Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 7D

I just returned from a shoot in one of the most remote and inhospitable places in the world. It is called the Chaco Impenetrable and is located in the far north of Argentina. The climate there only knows two extremes. Either there is high humidity, rain, and mud, or it is bone dry with clouds of dust blowing almost constantly. Temperatures there often exceed 50 degrees Celsius. As it is summer now, I was either covered in dust or mud. I personally recorded a high temperature of 44 degrees Celsius. My major concerns were with the camera's weather sealing, its high temperature shooting capability, and the camera's nighttime auto focus capability.According to the camera's literature, extreme high temperatures can in principle slow the camera's operation or even shut the camera down if the temp gets too high. I never noticed even a slight degradation in the camera's performance even when shooting at high speed. This includes the day that the temperature reached 44 degrees Celsius at about 4PM.I shot in the rain, but not during the torrential downpours. I just couldn't bring myself to take such a chance. There seems to have been no penetration of water or humidity into the body. The view finder never once fogged over.More than the rain, I was worried about the dust clouds. When the rain ends, the sun's intense heat requires very little time to dry the ground. In short order the mud turns to dust. As always, I was quite careful to never change lenses when conditions were extreme. Instead, I shot principally with my 24 to 105L lens. Therefore, I was principally concerned with dust penetrating the camera's sealing. After I returned, I performed a very careful inspection of the camera and found zero penetration into the camera body. Every camera that I have ever owned, all Canons, including my old and venerable Canon New F1, allowed dust to enter the viewfinder. The 7D's dust sealing is nothing short of astounding.As there is no electricity there, nighttime shooting is wholly dependent either on flash or available moonlight. I traveled with minimal equipment in order to keep weight to a minimum. I left my 580 Speedlite at home and shot only with the onboard flash. During my time there, there was little to no available moonlight. I was therefore quite concerned about the camera's ability to focus at night.One night, I encountered an apasanka. An apasanka is a sort of tarantula except that it is about two to three times larger, runs almost as fast as a man, and can jump to attack. Its venom counts as one of the most fatal on the planet. I was able to run in an open area and get about five feet in front of it. We were head to head. As the situation occurred rather suddenly and the danger was great, my courage was adequate to only get one shot before discretion became the better part of valor and I jumped out of its way. I shot the photo in complete auto mode. The lens was able to achieve proper focus within less than two seconds and the flash light emitted exposed the shot perfectly. What a great photo.In my opinion, Canon's weather sealing claims are if anything, far too modest. I plan on an early winter shoot in Torres del Paine, in the far south of Chile, and am looking forward to testing its cold weather capability as well. The 7D is by far the best camera I have ever used in extreme environments.Update: After showing my photo to a friend who collects tarantulas, and also doing a little research myself, I would like to add/correct the following. "Apasanka" the word the local Criollo and Wichi in the Chaco Impenetrable use for this creature, is simply the generic Quechua/Quichua word for tarantula. This particular tarantula, which my friend once owned, is either called the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula or Chaco Golden Striped Tarantula. Its scientific name is Grammastola Aureostriata. It is the largest of the known tarantulas here and can reach 8 inches in length. Although the locals informed me that its venom is incredibly dangerous, my friend informed me that its venom, although it can be fatal, rarely ever leads to death in humans. He affectionately referred to his former pet as "muy amistosa," or `very friendly.'

I have the 50D and was looking at the 5D to upgrade. I then started comparing the 7D vs 5D and picked the 7D one for the price. This had more of what i was looking for. I took some great pics and was amazed, I hope my 50D understands. lol

Love the camera, i'ts great. better then I expected. It's hard to learn how it works, but when you do it becomes easy to use

As my first major camera purchase I wanted to make sure I was getting a camera that would offer durability, image quality and DSLR versatility (video and photography). With this camera body I knew I was not going to be getting the full frame sensor like the 5D MarkII, or the low light of the 1D Mark IV; but I decided to save money on the body and invest in fast lenses that would allow me to make up for some of the attributes that the other cameras offer.Very pleased thus far!

After reading all the reviews (thanks to Amazon for this feature) on the 7D and the 5D I struggled for months with a decision to upgrade my 40D. Loved my 40D but I wanted higher ISO and faster FPS. Do I go with the 7D? 5D? or stay where I am? People seem to love the 5D but I really wanted the higher burst rate. Was the 7D really worth saving the $$ versus the 5D? Was it worth the spending the $$ over my 40D?After sending my 40D in for service I called Canon Service and spoke to a technician about my 40D and in passing asked him about the 7D vs. 5D vs. 40D. He was extremely helpful and asked a lot of questions about what type of photos I took (sports - hockey, family stills, vacation) and what lenses I used (70-200 2.8 IS L & 20-70m 2.8 L) and suggested the 7D due to the burst rate and other features (ISO, etc.). Saw a pro photographer at a concert using a 7D and a 5D and he gave the thumbs up on the 7D and the burst rate. Those two conversations made my decision. I bought it for my vacation.Got the 7D and all I can say is WOW! Can't believe I waited or struggled with the decision. Great detail and color. Was very easy to learn - very similar to the 40D. Love the ability to get JPEG & RAW at the same time. The burst rate is awesome. Worried about catching people with their eyes closed? No problem when you have 6+ FPS burst rate. The pictures are AMAZING - what clarity. There is a difference between RAW output and JPEG - obviously raw is much better - but getting raw & JPEGs (I always shot in raw and had to convert) are the best of both worlds - great for the quick and instant viewing on any computer and still have the RAW for post processing. Yep, you need a lot of memory on your CF card but that's no surprise. I'm getting 400+ pictures on a 16GB card using RAW and extra fine JPEG. Was worried about the autofocus issues some people wrote about but I have had no issues. The autofocus is way faster than the 40D and different in a good way. High ISO is great. Took pictures in near dark at 1600+ ISO and the graininess is not noticeable to me until past 2K. The 3 inch display is awesome as well - really helps. Battery life? Haven't had an issue but bought another one for back-up purposes. I was a bit ticked at having to buy another baterry at $80 since I already have two with my 40D and it seems like a waste - but I'm sure there's a reason. Right Canon? You probably want to get at least a 16 GB card with 60 MB/s. I've used my old 4GB and 8GB without issues but it nice to have the extra space and speed to shoot JPEG and RAW at a high FPS.Haven't tried HD Video but I didn't buy it for that reason.All in all, I couldn't be happier with the 7D. I know it's not a full frame (I'm not sure I miss the difference) but I'm happy for now - until Canon comes out with a 5D with a better burst rate and some other great features - then I'll probably start the process all over. But for now - very happy with the camera and my investment. I've taken about 1,000 pictures so far and am constantly amazed at how life like they are - a noticable improvement in Image Quality versus the 40D.Saved the $1K versus the 5D and very thankful to the Canon tech. Probably buy another lens. I'm sure some of the early adoptors of the 7D had some issues but I have none to report.So if you're struggling with the decision like I did, I hope this review helps - I'm a big fan of the 7D. Can't wait for my son's hockey season. Thanks to Canon for another great product! Bought on Amazon because of past experiences and they use reputable dealers.

Just as advertised, the camera is an excellent one. I purchased the camera because of it's video function. The only con is when you take movie you can't use zooming function. If you like to take a professional movie you need a professional camcorder. If you are not serious about full frame feature of the camera, I would recommend you to buy 7D instead of 5D Mark III to save half of money.

I mainly do outdoor sports photography. i love this camera. super fast! great pictures. if you are debating between the full frame d5m2 or this one... i would chose this one again.

This review is intended for amatuer photographers who want better image quality and higher versatility than a point and shoot camera.The Canon 7D is an absolute gem. It is my first DSLR after owning a film SLR, then 3 point and shoot digital cameras over the last decade. I purchased mine with the 28-135mm lens. I would highly recommend buying the body itself, then finding a different lens to fit your needs. Remember, this is a 1.6x crop factor camera, so 28mm is not wide angle at all. The 18-135mm would probably be a better choice for a first inexpensive(relatively) walk around lens.After struggling to learn this camera for a few hundred shots, I finally was able to get some really nice photos. Don't get discouraged, there is a definite learning curve here! Portraits, and close up shots of pets, etc. are the 28-135mm lens's specialty. My next priority was investing in a wider angle lens as soon as possible, as I love taking landscape shots. So I purchased the Tokina 12-24mm lens as soon as I could afford it, and I was not disappointed. It pairs with the 7D to take stunning landscape photos.After owning and enjoying the 7D and these two lenses for nearly a year, I couldn't help feeling that I wasn't using this spectacular camera to it's fullest potential. So just recently, I purchased the Canon 300mm f/4L lens for taking wildlife and bird photos. The difference in clarity, contrast, sharpness, and overall image quality from the other lenses is huge! And the 8 frames per second is wonderful in action. I can now see the potential of this wonderful camera, and it will only be realized with very expensive lenses. I plan on selling my first two lenses, and investing in a wide angle L lens such as the 16-35mm or 17-40mm. The good news is that camera lenses seem to hold their value very well as long as they are treated with care.Another invaluable accessory is a tripod, which will run about $150 to $1000 for a nice sturdy unit. Forego plastic tripods, as you will be buying another one in the near future after it breaks. You will probably soon want to invest in an external flash as well for much better low-light shots. Look into Cokin filters for some really neat effects, and a good quality photo editing software is also a must.This is all just the beginning, as there are numerous other accessories that are all worthwhile, and will allow you to fully utilize your 7D. I am hooked, and I fully believe that the satisfaction I get from taking professional quality pictures is worth evey penny.You can really take some great shots with a 7D and the kit lens, and I'm sure that many people are satisfied with that lens/camera combination. But if you are thinking of buying this camera, chances are it will just not be enough for you. Definitely look at buying this camera as a first step in a wonderful, fulfilling hobby that will have your friends and family amazed at your photos. Plus, if you've ever wanted to have your own photography business, you now have a great deal of the tools to do so.

Received camera today and initial impression is good, but........the main dial is not working correctly. When it is rotated, the associated function lags, or does not respond at all. The multi-controller button is also a bit unresponsive in the "up" direction. Over 500 shots with it already. Noisy at ISO above 400 (much more so than my 50D). Sharp at lower ISO settings. The three stars is warranted at this point considering Canon has let a bum unit past QC and the noisy high ISO performance. This is a disappointment considering the great performance of my 50D. I'll update this section when the replacement from Amazon arrives next week.Update (11/11/2009):The replacement body arrived and the problems with the controls are no longer an issue. This one feels tight, and the main dial is responsive like it should be. In fact, all the controls and dials feel tighter than on my 50D.Is it worth the upgrade? I thought so as I'm looking to add sports photography to my portfolio. The camera's 8fps is FAST, and the AF in conjunction with the AI Servo mode works well capturing moving subjects. I can grab 15 RAWS before any noticeable slow down as the buffer fills. If capturing in JPEG mode, it seems to go on forever (using 8GB Sandisk Extreme III, not UDMA compatible).It is not significantly larger or heavier than the 50D (except for the noticeable bulge around the viewfinder). The 100% viewfinder stops the guess work associated with framing your subject and lets in a lot of light. As multiple AF points illuminate in the viewfinder though, you get a red "haze" across the image field which grows in intensity as more points are illuminated (this does not affect the captured image). This is a bit distracting. The multi-function button next to the shutter makes adjusting the AF points a cinch. The AF point expansion is a great option when you want to control the focus point, but risk getting off subject when the subject is moving quickly.The shutter is quieter than the 50D's. The build quality seems a bit more hearty than the 50D. I can feel a very small amount of play in the lens mount on the 50D with heavier lenses attached such as the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. The lens mount on the 7D is very snug, and no play is evident.The ability to see grid lines and the multi axis level through the viewfinder is a great option that helps immensely with getting orientation right the first time. Less image rotation later in Photoshop.The LCD brightness is a bit dim in auto mode, but that can be changed to a manual setting with little effort. The LCD looks a bit smaller on the 7D, but this is due to the presence of a black border around the 50D LCD which has been removed on the 7D.The ability to use the RC-1 remote is nice addition which was a missing feature in my opinion in the 50D, as well as the ability to control off camera flashes with the integrated Speedlight transmitter. I was using a 580EX II on camera to control a 430EX II off camera, but now I can use both off camera when needed without cords or expensive radio controllers.The Auto Lighting Optimizer seems a bit more noticeable when at the default setting than with the 50D. For those times when you want or need to underexpose slightly, this can render the image too bright. It can be set to a lower setting or turned off in the menu.Another small change that might not matter if you don't use a battery grip (or do use one but never take it off) is how the battery door attaches to the body. On the 50D, the battery door has two arms that snap into flexible plastic clips. The 7D has non flexing slots and a spring loaded arm on the door itself. Why does this matter? If you alternate between using the battery grip (portraits, sports, etc..) and not using it (for the weight advantage of walking around all day) the idea of taking the battery door on and off is less worrisome. When plastic flexes it weakens and can break. The spring loaded arm on the 7D battery door is a great idea.Using Canon's 100mm f/2.8 USM macro lens, I was able to capture some of the sharpest handhled images I have ever taken. I've seen one ISO 12233 chart that purports to give the sharpness advantage to the 50D, but I don't see that in practice.My initial impression is that this is the best crop sensor camera Canon has made to date. With features not (yet?) found on the xD models, it's a great feature/price choice.

As an aspiring videographer I was on the hunt for a camera that could shoot stellar video without having to spend $10,000. The Canon 7D was the perfect option for me. I bought it about 6 months ago and have gotten a ton of use out of it ever since then.This is my first DSLR camera so it took some time for me to get to learn how to use it and discover the features and differences of a typical video camera. I'm writing this review from a pure video stance since that's mainly what I use it for, and I hope it can help others who are looking at the video capabilities.The picture this camera produces is nothing short of outstanding. I recently finished a rather large project with it and once I exported and everything I just couldn't believe the outstanding quality it had produced. I often shoot sports highlights with it and several of my colleagues shoot using Sony EX3s (a $10,000 camera). Side by side, many have said that the picture produced by the 7D is superior. If you're looking to make a short film on a budget, this is the perfect answer. I honestly don't think from a video standpoint you're getting that much more with the 5D mkII. I do know that I am in love with this camera, and use it more than I ever expected to.I will outline some of the cons I see in it however.First, I find it a little more difficult to shoot handheld video on this than a regular video camera with a shoulder mount. You have to have some very steady hands to keep the picture looking nice. That said, I also love the portability of it in comparison. I got shots off the top of a rappel tower I couldn't come close to getting with a standard video camera.I'd like more options on aspect ratio and frame rate. There are only so many settings and you get locked into them. For example, I can shoot 1920x1080 at either 24p or 30p. I would LOVE the option to shoot 60p. The only option available for shooting in SD isn't a 16:9 (widescreen) option. I always end up shooting in HD and down-converting later on. It clearly has the capabilities end to end, I'd just like to be able to independently manipulate these options.Another con is audio. The on board mic is fine for nat sound. It actually works better than I expect it to a lot of times. It's just when you're trying to capture high quality audio without background noise where it gets tricky. It also only has a mini-jack input and it isn't always feasible to record directly to the camera. Recently, I used a low price lav mic with a mini jack that worked really well, but I hated that I couldn't see my audio levels on screen and really had no way to adjust them coming into the camera. You just kind of have to go on blind faith.Overall though, a FANTASTIC product. People are consistently impressed with the product I produce with this tiny camera. It shoots wonderful video and I am extremely pleased with my decision to purchase it.

I wanted to wait before I write a review until I've used it enough; now I think I earned the right for a review. I've had it for exactly 11 months (today!) and took just shy of 10,000 pictures in many parts of the world. One thing I noticed is its consistent output. The image quality is superb. Even at high ISO I got very good pictures. Of course at 6400 ISO (or the 12,500 which I hardly ever use) have noise, but depending one the kind of picture you're taking they're in very acceptable ranges. The 8 FPS output is remarkable even with RAW. Of course you have to have a memory card that can handle it, so I use a minimum of 60 MB/S and even with RAW I could shoot 8 FPS.The lenses I have are either L series or the 17-85 f4.5 which isn't an L but its performance is amazingly close to and L quality. The focus is extremely fast, probably better than any other camera I've used.Overall I honestly don't have anything majorly inconvenient to mention as negative. It consistently gave me beautiful photos, and I assure you, I've put it to extreme conditions including hours of shooting non-stop, and I've even taken it in really cold and humid weather. I should also mention that I've been very pleased with the batter life, I don't have a battery grip, but the original battery lasts me roughly 900 pictures.I hope this helps :)

Well built camera, takes great photos. Takes both EF/EF-S lenses, works great with Komputerbay memory. Nice custom feature set. Use it about as much as my 5D mk2, although the 5D takes better photos. 8FPS and the focusing are much better than the 5D.

I looked long and hard at either this 7D or a 5D. They each have their strong points. After much deliberation I let go of the full sized sensor and went with modern features. So far so good... I upgraded from a Rebel Xsi which was a wonderful camera for me. There are many features to learn how to use on the 7D but I love to learn. The camera is not simple...The camera is awesome! The build quality is superior. It feels rugged. The switches and dials function well and with ease. The controls are easy to comprehend. Adjustments can be made quickly. There is a noticeable picture quality difference from what I was use to with the Rebel. Lenses I thought were just weak perform better when matched up with this 7D. I enjoy being able to take pictures without flash so I appreciate the ISO capabilities on this camera. I have turned it up pretty high and quality stays satisfactory. (I'm no pro so there isn't too much nitpicking with me...) I would make the same choice again unless I'd won the lottery. (Then I'd buy a Mark 1) Generally speaking I am very happy with my choice. Would I like to have a full size sensor? Sure, but you don't miss what you haven't had so I'll save that dream for my next upgrade!

Una gran compra, camara de los mas altos estandares de calidad y llego en un muy buen tiempo, todo salio muy bien

The 7D has a great body, not too heavy. Performs well within the needs of the photographer or videographer as long as they know what they're doing. It's def a more complicated system if you're jumping from a point and shoot to a DSLR.

No, but it's so good that one starts to contemplate this question, which was never the case before the 7D was introduced. Both systems, crop and full frame, have their pros and cons and place in photography. But before I get into that let me say I have not been as excited about a camera since the introduction of the 5D MK I four years ago. That's because the 7D raises the crop camera bar to the point where crop users will not feel at a disadvantage to full frame camera users, especially if coupled with awesome ef-s lenses such as the 17-55 f2.8.How so? The 7D sets a new standard in four major ways.1. It produces whopping 18MP pictures, which are just 3MP shy of the current top of the line full frame Canon cameras. Just few years ago most pros were producing stellar results using the 1Ds MKII 16MP camera. Now you have more MPs in a crop sensor, that's a major achievement. This achievement translates into bigger prints and, perhaps more importantly, cropping power. Out shooting wildlife with a 300mm instead of 400mm? You can crop the 7D files down to 50% of their original file size and still obtain sharp pictures. It's just not that easy with the 1D MK III 10MP files.2. Many worried that extra MPs in small crop sensors would translate into nosier pictures, but the amazing thing is that this camera produces images with what seems to be less noise than the 1Ds MKII. The noise level is very good. At ISO 1600 I still prefer pictures coming from my 5D MKII, but below ISO1600 they are very close. Frankly, I can go with either camera because most of my professionally shot portraits and product pictures are shot at ISO100. At ISO100 both produce very clean files and are practically indistinguishable.3. Focus is the one area that was lacking on the previous 1.6 crop Canon cameras and this camera changes that. It's not a 1D in focus speed and accuracy, but it's the next best thing compared to them. It's faster than the Canon 5D MKII, which is known to be slightly faster or around the focus performance range of the 50D and 40D.4. The drive chain is fast, so fast it's beyond anything I needed in my professional work in portrait, commercial, and product photography. Going through pictures taken at 8fps produces very little difference from frame to frame. One probably has to shoot a very fast moving subject/object to see the advantage of such fast drive system.There are obviously many other things that I have not covered in this review. But based on the above, all I can say is that this camera has really raised the bar for all cameras and made it much more affordable to obtain a professional level camera for all types of photography. If you were considering buying the 5D MKII as an upgrade give this camera a test because it might be all you need.As for the advantages of crop cameras I always find it odd that casual users who shoot many things but focus on landscape think they need a full frame to realize their potential. Crop cameras such as the 7D and 50D are fine for most users and offer many advantages including:1. greater depth of field at lower aperture for landscape photography2. greater tilt and shift effect because of sensor size relative to effect (8mm in shift is greater in effect relative to a 22mm sensor compared to a 35mm sensor)3. greater magnification with micro lenses and extension tubes because of smaller sensor (1:1 in full frame equals 35mm, 1:1 in crop equals 22mm)4. smaller lighter lenses with wider aperture that achieve greater reach (such as the 17-55 2.8 vs the 24-70 2.8 similar reach but much lighter and smaller)Traditionally the three areas full frame cameras outshine crop cameras are a bigger brighter viewfinder, shallower depth of field for portrait photography, and better ISO performance, which on the last point the 7D has proven not be an issue anymore.And for the second point really, most beautiful low depth of field portraits are done around f2.8-2.0 in full frame (going wider will make depth of field too narrow to place two eyes in focus). Hence, if one is using a wide prime, a crop sensor will produce the same depth of field at 2.0-1.4. Considering an affordable 50mm f1.4 lens on crop has the same field of view as 85mm lens on full frame there is really no reason to discount a crop camera any more as the 7D levels the playing field.

I purchased the Canon 7D over 15 months ago and have been using it exclusively to obtain my captures since then. I'm certain you've already asked yourself about the specs, decided on price point, and are a semi-serious ameture to budding professional in the market if you're looking at this camera.Let me start with the word value. Speaking purely from a consumer standpoint, I'm rather keen on focusing on getting the most from a product for an overall value perspective. The 7D offers it's users just that. At (roughly) a $1,600, there isn't a camera on the market that meets this cameras overall ability (within the space for which it was designed) to deliver stunning photographs time after time.A cropped sensor comes with it's own benefits and costs relative to a full frame sensor so I would suggest that you ensure that you do your homework when considering your needs. I'll give you a very quick rundown of the strengths of each sensor type to help guide you along:Full Frame Advantage:-Viewfinder (Although the 7D is 100% coverage!)-Angle of View: Wide Angle-Shallow Depth of Field-Image Quality-ISO Performance | Low Light (7D is very usable up to about 800)Cropped Sensor Advantage:-Focus Area | Auto-Focus Systems (Smaller senors = more AF point coverage!)A breif bit on this. The 7D for a camera in this particular space is BEST IN BREED with 19 CROSSTYPE AF points. This is BY FAR my favorite part of the camera. Coverage is wonderful and it locks onto your subject with razor precision!-Angle of View: Telephoto (Wildlife, Sports photography!)-Great Depth of Field-Value & AffordabilityPlease review the above to help you make your choices when reviewing the 5D vs 7D series cameras.The 7D is extremely well built and handles like a dream. The construction, molding, weather sealing components scream quality and for the price point, you aren't going to obtain a better value for your dollar! VALUE VALUE VALUE!That being said, for MY personal shooting needs, I am eagerly anticipating the release of the Canon 5D Mark III because portrait work is my area of focus. That isn't to say however that the 7D will not perform admirably for you when shooting portraits, it's just that I'm starting to outgrow it's limitations relative to portrait photography. The current 5D series does in fact offer better image quality and low light performance which is becoming more and more a requirement for my personal style.All things considered though, the 7D it is an absolute classic camera! It has been the pillar of my kit and has become an extension of my vision. I can rely on it...and enjoy using it. You can't ask more from any tool than that!In the end, the 7D is a highly worth while photographic tool and offers photographers many advantages in obtaining the best results possible.

One of the best cameras i ever had. And the lens that comes with it's perfect for traveling and landscape

Amo esta camara, todo llego perfecto...excelente servicio del vendedor. La canon 7d es un excenete producto a un precio verdaderamente competitivo

I had high hopes for this camera, but it looks like I got a dud. The AF is broken and many (most?) of the pictures are out of focus.I did the microadjustment for my lens, the 28-70 f/2.8L, and got a value of -17. After that, the AF was still unpredictable. I'm using a single, center AF point, and there should be no question that the camera should be able to focus in that mode.Test shots after the MA show dramatic front focusing sometimes, other times not. I took a picture of a parked car, where I focused on the license plate. It focused about 10' forward. Other test shots show random focus, too. Shutter speeds are high in all tests shots, equal or faster than 1/125s.Is it the lens? I doubt it. I have a Canon D30 and the lens works flawlessly on it. I have 30,000+ pictures from that camera and I've never had trouble with the AF there (thought it is a good deal slower than the 7D). Ironically, the superior AF is why I upgraded.Is it me? I doubt it. I mentioned my D30 already. I can hear some of you saying "...but that's a 9+ yr old camera." Well, I borrowed a 5DmkII from a friend and shot about 60 shots outdoors at a picnic. Every single shot was sharp as a tack. And, the lens on that camera was significantly cheaper than the L glass I have.UPDATE 1/29/10:Amazon cross-shipped me a new one. The 2nd one definitely works better, though I need to do more tests to make sure. (It's been raining a lot here, so I haven't had a chance to really work with it.)UPDATE 7/1/10:Still AF issues. I've been increasingly frustrated with the 7D and I had started to dread using the camera because of what I'd find when I looked at the resulting photos. I did two things, borrowed a friend's 5DmkII to use with my usual lens and did a focus test on my 7D.Out of a 100+ shots with the 5D I didn't have any of the problems I've had with my 7D.For the focus test I used the timer and a tripod. The test subject was 4'8" away @ 28mm and the aperture was wide open @ f/2.8 in Av mode. I used spot focus. I defocused the image and took a series pictures with AF. Then, I took a series of pictures with MF, using 10x magnification to focus manually. 3 of the 6 AF were very soft and clearly not focused correctly upon examination at 100% magnification. Under the same magnification, all of the MF pictures were crisp.I really wish I had done the test immediately upon receiving the 2nd 7D (work + bad weather meant I didn't use the camera much). I would have returned it and gotten a 5DmkII. Since I'm past the return period from Amazon, I had to sent the camera back to Canon--they received it yesterday, but I haven't heard anything. I will update again once they've done their thing.UPDATE 7/11/10:Got it back from Canon service. The email claimed they fixed it, but the insert in the package claims it was already "performing to specifications".I performed the lens tests again and found the same problem.I borrowed a friend's 24-105 f/4.0L to see if it's the 7D or the 28-70. The 24-105 performs fine.What really burns me up: I sent the 28-70 to Canon with the 7D body. They didn't even look at it, saying that the lens is too old and is "no longer serviceable." The 28-70 works fine on the D30 I have. I wish I had access to that 5DmkII again, to do controlled tests to see if it works there.So, I'm left with a $1500 paper weight (what I paid for the 28-70 10 years ago) and have to spend another $1000+ on new L glass. A very frustrating experience.Btw, I'm upping the rating from 1 to 3 stars. I still feel that it might be the 7D that can't focus the 28-70, but we'll never know because Canon refused to test the lens.UPDATE 3/11/11:I ended up getting a EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM, which seems to work fine. The take away from this experience is: if you have older lenses that work fine on your current (older) bodies, do not expect them to work on the 7D.I think that makes this camera worth only 3 stars.

Well after much deliberation between this and a 5d Mark II i decided to opt for the 7D and spend the extra I save on some nice wide angle lenses. First of all for anyone who is expecting a 1.6 crop camera's image quality to be better than the 5d mark ii you can forget it. The 5D mark ii is a full frame sensor camera and the 7D is a crop, different cameras for different purposes. I know three people who own a 5d mark II, wedding photographer, cinematographer and a landscape photographer. As you can tell, they all need wide angle and good low light performance. The 5D Mark II/other full frame cameras are targeted towards users with wide angle needs. So if you find yourself in a crowded room with little light during a wedding the EOS 7D may not be for you, less you put on a 10-22mm EFS lens which is the widest Canon Zoom Lens for a APS-C camera. (Or 8-15 F4L Fisheye).Image Quality from this camera is amazing, I'll put up some pictures once it stops raining where I live. Detail is very good, and the 28-135 lens accommodates this cameras ability very nicely, however, starting off at 28mm will probably be too long for most people in everyday situations such as those for street photographers. Picking up a 17-55 2.8 lens will probably be highly recommended by many.Build Quality is superb. This "tank" of a camera is no light weight and one of the first things you notice when you pick up the camera is the hefty feel you get. Very ergonomic grip and a robust feel all around. Don't expect to have it hanging around your next too long though. Weather seals are improved and you can notice that the area above the viewfinder is much larger thanks to a 100% coverage pentaprism.Autofocusing, now I've read some issues about the 7D's new focusing system such as softness from auto zone focusing and I am also getting some mixed results with that as well, some images ranging from very soft to some being as sharp as single AF select. I will update later as I take it out for more situations. However, with that being said, the camera's autofocusing with the 28-135mm lens is very quiet, very fast and accurate for the most part especially with using the cameras single AF select mode.Battery Life: still on the first charge off the box, taken about 500 test shots and a few seconds of 720p recording, battery life is about halfway.ISO performance. Now here is where many have a bone to pick. I am not afraid to use high ISO as my prints rarely go beyond 11x14. More than often I found myself using nothing higher than ISO 1600 on my girlfriend's 500D/T1i. With the 7D I feel very comfortable using 3200 with about ISO 4000 being my cut off point, that's where the trade offs between detail and noise will become apparent and start to bother me.Overall this camera is a very impressive and I'd give it a rating of about 90/100. It has alot to offer being a HD video DSLR. It'll provide many rebel users enough room to learn and grow. However, I cant stress enough that if you find yourself needing wide angle capabilities and low light performance, saving up for a full frame, it will definitely be worth the wait in the long run. In fact a few 5D Mark I cameras are available for cheaper than the 7D. Without a doubt this is one of the top crop cameras of the market right now. You won't regret buying this camera.*Update* First of all, I've been using the wireless flash with a 430ex II for some portrait photography, it works fine and comes in very handy. Secondly, I've finally had a chance to customize all the settings of my camera, READ THE MANUAL! It's about 250 pages but you'll need to in order to make the most of your camera. Most of it is the usual, but because this camera offers so many different options, reading the latter pages is a must.Firmware release 1.0.9 is out so dont forget to update if you still have 1.0.7.For those of you still wondering if the 7D is worth the upgrade or worth buying over a full frame, keep in mind that Canon just release rebates for some EF and EF-S lenses including the 10-22 and 17-55 2.8; as well as some very popular L lenses. So for those of you debating between a 7D and Mark II, getting a kit and using the money saved for a wide angle will pretty much cover all the focal lengths you will really need.

Was ready to upgrade from Canon EOS 40. This fits the lenses and flash from the EOS 40. Works well. It came 3 days after I ordered it!

There is a reason why this camera is so popular. I love the video quality. It's the perfect camera for me right now. Most people are flocking to the 5d mark III, so this camera's glory days are almost over.The lens does already stick a little after mild use. I'll probably have to get it fixed.

Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens