The 7D’s highISO performance is hardly bad, and compared to the 5D MKII it’s £200 cheaper, offers twice the maximum frame rate and a significantly more advanced autofocus system, The 1.6x crop factor of the 7D’s smaller sensor is a...
The excellent Nikon D300S looms large over the 7D. It’s nearly £400 cheaper than the 7D, and matches it in virtually every way. The Nikon’s build quality is superlative, its continuous mode performance is just about the same, and usabilit...
The obvious decision for anyone looking to buy a Canon is whether to go for the 7D or splash out on the 5D MKII. With the 5D MKII costing only a little more than £200 extra, it’s not an easy choice. For the most fine-grained image quality, and...
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 na...
Abstract: Canon 7D First Report A New Body for the Next Decade On picking up the new Canon 7D the first thing that one notices is the heft and solidity of the body. This camera is a significant upgrade over all of its predecessors, including the 20D, 30D, 40D, ...
Abstract: Canons X0D series was, for many years, essentially the default choice for keen enthusiasts, professionals and aspiring-professionals who wanted top-level image quality and functionality without the bulk (or price) of a pro-level camera such as the 1...
Abstract: For a long time with Canon, if you weren't dropping nearly three grand on a 5D, you were stuck with a vastly lesser DSLR. The $1700 7D is Canon's first semi-pro DSLR, and actually it's my favorite yet. What's New and Dandy What makes it my...
Abstract: Canon EOS-7DBrief Performance Test The following images and data are from initial performance evaluation of the Canon EOS-7D. EOS-7D imaging quality was briefly compared to that of the EOS-40D and EOS-20D. Autofocus and video function were not evaluate...
Build quality, Video footage, Continuous shooting mode, HighISO image quality, Great viewfinder
Hard on memory cards, Unimpressive kit lens
The excellent Nikon D300S looms large over the 7D and matches it in virtually every way. The Nikon's build quality is superlative, its continuous mode performance is just about the same, and usability, while significantly different from the 7D's, is great...
This camera is ultra-responsive with seemingly no time lag between imagining the picture and having it saved on the CF card. The 8fps burst speed is ideal for capturing fast moving subjects. Auto focus and auto exposure are almost always spot on. The e...
Only having three frame auto bracketing is poor. Nikon brackets nine and Pentax seven – which is ideal for creating high dynamic range sets. The low light auto-focus assist lamp is still the dreadful pulse flash method.
Canon now has an APS-C size sensor camera to compete with the Nikon D300s, filling a gap in their product line. Choosing between the Canon and the Nikon is easy – buy the camera for which you already own lenses. If starting from scratch the Nikon fe...
