Created for professionals and amateurs alike, the Canon EOS 7D is a high-performance digital SLR, that comes with an amazing 18-megapixel APS-C format CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC Four image processors that give eight frames-per-second capture of high definition, low-noise pictures at sensitivity levels up to ISO 12800.
As well as high-definition still images the Canon EOS 7D can also take true HD 1080p movies at thirty frames per second. Video clips can be up to twelve minutes in length or 4GB in size, and you can make full use of all Canon EF and EF-S-mount lenses, which will enable an outstanding range of creative visual probabilities. And to ensure clean, blemish-free image files, the 7D employs a twin dust-reduction system.
The EOS 7D's Smart Viewfinder enables one hundred percent viewing of the total image area, and features a transparent LCD overlay option that can enable advanced data display within the optical rangefinder including user-selected AF modes, a spot metering circle, and on-demand grid lines. As well as the 7D's optical rangefinder a Live View mode enables you to compose, review, and edit images using the camera's 3", 920,000-dot TFT LCD. The 7D also has a Dual Axis Electronic Level and lean display that helps you to adjust the roll and pitch of the camera in one increments, using the range-finder or LCD.
For continuous shots, the Canon 7D can shoot bursts of up to 126 JPEGs when using UDMA CF memory cards, or 15 when using RAW files. A reinforced all cross-type 19-point autofocus system allows for intensely accurate AI Servo AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF modes for precise focusing. For metering still shots and video, the 7D has equipped a new 63-zone iFCL metering system that takes focus and color info into account when creating exposure times.
The Canon EOS 7D is made out of rough magnesium-alloy and is sealed against dust and weather. That does not imply that accidents can't happen though and if you find you need Canon EOS 7D camera repair there are shops that can do the repair work for a bit less than you could think. The 7D's shutter is equally strong and tested for at least 150,000 exposure cycles. Images can be recorded to Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CompactFlash cards in either sRGB or Adobe RGB, and you can expect up to 800 exposures per charge using the camera's chargeable LI battery.
If you're having a look at the benefits and disadvantages of the EOS 7D, you might be forgiven for getting the idea that we somehow tried hard to populate the cons list with a number of points that is close to what you can see in the pros department. You are not mistaken. The EOS 7D is an excellent addition to Canon's range of APS-C DSLRs that is, in terms of build quality, speed of operation, ergonomics and image quality, an improvement Canon's prior APS-C flagship, the EOS 50D.
In some regards the 7D might be a better pick than the EOS 5D Mark II and a practicable choice for all of those who do not want or need a camera with a full-frame sensor. Its eight frames per second continuous shooting speed and highly flexible AF system might even make it a consideration for sports photographers with a budget.
The EOS 7D's capabilites and recent price drop make it also seem to be very good compared to its most direct rival in the fan bracket of the market, the Nikon D300S. It offers a higher nominal resolution and maximum sensitivity, better movie mode specification and slightly quicker continual shooting speed than its Nikon rival. Also Canon 7D DSLR camera repair is most often slightly more cost-effective than the same repair for a Nikon camera. In a nutshell, the Canon EOS 7D is an amazing camera and well worth the investment!