Canon EOS 7D DSLR review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ต.ค. 2024
- Full review at www.cameralabs.... . A 16 minute HD tour around the Canon EOS 7D, the company's latest semi-pro DSLR, featuring Live View, HD video and fast continuous shooting. For my full review with comparisons, sample images and video, results and current pricing, please click the link at the start of this text or visit cameralabs . com. If you have any questions regarding this review, feel free to post on the Cameralabs forum!
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You can compare the image quality in the results and gallery pages of my reviews at cameralabs . com! I think you'll be verty happy with the 7D as an upgrade if yoiu're into shooting soports, but remember to buy a lens with fast USM autofocus.
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@peanutapt Yes, if you're getting the 7D, it'll be better than your XS / 1000D, so unless you want it as a spare, you should sell it. PS - Again, please support me by shopping at the partner stores page at cameralabs . com!
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@peanutapt The 7D has much better picture quality than the XS / 1000D. Don't forget you can support me by shopping at the partner stores page at cameralabs . com!
Please see the verdict page of my 7D review at cameralabs . com - and be sure to check the results pages too.
Whatching this again after 14yrs since 2010, This camera got me into photography but it was too expensive back in 2010 so this 2024 I got it and I'm so happy it still performs very well. Thank you Gordon.
You're very welcome, I love some of these older cameras. Do check out my Dino Bytes channel too!
@@cameralabs it's simply awesome! So nostalgic seeing and hearing you from the video!
@akroisel If you only want the video and resolution, then get the 550D. If you also need tougher build, faster shooting, better viewfinder, better AF etc, then get the 7D. But whatever you buy, please do it through one of the partner stores at cameralabs . com to support me - thanks!
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@awarriorg24 Please read my review at cameralabs . com - all the info you need is there.
@direshter Sure, check out the best buys section at cameralabs . com - all my updated recommendations are there...
@AhDee1023 I'll try and look into that for future reviews, but please do also read my review at cameralabs . com as there's info about the AF for shooting action.
Hi everyone, remember the picture quality will be poor until YT completes the processing! It should be in glorious HD in the next hour or two...
@iLIKEediting There's a lot to choose between them. The Nikon rival to the 7D is the D300s - I made a very detailed comparison between them in my Canon 7D review at cameralabs . com - check it out, especially the verdict page. PS - if you'd like to support me, please shop through the partner stores page at cameralabs . com!
Please read the verdict page of my 7D review at cameralabs . com.
@tenochik yes it has a microphone input where you can connect an external microphone - please read my review at cameralabs . com!
It doesn't matter whether I use PCs or Macs - they both get the job done. As for 5D2 vs 7D, see the results and verdict pages of my 7D review at cameralabs . com.
@sasktank thanks, I appreciate it! Please do check out my site cameralabs . com!
It would if I had someone to help me! It's hard enough getting the framing right by yourself without also adjusting audio levels. But I do hope to improve them on future vidoes with a new microphone...
@sairam6087 Were you shooting JPEG or RAW, and did you change any settings, like the noise reduction? I'd recommend joining the cameralabs forum and posting an example image in the Canon section so we can help diagnose it.
The actual locations I use are described in the Travel section in the Cameralabs forum...
I've watched a few reviews of this camera and yours is by far the most informative. Keep up the good work!
Of the two I prefer the 15-85mm for the wider coverage, the USM focusing and the slightly better quality. But the 18-135mm is great if you need the extra reach and won't be buying a telephoto for a while... I've reviewed them both at cameralabs . com, so check them out!
There's lots of reasons why - I've detailed them on the movie mode page of my 7D review at cameralabs . com - go to the features tab of the review, then to the movie mode section.
@sasktank Thanks, your support is appreciated! It's just there's lots of people who expect to get content for free.
Great review. Still relevant here in 2018. I really wish that all the camera manufacturers would offer a camera that only focuses on stills. The video options offered are nice but not my cup of tea. One buys a camera to take pictures not videos. I am looking for something in between my Canon 5D and my SL2. I have narrowed my search between the 80D, 7D, 7D mark II. I lean toward the older cameras because I like simplicity and I am always looking for a deal. As a retiree on a fixed income budget considerations zoom very large for me. I do miss the old film days. One was forced to concentrate on each and every shot hoping that you nailed it but not knowing it until you developed it. I don't miss those days as the skills learned still serve me well today. Thank you Gordon and keep on keeping on!
Let me just say I love your reviews, probably the best I have seen. This video really helped me choose the 7D over the 50D. All my questions were answered and you present the reviews in clear, understandable language. I also love your website, thanks very much!
The models I'd recommend are in the best buys section at cameralabs . com!
Both would be great, so it depends which range and focal ratio you prefer. Obviously the 17-55 won't work on full-frame bodies should you want to upgrade in the future.
you make the best "brief" video tours on the planet..
I think 904SF is making an analogy with the people who say 'which is better, Canon or Nikon' - and the answer is of course the same: whichever you prefer!
@tangkag879 They may have the same resolution and movie modes, but the 7D is much faster, tougher, better AF, better controls, better viewfinder, more customisation, but bigger, heavier and more expensive. But the quality between them is the same. Please read my reviews at cameralabs . com for the full story.
@Anditworks Yes, the EOS Utility includes intervalometer features which would allow you to program a time-lapse sequence.
this guy knows his stuff!! thanks mate
Weeeell, it all depends on the type of film, how well it's been exposed, processed and of course scanned. There's a lot of variables, and unless you're using pro slide film, you'd be lucky to achieve much more than 12-15 Mpixels worth in my experience. Under absolute best conditions, you may exceed 15, but I think 24 is really pushing it. In my own view, I'd say the best of the 35mm format sensors (such as the Canon 5D2 and Nikon D3x) will comfortably outresolve 35mm film.
@BelAirLongboard The video features and still photo quality are identical on the 550D and 7D. Only go for the 7D if you want faster shooting, better AF, tougher body etc. Don't forget the 600D which is essentially a 550D with an articulated screen - great for video. See my reviews at cameralabs . com!
Believe it or not, it's not scripted at all! I just ad lib the whole thing, but naturally I say some things the same just to keep myself on track, such as the welcomes...
The SET button turns when you rotate that rear wheel - same on every Canon DSLR which has the rear wheel.
I'm ordering mine tonight after finally saving enough cash. Thanks to you guys for your excellent review to help me decide on this camera!
Hi Gorden! I have to say your reviews are the best I've seen on TH-cam.
I'm very impressed how the reviews are in depth and details.
Oh and may I have one suggestion? I really like to see how these DSLR AF perfromence in a low/ dim light situation. I believe that's a lot of the DSLR users want to know too, since now there're more and more users always taking their camera around them everyday.
Once again, thanks for your great reviews. Keep up the good job buddy!
Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoy my written content at cameralabs as well!
@3guys1girlandfetus It's for long exposures, typically more than 30 seconds.
Yes, so long as the price is good, but bear in mind some people think there might be an updated model later this year. I have no information though.
I'm afraid I don't know, BUT there is a big camera show at the end of September, so if you're in any doubt, you may want to wait until all the announcements between how nd then are made.
Hi Gordon, I really enjoy watching your videos, very professional, articulate and thorough. I own a Canon 450D and contemplating upgrading to a 5D but can't yet afford it, then I realized that buying a 7D will be a great addition to my arsenal even after buying the 5D, the 7D is an excellent camera especially with the Digic 4 processor, it has a great solid body and is weather resistant. It reminds a bit of the 40D or the early 35mm A1 (which I still own) in the sense that they are timeless.
@videofxnoosa It's not available during composition as I recall. Not sure about playback - it is on the 550D / T2i, but only on the first frame.
@JohnHFilms The 7D overheats for the following reasons:
- CF Card close to being full - Solution is to upgrade to larger storage.
- Weather sealing - No solution
- Internal battery discharging releases heat - Solution get a battery grip and use those batteries instead.
As you can see the reason for overheating is mostly when shooting video for a lengthy time, resulting in filling up the CF card, and battery discharge.
Sounds like you have Highlight Tone Priority enabled. Check your manual for details.
@yurigglutube You can use the EOS Utility to start and stop recording, BUT videos are only recorded to the internal card, not direct to your hard disk.
The most detailed 7D review on youtube. Thank you very much. I've learned a lot about 7D from this review.
@TheTechWreck Read my 7D review at cameralabs . com, the whole thing is a comparison with the D300s.
Gordon, first congratulation for your top notch reviews. Question : can you tell me if it is possible to do time-lapse shooting via the provided software on a connected PC? Thanks a lot and greetings from Brussels.
@tangkag879 No, the 7D is much higher-end. The 550D and T2i are the same model.
@kedluben Do you mean the movie clips? They're around Queenstown, New Zealand.
Isn't it great? - Picture shooting and filming in one! Thats what I've always wanted.
Aww, I want it soo much!
Great review.
absolutely awesome review. This was more thorough of a review than any of the others that I have looked at. The camera has more awesome features than I was aware of and you really helped highlight the extent of the jello problem and how to minimize it. Awesome review!!
I Love This Camera!!!!
Great Review as always Gordon
And I m happy that you didn't limit the video to under 10 minutes
This camera deserves it
You are my favorite reviewer! I live in the Nederland and you are fantastic reviewer! Much better than all the others!!! One thing: review the more expensive products for example: Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM. But your are still great.
Gordon,
I am ardent follower of you. This review has helped me lot to know about my new 7D.
Thanks
Vishnu
You, sir, have a talent for reviewing this stuff.
@tenochik Didn't I point it out in the video?
It's a good point, but if we do that on-screen, it would involve scaling one of the images which would introduce artefacts and be unfair to the model you were scaling.
"Brief" video tour? Quite the opposite! Thanks for the in-depth look (both in video and in text), Gordon! I know I was anxiously waiting for this one (both camera and your review)!
Nope, no plans to do the 1D Mark IV - it's a pro sports camera, and I'm not a pro sports photographer!
I hardly use Macs anymore, so can't comment, but we have a section on editing H.264 video in the Imaging Software section on the cameralabs forums.
As usual, I look for one of your awesome reviews before I buy new equipment. Thanks!!!
The software to control the camera from the PC is absolutely amazing!
@TheSamantha70 The 7D is still a great camera, and it has an Auto or Program mode if you want it to do everything for you. Do also consider the 60D though if you won't exploit the 7D's speed and AF - check out the best buys section at cameralabs . com
@RicanMan16 Nope! I've done some radio work in the UK, but that was a while back!
I love your reviews man... Largely thanks to you I purchased my 5 months old now, Canon 5D mark II. After doing so I was glad to find out that everything you said (on the good side, obviously :) ) was exactly right.
Thanks!
Always love your review video Gordon. Realy hope you make a camera review again.
Great review Gordon. I've been waiting for this video for quite some time now, and it didn't disappoint. :)
I will hopefully be getting my 7D before...or for Xmas this year. I can't wait!
what is ur info based on?? mosr review websites clearly favour 7D to 50D in all counts
Hmmm, I'd disagree on the noise front - I have full comparisons of the D300s against the 7D in my 7D review at cameralabs . com and the image quality is pretty good. But yes, Canon has certainly been inspired by Nikon in a number of the features here.
Excellent reviewer... your voice is great and easy to listen too. Well done.
about time canon sent you a 7d to review, its been a while.
It is, but remember it comes with ALL of Canon's current DSLRs, including the budget EOS 1000D / Rebel XS.
@MVC7CVM A quicker card will clear the buffer faster, making the camera ready to shoot again sooner.
Excellent review, best found to date. Thank you for putting the work in and sharing your opinions. Will support your website.
3 major things i like on the 7d
1. the intuitive quick mode auto-focusing by half pressing the shutter button.
2. the zone-af mode
3. the improved weather sealing
other than those trio of convenient features, i wouldn't pick the 7d. i'd still stick to my trusty 50d. i found the 50d to be the most balanced dslr i tried and tested, that's why i bought it. higher/faster-everything is good, but isn't always the case in most situations.
Great video review with loads of info. You are the best Gordon.
@KarlToth Karl, you do know this is my living, and the only way any of us make any money is through advertising. If that goes, then there's no more reviews.
I just received my 7D on Wednesday. Your review was the most comprehensive and helpful I found when making my decision between the 50D and 7D.
This camera is AWESOME!
@Modders247 Yes, my tests are done in QT, NZ.
@arbel100 I use all camera types - see the 'what camera does Gordon use' thread in the cameralabs forums...
It's best if you ask on the cameralabs forums...
@wavusdavus What do you think pays for them? This is my full time job you know.
thanks for your videos, always enjoying too watch them. the best ones on youtube!
Hi, I did all the image quality parts of the review at cameralabs . com - there's a link to my review right below the video...