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Canon EOS 7D webpage
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3
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Successor: |
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Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II
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Model Number: |
D3 |
7D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$4999.95 |
$1699.00 |
Street Price: |
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$1,499.00 |
Date Available: |
2007-11-30 |
2009-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.9 oz
(1,414 g)
includes batteries
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51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in.
(148 x
111 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 5:4 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
22.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,290 |
854 |
Image Resolution: |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
Other), 2080 x 1384
(2.9 MP,
3:2), 1392 x 920
(1.3 MP,
Other), 3552 x 2832
(10.1 MP,
5:4), 2656 x 2120
(5.6 MP,
5:4), 1776 x 1416
(2.5 MP,
5:4) |
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 (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
8.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
n/a |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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45 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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28 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
1.00x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.32 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
22 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.32 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
30 |
22 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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8.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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16 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.09 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.09 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.202 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.047 seconds |
0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Live View lag:
Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s
Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s
Prefocused = 0.202s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4300 shots |
800 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject |
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, Mac OS |
Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
Notes & Features: |
Main features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP; Shutter release time lag of only 37 milliseconds, start-up time of 0.12 seconds; Normal ISO range from ISO 200 to 6400 can be extended using the camera's built-in settings of Lo-1 and Hi-2 for the equivalent of ISO 100 and ISO 25,600, respectively; 14-bit NEFs with 16-bit processing by EXSPEED Image Processing System; New Multi-CAM 3500FX auto focus sensor module, with 51 AF points, including 15 cross-type sensors that are located in the center of the frame; Revolutionary new Scene Recognition System that greatly enhances the accuracy of, auto exposure, auto white balance detection and auto focus in the camera; Super-density, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with 920,000 dot resolution; Two new Live View modes; Active D-Lighting system; 100%, 0.7x magnification pentaprism viewfinder; Dual CF card slots with UDMA support; HDMI port; World's first virtual horizon level indicator that uses sensors incorporated within the camera to indicate the inclination of the camera relative to the horizon, on the LCD monitor or inside the viewfinder; 300,000 cycle shutter with Self Diagnostic Shutter Monitor; Fine-tune adjustment for auto focus with settings for up to 20 different lenses; Optional new WT-4A wireless transmitter that provides support for wired LAN (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g,) and can transmit a remote view from the camera and also support continuous shooting through a wireless or wired connection using Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2 software (optional). |
8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |