Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 7D, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 6, 2009. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.1 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.1 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 19 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E6

The battery of this camera can last up to 800 shots per charge with the included LP-E6 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 19

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 22.0
DXO dynamic range 11.7
DXO low light ISO 854.0
DXO overall score 66.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
Yes
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Nov. 6, 2009
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Canon
msrp $1,049.95
model Canon EOS 7D
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.6x
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 333

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash range 12.00 m
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 8.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 800 shots
Battery model LP-E6
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 860 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 920
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 12800
Max image resolution 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor resolution 18
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder