Canon EOS 7D

“For action in reasonable light, the 7D is an awesome camera.”

We’ve added a new Canon EOS 7D [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Ken Rockwell has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D, an APS-C DSLR camera targeted to serious photographers and Canon’s answer to Nikon’s popular D300. The Canon EOS 7D is positioned just below the full-frame EOS 5D Mark II, has 19MP resolution, Continuous Shooting at 8fps, and Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p. “Though the image quality is not quite up to the standard of the $2,600 full-frame EOS 5D Mark II … the Canon 7D [is] a great choice for low light shooting.”

You can read the full Canon EOS 7D Review at: Ken Rockwell.

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
2. Fixes the AF point-selection behavior of the C.Fn III-7 (Manual AF pt. selec. pattern) custom function when set to [1].
3. Fixes the AF point display for the viewfinder electronic level when shooting in the vertical position.
4. Corrects misspellings in the Spanish and Thai menus for applicable products.

Download the EOS 7D Firmware Update Version 1.2.2 at: Canon.

[ via Planet 5D blog ]

Editor’s note: Come on, they used more than the Canon EOS 7D to shoot this comercial!

Canon EOS 7D

The Canon EOS 7D [Specs] is a very serious competitor for Nikon’s flagship APS-C DSLR (the Nikon D300S [Specs]), a superb midrange digital SLR that is an excellent choice for any serious photographer and will certainly appeal to sports and action photographers. The EOS 7D is a digital SLR camera that makes no compromises. In many respects it flies past the 5D Mark II. It’s simply a stunning achievement.

But what about video shooting with the 7D? Lots have been written, but perhaps we should let the movies shot on this camera speak for themselves.

View the list at: Unstage.

Canon EOS 7D

“Awesome still capture capabilities.”

We’ve added a new Canon EOS 7D [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Photocrati has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D, an APS-C DSLR camera targeted to serious photographers and Canon’s answer to Nikon’s popular D300. The Canon EOS 7D is positioned just below the full-frame EOS 5D Mark II, has 19MP resolution, Continuous Shooting at 8fps, and Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p. “Though the image quality is not quite up to the standard of the $2,600 full-frame EOS 5D Mark II … the Canon 7D [is] a great choice for low light shooting.”

You can read the full Canon EOS 7D Review at: Photocrati.

Canon EOS 7D

“A camera we’d buy ourselves, and a clear five-star Dave’s Pick.”

We’ve added a new Canon EOS 7D [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D, an APS-C DSLR camera targeted to serious photographers and Canon’s answer to Nikon’s popular D300. The Canon EOS 7D is positioned just below the full-frame EOS 5D Mark II, has 19MP resolution, Continuous Shooting at 8fps, and Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p. “Though the image quality is not quite up to the standard of the $2,600 full-frame EOS 5D Mark II … the Canon 7D [is] a great choice for low light shooting.”

You can read the full Canon EOS 7D Review at: Imaging Resource.

Canon EOS 7D

“The 7D produc[es] excellent photo quality, even at the higher ISO sensitivities.”

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D is a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DCRP (dcresource) ]

Canon EOS 7D

“The Canon 7D provides a sophisticated prosumer still and video shooting experience at a reasonable price.”

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D is a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

Canon EOS 7D

“[The Canon 7D] brings a new level of performance to the Canon line.”

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D is a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]

Canon EOS 7D

“The HD video capabilities of the [Canon] 7D are the best we’ve ever seen for a digital SLR.”

Dan Havlik at PDNGearGuide has posted his review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D is a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: PDNGearGuide ]

Canon EOS 7D

“The new EOS 7D would be an excellent choice for any serious photographer and will certainly appeal to sports and action photographers.”

Bob Atkins has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: Bob Atkins ]

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

NBC’s Saturday Night Live Shoots Opening Title sequence in Full 1080p HD Video With Canon’s EOS Digital SLR Cameras

EOS 5D Mark II and New EOS 7D Cameras Capture SNL Cast In True New York City Nightlife Style

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., November 11, 2009 – The new season of NBC’s Saturday Night Live debuted not only with an a new cast, but with a new look for the opening title sequence as the entire opening montage was shot using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the new EOS 7D digital SLR cameras. The concept behind the opening sequence was portraiture as the director and crew looked to capture “living” portraits of the city, the cast and the unique characters that make up the New York City nightlife.

The crew wanted to capture the city nightlife in as natural a look and setting as possible. This meant minimal additional lighting, and making those on-camera feel comfortable to act naturally. Their solution was the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR cameras, with their amazing low-light performance, small form factor, and amazing depth-of-field, which enabled the crew to shoot in predominantly ambient light without big lighting gear. The crew also found it easy to covertly shoot around the city without drawing a crowd.

The entire sequence was shot using a combination of Canon’s full-frame EOS 5D Mark II and the selectable frame rates of the EOS 7D Digital SLR cameras. Filming at night, the new stars of the hit TV show were shot in various New York City hotspots by a small crew discretely capturing the cast as they participated in select New York happenings. The entire segment was captured and edited in a week’s time, incorporating 30p footage from Canon’s 5D Mark II as well as 60p footage used for slow-motion segments shot with Canon’s EOS 7D Digital SLR camera.

The end result was that the cast and crew were able to shoot in any location – from the Brooklyn Bridge, which has limited ambient light, to a dimly lit street corner, to a more controlled bar interior – using only an on-camera Litepanels MiniPlus for most of the exterior shots and two Kino Flo lights for an interior shot that required some illumination enhancement. The lack of heavy equipment allowed the crew to move around the city quickly and shoot in some tight spaces.

“We have seen a shift in HD video capture toward a simpler and easier HDSLR workflow, and now with the EOS 7D shooting in standard NTSC and PAL frame rates, customers are realizing an even easier HD video workflow, using some of the largest HD video image sensors on the market at a fraction of the cost of competitive equipment,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

The Canon EOS 7D and EOS 5D Mark II empower cinematographers with a high-quality HD video solution featuring full manual exposure control and more than 50 Canon EF lenses to chose from, shooting on two of the industry’s largest HD video sensors. The EOS 7D also features selectable cinematic frame rates. The EOS 7D features Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors and a large APS-C–sized CMOS sensor, while the EOS 5D Mark II features a single DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor and larger Full-Frame CMOS sensor, helping to render stunning color reproduction, amazing depth of field and fine high-definition detail.

The Canon EOS 7D records video in one of three modes – Full HD and HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio, all at selectable frame rates: Full HD at 1920 x 1080 pixels in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); 720p HD recording at 50p or 60p (59.94) and SD video at frame rates of 50p or 60p (59.94). The EOS 5D Mark II features 16:9 Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 pixels and 30 fps as well as 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. The EOS 5D Mark II features 16:9 Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 pixels and 30 fps as well as 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps.

Both cameras record video up to 4GB clip length, depending on the level of detail in the scene, a 4GB clip can record approximately 12 minutes of video at full HD resolution or approximately 24 minutes in standard definition. For both the Canon EOS 7D and EOS 5D Mark II, sound is recorded either through an external stereo microphone or a built-in monaural microphone.

Canon EOS 7D

Related Links:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II QuickFact Sheet
• Canon EOS 7D QuickFact Sheet