Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera Body: 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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I bought the Canon 7d after days of research as to the right camera and lens that would work for all types of photography. I do weddings (needing high ISO levels), birthing sessions (needing fast shutterspeeds), but primarily use it for taking pictures of varying ages of children (needing great focus AND fast shutterspeed), to capture the moments for my clients and of our family. Unfortunately, my camera was stolen, so it was back to the drawing board to find a replacement. After watching fantastic videos online by reviewers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET0idevzGRE) to decide whether I should "downgrade" I discovered that this reviewer felt strongly that the 7D was a better contender than the 60D OR the coveted 5D Mark ii. He did offer advice in another video that the Nikon D7000 was equal to if not better than the Canon 7D in almost all respects, but did acknowledge that the 7D had a slightly faster response time. So if you aren't loyal to a specific brand... most reviewers are saying the Nikon D7000 is a better bang for your buck. Unfortunately, lenses aren't compatible between the two brands, so I need to stick with something by Canon, since I have a $1.600 lens that was not stolen and clearly would be costly to replace with something comparable through Nikon. Other than that alternative, I have to say I LOVE everything about my 7D and am excited to get it back.
What's great about it: Everything!
What's not so great: Does not have dual battery compartments like the Nikon D7000, which also has 39 focus points compared to the 7D's 19.