Canon EOS 7D Digital Camera Review
$1379.00
Dec 16, 2009 - By Steve Morgenstern

Canon EOS 7D

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5 The 18-megapixel Canon 7D delivers high resolution stills and full HD video in a well-built camera designed for serious photographers without the desire (or budget) for a full-frame model.
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Product Tour Summary  
Canon 7D • Bulky body for APS-C-sensor camera, but handles nicely
• Extensive water and dust seals
• Convenient dual control dials
• Lacks dedicated autofocus assist lamp
• Supports wireless and cabled remote controls
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The 18-megapixel Canon 7D is an unusual camera, squeezing nearly the resolution we'd expect in a full-frame camera onto the smaller APS-C sensor format. The company pumped up the processing power, with dual DIGIC 4 processors, enabling a very high burst rate (nearly 8 shots per second) and full HD movie recording at 30 frames per second.

The 7D features a magnesium alloy body with extensive dust and weather seals.

While the camera doesn't come in official kit form, it's widely offered bundled with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens ($479.99), which we borrowed for review purposes.

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Size Comparisons

Front
Canon 7D front Canon 5D Mark II front Sony A900 front Panasonic GH1 front Nikon D5000 front
Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000
Price:
$1699 (body only) 		Price:
$2699 (body only) 		Price:
$2999 (body only) 		Price:
$1499.95
(w/14-140mm
OIS lens) 		Price:
Price:
$849.95
(w/ 18-55mm VR lens)
Back
Canon 7D back Canon 5D Mark II back Sony A900 back Panasonic GH1 back Nikon D5000 back
Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000
Width:
5.8 in/148.2mm 		Width:
6 in/152mm 		Width:
6.25 in/156mm 		Width:
4.88 in/124mm 		Width:
5.0 in/127mm
Top
Canon 7D top Canon 5D Mark II top Sony A900 top Panasonic GH1 top Nikon D5000 top
Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000
Depth:
2.9 in/73.5mm 		Depth:
3 in/75mm 		Depth:
4.6 in/117mm 		Depth:
1.78 in/45mm 		Depth:
3.1 in/80mm
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Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000
Height:
4.4 in/110.7mm 		Height:
4.5 in/113.5mm 		Height:
3.25 in/82mm 		Height:
3.29in/90mm 		Height:
4.1 in/104mm
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x x x x x
Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000
Weight:
28.9 oz/820g 		Weight:
28.6 oz./810g 		Weight:
30 oz./850g 		Weight:
13.6 oz/385g 		Weight:
19.8 oz/560g
Bottom
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Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark II Sony A900 Panasonic GH1 Nikon D5000

In the Box

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• Canon 7D with eyecup and body cap
• LP-E6 battery
• LC-E6 battery charger
• Camera strap
• USB cable
• Stereo AV cable
• EOS Digital Solutions CD
• Software Instruction Manual CD
• Instruction manual (English and Spanish)
• Pocket Guide (English and Spanish)
• CD-ROM Guide
• How to Use Camera Accessories CD

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