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I've had my 7D for about 2 weeks now and I'm still having fun with the camera. I still consider myself a newbie user and upgraded from a Rebel XSi due to work.
Very sharp and quick camera with tons of features. The dual DIGIC IV processors are especially useful when moving 18mp images at 8fps. In fact, it's blisteringly fast.
The buttons are well placed and obvious some thought went into the features and design. The custom buttons and the "Q" button are extremely useful (once one spends a bit of time figuring out how to use).
Although I've activated the "H" ISO setting which gives me 12,800 ISO, I've not tried using it yet. Given my normal uses, I likely won't be going above 3200 ISO anytime soon, but it's sure comforting to know it's there if needed. Though I suspect that there are varying degrees of "noise" above 6400. we'll see.
Anyway, Canon has packed this camera w/ tons of goodies including 1080p video at 24fps (and other fps settings along w/ 720) w/ manual video control. I've not used this feature yet but undoubtedly will do so in the near future.
Thus far I only have two gripes about the 7D: both minor. It's heavy ... well a whole lot heavier than the XSi but in line w/ other semi-pro and pro DSLRs. Most of the full frame pro units are even heavier b/c they have built-in grips. The other (very minor complaint) is the number of menus.
Both issues, I suspect, will just take a little getting use to. However, it's very noticeable when I attach my BG-E7 battery grip and my 24-70mm f/2.8L lens (which is a very heavy lens by itself).
Still I'm quite pleased with my choice. I had considered the Canon 50D and the Nikon 3000S, but neither had the features of the 7D. I also looked (longingly) at the 5D Mk II but I don't need a full frame sensor (and it was hard for me to justify spending an additional $1,000). Solid upgrade camera. Highly recommended!!!
Very sharp and quick camera with tons of features. The dual DIGIC IV processors are especially useful when moving 18mp images at 8fps. In fact, it's blisteringly fast.
The buttons are well placed and obvious some thought went into the features and design. The custom buttons and the "Q" button are extremely useful (once one spends a bit of time figuring out how to use).
Although I've activated the "H" ISO setting which gives me 12,800 ISO, I've not tried using it yet. Given my normal uses, I likely won't be going above 3200 ISO anytime soon, but it's sure comforting to know it's there if needed. Though I suspect that there are varying degrees of "noise" above 6400. we'll see.
Anyway, Canon has packed this camera w/ tons of goodies including 1080p video at 24fps (and other fps settings along w/ 720) w/ manual video control. I've not used this feature yet but undoubtedly will do so in the near future.
Thus far I only have two gripes about the 7D: both minor. It's heavy ... well a whole lot heavier than the XSi but in line w/ other semi-pro and pro DSLRs. Most of the full frame pro units are even heavier b/c they have built-in grips. The other (very minor complaint) is the number of menus.
Both issues, I suspect, will just take a little getting use to. However, it's very noticeable when I attach my BG-E7 battery grip and my 24-70mm f/2.8L lens (which is a very heavy lens by itself).
Still I'm quite pleased with my choice. I had considered the Canon 50D and the Nikon 3000S, but neither had the features of the 7D. I also looked (longingly) at the 5D Mk II but I don't need a full frame sensor (and it was hard for me to justify spending an additional $1,000). Solid upgrade camera. Highly recommended!!!
good review!
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