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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
First DSLR
on January 30, 2011
Posted by: PAPICHULO
from New York, NY
This is my first DSLR ever. As expected, I'm very happy with this camera. It takes fantastic photos and amazing Hi-Def video. I've done a lot of research on different DSLRs and thought this one was perfect for my needs... which were great burst speeds for shooting sports (up to 8 Frames Per Second), a weather resistant body and fast dual processors. If you are starting out in photography or videography and if you can afford it... get the 7D. You will not be dissapointed.
Pros: quiet, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, beautiful hd video
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Purchased the 7D for video projects
on March 4, 2011
Posted by: BCI
from Austin, TX
Purchased the 7D for video projects and so far am very happy with it. If your looking for pro audio it will cost you $400 depending on what you go with b/c you need a way to disable the Auto Gain Control on the camera and currently there is no way to do this on the camera. Not a show stopper just pick up a AGC disabling XLR preamp. Over all I am very pleased with the performance of the 7D. It is fast, accurate, creates great images and video with excellent color. Really wish Canon would provide some sort of Firmware update to give controls over AGC or Manuel audio levels, it would still be very nice to have.
Pros: quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: no agc disable, no audio level control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Camera ahead of Me..
on December 30, 2012
Posted by: rhc7
from Flint Hills of Kansas
I shoot landscapes to HS sports for local paper. Used 40d for 2 years and yet felt I need more fps and better low light capabilities.
Initially, I found that my camera skills lacking in using 7d.. I had to hands on work each picture, organize my thought process to speed up to Camera level...I don't look at LCD when I am taking sports pictures, as it waste battery AND I have missed great shots because i was reviewing my earlier shots. Set and use custom C1-C3 are just great.
Use Prime lenses about half time for sport events, and 7d really shines with them, 50,85 and 135 really use 8fps and yet below 1600 ISO..I don't own Flash unit and haven't really needed one so far, even for HS BB. Use only Sandisk Extreme cards, fast enough to catch 8fps and quick downloads.
I had to mentally work on learning to easily, 1. change focus point settins, understand subject tracking capabilites and limits. Owner must take time to learn the capabilities of this camera, otherwise go buy a P/S..
Only use Canon lenses. others may say they get good results with 3rd party and they may, but Canon lense were built only to be used on Canon cameras...Surprisingly some of my best sports, landscapes, etc pics are using 50 f1.4 on the 7d,, and can get good results in almost No light situation.. If you own 7d, try in sports using AUTO ISO...It lets the camera use my settings and then set the needed ISO... for me, getting the picture is better than no picture....
Initially, I found that my camera skills lacking in using 7d.. I had to hands on work each picture, organize my thought process to speed up to Camera level...I don't look at LCD when I am taking sports pictures, as it waste battery AND I have missed great shots because i was reviewing my earlier shots. Set and use custom C1-C3 are just great.
Use Prime lenses about half time for sport events, and 7d really shines with them, 50,85 and 135 really use 8fps and yet below 1600 ISO..I don't own Flash unit and haven't really needed one so far, even for HS BB. Use only Sandisk Extreme cards, fast enough to catch 8fps and quick downloads.
I had to mentally work on learning to easily, 1. change focus point settins, understand subject tracking capabilites and limits. Owner must take time to learn the capabilities of this camera, otherwise go buy a P/S..
Only use Canon lenses. others may say they get good results with 3rd party and they may, but Canon lense were built only to be used on Canon cameras...Surprisingly some of my best sports, landscapes, etc pics are using 50 f1.4 on the 7d,, and can get good results in almost No light situation.. If you own 7d, try in sports using AUTO ISO...It lets the camera use my settings and then set the needed ISO... for me, getting the picture is better than no picture....
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation
Cons: Difficult to use, Complicated controls/menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Canon hit it out of the park
on June 29, 2010
Posted by: Sportsmom65
from Rural Oregon
We bought this camera as an upgrade for a rebel and have not regretted it. We had a list of features and performance that this camera meets or exceeded. We shoot mainly family, portraits, indoor and outdoor sports, and landscapes. The 8FPS makes sports photos a breeze and ease to capture the right moment. The AF system is fast, accurate, and you have more choices now on how to use the AF system. We are now able to shoot basketball without a flash and get great pictures.
The files are a bit noisy at higher ISO but clean up nicely with noise reduction software.
Our favorite new feature is the remote flash master. I never knew how much I needed this. We now have the flash off the camera and at a more pleasing angle.
This camera is outstanding and we don't even shoot video.
This camera takes a bit to get use too. Remember we upgraded from a simple rebel.
Yes, the menus and controls are complications but not difficult with practice because you have much more control over every aspect of the camera. Many more choices.
It is heavier then a rebel because of the large battery and the fact it is make of metal not plastic.
The only real surprise for us was the size of the files. At 8FPS and 18MP you will eat up a small memory card and your hard drive quickly. I suggest a minimum of a fast 8G card and look at a computer upgrade in the near future. We have.
Thanks Canon for another great camera.
The files are a bit noisy at higher ISO but clean up nicely with noise reduction software.
Our favorite new feature is the remote flash master. I never knew how much I needed this. We now have the flash off the camera and at a more pleasing angle.
This camera is outstanding and we don't even shoot video.
This camera takes a bit to get use too. Remember we upgraded from a simple rebel.
Yes, the menus and controls are complications but not difficult with practice because you have much more control over every aspect of the camera. Many more choices.
It is heavier then a rebel because of the large battery and the fact it is make of metal not plastic.
The only real surprise for us was the size of the files. At 8FPS and 18MP you will eat up a small memory card and your hard drive quickly. I suggest a minimum of a fast 8G card and look at a computer upgrade in the near future. We have.
Thanks Canon for another great camera.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
7D year 3
on December 17, 2013
Posted by: Free Lance
from Washington D.C. Metro Area
I have 2 7D's. I am a freelance sports shooter in Northern Virginia and am able to capture some really great shots using the 7D with the 70-200 L IS II and the 17-40 L IS for the short shots. I sling the short shot 7D and monopod the long. I shoot a lot in low light and am able to control the noise (High ISO) by adjusting the speed and using the 8fps high burst rate. I do have to cull the bad ones out but I alway have those that are tack sharp. I find the 7D easy to setup and work with. The weight can be a bit much when using large glass and thats why they have monopods and tripods. The only feature I miss would be not having a dual CF and SD card slots.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, 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!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
It is fast and auto focus is perfect
on April 22, 2014
Posted by: shubijonm
from California
I have been using 7D for since the Canon released the camera. I travelled to Grand Canyon to Zion National Park to Bruce Canyon, 7D gave me the best result.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, 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!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
The Hits Keep Coming
on October 6, 2009
Posted by: @sfshooter
from San Francisco
Canon has knocked it out of the park again.
The 5d mkll and 7d are changing the face of media and photography. It's not 'video' anymore. It's Digital Cinema.
Next step will be to reduce the compression and expand bit rate or dare I dream... a true RAW codec. No doubt, it's only a matter of time.
The 5d mkll and 7d are changing the face of media and photography. It's not 'video' anymore. It's Digital Cinema.
Next step will be to reduce the compression and expand bit rate or dare I dream... a true RAW codec. No doubt, it's only a matter of time.
Only weakness is the failure to keep pace with lens design as these new sensors require great glass and few Canon lenses are truly up to the task.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best 7D
on October 10, 2009
Posted by: F.Harmaly
Very pleased with this camera so far, I like the 19 point and shooting speed it’s best for sports photographers, it has everything what photographer wants the only missing thing is FULL FRAME but the rest are perfect, Great picture quality, excellent video quality I’ve played it in LCD & looks wooooowwww…
Am happy with the price compare with picture, video quality and new features.
I do recommend people to buy 7D as now it’s very demanded product it took me more than a week to get it.
Am happy with the price compare with picture, video quality and new features.
I do recommend people to buy 7D as now it’s very demanded product it took me more than a week to get it.
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, good battery life, 19 point, shooting speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com