Are you thinking about purchasing a digital SLR camera? In this Canon EOS 7D review, let’s investigate 7 reasons why the Canon EOS 7D should be on your list of DSLR cameras to consider.The Canon EOS 7D is not designed to be just slightly better than its predecessor, the Canon EOS 50D. The 7D is designed to be a game changer and it’s new features are impressive.Let’s dive into this 18-megapixel digital SLR to find out what sets it apart from previous Canon offerings.1. Take Sharper Photographs
The 7D comes with a 19-point cross-type auto-focus system. What does this mean to you?Well, a large number of auto-focus points allows you a lot of flexibility in choosing the exact point in your photograph that you want to be in sharp focus. When you want to take a photo with as much of your subject in focus as possible, the 19-point AF system helps you do that as well.2. Capture Every Piece of the Action
If you enjoy sports photography, action photography or just want to make sure you capture the moment, then having a digital SLR camera that can rapidly take one photograph after another is very important.
The 7D has dual Digic processors and a new shutter mechanism. Combined with the 19-point AF system, this setup allows you to capture photographs at 8 frames per second.That’s fast.3. Gain More Control Over Your Final Photograph
Have you ever taken a photo and then printed it out or put it on your computer only to realize there is more in the photo than you framed in your viewfinder?Did you notice extra subject material around the outside edge of your photograph?This occurs when your viewfinder doesn’t provide 1.0x coverage (or 100% of what will be captured by the sensor on the camera as your photograph).The Canon EOS 7D is the first EOS DSLR featuring a full 1.0x coverage viewfinder. By comparison, the EOS 50D viewfinder offers 0.95x coverage.With the 7D, what you see is what you get.4. Take Better Photographs in Tricky Lighting Conditions
If you take photographs in an environment where the lights are constantly changing (like a concert) or where there is a lot of contrast between well-lit and dark subjects, then you will definitely want to learn more about the 7D.One of the most exciting features of the 7D is the 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor. This sensor works in concert with the 19-point AF system to help you take better photographs in tough lighting conditions.5. Capture Video Without a Separate Video Camera
Sometimes you just need to capture the moment and a photo just won’t do. Sometimes you need video.The Canon 7D can film in 1980 x 1080 HD video, 1280 x 720 HD video and 640 x 480 SD video.6. Brave the Elements
Sometimes you don’t want to put your camera away when it starts to rain, snow, or get dusty. Unless you have a camera built to withstand tough conditions, you are usually out of luck.
The 7D is environmentally sealed to be dust and water-resistant so you can get some of your best shots when the weather takes a turn for the worst.7. Review Your Images with an LCD You Can Actually See
Most liquid crystal displays (LCD) are difficult to see when you are outside and become almost impossible to see when illuminated by the sun.Canon added an ambient light sensor to the EOS 7D which changes the brightness of the LCD to account for the amount of light shining on the LCD. This makes it far easier to review your images and adjust your settings when you are taking photographs outside.The 7D has a number of other features that may be exactly what you are looking for in your next camera, so I’d encourage you to give it a closer look.