Canon EOS 7D review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 9 November 2009

Tags: Canon, Canon EOS 7D, chromatic aberration, optical image stabilisation, digital SLR

We like:

Hard-as-nails build quality; ergonomic design; impressive 8-frames-per-second shooting; records 1080p movies; good high-ISO performance

We don't like:

Mediocre detail from kit lens and JPEG processing; occasional exposure howlers

CNET UK judgement:

The Canon EOS 7D offers awesome continuous-shooting speeds, an excellent HD movie mode with full manual controls, class-leading resolution, excellent high-ISO performance, and an all-metal, weather-sealed body. It's got a couple of glitches, but it's a corking camera

Full review:

Canon makes digital SLRs in both the APS-C and full-frame formats. The EOS 7D is the latest top-of-the-range APS-C model, but it's more than just a midway point between amateur and pro gear. With its 18-megapixel sensor, 8-frames-per-second continuous shooting and 1080p movie mode, it's a professional camera in its own right. You can buy the body only for around £1,500, or you can buy it with Canon's new 18-135mm kit lens for about £1,800. Continue Reading...