Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera with 28~135mm IS Lens: With a host of features designed to provide creative opportunity and exceptional image quality, the EOS 7D represents an advanced class of camera. An array of automatic and manual settings give you full control over your shots, and an 18.0 megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual DIGIC 4 processing allows you to capture fine details with powerful performance.Memory card sold separately.
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So far I have only used the auto settings but I can't fault the camera in any way for my own lack of knowledge or experience. I have used a Canon Rebel XT for a few years. It did a good job but I wanted more than 8 megapixels. I am very happy with the 7D and I just got the dummy level books to learn about all the wonderful settings and features. Even now the camera makes me look good so I can just imagine what will happen later on! I primarily wanted it for photos/portraits but eventually will try the video as well. Now for some pro len$e$....
What's great about it: Solid construction, beautiful images and color, uses the lenses I already had for the Rebel XT
What's not so great: RAW format not recognized by Photoshop Elements or CS2. RAW edit software not very intuitive for me.