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Canon - EOS 7D Digital SLR Body - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(413 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 413 reviews
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
15
1 Star
13
89%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS 7D Digital SLR Body - Black
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed
on July 7, 2010
Posted by: Fran
from Dillsburg, PA
I purchased the 7D thinking I was upgrading from the 5D I had been happy with. I do mainly studio and outside portraits. The images from my 7D are not near as sharp as my 5D and are quite grainy compaired to the 5D especially with large groups. I keep going back to my 5D and using the 7D as a backup. I am very disappointed with the quality of the images. The camera operation and features are great but I can't get past the quality.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Bright LCD, easy to use
Cons: Poor image quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Nice but noisy.
on July 7, 2010
Posted by: Nach
I bought the 7d as an upgrade for my XT. The 7D is packed with great features, but its biggest problem is its noise, even at relatively low iso, and don't even think about 12,800. At iso 400 noise already starts becoming a problem. DPP makes it a little better, but I don't want to spend my time reducing noise when it shouldn't even be this bad in the first place.
Its an A- right now, but take away the noise and its an A+
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Canon hit it out of the park
on June 29, 2010
Posted by: Sportsmom65
from Rural Oregon
We bought this camera as an upgrade for a rebel and have not regretted it. We had a list of features and performance that this camera meets or exceeded. We shoot mainly family, portraits, indoor and outdoor sports, and landscapes. The 8FPS makes sports photos a breeze and ease to capture the right moment. The AF system is fast, accurate, and you have more choices now on how to use the AF system. We are now able to shoot basketball without a flash and get great pictures.
The files are a bit noisy at higher ISO but clean up nicely with noise reduction software.
Our favorite new feature is the remote flash master. I never knew how much I needed this. We now have the flash off the camera and at a more pleasing angle.
This camera is outstanding and we don't even shoot video.
This camera takes a bit to get use too. Remember we upgraded from a simple rebel.
Yes, the menus and controls are complications but not difficult with practice because you have much more control over every aspect of the camera. Many more choices.
It is heavier then a rebel because of the large battery and the fact it is make of metal not plastic.
The only real surprise for us was the size of the files. At 8FPS and 18MP you will eat up a small memory card and your hard drive quickly. I suggest a minimum of a fast 8G card and look at a computer upgrade in the near future. We have.
Thanks Canon for another great camera.
The files are a bit noisy at higher ISO but clean up nicely with noise reduction software.
Our favorite new feature is the remote flash master. I never knew how much I needed this. We now have the flash off the camera and at a more pleasing angle.
This camera is outstanding and we don't even shoot video.
This camera takes a bit to get use too. Remember we upgraded from a simple rebel.
Yes, the menus and controls are complications but not difficult with practice because you have much more control over every aspect of the camera. Many more choices.
It is heavier then a rebel because of the large battery and the fact it is make of metal not plastic.
The only real surprise for us was the size of the files. At 8FPS and 18MP you will eat up a small memory card and your hard drive quickly. I suggest a minimum of a fast 8G card and look at a computer upgrade in the near future. We have.
Thanks Canon for another great camera.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
1st Slr Camera
on June 27, 2010
Posted by: Chirontll34
from Albuquerque, NM
This camera is great, takes great raw pics, Feels really solid. Focus in great, a lot of menu settings. Pic quality is great, really good LCD screen, bright, and clear. shooting while recording a movie is great. the 1080p full hd is awesome. even thou u have to manual focus. monochrome photos come out great. Flash works great. still getting use tot he camera, so far i love this camera. can't wait to get more lenses and the wireless trasnmitter. A must buy if your getting into SLR. Price a lil high, but worth the money.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: noisy, no carrying case, better kit lens
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Indy MotoGP Ready!
on June 24, 2010
Posted by: Ducati GP
from Oceanside, CA
I've had my 7D for a few months and it's been an incredible ride, fast smooth and sexy. I upgraded from a 50D which I had for 6 months cause I wanted the HD video feature and more. Ever picture has been accurate and perfect no bad shots, So with that I really can't wait to take my girl to Indy MotoGP and let her loose on the track!!!
If your on the fence about this camera-DON'T PASS IT UP!!!!
shes's a keeper---Love You Canon see you in Indy.....
If your on the fence about this camera-DON'T PASS IT UP!!!!
shes's a keeper---Love You Canon see you in Indy.....
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu
Cons: slightly heavy if i had to add one
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Wanted to love it, BUT
on June 23, 2010
Posted by: JD
from Chico, CA
I tried two different bodies and experienced the same problem with both, neither one could focus consistently in AI Servo mode. One shot mode produces lovely,clear, high res shots with so much detail, keeper rate in servo was less than 20%.
I'm no noobe, I have shot with 30d, 50d, 5d, 5dMark2 and 1dMarkIII, with no problems. The 7d cannot focus accurately, even with focus lock exactly where I want it to be!
For now, I'll stick to the 1d for my action shots. Maybe Canon will work out the bugs in a month or two.
Pros: quiet, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Poor image quality, inconsistent af in servo mode
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
HD Video and the AGC
on June 23, 2010
Posted by: Swooby
from Germany
I am working with CANON products for more than 10 Years (XM1, XM2, 350D and 7D). I'm happy with the great qualitiy of the camcorders/DSLRs and the results they produce(d).
Everything is great (thats why I always choose(d) CANON products) EXCEPT the consideration of customer requests and support for the CANON 7D Soundproblems.
This is such a great device for HighDefinition Filmmaking, but why is there no adequate Soundrecording control?
The problem, which EVERY 7D Filmmaker critizises, is the AGC (“Automatic Gain Control") at MIC Input. Plug the best external Mic you can buy on the DSLR. The sound will still be miserable, full of noise and hiss.
And nobody knows why!
And nobody knows why!
CANON: please give the customers the same sound recording options they already have with the great picture/movie quality options. Why should I use the 7D for filmmaking, if theres no option for MANUAL GAIN CONTROL?!
Pros: good battery life, quiet, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings, noisy, automatic gain control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
How about a firmgrade upgrade addressing Auto ISO?
on June 23, 2010
Posted by: calexe
from Bucharest, Romania
--- Most things being already said and kown I would not repeat them. Bottom line, as far as I am convcerned:: excellent AF system, very good customisation possibilities, image quality could be better.
--- I am writing this review hoping that Canon might address following issue in future firmware upgrade. This is about Auto ISO. It is a pitty that 7D misses some configuration methods for this functions.
--- First, when in M program, one can set aperture and shutter speed and camera will adjust ISO to get the optimum expusure. This is fine. Unfortunately the evaluative metering of 7D is far from good, there are many situations when you cannot rely on it and you need to compensate AE. It would be perfect if the user would have some possibility to dial in some AEC in such a situation. Maybe in next firmware upgrade?
--- Second, when using Auto ISO in AV or TV, camera tends to adjust shutter speed or, respectively, aperture to certain numbers, then it begins to adjust ISO in order to obtain the needed exposure. It would be fine if the user could setup those limits for shutter speed and aperture.
--- I am writing this review hoping that Canon might address following issue in future firmware upgrade. This is about Auto ISO. It is a pitty that 7D misses some configuration methods for this functions.
--- First, when in M program, one can set aperture and shutter speed and camera will adjust ISO to get the optimum expusure. This is fine. Unfortunately the evaluative metering of 7D is far from good, there are many situations when you cannot rely on it and you need to compensate AE. It would be perfect if the user would have some possibility to dial in some AEC in such a situation. Maybe in next firmware upgrade?
--- Second, when using Auto ISO in AV or TV, camera tends to adjust shutter speed or, respectively, aperture to certain numbers, then it begins to adjust ISO in order to obtain the needed exposure. It would be fine if the user could setup those limits for shutter speed and aperture.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, excellent customisation
Cons: Missing features/settings, poor ae in evaluative metering
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com