Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera
With the introduction of the EOS 7D, Canon has created a ‘pro-sumer’ DSLR that is a step up from the EOS 50D but has a smaller sensor than the EOS 5D Mark II. Offering 18-megapixel resolution, the 7D is the first EOS camera outside the EOS-1 series to be equipped with Dual DiG!C 4 processors. It also boasts a 3-inch LCD with VGA resolution and supports live view shooting as well as Full HD video recording at selectable frame rates.
Clearly targeted at both serious photo enthusiasts who are upgrading to a more capable camera body and professionals who want a second, more compact camera as a back-up unit, the 7D offers many features that were formerly only provided on Canon’s professional DSLRs. It also includes several ‘firsts’ for the EOS system, notably a 100% FOV viewfinder with 1.0x magnification and a transmissive LCD overlay that eliminates the need for interchangeable focusing screens.
Other ‘firsts’ include:
– a new 19-point cross-type AF sensor with Zone AF plus a dedicated AF processing unit;
– a Dual Axis Electronic Level that indicates both pitch and roll angles in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor;
– +/- 5 EV of exposure compensation plus +/- 3 EV of exposure bracketing;
– an integrated Speedlite Transmitter that lets users operate the EOS 7D as a master flash in a multi-flash set-up;
– Full HD EOS movie support and the first EOS with full manual control of exposure and user-selectable frame rates.
Main features of the Canon EOS 7D