Canon EOS 7D

A new D-SLR that looks tailor-made for nature photography

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Updated November 6, 2018

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The new Canon EOS 7D should be an outstanding camera for outdoor photographers. It features an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor and a shooting rate of up to 8 fps, as well as Canon’s next generation of full HD video with three frame rates. The new CMOS sensor gives you highly detailed landscapes, and its ample resolution lets you crop in on landscapes or wildlife. Wildlife and action photographers will like the APS-C sensor’s 1.6x focal-length factor, and a new AF system features improved subject tracking in continuous mode, ideal for subjects like flying birds, running game or mountain-bike action. And HD video capability lets you record your nature subjects in motion, with sound.

Specifications

Image Sensor: 18.0-megapixel (effective) CMOS
Resolution: 5184×3456 pixels
Sensor Size: 11-point AF System
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot Live View
Video Mode: Full HD 1920x1080p/30, 24 and 25 fps; HD 1280x720p/60 and 50 fps; SD 640x480p/60 and 50 fps
AF System: 19-point
Shutter Speeds: 1⁄8000 to 30 sec., X-sync up to 1⁄250 sec.
ISO Settings: 100-6400 (1⁄3 increments), expandable to 12,800
Continuous Firing Mode: 8 fps
Recording Format: JPEG, 14-bit RAW
Metering: 63-zone evaluative, 9.4% partial, 2.3% spot, CW
Power Source: SLB-1674 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Estimated Street Price: $1,699
Contact: Canon USA, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com