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 purchased this body as an upgrade to my xsi. I primarily use it to shoot my 10 year old sports (baseball, basketball, soccer games) and indoors for family gatherings. The 8 fps is a gigantic upgrade from the xsi 3.9 fps. Having the video is a bonus as I take short clips of games and kids b-days. The new AF system is fantastic. I get more images in focus than in the past. Additionally the AI Servo shooting mode allows you to shoot the subject starting at any focal point as opposed to starting at the center while using the xsi. Overall functions and menus are similar to the sxi. One last major upgrade for my use is the ability to shoot in lower light conditions. The 7D produces sharper images at higher ISO.
What's great about it: New auto focus system/1080p video