Here it is 2023 and the Canon EOS 7D mk2 is still relevant. Hard to beat the functionality of this camera. Bought mine when it first was available, traded the original 7D. Hands down one of Canon best action cameras for the money.
Up until COVID hit (causing me to miss events for the past year...) I shoot primarily on a 7d in with the EF-S 17-55 2.8. I cover Motorsports primarily with Diesel drag racing and sled pulling. I have shot MANY national magazine cover shots with the camera as I did previously with my original 7d. My son still shoots on the 7d with an EF 24-105 f4L when we are both shooting. At some point I may step up to an R series mirrorless camera but with my nearly nonexistent budget and the relatively short battery life of the various EOS R models, I'll be sticking with my 7d ii for the foreseeable future. I do wish it had the articulating screen though... haha Thanks for your videos.
Recently, I've been thinking of giving this camera unit a second go. So far, I've owned the 1D III, 1Ds III, 1D IV, 7D II, and now the 1Dx. While the latter has been my favorite for anything I throw at it, the 7D II keeps reminding me of its incredible ergonomics, size, and autofocus. Seriously, it's a baby 1Dx.
Scott Kelby did a review several years ago of the 7D Mark II, and he called it the "little brother" of Canon's then top-of-the-line full-frame. I bought two 7D Mark II bodies rather than one full-frame camera, but I'm using full-frame lenses with the 7D.
I agree with everything you've said about this camera. My old 7D died recently and I've replaced it with a 7D mk.2. It's really fast and in AI servo mode with 65 cross point focus points it captures moving images with pin - sharp clarity.
I still love it. Traveled round the world with it without issues. Upgrade with a used 5dIII - but often the 7dII is the first choice. Both the same layout, perfect to swap according to the conditions.
Love mine, paired with Canon 70-200 ii, more than capable of getting those "in your face" action shots. Thanks for your videos Rob, one of the reasons why I actually got a 7dii.
By coincidence, I just yesterday sold my beloved 7D to KEH, and got a 7D Mk II instead, which should arrive in a couple of days. I'm really looking forward to putting it through its paces. As other folks have commented, any camera (or any piece of equipment, for that matter) is still relevant as long as it does what you need it to do. As a professional musician, I've put up with "planned obsolescence" from the musical instrument industry for decades. Yet, my favorite synthesizer of all time, the Ensoniq TS-12, lasted me from 1992 until 2020. 28 years of steady, reliable usage, even as the instrument makers continually pushed out new gear and technology each year. Similarly, my beloved OG 300D, which I bought in 2003, still does fine work for me. Besides the 7D Mk II coming soon, my camera bag has a 20D and a 1DX Mk III, plus a variety of decent lenses. Although the industry is moving toward mirrorless, I'm quite happy with my DSLRs, and don't see a need to invest in the latest hardware, since what I have is more than enough to suit all my needs.
I'm a wildlife photographer. This camera has been my workhorse in every single project I had to undertake since 2015. I shoot exclusively in Africa a lot of times under harsh weather and it never failed to deliver tack sharp photos, accurately exposed even under very low light conditions. The autofocus is brilliant, it's burst mode very fast. If I could improve this beast a little bit more.....it would be the noise levels at high ISO. Regards from Greece!
Would still love to own a 7Dii (own a 70D now) for the better burst frame rate and AF. My gripe with crop sensors is when shooting basketball in tight space venues
Hi, just now, in november 2021, I changed my D7 to D7 mark ll (hard to find it in stores!) I am truck editor in popular automotive magazine, travel a lot and making a lot of pictures. My D7 worked almost 12 years as a armored tank - in any weather, in tough conditions, placed on hard ground etc. I use mainly two lenses, 10-22 and 24-105, they are not heavy and its enough for most of my tasks. Again: i am making monthly magazine in A3 format with this camera year by year and think that D7 is best solution for me.
Was the first person to own commercially in the UK at the time, the Pentax K100D and the Canon 7D MKI. I then had the Canon 7D MKII until last year and it served me very well during many professional sport shoots. I also had the Canon 5D MKIV. I am now on to Canon 1DX MKI & MKII plus Canon 5D MKIV. All three serve the purpose they were intended for. May be in the next year's Christmas stocking I might also aquire the Canon 1DX MKIII.....that all depends on the mrs! The 7D MKII should not be underestimated as many a credible professional Canon tog will have the camera placed handy for fast delivery at a shoot. May be Canon might deliver a varient of a 7D MKIII in the near future. DSLR's are no way dead yet and personally, until mirrorless camera systems can sort out rolling shutter, curtain lag and have a system whereby the EV screen does not interfer with eye strain due to the refresh rate, then maybe dslr users may move over to mirrorless. Paul Paterson Photography
I'm moving from Sony APS-C mirrorless (great cameras btw) to a Canon 6D for full frame. I'm spending the real money on the glass. Can't swing Canon L, but just got a Tamron SD 24-70mm 2.8 DI VC USD G2 lens with the Tamron 70-200 next. If I need high ISO the 6D will handle it. What I'm really looking to do is also add a solid, also weather sealed APS-C body to use those same lenses with. Particularly for the telephoto side or if I need a bit better burst rate over the 6D. The 7D Mk II sounds like just the right one for the job. Appreciate the video. I do really like my Sony a6000s with the primes I have, but having full frame and weather sealing on the 6D and getting a tough, sealed, capable APS-C body that can use the same lenses that are NOT cheap makes for a nice bit of kit.
Great video. Marketing and hype gets people thinking they need the newest cameras to be professional. The hype over the R5 definitely got to me I will say haha but I am comfortable knowing I can stick with my 7Dmkii for as long as I need just fine. When you get the lighitng, focus, etc. all right the images out of it are spectacular. Ideally I’d keep my 7Dmkii along with any full frame sensor camera I get.
I am using 7d m2 for years and am totally happy with all aspects of it! And now after watching this video I am more than satisfied realizing that I took the right decision of buying it! Thanks a ton.
Glad to see the positive reviews on the Canon 7Dii as I have a used one coming in the mail. Looking forward to getting out with it. Stay safe. Greeting from Alberta, Canada.
Still love my trusty 7dii, it's my go to camera for bird photography. Had it bolted on to my 500mm f4 l ii + 2x extender at the weekend and got some excellent waterfowl shots.
Thank you, it’s another 3 years on but choice between 90d and 7d Mk 11 still as relevant. Would like an R7, but budget is the issue. I also want to carry on using my Tamron 18-400mm, fantastic general lens and heard it looses speed AF when adapting to mirrorless. Cheers L&S
Brilliant. I just bought a used 7D Mark II with a shutter count of 1,500 for a reasonable price, which I’m pairing with an also used L series 400mm prime plus a Canon 1.4iii extender for birds, and I’m having a blast. The 10 fps is awesome. The image quality is lovely. And yes, I try to shoot in good light with an ISO at or below 1600. But mercy, this is a great piece of gear. And the crop sensor gives me more reach, which I treasure. Thank you for a very positive review of what I consider a bird photographer's friend.
I think its a good camera and would like Canon to continue with a mark III. The only thing I can complain about is the noise when going up to 6400 or more. I also sometime experience that the camera struggles to find focus in ai servo and low light. But overall a great camera for that price
Hi Rob I have both the 7d & 7dmk 2. i use the 7d for sport/horses & the 7dmk2 for my real estate, Will keep them forever! Both have the battery grip and as you say built like bloody tanks! Did have a faulty power supply go on me in the 7d but it was worth the cost to repair.
Hi Rob, thanks for your opinion about 7dmk2. In 2020 bought 7dmk2 and 90 D.for wildlife and BIF, the MK2 is my winner. AF en full keepers. 90 D is now my flower and landscape body. Not for BIF. Still look to R 7,but must look first reviews. Cheers
I recently pick up a 7D mark II Completely on the spur of the moment because i was big chain general second hand stores while in one i became interested in a nikon b500 bridge camera then at the back of the display case was a canon D7 mark II at twice the price which was a fantastic bargain which i just had to snap up because not only do canon make good cameras but i also decided that is would he a nice addition to my older and cheaper 1000D which came with a standard kit Lens but the D7 Mark Ii came with a yongnuo 50mm 1.8 lens And it would also be compatible with my 1000D as both cameras have the EF mount giving even more flexibility for such a bargain price which is always a good thing if you are on a budget and one of the major expenses With DSLR cameras is lenses as some people literally spend thousands on lenses alone but if you hunt about you can get some quite cheap ones if you are lucky enough
Excited to see your video as I've just ordered my Canon 7d mark ii so it makes me even more excited to start using it 😊 I was a nikon fan so I thought I'd give Canon a go 😍
This camera is the best I ever had for wildlife. Only downside imo is the fairly low dynamic range. But some experience and post-editing minimizes the issue. Keeper.
I got the 7D when it came out and it's a fine camera, I still have mine. If you're going to do portraits at ISO 100 or shoot in daylight it's fine. I do a lot of music photography in small clubs so high ISO is the rule of the day. This is where crop sensors can and do fall short. If you don't mind the noise, fine. For the kind of photography I do full frame is the way to go. I got a 6D and also have a Nikon D810, another full frame camera. If you're doing studio portraits with strobes at ISO 100 then just about any good camera on the market is fine. If you live in the world of high ISO like I do then you have to be pickier. I am keeping my 7D as it IS a fine camera. No regrets in getting it :-)
Owned one for 4 years. I use one paired with a 5D3. The crop sensor is great with long lenses, e.g a 300 is nearly a 500. It takes a wireless card, so jobs can be away to the agency quickly if needed. It's weather sealed, and copes with heavy rain. It's rugged- dropped one a metre onto a concrete cowshed floor, wiped the poo off and carried on with the job, noticed the dent in the mode dial weeks later.. AF is perfect for sport along with the fast drive. Quality is spot on, it's had pictures published in every major national UK paper, except the FT, recently a half page in the Guardian. The downside is due to the smaller sensor grain can be a bit awful, but at max ISO I've happily shot crime scenes with a 75 to 300 Canon L in street light, and had work acceptable for news use. If I could pick one camera between 7D series and 5D series I would grab the 7D2. Of course if had a 5D4, it might be a better pick, but the drive is far slower.
Got my first 7dmkii in summer 2015, have 2 now and will never get rid until they die. Such a good reliable bit of kit and love the extra reach of the crop for sports. Value for money exceptional
Thanks very much Rob. It is great to get this advice about the Canon 7D mark II from a professional. I have this camera and I wanting to get out there and start photographing birds. I have read posts from professional wedding, wildlife and sports photographers who are making a living out of using micro four thirds cameras. None of their clients ever complains about the photographs. So with the bigger sensor on the 7D mark II it should be fine. As you say, no one has complained about your images being apsc ones.
Thank you for putting together this great and informative video! My wife and I just bought a used 7D Mark II, upgrading from an ancient Rebel T1i from the stone ages. Can’t wait to take the 7Dii out to the park with a 400mm lens.
Same here. Have been using that combo since last October, and it is stellar. Just had a problem on the AF points lighting in Servo focus mode.. other than that, the feather touch shutter and the AF are superb, not to mention that bright viewfinder... I too bought it over a 90D which cost about the same..
Loved my &D II until it took a tumble and the flash won't pop up, and I can't see the settings through the view finder. Trying to decide what to replace it with R6 or wait for the new R&, or pick up a deal on the 5d mark 4
Thank you so much, I mostly take photos of wildlife and I have the original 7d which can't even handle 1000 iso. All I need is about 1600, and I'm sure the mark 2 can handle that easily.
Great video! I have a 7dii and been using it for a years for wildlife and sports. It complements my 5ds well with similar pixel density and senior. It's an absolute bargain and has great image quality. With new AI, I can push the ISO to 3200 and even got images from 6400 from martial arts shots! The flicker function is amazing too for indoor sports. I have shot newer bodies (Sony, Canon, and Leica), but I'd rather buy a better glass that holds the value better. Oh, I almost forgot it was made for 200k shutters!!!
Nice video. May give my 7D Mark II a second look. At the time it was the only camera I owned that worked with one AF point at f/8 when using a 1.4x extender. For birds in flight, one AF point missed a lot of shots. When the Canon 80D came out with 27 AF points at f/8, using the 1.4x extender III, the 7D Mark II went on the shelf. For wildlife shots not requiring an extender, this may be an interesting alternative. Hoping for a really cold winter, that will freeze up most of the surrounding lakes and bring large numbers of Bald Eagles to remaining open areas. For fast moving, close flybys, the 7D II without an extender worked great.
While it is still fantastic.. I'd rather the 90D or if they make and APS-C RF 7 as the new 7D replacement.. I'm just waiting for the 90D price to drop on their site to about $800
Hi Rob, came across your channel after watching you doing a Q & A with Mark Kenton. I'm glad I watched this video as I have a Nikon D500 which came out just over a year after the 7D mk2 and yes they are both great cameras and there's plenty of life in them yet. As you say, can people really tell by looking at an image which camera it was taken with. As long as you know your camera and its limitations, you can get some great shots. Great channel which is very informative with some great tips - looking forward to seeing future content.
I have had a 7d for the last 5 years. used for all sorts animal portraits, birds, landscapes and macro . I have been toying with going for a 7dmkii or 5d mkiii, just cannot make up my mind, I like the better reach with the APSC. now in 2021 I wonder if either of these are worth upgrading too.
Hi Rob, based on your video i've purchased a 7D MKII I needed a second camera as I currently use a Canon 80d. I pondered over a 1DX and a 90D but I think i've made the right choice.
Great video Rob very informative and i like your to the point explanations. I currently use 60D for my motorsport photographs at british tracks .I want to upgrade to a more sports based camera and hsve read so many reviews Do you think it will be a good move forward its the focus points and 10 fps that interest me . Great video keep up with the great work .cheers Rich
Still using my 7D and have a like new 7D II so I think I'm good for a while. My only concern is printing size do to the lower Megapixel in contrast to new cameras. I also have the 5D MKII.
On the printing size matter let me tell you a thing... I do at least an exhibition per year and I like to print nice (big) sizes. i have no problem whatsoever with doing 70x50cm prints with this camera, and even if you put your nose against the photo you won't have complaints.
Hi rob very useful stuff. I am planning to buy used 7D and will pair it with my 100-400 IS lens I will use it for bird photography only please suggest your views
Not really used the 1d4 to be honest but I believe the general opinion is that they're on a par with the 7d2 in most areas. AF is supposed to be a stepup though which is obviously great for sport
I have the 7dii as well and love it. Have been debating between getting a second one and upgrading my Tamron 70-200 f2.8 to Canon, or getting a 1DXii. With junior hockey shut down it’s given me more time to debate. Your thoughts? Love your videos!
I recently upgraded to this camera. So I was wondering, what’s the the practice for tracking and staying in focus? I’m noticing midway through the shot im getting out of focus.
Thanks Rob. I've been using a bridge camera for bird photography and want to level up. After watching your video and others, and was convinced I should buy a second hand 7dii with a tamron 100-400mm lense as the 100-400 second generation lense is out of budget. However, I've been tempted by others to go for a new fujifilm x-s10 with a 70-300mm lens. It is light in the hands compared to the 7dii combination, but doesn't have weather proofing, has a bad battery life and I'm not sure how the auto focus compares to the 7dii. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions of the way to go?
@@RobSambles Not a sony, but a fujifilm x-s10 with 70-300mm or the canon 7d mark ii with a tamron 100-400mm lense? would you still go with the canon DSLR route?
So looking to upgrade EOS M50, would you recommend 7dii over 90D or should I look into Canon 5D MIV for sport photography (indoor ice-hockey, soccer etc. low light stuff) ? Looking to pair it with EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (got deal on used IS version, cheaper than alternative non-IS so figured why not). Also would used 5D MIV be even better option ?
Would you say this is better than the 90d? I've been looking for a camera with a joystick since changing focus points with the wheel takes way to long.
I think the 90d is generally a bit better because it is much newer. However it is not as tough, AF is not as good and it lacks a few 'pro' features which the 7DII has. I believe 90d has better IQ, better video, better low light performance, articulated touch screen, better battery life so it depends how much these matter to you.
What would be a good lens for taking shots of my son at football, from the sidelines? Up to 200mm or maybe 300? I'm thinking of the 7d ii as my first camera.
What’s a better back up to the r6 the 7d ii or 5d iii? I just got the r6 but considering wether keeping my 7d ii or upgrading it to a 5d iii Sports photos portraits and automotive photos
I'm getting one today! :D $600 AUD with accesories delivered. I want to do Wildlife Photography with it. I have a Sony 6400 but their Zoom lenses are way too pricey!
@@dorian.alegria I think it would be good for landscape photogrpahy! I just wish it had a flip screen. You might better off with a more modern camera if you're new to photography, however learning older cameras will make you more skilled over time too.
I think I'll be keeping my 7dii until it gives up the ghost! Anyone else got an older camera they still love? 📷
I still love my original 7D
@@thelaclark Ah yeah I loved my 7d. I only sold it on to help me fund my 7dii
I still use two EOS 1D Mark IV
@@ThePixeluser Lovely cameras
I'm still rocking an original model 7D.
Here it is 2023 and the Canon EOS 7D mk2 is still relevant. Hard to beat the functionality of this camera. Bought mine when it first was available, traded the original 7D. Hands down one of Canon best action cameras for the money.
Ha. I’m still using a 7D one in 2021. For studio portraits it works fine along with L 24-105 canon glass. 🤘
me too,7D, Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and a Samyang 85mm 1.4
i felt disgruntled when canon killed the mkiii so i bought 2 refurbished mkii i now have 3 and two 5 D mkiii
no mirrorless for me
Up until COVID hit (causing me to miss events for the past year...) I shoot primarily on a 7d in with the EF-S 17-55 2.8. I cover Motorsports primarily with Diesel drag racing and sled pulling. I have shot MANY national magazine cover shots with the camera as I did previously with my original 7d. My son still shoots on the 7d with an EF 24-105 f4L when we are both shooting.
At some point I may step up to an R series mirrorless camera but with my nearly nonexistent budget and the relatively short battery life of the various EOS R models, I'll be sticking with my 7d ii for the foreseeable future. I do wish it had the articulating screen though... haha
Thanks for your videos.
Had mine for years and travelled the world with it. Absolutely love it and still use it today
I own a 7D original from new and sold it to buy a used 7Dii apx 3 years ago. What a great camera which I use for action, macro , and portraits
Recently, I've been thinking of giving this camera unit a second go. So far, I've owned the 1D III, 1Ds III, 1D IV, 7D II, and now the 1Dx. While the latter has been my favorite for anything I throw at it, the 7D II keeps reminding me of its incredible ergonomics, size, and autofocus. Seriously, it's a baby 1Dx.
Scott Kelby did a review several years ago of the 7D Mark II, and he called it the "little brother" of Canon's then top-of-the-line full-frame. I bought two 7D Mark II bodies rather than one full-frame camera, but I'm using full-frame lenses with the 7D.
I agree with everything you've said about this camera. My old 7D died recently and I've replaced it with a 7D mk.2. It's really fast and in AI servo mode with 65 cross point focus points it captures moving images with pin - sharp clarity.
I still love it. Traveled round the world with it without issues. Upgrade with a used 5dIII - but often the 7dII is the first choice. Both the same layout, perfect to swap according to the conditions.
My big problem is that they stopped making parts though I still own one and will be keeping it.
Love mine, paired with Canon 70-200 ii, more than capable of getting those "in your face" action shots. Thanks for your videos Rob, one of the reasons why I actually got a 7dii.
Thanks Jason that's cool to hear
I have this camera. I use it with the 70-200 2.8 mk2. Auto focus is outstanding
By coincidence, I just yesterday sold my beloved 7D to KEH, and got a 7D Mk II instead, which should arrive in a couple of days. I'm really looking forward to putting it through its paces.
As other folks have commented, any camera (or any piece of equipment, for that matter) is still relevant as long as it does what you need it to do. As a professional musician, I've put up with "planned obsolescence" from the musical instrument industry for decades. Yet, my favorite synthesizer of all time, the Ensoniq TS-12, lasted me from 1992 until 2020. 28 years of steady, reliable usage, even as the instrument makers continually pushed out new gear and technology each year. Similarly, my beloved OG 300D, which I bought in 2003, still does fine work for me. Besides the 7D Mk II coming soon, my camera bag has a 20D and a 1DX Mk III, plus a variety of decent lenses. Although the industry is moving toward mirrorless, I'm quite happy with my DSLRs, and don't see a need to invest in the latest hardware, since what I have is more than enough to suit all my needs.
Proud owner of the 7d MK II❤️
same here
Yes, I’m still using a 7D II in 2021 too, because I love it very fast shutter to shoot birds. Thanks your Great Video
I'm a wildlife photographer. This camera has been my workhorse in every single project I had to undertake since 2015. I shoot exclusively in Africa a lot of times under harsh weather and it never failed to deliver tack sharp photos, accurately exposed even under very low light conditions. The autofocus is brilliant, it's burst mode very fast. If I could improve this beast a little bit more.....it would be the noise levels at high ISO. Regards from Greece!
Sounds great!
Would still love to own a 7Dii (own a 70D now) for the better burst frame rate and AF. My gripe with crop sensors is when shooting basketball in tight space venues
Hi, just now, in november 2021, I changed my D7 to D7 mark ll (hard to find it in stores!) I am truck editor in popular automotive magazine, travel a lot and making a lot of pictures. My D7 worked almost 12 years as a armored tank - in any weather, in tough conditions, placed on hard ground etc. I use mainly two lenses, 10-22 and 24-105, they are not heavy and its enough for most of my tasks. Again: i am making monthly magazine in A3 format with this camera year by year and think that D7 is best solution for me.
I’ve had my 7D mk.ii since 2015- It’s such a great little camera.
just bought a new one and so far I love it, while waiting for my R.
Was the first person to own commercially in the UK at the time, the Pentax K100D and the Canon 7D MKI. I then had the Canon 7D MKII until last year and it served me very well during many professional sport shoots. I also had the Canon 5D MKIV.
I am now on to Canon 1DX MKI & MKII plus Canon 5D MKIV. All three serve the purpose they were intended for. May be in the next year's Christmas stocking I might also aquire the Canon 1DX MKIII.....that all depends on the mrs!
The 7D MKII should not be underestimated as many a credible professional Canon tog will have the camera placed handy for fast delivery at a shoot.
May be Canon might deliver a varient of a 7D MKIII in the near future. DSLR's are no way dead yet and personally, until mirrorless camera systems can sort out rolling shutter, curtain lag and have a system whereby the EV screen does not interfer with eye strain due to the refresh rate, then maybe dslr users may move over to mirrorless.
Paul Paterson Photography
Thanks Paul, great input
I'm moving from Sony APS-C mirrorless (great cameras btw) to a Canon 6D for full frame. I'm spending the real money on the glass. Can't swing Canon L, but just got a Tamron SD 24-70mm 2.8 DI VC USD G2 lens with the Tamron 70-200 next. If I need high ISO the 6D will handle it. What I'm really looking to do is also add a solid, also weather sealed APS-C body to use those same lenses with. Particularly for the telephoto side or if I need a bit better burst rate over the 6D. The 7D Mk II sounds like just the right one for the job. Appreciate the video. I do really like my Sony a6000s with the primes I have, but having full frame and weather sealing on the 6D and getting a tough, sealed, capable APS-C body that can use the same lenses that are NOT cheap makes for a nice bit of kit.
Great video. Marketing and hype gets people thinking they need the newest cameras to be professional. The hype over the R5 definitely got to me I will say haha but I am comfortable knowing I can stick with my 7Dmkii for as long as I need just fine. When you get the lighitng, focus, etc. all right the images out of it are spectacular.
Ideally I’d keep my 7Dmkii along with any full frame sensor camera I get.
Just starting out taking pics as a hobby. Just bought this, used one, as my first proper camera.
I am using 7d m2 for years and am totally happy with all aspects of it! And now after watching this video I am more than satisfied realizing that I took the right decision of buying it! Thanks a ton.
Glad to see the positive reviews on the Canon 7Dii as I have a used one coming in the mail. Looking forward to getting out with it. Stay safe. Greeting from Alberta, Canada.
Still love my trusty 7dii, it's my go to camera for bird photography. Had it bolted on to my 500mm f4 l ii + 2x extender at the weekend and got some excellent waterfowl shots.
Ah wow I bet that's a lovely combo!
Thank you, it’s another 3 years on but choice between 90d and 7d Mk 11 still as relevant. Would like an R7, but budget is the issue. I also want to carry on using my Tamron 18-400mm, fantastic general lens and heard it looses speed AF when adapting to mirrorless. Cheers L&S
Brilliant. I just bought a used 7D Mark II with a shutter count of 1,500 for a reasonable price, which I’m pairing with an also used L series 400mm prime plus a Canon 1.4iii extender for birds, and I’m having a blast. The 10 fps is awesome. The image quality is lovely. And yes, I try to shoot in good light with an ISO at or below 1600. But mercy, this is a great piece of gear. And the crop sensor gives me more reach, which I treasure. Thank you for a very positive review of what I consider a bird photographer's friend.
Still have two of them and the EOS R.
I started my biz with my 7D (1). I am looking at upgrading to the 7D M2. Thanks for the great vid.
I think its a good camera and would like Canon to continue with a mark III. The only thing I can complain about is the noise when going up to 6400 or more. I also sometime experience that the camera struggles to find focus in ai servo and low light. But overall a great camera for that price
To combat noise this may help: Topaz's software Denoise AI.
Hi Rob I have both the 7d & 7dmk 2. i use the 7d for sport/horses & the 7dmk2 for my real estate, Will keep them forever! Both have the battery grip and as you say built like bloody tanks! Did have a faulty power supply go on me in the 7d but it was worth the cost to repair.
Watching this with my 7D II on my side. Such an awesome camera!
Love my 7Dii, will keep it until I can't use it any longer. Awesome camera.
Hi Rob, thanks for your opinion about 7dmk2.
In 2020 bought 7dmk2 and 90 D.for wildlife and BIF, the MK2 is my winner.
AF en full keepers.
90 D is now my flower and landscape body. Not for BIF.
Still look to R 7,but must look first reviews.
Cheers
I recently pick up a 7D mark II
Completely on the spur of the moment because i was big chain general second hand stores while in one i became interested in a nikon b500 bridge camera then at the back of the display case was a canon D7 mark II at twice the price which was a fantastic bargain which i just had to snap up because not only do canon make good cameras but i also decided that is would he a nice addition to my older and cheaper 1000D which came with a standard kit
Lens but the D7 Mark Ii came with a yongnuo 50mm 1.8 lens
And it would also be compatible with my 1000D as both cameras have the EF mount giving even more flexibility for such a bargain price which is always a good thing if you are on a budget and one of the major expenses
With DSLR cameras is lenses as some people literally spend thousands on lenses alone but if you hunt about you can get some quite cheap ones if you are lucky enough
Excited to see your video as I've just ordered my Canon 7d mark ii so it makes me even more excited to start using it 😊 I was a nikon fan so I thought I'd give Canon a go 😍
Hope you enjoy it!
Had a 7Dii paired with the Canon 70-300mm L IS USM for Supermotorace and Airshows. Awsome combination for outdoor Action
You need to show more photos of the 7D and examples.🙃
This camera is the best I ever had for wildlife. Only downside imo is the fairly low dynamic range. But some experience and post-editing minimizes the issue. Keeper.
I got the 7D when it came out and it's a fine camera, I still have mine. If you're going to do portraits at ISO 100 or shoot in daylight it's fine. I do a lot of music photography in small
clubs so high ISO is the rule of the day. This is where crop sensors can and do fall short. If you don't mind the noise, fine. For the kind of photography I do full frame is the way
to go. I got a 6D and also have a Nikon D810, another full frame camera. If you're doing studio portraits with strobes at ISO 100 then just about any good camera on the market
is fine. If you live in the world of high ISO like I do then you have to be pickier. I am keeping my 7D as it IS a fine camera. No regrets in getting it :-)
Owned one for 4 years. I use one paired with a 5D3. The crop sensor is great with long lenses, e.g a 300 is nearly a 500. It takes a wireless card, so jobs can be away to the agency quickly if needed. It's weather sealed, and copes with heavy rain. It's rugged- dropped one a metre onto a concrete cowshed floor, wiped the poo off and carried on with the job, noticed the dent in the mode dial weeks later.. AF is perfect for sport along with the fast drive. Quality is spot on, it's had pictures published in every major national UK paper, except the FT, recently a half page in the Guardian.
The downside is due to the smaller sensor grain can be a bit awful, but at max ISO I've happily shot crime scenes with a 75 to 300 Canon L in street light, and had work acceptable for news use.
If I could pick one camera between 7D series and 5D series I would grab the 7D2. Of course if had a 5D4, it might be a better pick, but the drive is far slower.
Yeah it struggles at higher iso for sure but not as bad as some people suggest
Got my first 7dmkii in summer 2015, have 2 now and will never get rid until they die. Such a good reliable bit of kit and love the extra reach of the crop for sports. Value for money exceptional
Yeah that "crop reach" is real handy sometimes.
Thanks very much Rob. It is great to get this advice about the Canon 7D mark II from a professional. I have this camera and I wanting to get out there and start photographing birds. I have read posts from professional wedding, wildlife and sports photographers who are making a living out of using micro four thirds cameras. None of their clients ever complains about the photographs. So with the bigger sensor on the 7D mark II it should be fine. As you say, no one has complained about your images being apsc ones.
Thanks Chris
Thank you for putting together this great and informative video!
My wife and I just bought a used 7D Mark II, upgrading from an ancient Rebel T1i from the stone ages. Can’t wait to take the 7Dii out to the park with a 400mm lens.
I picked one over the 90 D , love it ! Works great with my Sigma 150-600mm
Beauty of a camera
I just bought one too to use with my Sigma 150-600. Can't wait! :)
Same here. Have been using that combo since last October, and it is stellar. Just had a problem on the AF points lighting in Servo focus mode.. other than that, the feather touch shutter and the AF are superb, not to mention that bright viewfinder... I too bought it over a 90D which cost about the same..
Loved my &D II until it took a tumble and the flash won't pop up, and I can't see the settings through the view finder. Trying to decide what to replace it with R6 or wait for the new R&, or pick up a deal on the 5d mark 4
Thank you so much, I mostly take photos of wildlife and I have the original 7d which can't even handle 1000 iso. All I need is about 1600, and I'm sure the mark 2 can handle that easily.
Great video!
I have a 7dii and been using it for a years for wildlife and sports. It complements my 5ds well with similar pixel density and senior. It's an absolute bargain and has great image quality. With new AI, I can push the ISO to 3200 and even got images from 6400 from martial arts shots! The flicker function is amazing too for indoor sports. I have shot newer bodies (Sony, Canon, and Leica), but I'd rather buy a better glass that holds the value better.
Oh, I almost forgot it was made for 200k shutters!!!
Cheers Ricki - sounds like you're getting on awesome with it
I still use my 7d mark 1 to this day, its a wonderful camera and takes grate photos, I also own a 1 d I hardly never use any more,,,,
Nice video. May give my 7D Mark II a second look. At the time it was the only camera I owned that worked with one AF point at f/8 when using a 1.4x extender. For birds in flight, one AF point missed a lot of shots. When the Canon 80D came out with 27 AF points at f/8, using the 1.4x extender III, the 7D Mark II went on the shelf. For wildlife shots not requiring an extender, this may be an interesting alternative.
Hoping for a really cold winter, that will freeze up most of the surrounding lakes and bring large numbers of Bald Eagles to remaining open areas. For fast moving, close flybys, the 7D II without an extender worked great.
While it is still fantastic..
I'd rather the 90D or if they make and APS-C RF 7 as the new 7D replacement..
I'm just waiting for the 90D price to drop on their site to about $800
still using my 7d mark 2.. its a fantastic camera.. well built and will last long....
Love my 7Dii, wont get rid of it.
Hi Rob, came across your channel after watching you doing a Q & A with Mark Kenton. I'm glad I watched this video as I have a Nikon D500 which came out just over a year after the 7D mk2 and yes they are both great cameras and there's plenty of life in them yet. As you say, can people really tell by looking at an image which camera it was taken with. As long as you know your camera and its limitations, you can get some great shots. Great channel which is very informative with some great tips - looking forward to seeing future content.
Cheers Gary I appreciate that
I have had a 7d for the last 5 years. used for all sorts animal portraits, birds, landscapes and macro . I have been toying with going for a 7dmkii or 5d mkiii, just cannot make up my mind, I like the better reach with the APSC. now in 2021 I wonder if either of these are worth upgrading too.
I am going to get a used one.
My old xti died a couple months ago
I use this gear with Sigma 50-100 f1.8 for Basketball. It's great.
I still love my 7d mii until now and it still taking awesome photos :)
Hi Rob, based on your video i've purchased a 7D MKII I needed a second camera as I currently use a Canon 80d. I pondered over a 1DX and a 90D but I think i've made the right choice.
Ah wow man that's awesome
Great video Rob very informative and i like your to the point explanations.
I currently use 60D for my motorsport photographs at british tracks .I want to upgrade to a more sports based camera and hsve read so many reviews
Do you think it will be a good move forward its the focus points and 10 fps that interest me .
Great video keep up with the great work .cheers
Rich
Thanks Richard
Please, between the Canon 1D Mark IV and the Canon 7D Mark II for sports (motorcycle, car, football), which would you recommend? Thanks.
Thank you Rob..very well presented.
Is this good for wedding photography? I'm really worried about the 20mp sensor.
Still using my 7D and have a like new 7D II so I think I'm good for a while. My only concern is printing size do to the lower Megapixel in contrast to new cameras. I also have the 5D MKII.
On the printing size matter let me tell you a thing... I do at least an exhibition per year and I like to print nice (big) sizes. i have no problem whatsoever with doing 70x50cm prints with this camera, and even if you put your nose against the photo you won't have complaints.
Great video, thanks for sharing that!
Hi rob very useful stuff. I am planning to buy used 7D and will pair it with my 100-400 IS lens I will use it for bird photography only please suggest your views
Sounds like a great pairing mate. Lovely lens and the AF of the 7d series is great
The 7D mk2 is gonna be my next buy... Currently using a pair of 1D mk4s - any thoughts on how they compare to the 7D mk2, Rob?
Not really used the 1d4 to be honest but I believe the general opinion is that they're on a par with the 7d2 in most areas. AF is supposed to be a stepup though which is obviously great for sport
Which is the better camera for sports 7D Mark ll or R6? Which one has the better auto focus? Is lag an issue by R6?
100% the R6 but it's also 4x the price. No lag issues with R6 no
My original 7Ds are going great (I have 2). No chance of replacing them until they expire.
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I have the 7dii as well and love it. Have been debating between getting a second one and upgrading my Tamron 70-200 f2.8 to Canon, or getting a 1DXii. With junior hockey shut down it’s given me more time to debate. Your thoughts?
Love your videos!
Thanks mate. As much as I love the 7d2, the 1dx ii is a superior camera in almost every area
great video! got a 7d2 in the mail right now!
Ah lovely
I recently upgraded to this camera. So I was wondering, what’s the the practice for tracking and staying in focus? I’m noticing midway through the shot im getting out of focus.
Thanks Rob. I've been using a bridge camera for bird photography and want to level up. After watching your video and others, and was convinced I should buy a second hand 7dii with a tamron 100-400mm lense as the 100-400 second generation lense is out of budget. However, I've been tempted by others to go for a new fujifilm x-s10 with a 70-300mm lens. It is light in the hands compared to the 7dii combination, but doesn't have weather proofing, has a bad battery life and I'm not sure how the auto focus compares to the 7dii. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions of the way to go?
I'm afraid I don't have any experience with the Sony Bryan but on the Canon side that setup the 7dii with the Tamron would do well I'm sure
@@RobSambles Not a sony, but a fujifilm x-s10 with 70-300mm or the canon 7d mark ii with a tamron 100-400mm lense? would you still go with the canon DSLR route?
@@bryantelford495 Yeah sorry I meant Fuji, not sure why I wrote Sony
Great review but I miss samples from camera !!!
No doubt it is a fantastic camera bought it last year
So looking to upgrade EOS M50, would you recommend 7dii over 90D or should I look into Canon 5D MIV for sport photography (indoor ice-hockey, soccer etc. low light stuff) ? Looking to pair it with EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (got deal on used IS version, cheaper than alternative non-IS so figured why not). Also would used 5D MIV be even better option ?
Can't justify the cost of an R6, yet... It's a great body. I don't need IBIS yet and I don't want to replace lenses or get adaptors for them all...
Yeah it's about gradual upgrades I reckon
I Love the 7D MK 2
I still use a canon sl1 and I love it because it is so small
Hi Rob, I have the 7d mark ii and 70 -200 f2.8 lens. What SD card would you recommend for sports photography?
You just need some fast ones really. I was using Transcend for mine (the x800 ones)
Would you say this is better than the 90d? I've been looking for a camera with a joystick since changing focus points with the wheel takes way to long.
I've not used a 90d but from the specs and other opinions I've heard, I think they're very similar
I think the 90d is generally a bit better because it is much newer. However it is not as tough, AF is not as good and it lacks a few 'pro' features which the 7DII has. I believe 90d has better IQ, better video, better low light performance, articulated touch screen, better battery life so it depends how much these matter to you.
Proud owner here, can't afford the 1Dx MKii or the R6...
1DX still choice in 2020?
Oh yeah a great camera 100%
I love how so much 7d11
Hoping for the R7.
What would be a good lens for taking shots of my son at football, from the sidelines? Up to 200mm or maybe 300? I'm thinking of the 7d ii as my first camera.
I would say a 70-200 as a starting point, alternatively a 100-400
What’s a better back up to the r6 the 7d ii or 5d iii?
I just got the r6 but considering wether keeping my 7d ii or upgrading it to a 5d iii
Sports photos portraits and automotive photos
For portraits I'd say the 5diii
Excellent information am happy of mine,thanks.
Thank you man
I not seen any PHOTOGRAPHY SHOPS IN LONDON that you can buy one of these canon camera for £300 and they all selling do £600
Still a good review for 2023
I'm getting one today! :D $600 AUD with accesories delivered.
I want to do Wildlife Photography with it.
I have a Sony 6400 but their Zoom lenses are way too pricey!
Is it working well for you? Im looking for a camera for landscape photography but I have no clue what to get.
@@dorian.alegria I think it would be good for landscape photogrpahy!
I just wish it had a flip screen.
You might better off with a more modern camera if you're new to photography, however learning older cameras will make you more skilled over time too.
It was my first DSLR I got only two years ago with a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G1. Feels slow. Can it be the Tamron?
It could well be the lens. You shouldn't find it too slow
Thanku vry nice👍👍
Thanks
7D MK2 was released in 2014...
yep
Still using it in 2024, it's great
What about canon 1d iii or 1d iv?
Both decent. I would say 7dii beats 1diii. 1d4 is great too
@@RobSambles the 1diii Af is much great than the 80d af?
@@niccolodametto500 I can't answer that one for you I'm afraid, I haven't used the 80d. My 7dii AF blew the 70d AF out of the water though