Canon R7 Reviews
Good Camera When it Works
By Theresa
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-11
This is a perfect camera for amateur wildlife photographers. Great quality pictures. However, I've had nothing but problems with the camera since they day I purchased it in September, 2022. I've had to have the circuit board replaced because my SD card slots wouldn't allow the cards to properly secure the memory cards. I've just sent back the camera for cleaning and various error messages that I keep receiving. I am at a loss. I don't have the money for a new camera or new system.
Great deal, excellent product and service
By Steve Hamlin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-03
Other than the box, my purchase was like new. The box had a different camera model name printed on it. I've bought a number of refurbished cameras from Canon over the years. So far, I've never been disappointed.
Money well spent!
By Steve
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-26
I purchased the R7 with kit 18-150mm lens and it my first mirrorless camera. I was using an older 7D and 90D. R7 has been a great camera so far, far better image quality than my previous Canon cameras. It has been a learning curve with the different layout of the camera but I started with a complete redo of the buttons/dials. I have a Canon 500mm 4.0 IS II lens that I used on my 7D and 90D. They both took good photos but never as clear or sharp as I wanted. When I first used the R7 and the Canon 500mm lens I was instantly impressed with how sharp the photos were. I shoot mainly wildlife photos under low light conditions. Subject detect and eye tracking have been impressive. The only struggle I have had with the eye tracking is shooting wildlife after sunset or very low light. If the animal turns its head the eye tracking will search. As soon as the animal turns it locks back on. This camera has been money well spent...I just wished I had not waited a year to purchase it. The images I attached below were all taken in the last 6 weeks and a much smaller file sizes than the originals.
Focus Issues, Will Not Turn On
By Phocoena
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-24
This camera worked great for wildlife at first, then I started experiencing focus issues (nothing would be in focus in the whole picture). Then it shut off and would not turn on again. I've tried two separate fully charged OEM batteries, but it will not turn on. I've only had this camera a matter of months. It is currently with Canon for repair (at my shipping expense).
Replaced my 7Dmkii
By Letitsnow
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-23
Simply amazing auto focus. Idea of IBIS with older non-is 600F4 not tested but intriguing. Relatively low noise for apsc sensor. You'll get use to the non optical view finder, be sure to configure for highest refresh rate for EVF. Very significant upgrade to 7Dmkii. Uses same battery too. Don't think the RF lenses are worth it for the slight weight savings and EF can still be used on older DSLR bodies. Wish it had a compatible battery grip, only short coming I can see. Carried my old 7Dii as a back up last shoot and never took it out of the bag.
Love my purchase
By Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-06
Still learning about the camera so far I love it!!
Refurbished R7 good deal for me
By PhotoMotorRider
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-05
Refurbished R7 body from the USA Canon Store. Great
image quality
By Don
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-04
1 ) AF is pretty good but at times loses lock while never indicating so you don't know.
2) Lots of noise in the photos which could be mostly corrected in post.. 3) Shutter had stuck a few times continuing to fire shots..
4) I was used to my 5dmk4 for wildlife and those pics are tack sharp and clear. Not so much with the R7.
I'm hoping for a software update to fix these issues as the reach due to crop factor makes up for Canon's lack of an affordable 600mm lens.