Canon EOS 7D
The Canon EOS 7D is Canon’s top of the range APS-C camera – it is a very high end DSLR and the only single-digital model with an APS-C-sized sensor. The APS-C format smaller than full frame, is larger than 16mm film and provides more control over depth-of-field than high end video and film movie cameras.
Its predecessors are the 1000D, 450D and 500D. It sits just below the EOS 5D Mark II in the range, offering full HD video functionality. The 7D has the same size image sensor as cameras such as the 500D, Nikon D5000 or Pentax K-x.
The body of the EOS 7D with the exception of the memory card and battery doors – is made from tough-feeling magnesium alloy covered in thick, tactile rubber; making the 7D easy to hold.
The high resolution makes it perfect for capturing landscapes and portraits. The camera swanks an 8 frames per second shooting speed at full 18 megapixel resolution.
The EOS 7D offers full HD movie shooting and full manual control over the exposure, with the option of using the auto movie exposure. Unlike the EOS 5D Mark II the EOS 7D offers the ability to change the frame rates at which movies are shot offering up to 30 frames per second.
The AF sensor’s coverage is similar to the sensor of the EOS 50D but has 10 extra AF points for greater flexibility.
The Canon EOS 7D costs approximately $1800 and is available from retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy and Dell.
Key Specifications
- New 18-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor
- New 19-point Autofocus system with new AF area selection modes including Spot and Zone AF mode
- Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors with 14-bit A/D data conversion driving 8 fps capture
- New 63-zone iFCL (Intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) Metering System
- New Intelligent Viewfinder with liquid crystal overlay and near 100% coverage
- ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800)
- Full 1080p HD video capture with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p (50p or 60p at 720p HD and SD)
- New buttons including the Quick Control Button and a dedicated Live View/Video Recording button
- New 3″ solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution
- New Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites
- New built-in Dual Axis Electronic Level featuring an artificial horizon showing both horizontal roll and vertical pitch
- Weather sealing and solid build
- With the new WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter, new wireless connectivity features
