Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 7D

I bought this camera as a complete newbie to photography. My sum total of knowledge about photography was: keep extraneous junk out of the shot, fill the frame with your subject, and... that's it. I took pictures with my Olympus C740 UZ in full auto mode, and could not tell you the difference between an f-stop and a flame thrower. However, my plan was to become an accomplished amateur photographer ASAP. Once the camera was on order I got Bryan Peterson's book, "Understanding Exposure" and read it cover to cover. Wow! If you consider yourself a beginner, get this book today. Read its' reviews here on Amazon, this is what you need to understand a tremendous amount about photography in, literally, the first half an hour of reading. So, because of that book, I was not the least bit intimidated by the EOS 7D, and was up and running taking pictures immediately. And, by the way, the mode dial has been in aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual since day one. As far as I'm concerned, "auto" and "creative auto" don't exist. I went from knowing absolutely nothing about photography to having a firm grasp of the essentials in a week, with this camera and Bryan Peterson's book. As a complement to the camera I also got at the same time Doug Sahlin's book, "Canon EOS 7D for Dummies". It is an excellent accompaniment to the camera manual, and, like Peterson's book, full of good general photography basics. If you have anything on the ball at all, you can become a photographer with this camera and those two books. From this base, you can then continue to hone your skills and learn forever. So my point is not to talk about the camera, but to tell any beginner they can use THIS camera starting from a base of no knowledge and with diligent study learn very quickly. If it is in your budget, you don't need to go from a point and shoot to a "bridge" camera to a DSLR. If you are serious, want to learn, and have the scratch, you can start right here.I have had this camera for eight days and learned and practiced the following things I never knew in that time: What f-stop is and how it affects depth of field; how to use shutter speed to stop or imply motion; what ISO is and how it can affect picture quality; how white balance works and when and how to modify it; using exposure compensation and exposure bracketing, and how to combine those with filters in unusual lighting situations; when and why to use a tripod with slow shutter speeds; how to take great macros without a macro lens using a 50 mm prime lens and an extension tube; how to use direct flash, bounce flash, fill flash, ring flash, and off camera flash for macros, portraits etc. to eliminate shadows and balance exposures. Why you don't use a wide angle lens for portraits! The list goes on but the point is you can do it too. So don't be afraid to buy a "scary" camera, just roll up your sleeves and learn. Also, get a Cotton Carrier to carry the camera around, you don't want this thing hanging on your neck! Cotton Carrier is a vest that securely clips the camera to your chest, it is a necessity in my opinion, put Cotton Carrier in a search engine and peruse his website. I took a "Macro Walk" yesterday with it and it is the best! No sore neck.Anyway if you want to know more about the camera itself there is plenty of info here, but I just want beginners to know you can succeed with this awesome machine.

About me: Pro videographer semi pro photographer 15 + years.I spend over $25k a year on photography gear. This has been the worst purchase of my entire career.Out of the box my 7D was shooting stills with only 6 stops of latitude on the "super flat" setting, even less on "neutral" with contrast all the way down. The RAW images look nothing like the LCD and are completely different than represented in the histogram. I have to boost the RAW files 100% in photoshop to get them to look like they look on the LCD/histogram.I shot a comprehensive test side by side with my assistants 7d with the following parameters:Controlled flat/soft lighting.All exact same settings (superflat mode, all image enhancements off ect)17-55mm 2.8 lenseTiffen 20 step greyscale chartMonitor properly calibrated and tweeked ever so slightly for a flatter look.Test result here: Flickr search "Nomadtv" (DPP raw files opened on same monitor + mac book)The results are easily apparent to an untrained eye let alone a client, the control camera shoots well over the 10 stops latitude represented on the greyscale chart. I would dare to say its 11 stops or more.My camera could not hold detail in the first 5 to 6 bands and started to loose detail on the upper 2 bands... minimum of 4 to 5 stops less latitude than the control camera.There is obviously a massive difference between the two units.Support (lack there of):Sent to canon with detailed description and a print out of the 2 test images side by side in DPP, camera was gone over 2 weeks and I had to rent (almost $1k lost)Camera came back saying it was within specification and nothing was done to it.Took it out of the box and it is still shooting super contrasty.I again called canon, asked for a manager - Got "Marvin"I explained everything that happened and he was unsympathetic. Said he'd call me back. Never did.I called him back next day and was asked to send the RAW files over. The email he gave me was wrong. He never called me back.Called again the next day and found him, he immediately put me on the phone with "Randy" who is apparently a "photographer". Randy had me send him the RAW files and despite trying to get off the phone with me several times right away, I insisted that he stay with me while he looked at these test shots.He immediately noted that there was a difference between the two. We went through the metadata. The only thing that was different was a slight difference in focal length. Randy proceeded to try to convince me that a slight focal difference could account for the vast difference in image quaility. Are you kidding me on a $1100 Lens, It better not!Randy said he would send this back to "Marvin" right away. Marvin never called me back (no suprise).Next day I called marvin again in the afternoon and was told that "they" couldn't see much difference between the 2 cameras and that they would not be servicing the camera. I asked him point blank "So you're telling me that I'm on my own?" to which he replied "Basically, but you can call the 800 customer support number, thank you for calling canon support, have a good day"So I now have a $1600 paper weight with $3500 in lenses and other add ons that are useless to me.Moral of the story?BEWARE CANON!You are on your own if you buy from them.

I hope this may help a prospective buyer. I remember my first big buy years ago the canon 2Ae, I was going for the Nikon that was in the same class as the Canon 2Ae. Nikon was double the prize compared the Canon's simi pro version. Being an college student I went for the cheaper version, Canon. It turn out be one of the best investments. It was loaded with tons of features and the camera did stuff I didn't think was possible. I got amazing picture from that camera. It was well worth it, I got more then my money worth. I feel the same way again about Canon 7D. Canon has done it again. It is definatelly a game changer in the DSLR war of competition. this Camera is more then a Simi-pro, it has lots of feature that give the user more control and customize to his or her preference in how they will use it. Mind you it sound scarey with so many feature, yet I didn't need to read the manual to figure it out except for a few advance features. The Other area of concern I read about was high ISO setting which I found work great up to 3200 which is very high. However it works best with canon lens to get the high iso quality images. This brings me to another point I want to address. There are so many mixed reviews and it was really hard to decide. One thing that helps, is you have to find a reputible web sights that use a more objective reviews. One Sight I highly recommend is Photozone. A couple years ago someone sold me on sigma lens and even told me that there were minut difference in len quality comparison with Nikon and Canon that the human eye would not be able to decern. Well one thing was right Sigma does make some good quality lens compare to some low end brands out their. I even got rid of all those cheap brand lens cause non of them match the quality of Sigma. Only now I have I found after doing some test on the canon 7D comparing canon angainst Sigma it was far more sharper and I was able to go higher ISO. Higher quality lens make all the difference. Take a look at Photozone which is a good place to find good reviews. SO for those who complain that theirs is not sharp enough check out your lens. If your going to get a Pro camera then you might as well invest in a couple high quality lens to go with it.

On it's merits, it's a fantastic camera that is well covered in other reviews here. If you're trying to decide between this and the 5D Mark II, here's some thoughts to consider.The 7D is nearly identical to the 5D in terms of specs, in fact beats it in a few areas:- dual DIGIC processors on the 7D means 2X faster continuous shooting of 18MP RAW stills (the 7D shoots 8fps, just slightly behind the 10fps of their $5k cameras!)- the 7D has a much better, much improved auto-focus system vs. the 5D- when shooting video and monitoring on an HD monitor, the 7D works as expected, whereas the 5D drops the signal to standard definition when you hit record, so you're seeing the wrong size and aspect ratio while you film.In the end, the 5D's only real advantage is its full frame sensor, which will deliver slightly reduced noise, more narrow depth of field and, since there is no cropping, a 50mm lens is 50mm. Those are pretty much the three benefits of the 5D over the 7D. The depth of field issue is the one most often mentioned by those of us who use these cameras for shooting video, but consider this - a crop sensor is roughly 25x17mm, and motion picture film is 22x19mm. In essence, this means you're getting depth of field very similar to what audiences are used to seeing in feature films with the 7D.The 5D Mark II is almost $1,000 more, so you really have to ask yourself if that extra sensor size is worth it to you. To me, the 7D represents the absolute best balance of cost and performance on the market.

I bought this for my wife to replace her aging Canon Rebel xTi. Relatively this camera is a huge jump in technology and ease of use. She loves the new camera and the new pictures are great. She has recently started a photography business with a partner so they have had several different types of shoots in different lighting etc. The camera has performed amazingly. It is fast, focus is great and the pictures come out great. She is using a Tamron lens on it (I cannot remember the specs on the lens but I will update this post when I find out). Overall she is very happy with the camera and the little I have used it I have been impressed. I recommend this camera.

I've been using this camera for months now and I cannot recommend this camera enough. I am a amateur photographer looking to expand my photography. I had an older XSi and when it was time to upgrade the 60D was not available so I either had to go up or down a model. I decided to go with the 7D and was affraid it may be much camera for me. How wrong I was! This camera has lots of functions and nice features, some not even available in pro cameras yet. I sometimes feel like riding a wild horse! There are 3 things I am impressed with this camera: (1) Autofocus, (2) Metering, (3) Controls. Handling is great even if the camera is heavier than the XSi (not as heavy as a pro model). Some people complain about autofocus. My advise is to read the manual, buy a 7D specific book like Davi Bush's guide and search online for Canon workshops on 7D and EOS autofocus (Rudy Winston's workshops are excellent!). I got great tips on configuring my buttons to help with moving focus points, display focus points and grids and it made such a difference! I couldn't afford a higher end lense until a month ago. I was using my old XSi kit lenses and I was having a lot of fun. Pictures were great. After I sold my old camera I finally saved some money and bought the Canon 17-55 f2.8 to pair with the camera. What a fantastic pair! heavier and bulkier (I have small hands) but such a joy. Sharp, fast and amazing at low light. If you have the money, splurge. My weakness is metering, I am such a kluts! I set my camera AV ot TV and the camera does a great job in difficult trickier situations.

My company bought the Canon EOS 7D for stills for a task requiring wireless remote control and remote imaging of the live view and capture to a laptop hard drive (worked just fine for this task) but after I played with the video and read all I could about using DSLR for video, we bought a second just for video clips of company work. Now I want my own (so that's three). I see why its selling so well. Its extraordinary quality video in low light situations, its quality file format, and its low cost for a camera with the advantage of being able to use various lenses, especially fast lenses for depth of field limiting control makes it a better choice for our work than a prosumer HD "video camera."Video has never been so much fun. Now there is a whole lot of artistic control possible that I am interested in exploring. I suspect there will be many other amateurs who will find fun with manual video using a DSLR like the 7D. Its total manual control makes it challenging, fun, and capable of video that you can be pleased with (no matter how amateur) because you had control, you had choice and you used all your skills, no matter how slight at the time. Its very addictive and many amateurs will be carried away with artistic enthusiasm, providing you have the patience to practice.If you are new to DSLR video as I was (still am, certainly), expect many days of practice (well, its been two weeks and there is still a lot of skill to master - especially in follow focus) to get good clips. Plan your shots and use a tripod as much as possible. Also, I think its essential to have a viewer and focusing knob such as the IDC Run & Gun. Google it. I can't imagine how anyone can get good video clips without this simple but well engineered add-on. Again, I think this device is essential to getting good clips. Again, I think this device is essential to getting good clips (get it).My favorite switching lenses: Canon EF 50mm f/1:1.4 and Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/1:2.8. We, and I personally, do not have much use for the 18-135mm lens that came with the cameras and should have purchased just the body.I added the BeachTek DXA-5D under the camera so I could use my two XLR shotgun mikes on a bar attached to the top shoe and I also use two Earthworks omni's there too. For less critical sound I attach the Rode stereo video mike.MORE ADDED FOR DSLR VIDEO AMATEURS:Because I suspect relative amateurs (like me) will be interested in this camera for its video to break into creativity not possible with fixed lens video cameras, here is some advice to avoid frustration using your fantastic video files from your new Canon 7d:Some will be frustrated that they can not play the video clips on their PC's after transferring them to their hard drive. Some will be frustrated they can not edit the H.264 codec Quicktime .MOV file format as they come off the camera in even very expensive editing software. Download and purchase CineForm Neo Scene and convert all your clip files to .AVI. This is highly recommended by many professionals.Want to get your Canon 7d clips easily and quickly to disk and view HD video using a DVD or a BluRay Player or hand them to others to view? I highly recommend the inexpensive Sothink HD Movie Maker software from SourceTec Software Co. Its very inexpensive and its a quick download. Just add your clips to the editor with the "Add" button and click the "Burn" button. The software doesn't do much else so there is no learning curve. You can put many HD clips onto inexpensive DVD disks. And if the video clips are precious, please burn them to 300 year archival Gold disks such as those by Kodak.

Built like a tank. Responsive controls and autofocus. Makes for an excellent user experience. Would recommend this camera to anyone.

I like my 7D and its pro-features but when comparing with the 50D Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) I have second thoughts about the price difference.Here's a quick comparison between the 7D and the 50D:- Both cameras are compatible with EF and EF-S lenses- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) -beyond 1600 ISO you get the same noise- AF point coverage area is the same- Same self-cleaning system- Same 3 inches LCD monitor (0.92 million dots)- The 50 D is lighter than the 7D (25.7 oz/730g versus 28.9 oz./820g)- Nineteen-point AF system versus nine-point in the 50D (in my experience, more AF points don't translate into sharper images or better subject focus)- 100% viewfinder in the 7D versus 95% in the 50D- 8 frames per second versus 6.5 frames per second in the 50D (unless you shoot high-speed sports such as car racing it's hard to tell the value of this is)- The 7D provides 2.9 more megapixels than the 50D. But when comparing the quality of the pictures (18 versus 15.1 megapixels) it's really hard to see substantial differences -also the cropping factor is nominal. On the other hand, storing 2.9 extra megapixels per picture require LOTS and LOTS more memory.The question is: is it worth to pay $700 bucks more for the extra-features below of the 7-D?1) Built-in Speedlite Transmitter (useful if you planning to shoot with additional Canon 580 or 430 series flashes remotely. Note this is NOT a transmitter that will work with studio lighting)Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites2) Dust/weather-resistant body versus the 50D partial dust/weather sealing3) Dual-Axis Electronic Level4) HD movie capability -not available in the 50D. However, note that filming with a DSRL has many limitations such as: heavy vibration, editing compatibility issues, poor sound quality, image blurriness (AF lenses don't work when movie is on)5) Shutter durability. The 7D has 150,000 versus the 50D 100,000. But how many shots would you take in a year? I take about 25,000 a year which is a lot. That means that I'd have shutter for about 4 years in the 50D and 5 years in the 7D. The question here is how many years until this camera is dated? Canon lifecycle is about 2 to 3 years. For example, the 50D was released on October 2008 and there is a new 60D expected for May 2010.In conclusion, I'm not totally convinced that the 7D is worth the $700 hundred extra bucks but it's really your call, and if $$$ is no object for you, invest the money in classes before investing in expensive gear like this one.I'd have given four stars to the 7D -but because its value for the money I'm giving just two stars.-----------------One more thing about what you get for your dinero.The new 2010 Rebel Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) borrows many of the 7D pro-features as follow:- 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)- 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system- Full HD movie capabilitiesI have to acknowledge that the Rebel is a "prosumer" camera, with a plastic surface that feels cheap and looks cheap. But I don't get it why Canon cannibalizes the 7D market by borrowing its pro-features to the Rebel?

This is my 3rd Canon DSLR (and probably the 200th or so camera that I have owned in my life. I decided that it was time to upgrade from my 20 and 30D bodies. I shoot mostly portraits and also travel and wild bird photos. To be honest, I am sure that I could take great photos with any of the newer digital cameras on the market. Due to the nature of what I use my cameras for, I am not what you would call a "power-user." I don't take high speed bursts and I use my camera on manual the majority of the time. The reason that I select the 7D over the fine 60D had to do with one, highly subjective feature. It fits my hands. I also like the weight and heft of the camera since I use several long and heavy L class lenses and they balance nicely with the body. In this day of mostly plastic cameras, the 7D body is constructed of magnesium. That matters to me.I seldom purchase kit lenses, but I have heard good things about the 18-135 and when purchased with the body it seemed like a good value. I have made a couple of thousand images with it already and although it is not the finest lens that I have ever used, it is great for everyday shooting, portraits and also for travel. I am glad that I purchased it with this fine camera.

The high speed, better sensor for low light, 720P 60FPS. This camera is my go to camera every time. As an owner of both the Canon 5D MkII and the Canon 7D I am not really seeing the "advantage" of the full frame sensor

Canon should have switched the letters in their name around and called this the Conan 7D as in Conan the barbarian because this camera is absolutely amazing. It's focusing it's excellent it's speed at captureing continuous subjects is machine gun like.

While this was an expensive step up from my Rebel XSi, it does everything I wanted a camera to do. The large buffer and fast write speeds make for really large bursts of shots. I shoot wildlife almost exclusively and use RAW + JPG settings so the demand on the buffer is intense. When an eagle launches off of a perch to attack the water and grab a fish, you don't want a full buffer causing you to miss the shot. Furthermore the two processors really helps the system. For the first time I find that AI Auto-focus actually works well. The XSi had AI Auto-focus, but it did not seem to be able to keep up very well. And while we are talking about it, the 7D's Auto-focus is exceptional in any mode. All in all, I am loving the upgrade and it was worth every penny. The 7D also is a larger body camera that fits my hand much better than the XSi did. It also has a much larger and brighter viewfinder as it is a penta-prism, not a penta-mirror like on the XSi. While the 7D is a bit heavier, it balances better with my EF 100-400mm L lens and is still usable hand-held for hours on end. Does it sound like I am totally happy? That is because I am!!!

This camera is absolutely fantastic. The AF is spot on, and the IQ is sublime.Whilst I don't doubt that there are a few 'duds' out there I also strongly believe that a vast majority of bad reviews and hate are down to total inexperience. This is a very well featured and advanced camera, but it's priced at a level that attracts a number of new DSLR users.Some people say that it's soft, or that it needs the best lenses there are to get sharp results.....Total BS. I just used an old (but good) Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Series 1 zoom from the late 70's, and let me tell you; The output was TACK SHARP. I'm not doubting that L glass would provide even better results, but this camera is by no means soft. Even the 28-135mm kit lens produces excellent results, plus it's a joy to use.The majority of forum threads stating that the 7D is soft have ended up being one of a few things;a) The user's lens needed slight micro adjustmentb) The user was using the wrong AF mode/zone for the style of shot they were taking (VERY COMMON)c) The user was a novice and had been using too low a shutter speed or too small an aperture (I even saw f22 on one thread, causing massive diffraction)The AF system on this camera is very advanced, and very precise. If you're going to leave it on 19 point AF with AI Servo then don't complain or blame the camera when it chooses a focus point other than the one you wanted! It will choose the first point that it can lock to, this is what it is meant to do.I shot for 3 days solid with this camera. I liked it one day one, but by the end of day 3 I LOVED IT. The RAW output is very different from what I'm used to, and I had to work on my methods a little to get the most out of the 7D's CR2 files, but now I have it nailed I am extremely happy with my output.I also still get very confused when I see people viewing AN 18 MEGAPIXEL IMAGE AT 100%!! Why, oh why would you do that? Do you realise how large that image is? Of course you're going to find some sort of noise at that magnification, especially when you're sat half a metre from your screen! It's ridiculous.Sorry that this review has been of the non technical nature, I feel that most bases have already been well covered in that respect, I just get so tired of silly reviews slating a camera that just requires a little more skill and patience to use properly.If you don't know why you might need the 7D then you probably don't.....Buy a Rebel, they're great.If you know what you're doing, and you recognise the advanced features and capabilities of the 7D....GO FOR IT, this camera is exceptional. And remember; the rare cases of a bad copy get shouted about the loudest.P.S. The guy that slated it for video yet claims to be a Videographer....Actually forget it, I don't even know where to start with you.

The EOS 7D is a game changer in the DSLR world. with the ability to shoot high quality still photos and then quickly switch to HD video, the 7D offers the flexibility of many cameras in one. Other reviewers have discussed at length the features, functions and so forth. I'll address what I think are critical points when considering such a camera.Aimed squarely at the prosumer market, the 7D offers professional level ability while keeping the operation simple and allowing the user to adjust the complexity up as their talents and skills develop.It should be said that a camera doesn't make a photographer, but a quality camera can make a good photographer better. If you're spending up for this camera body, do yourself a favor and save some money for a good quality "L" lens, a good quality tripod (expect to spend from $700-$1500) and maybe some training. The capabilities of this camera far exceed most casual to amateur photographers, so spend some time learning the art of photography and you'll get many years of great memories out of this camera.In shooting thousands of photos with this camera, I've found a few tips that are worth mentioning. As with any electronic equipment, there are native resolutions and calculated resolutions. If you stick to ISO settings on multiples of ISO 160, you'll find the images less noisy and much clearer. This is because the native ISO settings are on or nearest to a factor of 160. ie: 160, 320, 480, 640, 800, 1250, 2400, 5000. Use a high quality lens, use a high quality CF card, and use high quality imaging editing software. Canon's software is good, but there are other options that offer better work-flow and more features such as Aperture, CaptureOne, and Lightroom.Most of all, get out and use it. The only way to get better is practice.

Right off the bat, I don't own this camera (have you seen the price???). But I do work with a guy who owns one, and I'm motivated to comment on it.I'm working with a new camera guy on a small, indie film that was shot in the Sacramento area. I'm doing the behind-the-scenes still photography. He was shooting that day using a Steadicam, which is a very expensive item. I'm looking for the pro-sumer camcorder like I've seen many times before. Instead, he's there with the Canon 7d. I'm thinking, what is going on? Why has he popped a still camera on a Steadicam? But he's shooting the entire film on this!He's been hired to shoot this film, and the deal is is that he brings his own equipment to the shoot. He told me his still has a few professional camcorders, but the Canon 7d does HD, the quality is excellent, and the camera is inexpensive for what it does. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to get this camera.The quality of the photographs he's taken is excellent. Strikingly good, as a matter of fact. And the film quality is excellent as well.Now I have nice equipment, both film and digital Nikons, and a Canon camcorder miniDV . But my Nikon does not shoot HD video. I don't really shoot video that needs to be superb quality (I mean my cat is cute and all, but...). So I don't need this camera, since I already have a nice camcorder. In general, I have too many cameras, period.I will say that if I were in the market for a pro-sumer camera that did two things, and two things very well, I'd definitely by this Canon 7d. There would be no need to by a separate camcorder. That saves money, potentially a lot of money.For the quality of the photos and the video, the price is extremely reasonable. My Nikon that shoots pretty much only stills cost me about the same.Very highly recommended. If you are even thinking about this camera, go out an buy it! I'd love to purchase this camera. It kills two birds with one stone, so to say. I assume this is the direction that many high-end and even medium-range cameras are going in. Less money in the long run, fewer cameras to lug around, fewer tapes and cards to carry. This is also a lot smaller than a huge camcorder, it is lighter, easier to store, and handier to carry all around.Canon has a real winner here. Five +++ stars for the Canon 7d.

This is an excellent camera. The viewfinder is great, autofocus (AF) is outstanding, and the quild quality is superb. For the price of 1.5k the 28-135 that is included is basically a free lens. Only a few months ago (going back from DEC11) the body alone was 1.5k and the 28-135 alone is a little less than .4k.I would not go with the 18-135 as the motor is not USM and if you ever plan on upgrading to a 5D or other full frame camera, it will not work. The included 28-135 is an EF lens and you can use it on any Canon DSLR. USM is super fast also and QUIET.

Earlier this year I was looking for a good camera that would last me for a long time. I have lost and broken several "point and shoot" cameras over the past several years. On my last day of a three week vacation in Laos someone stole my small "point and shoot" camera out of my pocket. Lost all the pictures for the three weeks! Also left one on a bench at Disney. My last camera was in my back pocket when I was in Central America this past winter and I broke it. That was the last straw and my wife told me to get a larger camera so I won't loose/wreak more cameras.After researching I decided to get a DSLR. I hadn't used a SLR since the 70s so I was a little intimidated by the selection and features. I wanted a camera that would last me a long time and that I wouldn't have to upgrade when I got better at taking pictures. The Canon EOS 7D fit the bill.I must say that I read a lot of reviews here and many of them said that this camera is too complicated for a beginner. I must disagree. I fully agree with one of the reviewers here that said that if you have a desire to learn, this camera is for you. I was much encouraged by that reviewer and it help me decied to get the Canon 7D. I read several books when I bought this camera and was able to take pretty good pictures soon after. I have taken a couple of thousand pictures in the past six months and have used the auto mode for maybe only ten pictures. I get complements from friends and relatives, some of who are pretty good amature photographers.As far as the camera itself is concerned you can read all the other reviews that handle that. I agree with most all the positive points and won't bore you with more. This camera is fantastic. I LOVE my camera! It is a true joy to take it out and use it! Nuf said!The real reason for this review is to encourage anyone who was thinking of getting this camera but was intimidated by other reviews. If you are really interested in taking great pictures, want to invest some time getting to know the camera and want a camera that will last you for a long time, GET THIS CAMERA! You will not regret it!

Bought this camera do to the good reviews I read on Amazon, almost a thousand people couldn't be wrong. And their not, this model beats any of the Rebel any day of the week. It also gives the 5D a good fight . Just wish it were FF.

I orginally purchased a Nikon D7000 over the 7D because of a savings of over $400. That was a mistake, the D7000 looked great on paper but the actual performance was lacking. The images were soft and I had problems with a green pixel in video mode and red pixels in pictures. And yes I ran the firmware update multiple times. I returned the Nikon and purchased the Canon 7D. My god, what a camera. If I had known this camera was that good, I would have gladly spent the extra $400 and purchased this first. The camera shoots fast, the images are fantastic, and the build is outstanding. I made a mistake of using the Canon strap with this camera over my neck for a good 4 hours, the next day my neck was killing me. That's how heavy this camera is. I totally recommend the Black Rapid RS sport strap which puts the weight over the shoulder, but I digress. The video on this camera is also very good, if your subject stays put or if your willing to focus. This is an expensive camera especially if you compare to the Canon TI3 or 60D but you get the magnesium body, faster performance, weather sealing, significantly less shutter lag, and more focus points. I am very HAPPY with this purchase.

I upgraded from the XSi to the 7D. I used the XSi for about 10 months. Was it worth it? YES! It's because I USE/EXPLOIT the following features of the 7D not found on the XSi.AF System - I shoot some sports, birds-in-flight, and other moving targets and the AF performance of the 7D is AMAZING. It is FAST and ACCURATE. Not only can you select the AF point MUCH faster than the XSi, it has more modes too. AF-point expansion and Zone AF are my favorites. I find Spot AF to be really accurate especially in low light. No one should be using the full 19-pt auto-select AF if they are using this level of camera (in my opinion). 8FPS is blazin' fast!High-ISO - Ok, it's not a full frame but I can use ISO2500 with confidence. Luminance noise responds very well to noise reduction (In Lightroom 3, beta 2). I cringe at the ISO1600 output on the XSi.Handling - Having two control dials, a top LCD, and a directional "joystick" makes shooting so much easier than having just one dial on the XSi. Button layout is very intuitive.Viewfinder - Some say that the 100% viewfinder on the 7D is overrated. I don't think so. Just look through it and notice that it is much bigger and brighter than the XSi's. Your eye will scream for joy! OK, a bit exaggerated but you get my idea ;)Build Quality - Not a biggie especially if you don't expose your camera to harmful elements. However, I have to say that the bigger and heavier 7D is a bit more stable and easier to hold (bigger grip) than the small, plasticky XSi (get a battery grip, problem solved).18MP sensor - Whenever I crop a picture, I crop it hardcore. Having a bajillion pixels saves SO MUCH detail during the process. 25MB RAW files can fill up your hard drive fast.Other - you also get video capabilities (nice bonus), high-res LCD (sweet), electronic level finder (very useful on hand-held symmetrical shots). Also, the built-in wireless flash trigger works seamlessly with my 430EX II (now you're ready to do some real strobist stuff)If you don't plan on using these features, I'd say save your money and get better lens. Maybe get a T2i and have slightly better image quality but pretty much the same in all other aspects. Stay away from the 50D, not that it's a bad camera but rumors say that a 60D might come out soon. Note that I use high-quality lenses (EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, and EF 70-200 f/4 L USM) and the 7D's jam-packed sensor can make the most out of them.Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps.Sir Adam

I have been shooting for a couple of years with the Rebel XSI. I purchased some nice lenses (50mm 1.4, 70-200 L IS 2.8) and was getting good results, but sometimes missed on great shots because of poor focus. I was saving up for the Canon 5d Mk2 when this camera came out. I went to the local camera shop and tried it side by side with the 5d Mk 2 with my own lenses and was sold on it immediately. The speed and accuracy of focus combined with the high frame rate were great, but more than that, the camera just was so responsive in every aspect. I would compare it to driving a sports car after driving the family minivan. All DSLRs are quick, but this camera was amazingly fast with low light, high ISO situations, locking on focus and taking the picture noticeably faster than the 5d.The one major concern I had was image quality. There were some negative reviews online, and I know the full frame cameras are the best at high ISO, low-light situations. After shooting more than 3,000 photos and 2 dozen videos over two months, however, I can tell you the image quality is spectacular for both photos and HD video. Not every photo is a masterpiece, but the "hit" rate of perfect focus and exposure is easily 3-4 times as high as for the Rebel XSI. The only trouble is, with the high frame rate, sorting through all of the photos to decide which one captures the moment the best. Considering this camera is almost $1000 less than the Canon 5d Mk 2, it is hard to imagine better performance.There are two negative to consider, mainly for the high-end consumer. First, the camera is significantly heavier than the entry level Rebel. Second, there are no "Scene" modes, like portrait or sports. This camera is more advanced and you need to have a pretty good idea of how to change aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get good pictures. If you leave your current camera on the auto setting or scene settings most of the time, or you are trying to upgrade from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR, you will not be able to utilize this camera to its full potential without a significant amount of time invested in learning about photography.One final tip - I was able to record video and high frame rate photos using a 133x compact flash card without any problems.

Great camera. Did alot of research and went with this over the Nikon 7000. I came from a XSi so I already had dslr experience. Slight learning curve but nothing out of the ordinary. Images with my 24-105L are super crisp.

It is not a 5D MkII. It is not a 50D. It is a near-perfect compromise between the two.In the 7D is a combination of resolution (18MP) and speed (8fps) which makes it an extremely versatile camera. Canon improved the high ISO performance, providing a 1 to 1.5 stop improvement. So, ISO 3200 looks like 1600. And with the ISO 6400 and 12800 you can see in the dark. However, ISO 12800 should only be used in dire emergencies. The 18MP allows for more aggressive cropping and more detailed prints at the larger sizes. The per-pixel detail is also excellent.The new AF system is both versatile, sophisticated, fast, and accurate (even at f1.4). I recommend dedicating some time to the manual and practicing with its many features because there is a little learning curve to extract the potential of the new AF. Added bonus with the new system are: ability to use any point for AI Servo, prioritizing focus over speed or visa versa, and AF point expansion.The 100% viewfinder is great and bright, enabling true WYSWYG composition and improved manual focusing. A grid, AF points, and other information can be toggled on and off to help with composition and alignment.A totally new and LONG OVERDUE feature is the ability to use the pop-up flash to control remote flashes. It works very well, especially indoors, triggering your remotes. Only situations I would resort to my 580EX II for triggering is if I'm outside in bright sun, flashes are at odd angles, or the flashes are far away. Aside from the those situations, the pop-up flash as a trigger works very well.It looks like Canon did a great job listening to its photographers and trends in photojournalism. This camera has the resolution and image quality for portraiture, but also the speed and ISO range for sports and photojournalism. Speed, resolution, and 1080p HD video makes the EOS 7D an excellent all-in-one and the best pro-sumer camera to date ... yes, even better than the Nikon 300 and Nikon 300s.CONS:- No dual CF slots.- No 1D-level weather sealing (I would gladly have paid extra for it)- Incandescent WB preset still not close enough.Recommended accessories:- Sandisk Extreme 8GB UDMA CF card(s)- BG-E7 battery grip and extra battery- Domke GRIPPER camera strap- LaCIE Rugged 500GB External HDD