Canon EOS 7D - Silencing the Nikon Fan Boys and Gunning the D300S
Canon EOS 7D - Silencing the Nikon Fan Boys and Gunning the D300S
Canon EOS 7D - Silencing the Nikon Fan Boys and Gunning the D300S
07 September 2009
On September first, Canon announced their new APS-C sized sensor DSLR camera. Although the Canon EOS 7D sounded like a little brother to the full frame EOS series, it was not to be. After overcoming our initial disappointment of not getting a cheaper full-frame alternative to the 5D Mark II, we were very much impressed. Canon's APS-C sized sensor DSLR line-up has always been heavily criticised for their more "plastic" feel especially when compared to the present D300/D300S as well as their predecessors. So it seems Canon has finally figured that they needed to release a camera that feels like a pro's tool from the get go. What's more, they have dedicated their energy to make the 7D more than just a very fine camera; they've turned it into a "Nikon D300S" killer.
The Canon EOS 7D is much more than just a 50D in a more robust body, with Dual DIGIC 4 processors, it delivers more processing power then even the 5D Mark II. Their press release states that it can achieve "continuous shooting at 8 frames per second - without the need for additional accessories",which again throws an undisguised smirk towards the Nikon D300/D300S models which requires the use of a battery grip to achieve this speed. Dealing with its other Achilles?heel, the autofocus system, Canon delivers an improved 19-point cross type AF system based on in its elite 1D/1Ds Mark III cameras. While this may herald an even better AF system for the future 1-series cameras, what it has affectively done is address what is probably the only major shortcoming in the other "for (semi-)pros" model, the 5D Mark II. It goes without saying that it’s no contest with the 9-point cross type AF in the 50D which the EOS 7D sits firmly above. Even the metering system is upgraded with a new Focus Colour Luminance metering system (iFCL) which measures focus, colour and luminance, across 63 zones.
Another much welcomed addition is the transmissive LCD incorporated in the viewfinder. We can say goodbye to the hassle of changing the focusing screen in your camera along with all the problems that it entails. Easy to use and conveniently available when you may need it, it's really god sent regardless of whether you've had problems with changing focusing screens. Canon has not only been busy beating like for like though?and the new Dual-Axis Electronic Level shows it. Already adapted in some advanced compact cameras as well as the Pentax K7 (horizontal levelling only), electronic levelling allows you to shoot everything perfectly level and tilt-free. The Canon EOS 7D also throws in an Integrated Speedlite Transmitter to allow you to unburden from extra on-camera accessories. The 7D also record Full HD movies with full manual control and selectable frame rates.
What we have here in the Canon EOS 7D could easily be the best camera for 2009. While it's still early to say that for a fact, there is no doubt that pros and enthusiasts alike will be looking at the Canon EOS 7D as a camera to own. For now at least, the forums will no doubt be filled with self-satisfied Canon fan boys posting their love of this gem.
What lenses are you using? The body has less to do with IQ than what lens you use.
The 15-85 beats most of the Nikon lenses out there and a poor budget lens will get the 7d images look like crap.
Likewise with the 5D, there are just not that many budget full frame lenses that is why people always assumes the iq is to much better. What FF does it it can help iso performance to a certain degree and give you a wider angle.
Sajjad Tufail From PAKISTAN
08 Dec 2009, 7:30pm
Well, as i've searched across different reviews on internet from canon 450D, 500D, 50D and nikon D80,D90,D5000. I was confused to make a choice between but canon 7D seems most within my budget with 7D body and 18,135mm lens... no more lenses if i go with 7D, hehehe.....
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