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Canon - EOS 7D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
Rating breakdown 413 reviews
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
15
1 Star
13
89%of customers recommend this product.
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358 out of
403)
Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS 7D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
The Dream Camera
on November 9, 2009
Posted by: Willie
from Florida
The 7D is the BEST camera I have used. I didn't think I would be up grading after my 30D and then the 40D, but i'm glad I did. The image quality is great the LCD is bright and I find very little noise at 6400. It focuses faster than my previous cameras and the new focus system works well. I haven't tried the video yet but I bet it will be great as well.
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
No regrets
on October 25, 2011
Posted by: Mosey
from Ontario, Ca.
I changed from film to digital in 1988, and have run the gauntlet in the field of digital cameras. After extensive research I decided on the 7D as a replacement for my 30D even though it did not have a full-frame sensor.
And after 6 months & 7000+ photos I am still finding myself uttering "WOW" under my breath as I review my shots.
Granted, some may say it is a bit pricey but I have always been a believer in the philosophy of "you get what you pay for".
Great job Canon! I feel that I definately got my money's worth.
And after 6 months & 7000+ photos I am still finding myself uttering "WOW" under my breath as I review my shots.
Granted, some may say it is a bit pricey but I have always been a believer in the philosophy of "you get what you pay for".
Great job Canon! I feel that I definately got my money's worth.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
If you don't want to go full frame
on September 6, 2012
Posted by: rew7602
from concord NH
The first thing that needs to be said is that I love my Canon 7D DSLR. I purchased this camera to replace the T1i which I had been using for a couple of years now. I am definitely an amateur photographer and do not claim to be any type of authority on cameras or gear, I just know what I like.
First, the body of the camera feels quite substantial in comparison to my old T1i. I use an 18-250mm lens on the 7D which covers almost all of the situations I have encountered. Also the body is weather sealed which means I don't have to be afraid to use the camera in a light rain. All of the buttons are very thoughtfully placed on the body and after a couple days of use it was like second nature. Also, I love the fast shutter speed when shooting in manual modes as well as the 3 user defined settings. I have only set one up so far but as I find myself using different settings I can see where 3 programs would be quite useful.
This may not be the camera for you if you are looking for a camera with lots of automatic settings. One of the reason I wanted this was that there was not 7 different auto functions so it is really forcing me to be more thoughtful about my shooting and what the light is doing around me. I feel that the 7D has helped to make me a better photographer.
The one real downside to the camera is that it is not small or light, but if that is what you are looking for then you are probably not shopping for a 7D
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
7D: Astonishing performer!
on November 3, 2012
Posted by: Flying Scotsman
from Lake Norman, NC
Upgrading from a 50D, I immediately found the incredible 7D to be a FAR more sophisticated, technologically advanced "animal". Must say, it's not something I'd suggest to even an "advanced amateur" to consider unless that next level of dedication to "photography / creating images" is within reach - as this digital camera body is a jump beyond someone used to simply "taking pictures". It's a bit of a heavyish chunk to hold and use but the professional-quality of construction and weather-proofing is worth it. Quite a learning curve to fine-tune the image quality settings - really experiencing what the 7D is capable of! - and the images are jaw-dropping! Needs a sturdy tripod and "fed" Canon 'L' lenses and you'll receive the image quality you desire. A side-by-side shoot-out with the fine 50D and the 7D dramatically exceeded my wildest expectations!
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great camera, but still has WB issues
on January 10, 2011
Posted by: Canon7D Fan
from TN
I've had the 7D for over a year now, and have been very impressed with its ease of use, feature list, quality construction, and superb image quality. I say "superb" with one caveat--the white balance is absolutely horrible. No matter what I do, I can't get the colors to display correctly, and it's not just a simple warm/cool adjustment. I kept hoping Canon would fix this with a firmware update, but apparently that is not going to happen. Just be sure you shoot in RAW and hope that you can get the colors right in post-processing. Otherwise, reds will sometimes look magenta, blues will be way oversaturated, etc. I never had any trouble with this on my Rebel XTi. I guess if I knew how to use Photoshop better it might not be such an issue. Still working on that! Other than this problem, the 7D is an absolute perfect camera.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, great low-light shots
Cons: color/white balance issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I Love This Camera
on March 15, 2011
Posted by: David
from Orlando, FL
This camera is the best Canon I've purchased so far. Of all the Canon's I've owned (20D, 40D, 5D) I love this camera. Excellent battery life, the controls are perfectly placed and user friendly. The focus mechanism is fast and accurate. The sensor chip has allowed me to capture excellent images with low noise in low light. The video capability is awesome. the 1080 HD quality is professional movie. One down side is the mic/sound area. In most professional cases you still need a separate mike. You can't monitor the sound levels while recording. A headphone jack would be nice. Otherwise an excellent experience.
Pros: good battery life, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A Sports Photographer's Dream
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: DogSportPhotos
from Las Vegas, NV
This body is nearly perfect for my needs. I take photos of Indoor Dog Sports as a Semi-Pro Photographer for my team. This body doesn't fall short in any areas that I can think of besides the fragility of some parts. But with electronics, this is a given. You have to be realistic.
Taking photos here is one of the most demanding locations you could shoot. High and low operating temperatures, poor Light, need of extreme shutter speeds, high frame rates, and high ISO levels. Usually, to get a decently lit frame with little to no blur, you need at LEAST 1/4000 shutter speed and 2000 ISO. Any with this body, it was SO easy to pull of some of the shots I had extreme trouble with compared to some of the less expensive models. The frames had very little grain and were extremely easy to clean up in Photoshop afterwards.
The only gripe I could ever have with mine was that the menu was a little odd to use since the organization is a little weird. But Canon managed to get around that by giving you your own personal menu that you can fill up with whatever you need and use a lot! So say you use several different flashes on one body for different locations. With this menu, it takes 2 clicks the get into your flash set up! Lovely.
The reason why it didn't get 5 perfect stars: The fact that the CF Card Reader's pins bent through normal use. I've never even heard of this happening! It's still under warranty, but I don't know if Canon will fix it under it.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, high frame rate
Cons: Complicated controls/menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Worth the money! Best camera I've owned!
on April 4, 2011
Posted by: Bigg D
from Atlanta
Excellent quality photos
Excellent quality videos
Durable
Great features
Easy to Use
Excellent quality videos
Durable
Great features
Easy to Use
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Solid Operation, hd quality videos
Cons: Dim LCD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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