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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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- 18 January 2010 - |
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- 15 January 2010 - |
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- 22 December 2009 - |
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- 08 December 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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- 4.5 |
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- 14 October 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 18 January 2010 |
“ Canon has hit a home run with their EOS 7D. This is a well rounded camera that offers class leading results in almost all categories tested, especially when it comes to burst capture. If you are a serious photographer looking for a rugged work horse for a wide range of photography (from sports, nature, or weddings), I highly recommend you take a look at this model. With a MSRP of only $1699, the EOS 7D offers an outstanding value for the performance and features you are receiving. I have no problem giving this camera our highest recommendation, and I most certainly plan on picking up one of these for myself in the near future... ”
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 15 January 2010 |
“ 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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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 22 December 2009 |
“ The EOS-7D is Canon's top-of-the-line APS-C digital SLR that fits between the EOS-50D and the full-frame EOS-5D Mark II. It offers superb photo quality, great build quality, super-fast continuous shooting, a nice LCD and optical viewfinder, Full HD movie recording, and more customizable buttons, dials, and menus than any camera I've tested. There's not a whole lot to complain about. Images can be overexposed at times, and highlights get clipped a bit more than I'd like. Getting the best image quality at high ISOs requires shooting RAW and doing some post-processing. And, as is usually the case, contrast detect autofocus in live view mode is quite sluggish. The EOS-7D is an excellent D-SLR that matches (and exceeds, in some areas) Nikon's D300s, making it a camera that I can highly recommend.
The EOS-7D is a fairly large digital SLR with a magnesium alloy body. The camera has a nice heft to it, and the right hand grip is perfectly sized and easy to hold on to. The 7D has a lot of buttons and dials, and you'll probably have to glance at the manual to figure out what some of them do. The 7D is one of the most customizable cameras I've ever seen, with the ability to set the function of nine different buttons on the camera body. Like the EOS-50D, the 7D supports both EF and EF-S mount lenses, with a 1.6X focal length conversion ratio. As with all of Canon's D-SLRs, there is no built-in image stabilization, so you'll need to seek out lenses that have that feature. Another thing the 7D has in common with its siblings is a dust reduction system that uses a combination of an anti-static coating and ultrasonic waves to keep dust spots out of your photos. From the "it's about time" department, the EOS-7D is the first Canon digital SLR to support wireless flash control right out of the box... ”
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 08 December 2009 |
“ With the introduction of the 7D, Canon has fit a camera neatly into both the resolution and cost gaps that had formerly existed in their DSLR lineup. Now there's a smooth progression of resolution from 10 megapixels to 21 at roughly 2 or 3 megapixel increments, and a $1700 camera to fill the gap between the $1100 50D and $2700 5DII.
The Canon EOS 7D is an interesting mix of features - on the one hand it brings a new level of performance to the Canon line with a new AF system, new viewfinder, new metering system, new sensor with dual Digic 4 processors and an 8 fps motor that screams "professional" (or at least loudly proclaims "advanced amateur"). In the next breath we find things like 2 auto shooting modes that could have been pulled right from your daughter's Point and Shoot and a face detection live view shooting mode. Huh?
Fortunately, the serious side wins out in the end and Canonistas have a nifty new body to move up to if they're shooting at the entry level now, or a legitimate budget backup to their pro body at the other end of the scale. It's hard to call a $1700 body-only camera "budget", but considering the overall performance of the 7D it's pretty close to being a steal.
The autofocus is pretty good, image quality is very good, and ISO noise is good considering the resolution. The camera zings along at 8 fps when it needs to and will do that all day before the buffer fills if you're shooting JPEGS. There's true 1080p HD video if you're into that sort of thing and the whole package is well built and designed to resist the elements... ”
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BobAtkins 's conclusion / rating - 01 December 2009 |
“ The Canon EOS 7D is the current "state of the art" APS-C crop sensor DSLR. Within the Canon EOS lineup it represents a new level of camera positioned between the "prosumer" APS-C sensor equipped EOS 50D and the "professional" Full Frame sensor equipped EOS 5D MkII. In many ways it's more of a 5D MkII squeezed into an APS-C body than it is an upgrade of the 50D (which will presumably appear at some point as an EOS 60D).
With increased resolution, lowered noise, HD video, a totally new AF and metering system, a blazing fast 8fps continuous shooting rate, ISO from 100 to 12800, a large image buffer, UDMA mode 6 compatibility, built-in wireless flash control and an integral electronic level, it packed with enough new features to keep almost anyone happy!
Compared with the EOS 5D MkII, the EOS 7D is about $1000 cheaper. While it may not be able to quite match the 5D MkII in terms of ultimate resolution and high ISO noise performance, in all other respects the EOS 7D seems to match or beat the 5D MkII. Compared with the EOS 50D, the EOS 7D is about $700 more expensive, but it outfeatures the 50D in just about every aspect and includes broadcast quality HD video. Of course the 5D MkII has a full frame sensor and that has several advantages over APS-C. First a full frame sensor may better "match" some full frame lenses. For example the excellent EF 24-105/4L IS USM make sa great wideangle to short telephoto lens on a full frame camera, but when used on an APS-C camera it looses its wideangle capability (24mm on APS-C gives the same view as a 38mm lens would on full frame). There's also a DOF difference. The larger the frame size the smaller the depth of field (for equivalent views and the same sized prints), so a full frame camera is capable of better isolating a subject via the use of a small DOF (i.e. a fast lens used wide open).
I currently own an EOS 40D, having decided not to upgrade to the EOS 50D because, for me, the performance improvement, though real, really didn't justify the expense of upgrading. The EOS 7D is different though. It certainly has enough new features that upgrading from the EOS 40D, or even the EOS 50D, to the EOS 7D seems like a justifiable move.
The new EOS 7D would be an excellent choice for any serious photographer and will certainly appeal to sports and action photographers who can benefit from the 8fps continuous shooting rate and totally new AF system. It provides a very cost effective alternative to the new EOS 1D MkIV for sports shooters, at a cost which is about $3300 lower ($1699 vs. $4999).
The new EF-S 15-85/3.5-5.6IS USM looks like it would be an ideal match for the EOS 7D if you're looking for a general purpose "all around" lens. In 35mm full frame terms it would have coverage on a 7D equivalent to a 24-136mm on a full frame camera. The EF-S 17-85/3.5-5.6IS USM also makes a good choice for a "general purpose" lens and is about $300 less expensive than the EF-S 15-85. The EF-S 17-85 approximates the coverage of a 27-136mm lens on a full frame camera... ”
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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 |
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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... ”
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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 |
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