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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.

A short while ago, I sold all my Olympus gear to go with Canon. I was choosing between 5d mk ii and 7d. 5d mk ii has many benefits, including very good IQ with its full frame sensor. However, I decided to go with the 7d because I need to have a very responsive camera for sports and fast travel photography.7d is super responsive. Auto-focus is much better than the 5d mk ii. It is fast and very accurate. It is excellent for sports photography. Ergonomic is excellent. I feel so comfortable holding it, even though it is slightly heavier than a 5d mk ii.When combined with an excellent L lens, the IQ delivered is excellent. You can see many sample images on Amazon.For anyone who doesn't have the $ to go with 5d mk iii, 7d is a very good choice, if you don't need superior low light performance that the 5d mk iii provides.

Nice camera it does the job and has a great picture and you can use it for many different products .

I bought the 7D after spending a lot of time comparing offers and saving $$, so I was very happy when I got it but problems are already rising.The body itself is good and delivering, but the lens that came with it arrived with a defect -the zoom is too loose, it keeps 'falling'.I had to go to Europe to shoot shortly after I purchased the body + lens and couldn't afford to send the lens back. But recently a weird sound started coming from what I initially thought was the body and turned out to be the lens. The sound is literally taking over and it killed a whole inside shoot I made where dialogs were recorded with a Rode Mic. (that's when I realized something was going on)I haven't had yet the chance to send it back to Canon, and hopefully the guarantee will work out (i don't see why it wouldn't really) But it is such a hassle to buy something, receive a low quality product and then have to spend time, energy and money to send it back, have it fix, contact them etc.

A lot has been written on EOS 7D so I'll stick to one point: the focus does not work well and Canon's attempts to repair it have not helped. I have a lot of experience with this camera and have put it through many tests (in the lab and in the field). It simply does not have a consistent, accurate focus. I would avoid it.

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.

When I first started reading about this camera I started to get excited, the only thing that bothered me was that it is not a full frame camera. Well I have had it for about 3 weeks and have been putting it through my own test. The picture quality has been fantastic,I don't miss the full frame sensor. The raw files do come out somewhat soft but as soon as you run them through photoshop you get a sharp photo. I edit all my photos in photoshop raw or jpeg, I think if your a serious photographer, you do everything you can to maximize the quality of your images. Some people complain about the file size, yea I hate having more resolution to work with. Kidding of course and anyway you can adjust the size of the files by adjusting the quality of the jpeg or raw file. The jpeg has a 18mp, 8mp, and 4.5mp size the raw has a 18mp, 10mp, and 4.5mp size. So you don't have to shoot at full resolution if you don't need to, I know I don't. I own a 1D Mark3 and have really loved that camera but I like this camera more. The camera is built well it is very nice to hold it in your hands, its lighter than the 1D too. When you pick up the 7D you know your holding something of quality.It is feature rich and has a bit of a learning curve, but I love playing with a new camera so that doesn't bother me. The auto focus and exposure system have both worked well for me, of course I don't expect the camera to do all the work. There are some circumstances where you have to know how to get a right exposure, because all cameras will be fooled in certain situations. As for noise at high ISO I get that with my 1D and every other digital camera I have ever owned. I either use flash or use photoshop to help me live with it. I need to address the 2 Star reviewer who is comparing the 7D's cost with the $900 cheaper canon rebel T2i and ask the question is it worth that much more. I say yes and these are my reasons.First there is no comparison between the build quality of the two. The rebel is made out of plastic and has no weather sealing. Yes the rebel is smaller and lighter that is a plus for him a minus for me. I like something I can hold on to and has a rugged build which the titanium body and weather sealing makes the 7D such a camera. I have shot with it in wet falling snow and rain and had no problems.The 7D shoots at 8fps the rebel at 3.5fps.The 7D has a 19 point autofocus system which has worked very well for me, the rebel has a 9 point autofocus system.The 7D has 27 cudtom functions the rebel has 12The 7D has an electronic level the rebel doesn'tThe 7D has a special macro servo AF mode when you attach a macro lens the rebel doesn'tThe 7D can fire remote flash the rebel needs a remote fireing device to do this.The 7D has duel processors which jumps it to a pro level camera by itself, the rebel has one.The 7D has five different autofocus point, settings the rebel has two.The 7D has a 100% view finder the rebel has 95%.The 7D is rated at 150,000 cycles the rebel is not rated.There are many more features the 7D has,that the rebel doesn't.The 7D is a professional level camera the rebel is not.Is the 7D worth $900 more than the rebel I would say definitely. I would say if you want a very nice entry level camera just above a point and shoot buy the rebel. If you want a professional level camera at a very good price buy the 7D. I think my fellow photographer that wrote that review didn't realize what he had in his hand when he made those comments. For me I am amazed the 7D is only $900 more than the rebel. Well I have had enough of being a photo geek for one day I'm going to go out and make some photographs with my 7D.I have had my 7D for almost 3 months and am still loving it.

used camera rarely but took it to norway with a fish eye lens to take photos of the fjords and it gave an error 20 and would not work. i sent it in for service when i returned home and to repair was $500 more than a new 7d. i will try to change to nikon. anyone want to buy some canon lenses? do not buy canon because they cannot fix their products at a reasonable price.

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.

This is a awesome DSLR camera. Solid performer in most situations. It's solid, fast, and it produces sharp images when paired with canon 24-105mm f/4 L. Really like its autofocus system. I also paired with 50mm f/1.8, which is also produce nice images for portrait. I tried the Nikon D300(not D300s). In my opinion, Canon 7d is easier to use. Both are good cameras, but I just likes Canon better. No regrets from buying this camera.Cuong

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.

I've had this body for about a month now and sometimes I just pull it out just to remind myself that I actually have this camera! I did not know how much of an upgrade I was actually making with this purchase!I came from shooting a T1i to the 7D, and right from the build, I was hooked. I have a 70-200mm lens and when it is mounted on the 7D, it just works. I love the grooves on the grip of this camera and because I have somewhat large hands, I can definitely handle heavy lenses without attaching a battery grip, unlike the T1i.Even though I have not put the auto-focus system completely to the test, so far, I really appreciate how you can customize the auto-focus to change depending on whether you are shooting horizontally or vertically. That feature right there has already saved me precious time in recent shoots. I can't wait to test out the 8fps! Let alone, with the shooting speed of this camera, I can handhold a lot more HDR images. I also appreciate the 19 points that I have to focus. It's been a little hard shooting with the T1i now as it only has 9 points.The greatest benefit to me has been the Speedlite Transmitter that comes with the built-in flash. I have a 580 and a 430, and thanks to the Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites by Syl Arena, my flash game has accelerated to new levels because of this feature. I still have somewhat of a hard time with the flashes having to be within the line of sight of the camera, but I'll manage fine for now. It works flawlessly in-doors though.Overall, this camera is great. Sorry if I got too technical with the benefits of this camera, but this camera just works! If you are just starting as a photographer, or if you are an enthusiast like myself, you won't go wrong with this purchase. Either way, I think that we as Canoners, or something, should really take advantage of the wireless flash abilities that this body, and others after this one, has built in, even though Canon seems to be the last to integrate this ability. Get the camera!

Warning: This camera is not a typical pick up and shot type of camera. It requires some serious reading to understand the cameras functions or this camera is going to be wasted because you cannot use this camera's potentials.This is an excellent camera. Just got the camera and all the accessories. Oh My God, this camera is a beast in comparing to those regular cameras that cost $300 to $500 and I just started to play with it. I still haven't completely able to use most of the camera's functions. If you just upgraded to this camera from regular, I would recommend you to read the regular menu/guide that comes with it. It is an excellent guide to teach you to use the camera. I would recommend buyers to buy 2x Duracell High Speed 32 GB 600X CF Card, Maximal Power DB CAN LP-E6 Battery, and Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for this camera. The extra battery is great because this camera will required you to use a lot of flash so it uses a lot of power, and the standard flash that attached to the camera is only good for close-up-shot (within 5 to 7 feet), and so you will probably need to buy a flash for this camera. You would probably take a lot of pictures with this camera so you probably have to buy 2 CF cards instead of 1. I recommend the Duracell High Speed because they are cheapest when compared to similar size and speed. As for the speed of the CF card, you probably can only get 400X-500X and not the 600X that they labeled, but that is a still a good deal.I will post an update review in a month to see if this cameras can impress me more.

I have a 50D and the Canon XSI (450D) ... This is moving up in a big way. The speed for action shots is incredible 8 per second. You can also turn down the speed so you don't fire off 2 at a time if you want. If you are already familiar with Canon cameras the menus on the back will be intuitive and easy to recognise and find things. So far no complaints and look forward to playing with this AWESOME machine.update::: 03/21/2012I feel like I have stepped up into the world of the big boy cameras !!! Just an awesome machine. I feel like I find out a new feature every week. The speed is a huge bonus for those that shoot action shots. My bird pictures are better then ever. incredible clarity and no focus issues. Just a rock solid camera and it is forcing me to train myself even more at composition and knowledge of settings .. no more just smacking it on portrait mode and action mode ... It is helping me to be more creative in my work.

First, some background.I'm currently 23, and I've been shooting with film SLRs since the age of 6. My dad has always been a camera nut, and thus, I became one too. While I would never say any of my old models were "pro" (mostly old Minolta models), they were still an SLR, and as a result, they were a great lesson on photography growing up. As I got older, I became interested in filmmaking and purchased a Panasonic DVX100 video camera, which was a fantastic piece of equipment. I held on to it for about 4 years, and did many projects with it.NOW, when I first heard all the business about DSLRs and video modes, I scoffed. I instantly thought about the video mode on my crummy old point and shoot, which is, in so many words, awful. Then I saw footage. Incredible! It took me a while to be completely sold, but eventually I was ready to sell my beloved DVX to purchase a DSLR. I finally, after much debate (mostly between the 7d and the GH1), I settled on the Canon 7d.This camera is great. I've been wanting to get back into still photography again, and this is my first DSLR, so I'm excited for that, on top of the video mode. Both have performed to my expectations, sometimes beyond. The body feels extremely rugged, and the weight makes you realize it's not some cheapy plastic. I guess the easiest way to not make this review 10 pages would be a pro and con list, so here we go:PROS:-Feels very rugged, yet comfortable. I'm not so paranoid about having it out in scenarios that would have made me nervous with my DVX-Still quality is great-Auto-focus seems good, but I've really never taken much to auto-focus, so I'm probably not the best authority to talk on this. It's very fast, but I prefer manual control in most situations.-Live view is great in still and video mode. The zoom function is something that I've found invaluable for focusing.-HD video is amazing. Moving from SD to HD was a huge bump from the DVX, and I love the quality, sharpness, and detail. Dynamic range is much nicer than the DVX as well.-Battery life is better than expected-Didn't buy the kit lens, but the Canon 50mm 1.4 works great on this body and delivers wonderful results.CONS-As I mentioned, I've used SLRs before, and tinkered with some other DSLRs before, so the learning curve for me was mostly finding what settings are where, but I can see the learning curve being fairly steep for a complete new comer.-Anyone interested in the video mode who has done even a small bit of research knows of some of the limitaons of the camera (rolling shutter, "jello" effect, etc). These are annoyances, but something I'm willing to put up with considering the overall quality and price point-Photography, as I tend to forget from time to time, is an EXPENSIVE hobby. Lenses, battery grips, stabilization systems (for video), tripods, etc. The costs DO add up, so make sure you're committed to the craft before you get started, otherwise you'll be disappointed how quickly you can pour money into this stuff (I assume most people realize this, but always good to mention, even though it's not at all specific to the 7d).Well, I think that's more or less it. I love the camera so far and have no regrets about my purchase. Look forward to using it on some upcoming projects!

The Canon EOS 7D is truly an amazing tool. Anyone who has shot with one of these can tell you that Canon is at the forefront of technology that is revolutionizing how images are taken and how movies are made. I use mine mostly for video shooting. If you've never used a DSLR for shooting video, get ready to be blown away. Having said this, there are 3 major drawbacks you should be aware of:1. Lack of Full-size sensor. For a $1600 price tag (body only), I really feel like this camera should have a full-sized sensor; it doesn't. The images and footage are still incredible, but if you're looking for a camera that will produce larger prints at incredible quality - you might want to look on to the 5D (Mark II, III, or IV).2. Limited filming time. The 7D has an auto shut-off at around 15 minutes or so when shooting in movie mode. This means if you are planning on using this for anything but capturing shorter clips, you'll have to quickly acclimate yourself to watching the clock while you shoot.3. Overheating. If you're planning on shooting in warmer areas (traveling to much warmer climates/indoor with incandescent lights) you may run into overheating issues. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it could shut down your shoot for 5-10 minutes while the camera cools down. I'm not sure if this is an issue with other DSLRs when shooting in movie mode or not, but I've ran into this on about 4 occasions. Considering I've logged around 400 hours of shooting time with this thing, I can't really complain; it just freaks you out the first time it happens.All in all, if the rebel t3i was available when I bought the 7D, I could've probably settled for the t3i for half the price. Don't get me wrong, the 7D camera is great. But, I'm getting ready to buy a 2nd camera for film shooting and it looks like I'll be going with the t3i.

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.

I bought the 7d with the 18-135mm. Love the camera but the auto focus on the lens quit after the first year. Canon wanted $195 to repair it.In the end buying the lens with the camera really wasn't a bargain. If I had to buy this camera over again, I would buy the body only and the Tamron 18 mm - 270 mm - F/3.5-6.3. The Tamron lens is lightweight and covers a wider range. A much better walking around lens for the amateur photographer.

This camera is extremely accurate with focusing and has an extremely fast FPS (8FPS). It has 19-Cross type focus points which is double what the 5D Mark II has. Great camera and very durable! I would recommend this camera to anyone!

Para comenzar, no soy fotografo, soy medico psiquiatra, la fotografia es una aficion que tengo hace muchos años. Despues de tener camaras automaticas, polaroid etc, llegue a la fotografia mas seria de la mano con las camaras EOS desde la epoca de la pelicula fotografica. Mi primera cámara fue una EOS 100, luego pasé a la excelente EOS 5, con la aparicion de las camaras dSLR a costos accequibles obtuve la EOS 30D y hace poco llegue a la EOS 7D.Voy a comenzar por el unico defecto que le he encontrado y es el tamaño del sensor, lo cual hace que los lentes tengan un factor de conversion de 1,6 (lo cual no es un defecto si quiere hacer fotos con teleobjetivos o zoom ya que permite ampliar mas la imagen).Dicho lo anterior, es una camara formidable, que permite tomar fotografias en todas (o casi todas) las condiciones de luz. Puede tomar series de 8 fotos por segundo, usar hasta ASA 12000, el flash incorporado incluso tiene funcion estroboscopica.El video en fullHD es otro aspecto llamativo, tanto que para cortometrajes y documentales estan usando la EOS 7D por encima de camaras de video.Debido a la cantidad de funciones el manejo no es tan intuitivo como en modelos anteriores pero gracias al manual y complementado con algun libro referente al modelo de la camara, al poco tiempo se tienen los conocimientos para sacar el maximo provecho a la camara.Me ha gustado especialmente la funcion de AEB en conjunto con los disparos a velocidad de 8 por segundo ya que no se necesita tripode para lograr fotos para editar en HDR.

AS A SEMI PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGAPHER THIS CAMERA IS PERFECT. SONG BIRDS ON THE WING, HUMMING BIRDS STOPPED IN MID FLIGHT ARE A SNAP.WELL BUILT WITH PERFECT FINISH. 8 FPS IS AMAZING. THIS CAMERA IS A WORKHORSE AND I CAN NOT IMAGINE ANYONE DISSATISFIED WITH IT.

I've used the MarkII for years now, but needed a backup camera. I thought I'd give the 7d a try. This was before knowing of the MarkIII. =( The 7d has it's struggles...Most images taken are very grainy unless lit perfectly. This is a bad camera for low light shoots. On the other hand, it finds focus so much faster than the mark II. I'f I need a moment shot on the fly, this camera will get it. Unfortunately the picture wont be half the quality of the MarkII. My plan is to save up a grand, sell the 7d and buy the MarkIII. Count on that.