Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 7D

I've shot film and digital EOS series cameras for quite a while. The 7D is a huge step up from my 30D. Here's what I like after a long weekend:The 100% 1x viewfinder is a nice change, once I stopped compensating as I did with my 30D. Also, the overlay screens, like the grid, is helpful in keeping the horizons and verticals aligned without being obtrusive.Although there's been a few rumbles about the on/off switch being moved to the top left, once you get used to it, it is easier to use - I like it. The lock for the quick control wheel is in approximately the same place.The 3" LCD screen is big, bright and beautiful. There's a big difference, even in brightness. Less glare, too - noticeably less. The 7D has a level function which lets you judge if your camera is leaning to one side or tilting forward or back. Anyone who's peered over a bubble mounted on a hot shoe will appreciate this luxury. And the LCD is bright enough to make this feature useful in daylight.Another nice feature is that the menu structure is changed. There are more tabs, but all the menu items available on that tab are visible at once. No more scrolling off the screen to get to "format" or other functions.The 7D lets you shoot 3 different sized RAWs in addition to the usual slew of JPEG sizes. I like shooting the highest quality RAW + highest quality JPEG (so you get two files for each picture). These files sizes are HUGE! I found JPEGs to range from 4.73M to 11.1M and CR2 files range from 20.7M to 30.4M. My 8G Sandisk Extreme IV held 237 shots (474 files).Rather than give you my subjective opinion on picture quality (I am totally satisfied with the quality of the photos), I point you to the best technical reviews of cameras that I know of - dpreview. (Google it and you'll easily find it, I can't post the entire URL). As of now they just have a preview of the 7D. I'll post a few shots from Vermont w/ exposure info.Oct 31, 2009 Update: Canon has recently posted a service announcement which reads: "In images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible. This phenomenon is not noticeable in an image with optimal exposure. The phenomenon may become more noticeable if a retouching process such as level compensation is applied to emphasize the image." Keep your eyes open for a firmware update!Nov. Update: The firmware update is now available on Canon's website.

This is a great camera for some. For others, not so much. I am of the latter persuasion.Here's the deal: it's an 18MP crop camera. Want to shoot video? Great! The 7D delivers. Want to shoot still photos? You're better off with a 40D, or better yet, the 5D classic, IMHO the best deal on the market right now (full-frame for $1,000? Sounds great!)I owned this camera for about three months. I am disappointed in the muted colors, low contrast, and lack of sharpness this camera imparts on its pictures, even when paired with excellent lenses (re: Canon 10-22, 17-55 2.8 IS, 200 2.8 L, etc). The pixels on this camera are just too small to do a good job.Low light performance? Microlenses? PAH, I say! Compare the 7D to the 5D classic and you'll see the 5D wins every time.Save your money. Buy BETTER LENSES and a FULL FRAME CAMERA. Get a T2i for video if you need it, this is not a camera for people who pixel peep. Went to a 5D classic and a 40D and I couldn't be happier!

The Canon 7d is an wonderful camera for advanced amateur photographers. I've owned it for 8 months and am amazed by it's quality.PROS:19 point AF system amazingly fast and accurate8/fps more than enough for all my needsShoots full 1080p videoAwesome metering and ISO qualityEasy to navigate menus and options / one touch switch between jped and rawGreat battery lifeCONS:Weight - It can get a bit heavy to carry around all day. I would suggest investing in a backpack or sling bad if you are going to carry around extra equipment.The standard 28-135 lens that comes with the kit is an inexpensive walk around lens. It can produce some quality images, but I would highly recommend upgrading to to something in the L series. I great lens can help you utilize all that the 7D has to offer.In my opinion it's the best crop sensor camera available.

Right off the bat i disabled the feature (highlight tone priority) that is supposed to make it easier for novices to take properly exposed photos in any condition. Before i did that i would get overblown photos and had too much noise.After that was done, the camera became flawless. Love the weather seals and fast auto focusing.Love the extra focusing points that i didn't have on the 40D. Really appreciate that you can group them into sub groups.Awesome feature is remote flash triggering which allows me to trigger my 550EX.Definitely recommend this camera to anyone thinking of upgrading from the earlier Dxx series bodies

I love the 7D and the features that it has. I use a 1D MKIII that I have just received back from Canon after the third repair for Autofocus - fixed this time. I purchased the 7D not as a backup but to replace my 1D MKIII due to the Autofocus issues I was having - I would go to the MK IV later if everything was kosher with it, but now that my 1D MKIII was fixed to my satisfaction I will keep it. But back to the 7D. Love the Camera, great LCD, great speed, AI servo autofocus is spot on, flash control from the pop up flash, cheap wireless remote can be used, great pictures. The 1D does not have a great LCD, no flash control from the camera itself, and a dedicated expensive wireless remote is needed, Better speed and better pictures from the 1D MK III though.I am sending my 7D back, for just couple of reasons that are biggies for me.1. File size is tremendous - my computer struggles under the weight of these files. Just too slow for me and having to store these files is a burden. If the picture quality were better it might be a consideration. But the 1D MKIII takes sharper, cleaner pictures at 10mp compared to 18mp. With the 7D you have to purchase large memory cards and only have space for 1 on the camera. The 1D MKIII has 2 slots and can store thousands of 10mp pics, big advantage for me.2. I find myself tilting the 7D during sports shots, not all shots but too many for me. I guess it is the size, I never do this with the 1D MKIII.Again I love the 7D - if I didnt take 1200 shots every game I shoot - file size probably wouldnt matter - but for what I do - it is a biggie.The prices for 1D MKIII's are falling due to the MKIV being released and if you can get a good one, this is your best bet if you do sports or wildlife - just great pictures, great controls, great speed. No movies, Bad LCD and proprietary flash and wireless controls. The 1D MKIII is a workhorse and just plain works - very well. ( Very large - but comfortable )I give the 7D a 4 star due to the file size, In my opinion canon should have used a 10-12 megapixel sensor. Also, I saw some softness and noise in my pics that I was not accustomed to. Great overall though.

I'm not much for writing reviews but for this I had to. Below are the pros and cons I have seen.Pros:Auto-focus: Fast and accurate. Distance it is not so good for (ex. bird flying against a background in which they blend in, most cameras have issues with this) but all normal circumstances it performs excellently.SPEED: 8 FPS, that makes my 5D2 look as slow as a snail. People turn heads when you fire this camera.EASE OF USE: You can easily customize your buttons. Easily separate shutter from AF of whatever you would like to do. Great addition by Canon.ISO SENSITIVITY: Though this is what i would expect from any DSLR with this price tag, the ISO sensitivity is awesome. 6400 will give you grainy pics but that is better than completely missing it, right?Cons:ISO: As mentioned above 6400 is grainy, I avoid if possibly but sometimes you have to use it. The full frame of the 5D2 trumps over the 7D in low-light performance.Video: Like the 5D2, I still think the video function is very raw. No quick auto-focus. Do NOT buy any DSLR because it has video on it. Horrible idea. Will not work unless you know 100% what you are doing.Buy this camera if the 5D2 is out of your price range. It is a great camera but realize the difference a full frame camera makes. If you can save up more money, go for the 5D2. The 7D works great for me as a supplement to my 5D2. For sports and wildlife opportunities, this camera is awesome. The 5D2 gets everything else.

I waited a long time to get a DSLR. My last SLR I bought in college in the decade of big hair. Guess it would be an antique now.I've been using the Canon Rebel xSi that I have access to at work. It's a nice little camera, but the more I read and researched, the more I knew that I wanted the biggest processor I could find in my price range. Enter the 7D. Go big or go home.I couldn't possibly be happier with my 7D. The only drawback is the steep learning curve. (Ah! THAT'S where the aperture is.) Since I'd been using the Rebel, I thought I knew Canons pretty well. Um, not so much. This thing has enough settings to make your head spin.So, if you don't mind looking (and feeling) a little stupid while you're fumbling around trying to remember how to set it correctly, then go for it. I suppose you could always set it on auto or one of the programmed settings. But what's the fun in that?

Alright, so I'm not going to go into great detail to why I love this camera. I'll keep it true and short.My previous camera was the Canon XTi, I loved (and still do love) that camera. As soon as I turned on the LCD to my 7D I was in shock! It's so clear, and the colors from it are incredible. The 7D's LCD is beautiful! <3 It's also built like a tank. I feel secure when little kids ask me if they can take a picture with it now! XD I just tell them to make sure the wear the strap. ;) lol Battery life is WAY better. The 8 FPS is really useful. More useful than I had originally thought. (I do a lot of sports.) Video is great! The built in speaker is...okay, buy the Rode directional mic ($150 bucks,i think) If you'll be doing a lot of video, like me. Okay so now the ISO. It's better than the XTi that's for sure. But, one thing you should know about the this camera is it has a noise reduction feature built into the camera. So It's really not a problem. I take photos in ISO 1000-1600 regularly. You don't really notice the noise until you blowup the image to about 150% It's really not a problem. Just make sure you have the High ISO noise reduction feature enabled. And really, if the picture that you took is that bad that all you notice is the noise, you should really should try to hone your photography skills before buying this camera. The only thing I don't like about the camera is the 18mp. It's really too much on a little 1.6 crop factor camera. 10.mp is perfect for a DSLR. But that's really it. I will never print a picture that big. The biggest I've ever gotten is 8X10. And that's still kinda small.Okay, that's my review. I suggest this camera to everyone that asks me what camera they should get. So buy it now!...no really, you'll be glad you did.

I am an avid Canon SLR supporter and have owned the 20D, 30D & 40D. I am not a professional photographer per say, but I do wedding and event photography by word of mouth customers, So I do know something about the canon D-SLR line.I had been contemplating upgrading to the 50D, but experiencing a lack of significant changes from the 20D on up I held off. Then the 7D came out with its claim to fame of its HD capability. I had been trying to decide to add video to photo lineup and when Canon offered the 7D with HD, it appeared both of my needs had been answered.I am disappointed to say, that the video option of the 7D is not much to write home about. There is no auto-focus or exposure capability. You basically are entering live vue, press the half shutter to get the initial focus and exposure and then video from there. If your distance or exposure changes, your only option is to hit the auto-focus button, which has limited succes and travels in and out several times to find a setting. This is also very noisey depending on the lens you are using and is picked up very loudly on the audio recording. Yes, you can use remote mics, but again more money more set up for a one stop product. Please note, this is not just a low light issue either. It had similar problems outdoors in day light. Its amazing that canon makes other low end cameras like the Rebel and the SX1IS that do this dual mode with all the bells and whistles, but ther professional level SLRs do not.. If you want great sharp video and stills get the SX1IS for the everyday vaca shooting its great.As far as an improved SLR, to many improvements to list. New sealed body for outdoor stuff, fast focus and focusing selections, with new info screen for ease of reading and changes. Again many many improvements, and definately several steps above the 40D. If your buying because of the HD, stick with you 40 or 50D and get a camcorder or the SX1IS...

The only thing I had difficulty with when I bought the 7D was the fact that I was making the switch after several years with another camera system. It took FOREVER for me to figure everything out and I read read read the manual and highlighted and used bookmarks and all kinds of things but that's good, because that means the camera is loaded with features, which it absolutely is. Everything good you've heard about the 7D is true, everything bad is a lie. This camera rocks, it's easily worth the $$$, and the image quality coming out of this monster really narrows the gap [if there even is one anymore] between fullframes and crops. Only one issue.,.,.where is the image stabilization? My brother's 400$ point-shoot has it. I'm not complaining by any means, it would just make life so much easier to have that included. But that's what the IS is for in the lenses, I reckon. Buy the 7D. Heck with everything else.

I am an advanced amateur who purchased the 7D as an upgrade to my XSi primarily to shoot sports. To date, I have not been disappointed. The 19-point cross type auto focusing system coupled with its dual Digic 4 processors & "L" glass produces some really amazing photos. In all honestly, this camera is a steal at $1,800. Sure it's not perfect, but it's many attributes far outweighs it's nominal shortcomings. While the movie mode is not important to me, having the weather sealing & 8fps makes this body extremely capable for my current shooting style. My XSi is a great camera but I was very uncomfortable shooting in moist conditions (even protected with rain shields).I've found the high ISO performance to be very respectable. I shot a high school basketball game a few months using ISO speeds of 3200 & 4000 & was quite impressed. Sure there was noticeable noise, but the photos were very usable & maintained a considerable amount of detail. ***Capturing a photo that has noise & detail is much better than not capturing the photo at all*** With RAW files exceeding 20mb, the 7D allows users to significantly crop photos when your subject is outside of "normal" range. The 7D is a joy to shoot with & produces superb photos (I have uploaded a few photos here on Amazon). I commend Canon for bringing "the Beast" to market & the 7D receives my highest recommendation!

this camera is so great! I'm a photography major, and I bought it to use for my classes. Although it was complicated to use at first, it took hardly any time to get used to and now the manual setting is second nature. The manual is very helpful and makes learning to use this camera easy! It's extremely heavy duty and huge. The photos come out so sharp and because of the great ISO settings, I could take a picture in extreme low light settings with hardly any noise. This is definitely the best thing I have ever purchased and I use it every day! BUY IT! you will love it I promise!

Having read the occasional horror story about the 7D's autofocus system, I waited many months before taking the plunge with this camera. I need not have waited. The autofocus system is sophisticated and complicated, but spot on--when used correctly. I've had out-of-focus pictures during my first weeks with the 7D, but the fault lies with the operator, not the camera.Do NOT buy this camera if you don't enjoy pushing buttons and turning dials and reading manuals or on-line tutorials. Do NOT buy it if you don't enjoy the challenge of learning the subtleties of a complicated computer. Do NOT buy it if your photography consists of snapshots of Uncle Charley grilling burgers or of little Johnny making strange faces. Do NOT buy it if you're like my friend who bought another camera with lots of settings on it, who was having trouble getting good photos, and who who responded to my question, "What settings are you using?" with these words: "I don't know; we just use it with the settings it had when we took it out of the box."I'm enjoying the process of trying to grow into the 7D as I make the big leap from my old Digital Rebel. The learning process is satisfying, and the results--though still inconsistent--are often amazing.

I have had this for a year. The negative reviews come from people who do not read the manual. If you are a point and shoot person, make the effort to master the camera. Otherwise, I agree that you will be happier with a point and shoot.Love the many focus points and ease of changing them. Love the fact that it cane take so many pictures so quickly. The ISO is just terrific. I have eagle shots on my wall in 20 by 30 prints that were taken at 3200 ISO and they look terrific.Canon makes good products and the support is very good.

I own both the 7D and the 5D MkII. The 5D2 excells at high IQ and great high-ISO performance and the 7D excells at fast focus, bringing the subject closer and getting off bursts of images at high frame rates. Both are very fine all around cameras, but the 7D helps you by filling its viewfinder with a larger image, locking on focus quicker and allowing a much faster burst rate. I've been somewhat amazed at the 7D's perfomance at ISO 6400, but find it second to the 5D2 at ISOs of 1600 and 3200. Below ISO 800 the two perform very closely, but the difference is more noticeable in that 1600-3200 band. Hey, at least we're not talking about shooting birds in flight at ASA 50!The build quality is at the tank level. I've had it out in rain and snow and temperatures as low as -15F. I really like that the 7D and 5D2 share the same battery, so by keeping a charged battery in each body and a spare, I'm never short of power. I often take 1000 images in a day with the 7D and always have plenty of reserves (I hardly ever use Live View). The control layout is slightly improved over the 5D2, with the video operation being much more intuitive.I'd suggest that anyone having IQ trouble with the 7D make sure that they check their micro-focus adjustment and fine tune it to their particular lenses. There is quite a range of potential adjustment, which might explain the trouble that a few seem to be having. (Mine required no micor-adjustment).

I received my much anticipated 7D a couple of days ago and boy, am I pissed.I am what you would consider a "serious" amature (according to B&H). I started with the Canon Rebel XTi a couple of years ago and I decided to switch to the T1i.I was so disappointed with the T1i's performance (soft images), I figure I would upgrade to the flagship of APS-C sensor body - the Canon EOS 7D.I must admit, when the camera gets the image right - it's pretty awesome. However, there in lies the problem.If I use the 19-point zone AF, EVERY SINGLE FREAKIN' SHOT is out of focus. If I use the single-point selection AF, then I get a decent amount of keepers (but it's still not as sharp @ 100%).I'm sorry, but if I'm forking over $1700 for a camera body, it'd better focus properly. Now, I had a lot of people tell me that I should try it on tripod with remote so that it would be a "proper" test. I DID NOT BUY THIS CAMERA TO USE ON TRIPOD!!! I don't know about you, but I like to hand hold my camera for most of my shoot (maybe a monopod).I know some of you are thinking; "this guy is probably using a crappy lens." Well, I'm using 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 100mm f2.8L macro IS, 10-22mm UWA, and 50mm f1.8 mk2 - so I KNOW it's not the lens.If you are considering buying this camera, bring a CF card to your local camera shop and take some test shot, take it home and blow it up to 100%. You will see what I'm talking about.*I've uploaded my test shot so you all can judge for yourself.------------------------- UPDATE -----------------------------Okay, so I spent some more time with the 7D and after some microAF adjustment, it is now perfect.I'm getting 90 - 95% accuracy in 19-point AF.Great camera, super ISO performance! 5 Stars!!!

I used to be a Nikon user and thought that it is by far better than anything Canon made but 2 months ago I switched to the 7D from a D300s and was very amazed at how good the camera is, I use it with a mediocre lens the 28-135 mm and it performs great. I shoot 3200 to 6400 ISO and the pictures are still acceptable and in my opinion better than the D300s. The best part over the Nikon are the ergonomics which are much nicer, with Nikon I had to use my right hand a lot while looking through the viewfinder which was a bit awkward at times but with 7D everything could be done just using the left hand. I could only recommend this camera to anyone confused about buying one of the 2 cameras.

After using the Canon 10D since its release, I finally decided that this camera seemed to have sufficient improvements to be worth buying a new DSLR body. I have to say this is a revolutionary improvement from the early model DSLRs. Not that I had any problems with my 10D. It has served me well for the better part of a decade and has traveled with me on four continents. But the features and performance of this camera are simply superb. I won't bore with a full review of all features, as those have already been well covered here and on the many photography review sites. Some key improvements though from the earlier models:100% viewfinder - definitely cut down on postprocessing with the full viewLiveView - finally, can shoot from awkward angles without having to just guessVideo - Haven't used extensively, but like what I'm seeing so farMenu System - Very easy to navigate and the My Menu feature is very nice for combining those features you use the mostBurst - No worries about missing a shot. Go large jpeg and you can shoot almost indefinitely (or until your card runs out)Picture Quality - Um, wow. With this sensor, you can get some really nice cropsAbout the only (mild) annoyance is the introduction of a new battery pack. Canon switched to the same higher-cap battery as the 5D Mark II. Form factor very close to the 511 battery used on all prior xxD cameras. Would have been nice if the old batteries were compatible, with the caveat that they wouldn't last as long. But you can't have everything.Regardless, you won't regret this purchase. Although a tad pricey, this is a great camera.

More than I expected 7D vs D300sBefore the 7D I was a Nikon user, I decided to shift to Canon because I was looking for a new camera and the D300s wasn't good enough and I could easily sell my Nikkor lenses to buy Canon lenses, the best thinks about the 7D are:1) Up to ISO 1.600 you have color fidelity and low noise, you can print in color with no problem, the D300s only have color fidelity and low noise up to ISO 8002) The 7D body is environmental sealing as the D300s but in ergonomics the 7D is much better.3) The 7D can take photos in 18Mpx, 10Mpx and 4.5Mpx, the D300s only in 12Mpx4) You can take Full HD videos in a 7D but not in a D300s5) The 7D has 2 processors and the D300s and the D700 only have 1

With this camera, you deserve your cap and gown. In other words, you have learned basic photography and used a camera up to and including the level of the XSi or similar and now you want more picture definition and are ready for the challenge that comes with handling a top of the line and more demanding piece of equipment. The 7D produces outstanding results and will give you plenty of options to examine and to make practical use of. I pretty much reached the maximum that could be produced with my XTi Canon and was ready to go up the ladder. I looked at the 1D MKIII but it weighed a ton and I do not have the professional demand that that camera is made for. My dealer showed me the 7D, which is a 'crop' body which means it would use the same CF memory card and all the lenses I was using for my XTi, yet, and I mean this, DELIVERS FIVE TIMES THE QUALITY! That is in my subjective analysis of how well this camera works. Every picture blows my socks off, good bad or indifferent, the results are coming from a powerhouse of picture taking potential that has made me smile from the inside out every time I use it. If you are a semi-professional or serious amateur who is demanding and wants spectacular results, this could be the camera for you. It certainly is for me!

I've had this camera for a month now after having the 30D for the past 3 years and using a 5DMk2 for a few months. This camera is a perfect blend of the x0D series and xD series of cameras. If it were a full frame camera, it would definitely be a pro grade camera.It is easy to use, the buttons are in the right places and you can customize most of the buttons to suit your working style.The 8 frames per second is amazing and the picture and video quality are top notch.The biggest concern on putting 18 megapixels in an APS-C sized sensor is noise, as has happened in the 50D camera. However, rest assured that the new sensor provide great images up to ISO 800, some noise (which can be further reduced in post-production) up to 1600, then above 1600 you have to be careful about quality loss.They have only continued 2 features that I find annoying in their cameras: 1) the location of the depth-of-field preview button at the base of the lens is hard to reach since my hand is generally holding the lens, not the base of the camera, and 2) the 6 second timeout on seeing the displayed information inside the viewfinder after you press a button. I wish it were longer.A third thing I could add is for auto-focus during video shooting.The bottom line is that Canon has produced a camera which is a joy to shoot with. It feels great in the hand, the features are rich, and the interface is clean (especially when you configure the 'My Menu' to show the 5 most important menu items that you regularly use). Most importantly, the photo quality is superb.

I am a professional photographer ([...]). I was using the 5D for years and invested in this as a replacement camera. I love it.Pros: Amazing quality-excellent focus system-Superior jpegs -I used to shoot raw mode the whole time on the 5d because I was unhappy with the jpeg exposures and quality. This has changed.-excellent inbuilt metering system-excellent exposures when using a speedlight flash-incredible high speed mode.Cons- it has a magnification factor of 1.6 (I believe). This means it is difficult to do wide angle shots-not a full-frame sensor (however the quality looks amazing to me)

The 7D is the first affordable advanced DSLR from Canon.Canon has not had an advanced camera that non-pros could afford since the film days.The 7D is the first such camera in the digital era.In terms of features and build quality, this camera is as good as it gets without paying $4000+.Note, however, that with an advanced camera like the 7D, reading the manual is a must !!!The AF system, for example, is so advanced that there's a learning curve associated with it.Don't listen to the AF 'issues' that some early users are reporting. The 7D AF system requires experience to get used to and to get best results.As for image quality: modern DSLRs are good enough already, so it's hard to make dramatic improvements.The 7D has almost twice the number of megapixels compared to the 40D. Yet, in terms of resolution, there is a surprisingly little difference between the two in real world images.In terms of low-light capabilities - the 7D is rated to have higher ISOs than the 40D.At ISOs 100-1600, however, I have not noticed any difference in image noise between the 7D and the 40D (in fact, the 40D seems to be slightly cleaner at these ISOs).Don't know what to make out of this. Maybe Canon should have worked more on improving the low-light abilities of the 7D.Another great 7D feature is the pro-level light metering.Light metering is one of those features that users do not pay attention to but that greatly helps in achieving consistently good images from the camera.The light metering on the 7D is a great improvement over xxD cameras.Overall, the 7D is fantastic camera and a great addition to Canon's lineup.

This is an excellent camera. I use to own an Olympus E 510 but then decided to take my photography seriously so I purchased the Canon 7D. By far this is one of the best cameras out on the market. Of course its not a 1d or anything but the quality and features make it top rank in its class...

I didn't want to pay the money for a Canon 1D Mk III or IV. Boy, am I glad I didn't. This camera is fantastic. ISO performance is 100x better than the XXD cameras. At 8fps, it's just a hair slower than the Mk series. It's sharp and color is always right on the money. The best way to describe this is the 5D Mk II, only cropped and better.

I had bought a T2i because at the time I didn't want to spend over $1000 on a camera. But I kept on going back to the camera store and handling the 7D. It took but a short 3 months before I sold my T2i and bought a 7D. And I have never second guessed my decision.

great camera! i just dont understand the kit lens being made in taiwan!!! other than that the camera performs well. setting's can be tricky but thats expected in this model. lots of new features.

Just adding to all the reviews here: my comparison with the 5D is that the 7D is indeed a worthy product for the price difference. Spend the difference in lenses. the 21 mpix doesn't add as much as quality lenses.The functionality of the 7D is in many ways nicer than the 5Dmkii I use often at work. Especially if you ever use live view (I do for IR photography). I love my 7D and prefer playing with it over the 5dmkii.

I intentionally waited before reviewing this camera. When it first came out, I was a little dissapointed. Not so much with the camera, but with the typical industry adoption rate. Lack of Adobe Lightroom support on Day 1, was a very painful price of being an early adopter.Having had this camera now for several months, I have to say it's got everything I need it for and more. I use it for weddings, portraits, wildlife, sports and video, and it doesn't skip a beat. This is by far the most versatile camera out there. True, the 5DMk2 may take better images when you zero in on the pixels, but this is VERY close behind that. And, the 5dMK2 won't give me the high FPS that I need for sports and wildlife photography, not to mention how amazing the focus is on this camera.I think the only thing "wrong" with this camera is the price. Canon easily could have charged more for it!

This is a hefty camera. I like the Kit lens, Macro shots are impressive. This lens is a $200 premium over body only, well worth it. The lens sells alone (depending on seller) for $377 to $409. I own it for action shots that my 5Dll is not the best at.

added:In response to the reviewers complaining about soft 7D images. ... If this is soft, I don't need sharp![...]==============================================================================================I don't usually post reviews but given the two one star ratings, I was compelled to do so.I've had my 7D for about a week; only found time for a few, non-rigorous test shots. Preliminary results:I prefer the new button arrangement and system of menus to those of my 40D.Auto-focus seems faster and more accurate than that of my 40D.Auto white-balance under incandescent light seems better (less "warm") than that of my 40D.With a stopped down lens, the detail available from the 18 megapixel images ... makes me SMILE/LAUGH.On a per-pixel basis, noise appears similar to that of my 40D - BUT, it's spread across 18 megapixels, not 10. And, to quote Neil Diamond, "It's a beautiful noise" - very random in character. In my humble opinion, for any given picture size, I've gained about half a stop in low ISO performance and about a stop at high ISOs (1600 plus).

Overall, a very well designed and manufactured precision photographic instrument that meets the needs of advanced amateurs and semi-pros (maybe even a great backup for pros.) You can't beat the new autofocus settings, speed, low-light capabilities, 3" high quality LCD, 100% viewfinder w/ all your essential info available at this mid-range pricepoint. After several long days of testing, I am quite satisfied with my decision. Canon has shown again that they can introduce a high quality cutting edge product at an "affordable" price that Nikon and the rest can't match currently. Best value for the money. Add a few L lenses and you'll be set for pretty much the next 5 years or more. On the downside, it is not full frame (you'll have to pay a lot for that), the camera strap is so-so, and the camera is hefty - easy to hold for most of the day due to great hand ergonomic design, but probably not something you'll shoot with one hand for more than a few minutes at a time.

It's amazing how fast this thing can pump out raws. Its well built and light. The only thing I can complain about it the noise. The images are too noisy to make the extra resolution worth it for me.

Ordered from Amazon. Lens used is Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L.Compared to my Canon 40D, the 7D has the new 19-point AF System, but it does NOT work.Most all my pictures are not as sharp as my 40D unless I manually focus regardless of AF mode or micro-adjustment.The images are out of focus and it is not consistent behavior one could associate with typical back/front focus issue.Most reviews heaped praises on the new AF system, perhaps I got an early production (defective) unit.Not worth upgrading from a 40D if the pictures are not sharp. I may try exchanging or wait for Canon to work out the issues.I did update the firmware. Video quality seems on par with other Canon HD Video.Overall, I'm disappointed in the 7D since expectations were very high.10-30-09 -- Sent back to Amazon. Waiting on new body.12-21-09 -- Replacement body was received a month ago and is working perfectly in every mode.

Absolutely love this camera. My next camera would be 5d Mark III :) with all the features of 7D + full frame + more :)

I was hoping this would work as good as a D series camera but it does not.I do a lot of bird in flight shotand this does a good job but not as good as a D series.Well worth the money

I recently upgraded from the Canon 40D to the new 7D. I love love love this camera! The focus is fast and colors are true. Good IQ, improved live view, wireless flash support is all greatness!If I had to write a negative thing, I'd say is the learning curve. Not much mind you. If you're used to the EOS cameras then you'll want to read the manual as some things have changed and you'll get frustrated trying to figure it out on your own. If you're new to the EOS systems, then you're in for a real treat but do yourself a favor and read the manual.This body is a bit heavier than the 40D but the build quality and feel makes up for it. When you hold it, you know you're holding a solid camera and gives you a sense of confidence.I'd recommend this camera to my friends and family.

I upgraded to this from a Canon XTi. This camera is much heavier, but the burst rate is almost scary fast!Downsides:This is much heavier than the XTiUpsides:18 MPSuper fast shooting rateQuiet (doesn't sound mechanical like the lower end EOS cameras do)Feature rich!

Everything has been said about this camera. I bought the 50d when it first came out and thought it was a winner. But when the 5d hit the street I was sad at the features that could have been in the 50d. So I upgraded to the 7d when it hit. What a upgrade. You can't really compare the 2 cameras directly because they aim at different photographers. But the 7d was what I was hoping for in the 50d and now I have it. It was worth it!!. Read the other reviews then you'll know. I kept the 50d because it serves as a portrait and backup camera with wide lenses.

I upgraded from the 40D which I also love, but this blows it away. I love the level, no more crooked landscapes. I like that this has water resistant body since I like birds, landscape and wildlife. It's a little bigger than the 40D. I love the new AF system and the ability to customize button to your liking. A great camera.

Does all what it says, absolutely great camera. Price tag is a bit high also considering the internal competition from the new 550d.

VideoMaster flash controller18MPGreat pics on hish ISO shotsThe quick menu for easy accessThese are the main things that sold me on the upgrade. I have had a Rebel XT, 30D, 50D, and now the 7D so it is very easy for me to use as the controls are very similar. This is definitely heavier than the 50D. Especially when you add a 28-70 2.8 L lens, Dual battery pack, and a flash. Very excited to learn every bit of this camera.

Эта камера была экспериментом для обкатки технологий. которые потом сделали в 5D mark 3, причём этот эксперимент проводили на своих потребителях за их деньги.

Берите любой из 5D по бюджету, если вы не уверены в необходимой вам скорострелньости данной камеры. Для любой художественной съёмки 5D или 5D Mark 2 намного более грамотное решение. Удачных вам снимков!

впечатлений много начал с нее и стал фотографом. не просто любителем а прям вот прям прям топовым... удевляю даже профессионалов которых вообще сложно чем удевить, не техника делает тебя профи а голова и руки а техника это так рабочий инструмент в опытных руках.

В оригинальной упаковке, без пробега, год выпуска не свежий, ну за такую цену то) свежий будет стоить дороже гораздо, к тому же эта модель выпускалась с 2009 по 2016 год. Прошивку обновили, шустрее стал работать аппарат) Вся инфа, инструкция на сайте Canon имеется) Долго выбирали, знали на что шли)

Пользовался этой камерой 2 года и полностью ей доволен.

брал дочке для учебы

Снимаю с сентября пока все устраивает