Hands-On Preview
Canon EOS 7D
Hands-On Previews are written after using the camera. (more)
| Links | |
|---|---|
| Model Name: | Canon EOS 7D |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | 7D |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1699.00 |
| Street Price: | $1699.47 |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 33.3 oz (945 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: | 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon |
| Total Megapixels: | 19.0 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.07" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30/25/24, 60/50, 60/50 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF, EF-S |
| Kit Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 920,000 |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4%), Spot linked to active AF point (2.3%) |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12 m / 39 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Other Connection: | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 800 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |
 | Print this Page |
Bookmark/Share this review: 
Also Consider...
Click below for similar cameras from our Dave's Picks section.
 |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 megapixels |
$2,596.08 Check Prices! |
|
Astonishing image quality even at high ISOs, and the bonus of video capture, all for a relatively reasonable price
|
||
 |
Nikon D3X 24.5 megapixels |
$7,498.65 Check Prices! |
|
Nikon's D3x is the ultimate picture-taking machine, with the highest image quality we've ever measured.
|
||
 |
Nikon D700 12.1 megapixels |
$2,723.53 Check Prices! |
|
The price of full-frame digital SLR excellence just went down a notch
|
||
Shopping for someone else? Try these other Dave's Picks categories:
All Around | Budget | Consumer SLR | Long Zoom | Macro | Mid-size | Pocket | Underwater/Tough
Stay up to date with all the latest - Sign up for our free biweekly email newsletter!
Resources
Click to see today's
Photo of the Day
First
Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II
Second
Canon PIXMA MP980
Third
Canon PIXMA MP620
Got BATTERIES?
Digicams eat batteries!
You need good rechargeable NiMH cells, and
Thomas
Distributing
has the best prices on the web. (You'll want at least 2-3 sets, plus a charger.) Check them out!
Free Photo Lessons
Simple pro lighting and use tips let you snap stunning photos. Check out our free Photo School area!
