Comments on: Canon EOS 7D Review

By: Al

Al — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:03:14 +0000

I have been a Canon user since the 60′s starting with the FT-QL, followed by the F1, A1, then I went digital with the 20D, 40D and just got the 7D – WOW!!! what capabilities and performance. I tend to love the L Series lenses, but Canon makes some very good non-L series glass also.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:06:35 +0000

I’m looking to buy a 7D to use mainly for video as an amateur film maker and I’m very encouraged by the review and everyone elses comments.

My first project is a sports documentary that will be filmed mostly indoors (ice rink) with some outdoors shooting as well. I want to shoot in 1080p as well as use the high frame rate at 720 for slow motion footage. At times I will need to shoot action that will be as much as 40-50 metres away.

What I want to know is what kind of lens would I require to get the best results? Is it possible to use XLR audio inputs instead of using the built in mic?

By: Dave Quail

Dave Quail — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:56:30 +0000

Firstly, check that Custom Function IV-1, for setting M-Fn, that VF Electronic Level is the selection. Then, when you look through the viewfinder, press the M-Fn button in front of the Shutter release, and the level in the form of horizontal and vertical squares will appear, much like the AF point selection squares. If you then tilt the camera sideways or forwards/backwards, you want only the centre square illuminated, which means the camera is level.

By: Gaurav Mittal

Gaurav Mittal — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:40:19 +0000

HI,

I’m a 7D user and love it for wildlife. I have one question regarding the Dual Axis Electronic Level. I’m only able to see the level when in live view mode, I have tried all settings but can’t see the level activated in the view finder. Can someone please direct me on how to set it up or if there may be a problem with the camera.

Thanks.

By: michael

michael — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:57:31 +0000

I recently purchased the 7D, I have worked with a professional photographer for three yrs doing quicksilver Pro, Mud boats and Motor sports. My mentor has 5D and 1d. I would have liked to have had the $$$ to purchase a professional model but that will be later on, I am thrilled with the image quality with this camera using a EF100/400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM LENSE OR THE 70/200MM IMAGE STABILISED lense. My mentor actually went out and bought the 7D as a back up camera. as for shutter problems have your camera serviced every 12 mnts and this will help keep it all ok or at least give you the heads up on any gremlins that might be learking. over all great camera

By: Ryszard

Ryszard — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:47:45 +0000

Welcome to the club…..I own First Canon 7D 2 years ago and it was a worst camera I ever own..Focus was totally out of whack..Sometimes was most time not…I wrote about it and was hackle by Canon Lovers…”user Error”…well…now I’m on third body and 17-40 lens…it is better but focus??? Well it is a Canon Focus…sometime is on, more times is not…manual or automatic make no different ..:-))) even lock on tripod and burst in 30 frames 2-3 are out of focus…Canon Service center…well they sure is user error..
and it is…I did make a error I should not purchase from them…and I will not do that in the future…they treat customers like a S….
Perhaps is just me…and you…and please do not be surprise by the Canon worshiping comments to follow
I know it is just dreadful lack and body #4 will be miracle..:-)) I lost my fate in 7D to be able shoot sharp pictures. Good lack and put on ebay…perhaps you can stop bleeding……before you go crazy like me..:-)))))
For all of you Canon Worshipers i get my first Canon as a baby 50 years ago so please give me a brake and do not say I’m not trying..:-))))

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:03:41 +0000

I bought my 7D a few months ago to replace my 450D, and got the EF 17-40mm F/4L USM. The 7D is great in the hands, it’s easy to use (knowing the canon system), and generally I’m loving using it, but so far it has yielded very differing results to what I expected. I am very picky about photo quality, and mostly take landscape photo’s with the above lens, and a lot of the time I’m unhappy with the sharpness of many photos. I have read so many forums and heard a lot said about the 7D being ‘soft’. I find a lack of sharpness is predominantly a problem when shooting in low light, but then every now and then the 7D surprises me again and reminds me of the reasons I decided to buy it in the first place. I often wonder if I should have got the 5D mkII, but at the moment the 7D is great, I guess if the sharpness gets to me that much I’ll get the 5D. How have you guys found shooting landscapes in lowish light goes, and what lenses have you found give the best sharpness/crispness?

By: joe

joe — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:11:46 +0000

so i just want really know ” 24-70 working on 7D good?

By: Dave Quail

Dave Quail — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:02:10 +0000

I upgraded from an EOS 40D, which in it’s own right was a brilliant camera. However, the difference to the 7D is huge. Low light capability, iFCL metering and the new AF system give me a whole lot more keepers than before. I am really enjoying the 7D for what it is, and haveno interest in the (sic) ongoing Canon/Nikon war. Who cares who has the better camera…I happen to love minefor what it is, and it will serve me well for a long time.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:17:07 +0000

Not only are Canon lens’s poor so are Nikon too.
The idea is for you to step-up to their higher performance lens’s where they can make big bucks.
This was not the case though years ago where the standard lens coming with the camera was top quality.
My first camera was the Canon AE1 and the supplied standard lens that came with it is still superior to those Canon supply to day. Nikon here is no exception for I have the Nikon D50 and the supplied standard lens quality is best described as embarrassing. Fine, for all I can find about these two makes is how bad the lens’s are. Im now in the market for a camera upgrade, semi-pro or pro all depending on what I find. One thing though I will not be buying Canon nor Nikon, theres no need to, just as many other good makes around.