. This camera is no lightweight and itís not something you’re going to wear around your neck for a long period of time (without the battery, it weighs in at 1.8 lbs.).
This camera is by no means for the beginner, but rather meant for the advanced enthusiast or professional photographer.
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