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Canon EOS 7D reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon EOS 7D Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 16 November 2009 - |
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- 16 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 13 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 08 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 07 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 07 November 2009 - |
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- 5 |
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- 20 October 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 14 October 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 0 |
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the Digital Picture 's conclusion / rating - 16 November 2009 |
“ When I sit down to write a DSLR review these days, I feel like I'm about to write a book. Canon did write one - its called the owner's manual. It is 276 pages long and is linked below. The 50D owner's manual is 228 pages - the page count difference reflects the additional features found on the 7D. We (you and I) have reviewed most of the new DSLR features found in the 7D, but the list of not-new great features is still huge. AF Microadjustment, Self-cleaning Sensor, High ISO Noise Reduction, Long Exposure Noise Reduction, Highlight Tone Priority, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Peripheral Illumination Correction ... It is easy to get lost in the huge list of features this DSLR has and I'll let you read more about them in the owner's manual.
The Canon EOS 7D is a great upgrade for anyone shooting with a Canon EOS Rebel/zzzzD/zzzD or zzD body. The least convincing upgrade will of course be from the Canon EOS 50D. To make this decision, you will have to evaluate how the 7D's enhancements affect you personally. Those not needing the 7D's responsiveness (faster frame rate, shorter shutter lag) and not needing its latest enhancements, but wanting even better image quality (and having the budget to support it) should step up to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
The bottom line is that the 7D is Canon's new king-of-the-APS-C DSLRs - clearly the best yet. Though I would like to see sharper results at lower sharpness settings, the Canon EOS 7D turns in great performance and great image quality in a great package... ”
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WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 16 November 2009 |
“ Changing a system that works so well can be a dangerous business, but Canon appears to have pulled it off with the 7D. The changes are subtle but generally help usability once you find the new positions. In the hand the 7D feels like a very solid and well-built camera, enough to be used as a regular workhorse for the semi-pro, or second camera for a pro. The quality of the results, the high ISO and video performance make this a serious consideration for anyone looking to buy an EOS 5D, and for some the smaller file sizes and 1.6x focal conversion will actually be a benefit. It means smaller, lighter lenses can be used – including the EF-S models. This camera is likely to be as popular for videographers as it will for still photographers for similar reasons. Overall, the 7D will be an aspiration for all amateur photographers, and those who purchase will not be disappointed... ”
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
NeutralDay 's conclusion / rating - 13 November 2009 |
“ The EOS 7D is a superb handling DSLR camera with a much improved overall grip and nice enhancements to camera layout, including larger buttons and the new Live View/movie recording switch. It’s a well built camera too, with impressive heft and a sense of professionalism, but at the same time it has a slightly more refined exterior than the EOS 5D Mark II. The viewfinder, image quality, and high ISO capabilities are all as good as it gets for an APS-C DSLR camera right now.
Then there’s the aspects to the EOS 7D that frankly make me, as an EOS 5D Mark II owner, a little bit envious. There’s that camera grip again, the ability to control Speedlites with the internal flash, the selectable frame rates, the improved AF system, and of course the 8 fps continuous shooting. In fact during my time with the EOS 7D there was very little I didn’t like, other than going through memory cards faster than I normally do with the constant rapid fire bursts. The EOS 7D isn’t great in AWB in indoor lighting, and I never did get used to the shutter sound, it just isn’t “mechanical” enough for my tastes. But these few negatives did absolutely nothing to spoil our time with the EOS 7D. With all it has going for it on the spec sheet, its real world performance, its image and video quality, and its price point, I think the EOS 7D easily offers the best value in its class, and doing any better would mean spending much more money on a full frame camera. Because of this, I can’t recommend the EOS 7D enough to would-be consumers looking for a top-of-the-line APS-C DSLR camera. Therefore, I’m giving the EOS 7D a rare “Essential” rating. It’s simply as good as it gets for a crop sensor camera... ”
NeutralDay's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 08 November 2009 |
“ Canon’s EOS 7D is a direct response to Nikon’s D300s. The company has taken a good long look at the areas where Nikon always had the edge over models like the EOS 40D and 50D, and addressed almost all of them here. No longer can Nikon claim a bigger viewfinder, faster continuous shooting, colour-based metering, on-demand viewfinder graphics, wireless flash control or superior AF as reasons to go for its model over its closest rival.
Indeed about the only aspect where Canon hasn’t ‘taken inspiration’ from Nikon is when it comes to exposure bracketing, bizarrely sticking with a basic three frame option here. This, along with the dual card slots and higher AF-point density are now the only major advantages the D300s has over its rival.
Canon’s also listened carefully to feedback on its movie mode, which now uniquely offers the choice of resolutions and frame rates, along with full manual control over exposure. And always one to play the numbers game, Canon’s significantly trumped Nikon on Megapixel-count with 18 to its rival’s 12.
As described above, this all adds-up to Canon’s quickest and most confident non-professional DSLR to date and one which we can Highly Recommend. In a market where we’re used to minor updates, Canon’s impressively enhanced almost every aspect of the 7D to deliver a powerful array of features which we hope will be deployed across many future models.
It may not boast the full-frame sensor and the ultimate image quality of the 5D Mark II, but in every other respect it excels. Taking everything into consideration, the EOS 7D is arguably Canon’s most successful and satisfying overall DSLR to date... ”
CameraLabs's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 07 November 2009 |
“ If you are looking at the pros and cons list above you could be forgiven for getting the impression that we somehow struggled to populate the cons list with a number of bullet points that comes at least 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, a cut above Canon's previous APS-C flagship, the EOS 50D.
In some respects the 7D is even a better camera than the EOS 5D Mark II and a viable alternative for all 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 credit-crunch battered sports photographers on a budget.
The EOS 7D's specification and current pricing make it also look very good next to its most direct competitor in the enthusiast bracket of the market, the Nikon D300S. It offers a higher nominal resolution and maximum sensitivity, better movie mode specification and slightly faster continuous shooting speed than its Nikon rival; but having said that, in many ways the two cameras are not too dissimilar, and it will be down to personal taste and probably your lens collection if you prefer one over the other... ”
Complete review here
TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 07 November 2009 |
“ The Canon EOS 7D is without doubt one of the best cameras currently available, offering fantastic build quality, lightning fast performance and superb image quality in virtually any conditions. It is more expensive than its main rivals, but it's worth the extra for a camera this good... ”
TrustedReviews's rating: |
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- 5 |
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HardwareZone 's conclusion / rating - 20 October 2009 |
“ The 7D is a camera that many Canon DSLR users will want, but as camera based on a cropped sensor design, it would appeal more to the consumer crowd than it would for the professionals. As mentioned earlier, we very much consider the 7D to be a hybrid of the 1D and the 5D Mark II - exceptionally fast shooting speed, great AF speed and producing excellent photos. At its current price point of S$2699 for the body, it seems poised to win over those who have been tempted by its capabilities... ”
HardwareZone's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 14 October 2009 |
“ When the Canon EOS 7D was announced at the beginning of September 2009, many people instantly dismissed it because of the lack of a full-frame sensor. On closer inspection, that seems to be their loss, as the 7D is a fantastic APS-C DSLR that only narrowly misses out on our highest 5 Star / Essential award.
Outwardly very similar to the 5D Mark II, the Canon 7D is not just a clone with a smaller sensor in both size and megapixels. Indeed, it has several new features and technologies that are unique to the EOS system, and which will no doubt find their way onto future cameras in the range. Chief amongst these is the excellent auto-focus, with a faster and more accurate 19-point system and a number of significant new options that will particularly appeal to action and macro shooters. The metering system, processing and operation times, optical viewfinder and flash system have all been upgraded too, making the EOS 7D one of the most well-specified Canon DSLR to date.
Importantly Canon haven't forgotten image quality either. You may think that bumping the megapixel count to 18 on such a comparatively small sensor would only degrade the resulting photos, but thankfully you'd be wrong. The new 18 megapixel CMOS sensor and expanded ISO range produce virtually no visible noise at all from ISO 100 all the way up to ISO 1600, with even the three faster settings of 3200-12800 producing perfectly usable images. All other image quality aspects are up to Canon's usual high standards, so top marks go to the 7D in this department.
The only real fly in the ointment is the official recommended retail price, particularly in the UK. £1699 / €1999 / $1699 body-only is starting to step on the toes of the 5D Mark II, which lacks some of the newer innovations and weather-sealing, but does offer that coveted 21 megapixel full-frame sensor and even better ISO performance. The launch price may drop in the next couple of months, but for the moment the 5D Mark II gets our vote. That's not to detract in any way from the EOS 7D - this really is a break-through camera that advances the EOS system as a whole... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 01 September 2009 |
“ The Canon 7D is long overdue. It's been rumored for something like five years, though most of those rumors spec'd it as a full-frame camera. But I think this is just right: I don't think they could have included another important feature without making the Canon 7D look absurd. Okay, maybe a real AF-assist lamp is all that's missing. Everything else is in there. Simple things like a RAW button, a programmable Multi Function button, and a Quick-menu button for easy navigation on the rear Status display all make using the Canon 7D easier, without having to delve so often into the menus. And I think Canon may have figured out a good solution for Live View and Movie modes, building-in a button for both, with a switch to select between them.
Nikon users have for too long been able to get away with buying just one flash to create interesting lighting with their cameras, while Canon users have had to buy at least two to take advantage of the company's powerful wireless flash system. Now, with the wireless flash control built into the Canon 7D, Canon fans just have to buy one of the more expensive -- but certainly more affordable -- digital SLRs in the lineup. Indeed, now you can have an 18-megapixel digital camera that does eight frames per second for under $2,000! Before now, you couldn't have one at any price.
This is the camera that Canon enthusiasts, indeed many camera enthusiasts, have been waiting for, and I suspect it will sell very well. Check out the image quality results to see whether it's worthy. Our initial impressions are quite good... ”
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LetsGoDigital 's conclusion / rating - 01 September 2009 |
“ The Canon EOS 7D is an advanced semi-pro DSLR camera which incorporates several technology from the professional EOS-series, yet also features many new technologies and innovations applied to an EOS camera for the first time. Mainly creative photographers will feel invited by the 7D to take that extra step. The support you gain from the high-end technology really gives the photographer the feeling it was his own hand that captured that one incredible photo moment.... ”
LetsGoDigital's rating: |
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