This is the latest offering from Canon and is in direct competition with Nikon’s D300s. It incorporates a 18 megapixel APS-C sensor, an improved auto focus system, rapid shooting options, and improved handling.
What’s new?
18.0 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor: Provides increased resolution and cropping options. Improvements in sensor and manufacturing technology have helped improve high ISO performance as well.
Dual DIGIC IV processors: Allows the EOS 7D to deal easily with larger files and noise reduction.
ISO 100-6400: Expandable to 12,800, the EOS 7D performs well at high ISO settings, possibly better than the Nikon D300s.
19-point all cross-type AF: All 19 points are manually selectable with 5 ways of selecting points, including “Single Point”, “Spot AF” which concentrates a point, “AF Point Expansion” which expands a point to surrounding points if need be, “Zone AF”, and an auto mode using all 19 points.
8 fps continuous shooting speed: 14-bit files for a claimed 15 consecutive RAW files or 126 consecutive JPEGs.
IFCL metering system: With 63 zone dual layer metering sensor. Analyzes focus, color, and luminosity to determine proper exposure.
“Intelligent” viewfinder: Features 100% coverage and 1.0x magnification. Transmissive LCD screen allows for multiple internal views like optional grid lines, various AF modes, and even a dual axis electronic level.
Advanced movie mode: Full manual mode is available, as well as selectable frame rates. For 1929 x 1080 this means 30p, 24p, and 25p. For 1280 x 720p the options are 60p and 50p.
Magnesium alloy body: Resistant to water and dust.
Performance
This camera is a good performer. It has a positive grip and feel to the buttons. The autofocus was quick, even in low light conditions, especially when using the ’single point’ mode. The 8 fps continuous shooting worked well, backing up files quickly.
Image Quality
Image quality is very good on this camera. I have heard complaints that it can be a little soft but you can resolve this with image sharpening software.
At low ASA/ISO the quality and resolution is excellent. Noise begins to appear at 800 ASA/ISO but is perfectly acceptable. It is at 6400 ASA/ISO that it becomes intrusive.
Video
The video mode on this camera is excellent, producing high resolution HD images.
Conclusion
Camera advice thinks this is possibly the best camera of its class at the moment.
Popularity: 8% [?]
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