This is not the 60D with a new name, we're told, but a whole new line whether the 7D supplants the 50D is not clear. The long-rumored Canon 7D has finally materialized: an advanced subframe digital SLR that Canon says is in the same class as the 5D Mark II. Canon EOS 7D User Report by Shawn Barnett The Canon 7D began shipping toward the end of September 2009, with a retail body-only price of US$1,699. And don't forget the new 19-point autofocus system, complete with a new LCD viewfinder display overlay, complete with a grid, obviating the need for interchangeable screens. Other new features include an electronic level, a RAW button, and a new Multi-function button for quick, programmable access to various functions.

The built-in flash has a wider range to handle up to 15mm wide-angle lenses, like the new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and the flash can also serve as the remote commander for up to three groups of flashes, another first for Canon. The Canon 7D also sports an HD movie mode that will capture full HD at 30p. Reviewed by Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, Zig Weidelich,įor its part, the Canon 7D's shutter mechanism is rated at 150,000 cycles, and is the same design used by the 1D-series of Canon digital SLRs.ĮV compensation has been expanded to five stops in either direction, and the ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400, with an expanded setting up to 12,800. No dedicated AF-assist lamp (flash is used), and AF-assist adjustment is buried in the Flash Settings menu Kit lens (28-135mm) isn't quite up to the resolving power of the 18-megapixel sensor, odd focal length for subframe DSLR No continuous autofocus in Movie mode.

ProsĮxcellent 18-megapixel sensor with impressively low noise and superb detail Very good high ISO performance, especially for 18-megapixel subframe sensor Rugged construction with magnesium body and weather sealing Fast autofocus and fast burst rate of 8 fps Full HD (1920x1080) movies at 30/25/24p, 60/50p at 1280x720. Not shying away from the megapixel race, the new Canon 7D has a brand new 18-megapixel APS-C sensor with a 1.6x crop factor.

The Canon 7D is the digital SLR that many Canon fans have been waiting for, with a list of long-absent features that the lineup has needed to take on cameras like the Nikon D300.

Canon 7d review screen