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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This is my first DSLR, and after many weeks of research, I'm not disappointed with my decision. For years I've used a point and shoot for my wife's marathons and triathlons, and was very upset with many of the pictures....So, I started researching, and spoke with many people who shoot sporting events that actually make a little money doing it. All recommended the 7D over the others that I was considering (T2i, and 60D). Don't get me wrong, the other two that I was looking at are great cameras also, but they can't compare to the 7D's 8 fps. Also, the 7D body is constructed with higher quality material (magnesium), giving it a rigid feel. The other two cameras that I was looking at, have a very "plastic" feel to them.
The only concern I had getting the 7D, was the learning curve....going from an 8 year old Kodak point and shoot, to this mid-range DSLR. I must say that the operation/set-up is very simple. The owner's manual is easy to follow, and there are many on-line videos that can help most with the operation/settings for this DSLR.
This camera works great in other picture taking ventures (other than sports). I've gone to some local parks and shot some wildlife....Awesome results!
What's great about it: Rigid construction, Sharp Images, 8 fps, Great Battery Life, 19 point AF System