Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I'm an amateur hobbyist photographer. I bought the 7D to upgrade from my Rebel XS. The camera is everything I have dreamed of for years. I have yet to figure out all of the tips/tricks on this camera, but so far I love it! The image quality is great and having 8 fps is awesome. Only downside would possibly be the manuvering dials are hard to remember which ones go for which options, but not a problem. So worth saving up for 4 months!

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I'm from Colombia, and a friend recommend me this site to get the Canon EOS 7D with 28-135 lens.

-I bought this camera mainly for video capture, and is awesome, if you equip with a Canon L Series and a Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card your video quality will increase and becomes amazing.

-The camera menu is very intuitive and has a good printed manual.

-This camera has a strong and compact body which gives a good tact sensation.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

Great Camera, would not trade it for any other... Well maybe the 5D Mark III

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I used to have a film SLR which I adored, but it was collecting dust after I bought a digital point and shoot and realized the convenience of digital cameras. Finally took the plunge and purchased a digital SLR, and now I'm realizing how much I was missing not having the flexibility of an SLR.

The 7D seems like a great place to get started again with SLRs. Not too expensive, but solidly built and has great functionality and image quality. Now I'm working on building up my collection of lenses, avoiding the EF-S series should I pick up a full-frame camera down the line.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

For business: Video production and photos. For personal: Video production and photos.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

This is a perfect first professional camera for students. Its affordable and it has great resolution. You CAN shoot sports with this as well, I don't care what anyone says- it works great.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

anything you need, quick service and good prices. i have no complaints and everything works great

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I love this camera for it's speed (8fps) and customization options. I was torn between this and the Nikon d7000. I don't have extensive time with the Nikon but I was sold on the Canon because the grip just felt more natural in my hand and the shutter button is easier to modulate. I have small to average hands and the grip on the d7000 doesn't come close to fitting in my hand. Though the shutter on the 7d sounds louder and more obtrusive than the nikon. The 7d sounds like slapping plastic sheets while the d7000 sounds like a smooth, muffled shuffle. Not a big deal but the first time I shot a military ceremony with the 7d the shutter noise made me very self-conscious. Regarding the shutter button...the 7d has a subtle stop between focusing and shutter release. On the d7000 I found that there was barely any (if at all) feedback in the button to indicate when you're right on the cusp of shutter release...I really didn't like that feeling. Well thats the extent of my review as it relates to the d7000.

From my research I've found the Canon's apparently shoot more neutral and natural colors than other makers and in my experience I've found that to be true. In this day and age people tend to gravitate towards pictures with a nice pop, contrast and saturation. Luckily the 7d allows you to make effective adjustments in these areas and save the settings as a custom user defined preset. Low light performance is also pretty good. Noise will be increasingly more apparent especially above 2000 ISO though even at ISO 6400 you can easily salvage your photos with a quick fix in the included software or whatever noise reduction tool you choose.

I'm not very impressed with the kit lens. It's loud with terrible lens creep and the focus seems quite inconsistent. If I could do it again I'd buy just the camera and get the 24-70mm L lens.

One other very important note. While this camera is loaded with pro-level customization features it's not a full frame camera. If you have any aspirations of taking your photography to the pro-level or at least being serious about it for the long term I'd seriously consider saving a little more money for a full frame camera. Nikon and Canon aren't making premium crop frame lenses. Now I find myself in the dubious situation of trying to figure out which lens to buy. I want to shoot more events and tell stories with my photography but the 1.6x factor on the 7d forces me to buy an extra wide angle lens just to get a moderately wide angle perspective on my 7d. Just something to think about, if I could do it again I'd probably have saved a little more money for the Canon 5d MkII or now the Canon 5d MkIII....maybe even the Nikon d800.

On another note, I don't shoot much video but the HD video on this camera is stunning. All in all I'm very happy with my purchase.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I have always been into photography, although I've had some periods in my life where I didn't have an SLR. In general, the 7D is not for beginners, but also not just for pro's. Once you start to get used to the menu structure of the 7D, you start to see the unbelievable power of this device. It's amazing!
I spent weeks reading reviews and bouncing back and forth about which body to choose, the other one was the 60D. I am very happy I decided on the 7D.

I also added a 70-200 2.8 L series lens with IS about a week later. This truly makes a huge difference in my shot quality. It's heavy, its expensive but it is amazing!

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

Used it for night sports and the pictures turned out great.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I upgraded from my 30D. Not much i can say that hasnt already been said. Was a tough choice between this and the 5D Mark II. I went with this because i didnt need full frame and wanted to spend my money on good L-Series lenses.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

The time came to upgrade from my older Canon DSLR. Looking at all the option, the 7D was really at the outer ranger of what I could afford. All the reviews and personal suggestions from friends kept leading me back to the 7D. Not a pro, but I love photography and want to keep improving. I have been giving the camera lot of trials, preparing for a trip to the Southwest and I love it. A big step up from my previous camera, but I am enjoying the results and the work to improve my own skills.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I loved this camera and lense but sadly had to return it because new scientific equipment had dictated unbeknownist to me sooner that I had to have full frame sensor capability, so the 1.3 aspect ration just wouldn't cut it in my application. I upped to the 5D MII and sadly found the 7D controls muich more user friendly! These short comings in the MII have now been rectified in the new 5D Mark III... wish I had waited just one more month!

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

The image quality of this camera is awesome. I have photographed things with an ISO of 1600 and the clarity is awesome with very minimal grain detectable. The speed of the continuous focus is stellar and playing around with its video capabilities has definately made me more interested in seeing what I can produce via film. I normally shoot with all Nikon products, however I am now happy to own both Nikon and Canon equipment.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

i shoot short's with my friends on my spare time and i am very happy with the video quality and price from this camera. takes great photos as well!

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I had been researching a DSLR for quite a bit trying to decide which camera would suit my needs as a enthusiast who owned a film slr who wanted to updgrade to a camera that was user friendly yet sophisticated enough to allow me to make the transition to a photographer who makes money from taking pictures. I finally settled on the EOS 7D and I am very glad I did. I have had this camera for more than a week and had the opportunity of taking some pictures at the christening of my god son. The pictures were amazing, what was even more amazing I was able to give the camera to my wife to use who had never before used a SLR. She fell in love and did not want to hand it back. This is a very strurdy camera built for a professional but ideal for a enthusiast. Focusing was fast with the Kit Lens which took really sharp pictures. I haven't given it a solid workout yet but I can't wait. The menu is easy to use I really liked the option of using the live view mode being able to sit in a pew and capture a choir without getting up and not worry about focusing and getting everyone in the frame. I haven't found anything I don't like about the camera yet and doubt I will.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

While this camera is a crop frame it is a wonderful prosumer grade camera. It shoots wonderful video and takes great pictures. I love that I can have so many custom settings to make shooting easier.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

I am just starting photography classes at a local community college. I am learning digital phtography for the first time other than point and shot.
This camera will take me through the program and beyond with all of its features. I am very pleased so far, but I have much to learn. It will be a lot of fun learning with this camera.

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This was a decision I took many pains to make. Pony up for the 5D Mark II? Hmm well, if I am going to go crop sensor, and I love making film and documentaries in 1080p why not just save a ton and go 60D or lower (T3i?). Then I saw the package deal, and the rebate at B&H - NO BRAINER!

Amazing price for a BEAST of a camera. Documentary shoots in LA, wandering the subways and streets of NYC in the winter - this camera has superb build quality. The feel is like excalibur.

Speed? Dual Digic 4's are worth the price of admission. NEVER miss that perfect shot! The burst is so high quality and the processing so brisk you would be amazed. The controls, menu layouts, etc - wow. Catch musicians in action, skaters flying - it's effortless. Rich depth, color and look! Highly accurate 19 point AF!!! Don't leave this part out of the equation!

Sure, if you can get the 5D and go full frame, etc - do it! If you want to save a few bucks, ut play at the pro level, this is the real deal. Heck, I have friends who have Reds, 5Ds, etc etc and still love their 7Ds as their #1s for film and photo, esp when they need speed.

If you can slap some amazing glass on your 7D it only gets better. However, the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens is $106 at B&H and will give you gorgeous low light looks for your films.

Great camera. There is a stable of amazing choices out there, including wnoderful comparable Nikons. However, if processing power, speed, versatility, build quality and bacg for the buck are what you want - this is great place to look.

Comments about Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens:

A fantastic camera loaded with features. I've shot before on the 5D mk II, and comoared to that this autofocuses like a dream. 8 frames per second is really more than fast enough to grab those action shots, and I often find that I can just get by shooting in regular as opposed to high speed burst. The kit lens is fantastic for a non-L series glass, and sharp even on faster apertures.