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racoll
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Review Date: Nov 20, 2009
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Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Very accurate and very fast AF with many ways to configure it, superb build quality, excellent metering, much improved weather sealing, big viewfinder with all of the vital info, very customizable, wireless flash, beautiful image quality, dual processors!
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None, except that it took this long for it to become reality.
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What more is there to say that hasn't already been said? This is the camera I've been waiting for from Canon for several years; I don't need the FF of the 5DII or the extreme functionality of the 1-series. The speed of the 7D's performance is amazing and the new AF, the main reason I bought the camera, is simply superb. To get the most out of this camera you have to really take the time to learn it because there is a lot of potential built into it and numerous ways to set the camera up for your individual style. For those who think it's an update to the xxD bodies, it's not. It's another class of Canon camera and the performance is on a different level as well. It isn't comparable to the 5DII or the 1DIII; those are different cameras that people buy for different reasons. This is a superb camera, one of my absolute favorite Canon bodies ever. I'm confident that I can handle any photographic situation with the 7D.
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JanPhoto
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Nov 17, 2009
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Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Canon did it Again ... Great camera for low budget ! Today I have purchased second one from B&H this time including Power Grip. First one for my nephew who is shooting with this 7D down in South America I think he is now somewhere in Nicaragua or place like that ... did not hear from him for few days ...
Anyhow. Before my nephew left for trip we test it very closely, again in studio and location and this 7D is very fine instrument. I like new design layout of body of camera plus new menus. Printed results where just excellent.
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NON (!)
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I do not want to repeat what order photographers already did say about this camera.
All I can point out is, that this camera is the best from all they, Canon did in line of 20/30/40/50 D models. Period !!!
As second body to 1Ds or even action photo-shoot the Canon 7D is fabulous.
Highly recommended.
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Nov 17, 2009
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micos
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Nov 16, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Excellent build quality, great controls layout, very good AF (improvement over 40/50D) a bunch of features, fantastic viewfinder, very fast and responsive, very good noise levels up to ISO 1600.
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Too many pixels for APS-C, diffraction issues, some digital artifacts (default noise reduction?) on JPEGs, too much noise dandruff over ISO 1600.
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So, as an owner of two 40Ds I skipped 50D, mainly for megapixel race reasons which plagued otherwise very good camera. Waiting and waiting for something as good as 40D when it comes to IQ but with better AF (notably servo mode) and more robust/protected body, a bit faster - here we are, 7D! Must note, I do not care much about video anyway. Since I burned my self a few times before I decided to test new camera thoroughly before buying. So, I borrowed one from a good friend and turned it upside-down for two weeks and about 2-3000 shots. To make a long story short, why on Earth 18MP on APS-C? As we could see from issues on 50D, there are a PHYSICAL limits to APS-C sensor pixel density which affect the IQ. Canon did fantastic job in maintaining IQ and noise levels on 7D same or slightly better to their 10/15MP cameras, but that is it. No significant improvement in that field. So, compared with my 40D and regarding my needs ( as a wedding photographer I print quite often 24x36inch) I do not see any single reason to upgrade when it comes to image quality. Period. On a bright sunny day I have to shoot at ISO 100 and F9-11 to save highlights and 7D clearly suffers from diffraction. Let alone that my 17-40 was badly struggling to cope with 7D`s high density sensor, camera shake is very critical and focus has to be spot-on. This camera needs the best (and latest) lenses that Canon has in its line up, plus a few new ones to replace the aging favorites like 17-40/4.0L. Of course, I would kill for 7D`s robust build, body sealing, improved AF and fantastic speed - but at the end it is all about the image quality, right? I could only imagine how good it would be if Canon decided to work on 12MP APS-C sensor and implemented 7Ds technology on it. I wanted to love this camera so much, but at the end of the day I decided to stick with my old-timers and wait...no, I will not jump to Nikon camp.
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Nov 16, 2009
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pobz
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Nov 7, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Speed, excellent partner camera to the 5D2 - It's a Nikon camera by Canon
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Confusing sometimes which camera to take out the bag, 5D2 or 7D Grrrr!
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I have to agree with pretty much what has already been said. The moment I took one photo with the camera in the shop I wanted one to compliment my 5D2. Oh how I wish this newer technology was in the 5D2, so I guess we'll wait for the 5D3.
This camera also feels more like a Nikon, fast and accurate. I mentioned to my friend who is a Nikon user about to do the switch to Canon and I said, that Canon are finally making Nikon's. he laughed.
Anyway, anyone looking for an upated 40D/50D, this is the baby!
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Nov 7, 2009
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lensmad
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Nov 7, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
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Nothing to add to what has already been written.
Like all new model Canon SLR feel & work great.
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None.
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Great to read some reviews, it is so reassuring that only one buyer has experienced problems.
I have been using a 5D2 for nearly a year as my main camera, & kept my 5D I had been using for 2 years before as a spare.
I have only played with the video on the 5D2, such a wonderful camera for pics.
When Canon announced the 7D back in September I decided to buy one just for video, seemed much easier than the 5D2.
Also I calculated it would be much improved in a year, technology moves quick nowadays.
Just in case any owners don't know there is a firmware update available on the Canon site; http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos7d/download.html?submitButtonName=I+Agree
I sold the 5D for over 50% of the 7D cost & have used the 7D as a spare camera just for pics so far, I have to admit I find the cropped sensor harder to get IQ as good as the 5D, nowhere near the 5D2.
Probably me.
I treated myself to the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens, as a walkabout because it had good reviews on a cropped sensor.
Nowhere near the 5D2 with a 16-35 f/2.8L that I use as a walkabout.
I repeat probably me.
Seems reading your reviews the 7D won't get near the 5D2, not a problem. The 7D is worth it for the weatherproofing, feels much better in my big hands, lovely to grip. With the lens I mentioned it balances well. Somebody already mentioned, the eyepiece is wonderful for spectacle wearers, I already have a spare battery that fits both, most of the buttons are similar, those that aren't are easy to find & use, seems fantastic on battery use as is the 5D2, but video will no doubt use much more.
The multi point AF I found, didn't seem to focus where I wanted, so I intend to use it on single point for awhile.
I have only shot jpegs Adobe hasn't got RAW support for it yet, & having upgraded twice just for Canon support on the 5D2 & the D3 previously, I will not pay again. Adobe could easily make a plug-in, which is all it really is @ Ł165 or so.
I miss it mainly for the ability to leave the WB on auto, anyone know a way round this?
Mind AWB is never far off.
Fantastic camera, but if I had to choose just one it would be the 5D2.
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Nov 7, 2009
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salsalock
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Location: Italy
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Review Date: Nov 3, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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built-in wireless flash, body, 1080 24p and 720 60p videos, viewfinder,
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Not so much. And the 18mp for me it's not a negative aspects
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Nov 3, 2009
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cdgerston
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Review Date: Nov 1, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,690.00
| Rating: 8
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Body, Handling, AF system, picture quality considering the pixel density,
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APS-C, diffraction ceiling due to pixel density
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After a few weeks and a few thousand shots with the 7D, I have complicated feelings about the 7D... perhaps I need to see a therapist. The body is and has everything I could ask for, and has all of what I see as weaknesses in my 5DII: excellent build, better button layout, especially for live-view and video implementation, strong and accurate AF with an AI Servo mode I trust on 17 of the 19 points (the right and left most points aren't quite as good as the rest, I assume because of how close they are to the edge). The image quality is essentially very good, especially considering 18mpx. I'm surprised at how well the files hold up at high ISO, with good contrast and decent noise. My complicated feelings come from the fact that, really, this camera still has too many pixels for its sensor size. Yeah, 18 is great for cropping, but unnecessary for my printing purposes, and I suspect this is true for most people who will buy this camera. The problem with this high pixel density is the diffraction limit for this camera is around f/7.1, which limits its usefulness as a landscape camera, though it certainly is great for sports. 5DII images are sharper, cleaner, prettier to my eye. I realize every camera is a trade-off, but oh what I would give for the 7D features/body with a 5DII (or even 5D original) sensor. Still, I have to give the 7D a big thumbs up for those looking for an APS-C camera. Its great.
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Nov 1, 2009
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Manuel Barrera
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Quick focus, excellent color contrast, Video, Video, Video
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a couple of thousand photos thus far and have not found any
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I had been contemplating getting the 5DII for a while as I use video often and having to use video and still can be a hassle, this camera does both of them well. It beats the heck out of my $1,900 dedicated video camera because of the lens.
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Oct 30, 2009
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kkroeker
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Location: Canada
Posts: 146
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Review Date: Oct 28, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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8fps, viewfinder, battery life, controls off camera flash
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none at all
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Beautiful camera. I love the build quality, I have BIG hands so this camera feels great. I don't even need to rush out and buy a grip. One of my fav features is the ability to control off camera flash... a huge bonus for me. The 100% viewfinder is fantastic, it's big & bright. The 8fps/second is incredibly fast and if your not careful you'll fill your CF card in no time. ISO performance is very good. I haven't done a lot of high ISO shooting but from what I have done it's impressive. The camera is very customizable with a host of new features. One of the cool features is the electronic level. The liveview is great for composing your shots when using the B&W ND110 filter (10 stops). I am not one to shoot a lot of video... that is until I bought this camera. The HD video is amazing. The quality is soooo very good. I find myself shooting video whenever I can.
Overall this camera is a dream to use. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Oct 28, 2009
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siberslug
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Review Date: Oct 28, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.99
| Rating: 10
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Fast, AF, Weather Sealing, digital Level, 100% viewfinder, ISO performance, IQ, 720P @ 60fps, 1080P @24 and 30fps, Build Quality,
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NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better high ISO performance than my Buddy's Nikon D300s, the 7D crushes it !!
My buddy though maybe something was wrong with his camera, so I did a google search and found this review
http://www.photographybay.com/2009/10/27/canon-7d-vs-nikon-d300s-iso-test/
Same results that we got, The 7D just beats the D300s
High ISO performance is on par with the old full frame 5D, WOW!!!!
I'm in love with this camera and my Sigma 24-70mm IF EX DG HSM
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Oct 28, 2009
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Vettesight
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Oct 26, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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8fps, High ISO better than the 40D, Weather Sealing, Leveling Assist, AF
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None so far
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My wife and I have been using this camera for about 4 weeks and plan it to be a replacement for my wife's 40D. The AF is excellent and the 8 fps is super. IQ is excellent if you get the exposure right. Don't under expose as noise will show. I have found the noise is well controlled in well exposed images. DPP does a good job in this regard, but I usually turn down the luminance noise a bit to regain s bit of detail. I can't wait until ACR is no longer beta for the 7D.
The 18MP gives great detail. However, I had an early tendency to think I could crop more than is realistic. Trying to get a bird that occupies 20% of the frame to print at 8 1/2 X 11 is just not realistic. After all, this is only 3.6 MP!
So, just remember the camera is not a miracle worker. Use reasonable photographic technique and you will soon find this is the best non pro level Canon ever.
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Oct 26, 2009
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Kim Willer
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Location: Denmark
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Review Date: Oct 25, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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This is everything the 50D should have been... Solid, weather sealed, fast, superb autofocus, 100% viewfinder, better ISO performance, ect. ect.
If you don't like walking around with a big heavy 1D, then pickup this "mini 1D"
I think that Canon this time has made a camera spot on :-)
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None.. I simply don't understand how its possible to rate this camera with a 5 ?
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Based on 4 weeks use. 7D demands use of the best lenses if you want to get the full potential out off the camera, so don't save your money there !
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Oct 25, 2009
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Marc C
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Location: Belgium
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Review Date: Oct 25, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $900.00
| Rating: 10
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The extra features are welcome. You can get creative at a higher level.
I did a few shots in rain without harming the camera.
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I'm still looking to find one. But so far none.
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Quote from Billdev:
I was looking for an upgrade for my 40D with better AF and more cropability for nature shooting, and the 7D has proved to be the perfect camera for my needs. Everything about it is better than the xxD cameras I have used, and it truly represents a new category from Canon. The AF system is far more sophisticated than xxD and xxxD cameras, and it seems some folks are having difficulty mastering it. I have found it does an excellent job once you learn how to properly use it. Love it more each time I use it.
End of quote.
I do agree with this one. The focus has a lot of features to get them set-up. But ones you have dealed with this it is a great set-up for sport and fast action shots.
The building quality is very good. I used it with a 70-200 F/4 IS in rain without being afraid of harming the body
The quality at high iso is a major step forward at 18 Mpixel when comparing to a 40D. But it is only noticable in DPP.
LR 2.5 is working with a beta-profile so I could not tell more about this. The only thing that is important is that you have more detail in LR when shot at 1600 iso. The noise reduction in DPP makes the picture more softer.
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Oct 25, 2009
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Billdev
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Review Date: Oct 24, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Fantastic Camera - Great Build, AF, AWB, Metering & Image Quality- Outstanding value for Nature & Action photographers
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None so far
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I was looking for an upgrade for my 40D with better AF and more cropability for nature shooting, and the 7D has proved to be the perfect camera for my needs. Everything about it is better than the xxD cameras I have used, and it truly represents a new category from Canon. The AF system is far more sophisticated than xxD and xxxD cameras, and it seems some folks are having difficulty mastering it. I have found it does an excellent job once you learn how to properly use it. Love it more each time I use it.
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Oct 24, 2009
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Jeff Kingston
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Review Date: Oct 23, 2009
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Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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A wonderful upgrade. Better than 50D in every way. Disregard the silly 5 score show from someone else. This is a great camera
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None
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Canon did a terrific job here. Remember this camera fills a crop camera niche. So forget carping that it is not FF. That's not the place this one is meant to play. I own a 5DMkII for FF and wanted the crop sensor for more reach on those occasions that need it and wanted to greater DOF for certain types of macro photography.
But in every way I can think of, this is a great step forward compared to the 50D and 40D. High ISO noise performance is much better than those two. It seems on a par with my old 5D Mk I. Resolution is terrific. AF performance is much improved--very snappy. Built in flash control something I've wanted for a long time. Movie capability. The list goes on and on.
This camera is a full 10 on all scores.
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Oct 23, 2009
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Christobel
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Review Date: Oct 23, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,699.00
| Rating: 10
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Robust, AF system, IQ, AWB, Metering, mRaw, ISO 3200
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None so far
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Initially, the 19-point AF system really threw me until I went to Canon’s on-line digital learning center where they walk you, step-by-step, through the AF system. My images have never been this sharp.
Since I shoot with both the 5D Mark II and the 50D, I can’t help but compare the 7D to these two cameras. The 7D is very robust with great ergonomics. It just feels right in your hands. Auto focus is amazing. I did extensive tests with all my zooms and primes against the 5DII and 50D. The 7D nailed every shot, not so with the other 2 cameras. While the 5DII has the edge in overall IQ, especially in the dynamic range and color depth right out of the camera, the 7D holds its own very well; and with a little bit of post-processing can be brought up to the same level as the 5DII, in my humble opinion.
The AWB is vastly improved to the point that, in most instances, it doesn’t need any adjustment at all. Shooting in mRaw (10 mp) is impressive and much improved over the other 2 cameras sRaw‘s. Comparing mRaw to full resolution shots, I could not tell a difference until cropping a very small portion out of the frame and looking at them side-by-side.
Noise is very well controlled, much more so than the 50D, and you can easily shoot at ISO 3200.
I highly recommend this camera for its versatility, AF system, accurate auto white balance, and excellent image quality.
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Oct 23, 2009
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