Scott Kelby on the new Canon EOS 7D Mark II

[darellg]

I love my 7D Mark ii and using the 70mm 200mm lens with it....just amazing!!

[VicNeumann]

I have 10 days in now shooting fast moving sports with this camera; (football at night, indoor volleyball, basketball, etc), and it really is a game changer when it comes to high ISO/ low noise in an APS-C sensor camera. Very usable printable shots up to ISO 10, 500+ and and amazing auto-focus system (right out of the 1Dx) grabs instant focus and never lets go. Also the 10 fps really makes it shine for sports photographers. Very happy with it! 

[mmartis]

This review has me so excited.... I was wavering... on buying one, but now I'm all in. I shoot wildlife.

[DIGITALSCREAMS]

To the touchscreen fanatics....

This camera is meant to be used in all weathers. Have you ever tried to use a touch screen in sub zero temperatures or when its covered in water? I have....and its not a beautiful experience.

[spikearnott]

Firstly let me say I'm not a Canon person I'm a person who is not swung by brands. For a long time I had a a full frame Sony a850, a Sony a77 and I was really happy with them until I changed my ball game and started shooting wildlife. I tried every camera out there and at the time price wasn't an option and I ended up getting a Canon 1Dx. I tried Nikon, I tried every brand but the 1Dx for wildlife photography won the ball game, especially the ISO performance although the top Nikons performed great and had a similar ISO performance it was at 16 MP compared to the 18 MP on the 1Dx. However one downside to the full frame is losing that crop sensor magnification so I looked at buying a 7D or a 70D to use alongside the 1Dx. ISO was usable up to 800 ISO I don't use a tripod I need to get about in forests and not be hampered carrying one with a 500mm lens so I rarely shoot below 1000 ISO I live in England quite often overcast! So I tried again all crop sensor cameras I wasn't bothered about matching lenses with my 1Dx because it would always have a 500mm attached nothing else. I could not find 1 that performed great at high ISO in all the crop sensor ranges that was sturdy enough to take the knocks also. When the 7D MK2 came along that changed the ball game. For all the reasons Scott mentions here unless you have used a MK2 then don't knock it. I agree however if you shoot Nikon, Sony whatever changing lenses would be expensive so stick with your brand. However personally I feel at the moment for the price, focus (it's no good having lots of points if they don't get a shot in focus ;) ) and the ISO this is the best out there. I would not touch another crop sensor Canon I had the 70D and that was so bad for high ISO but this is really a top professional camera sturdy and does the job tremendously. Buy it!

[williammedaris]

bought my 7D Mark II and the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II....      this combo is perfect for action and studio portraits ..   then switched the lens over to the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 EX DC OS HSM for some wide angle shots.  all I can say is WOW!!!

[patrickryan]

Hi Scott! I was watching the video and 2:00 in I realized that was shot where I work! Im a huge fan and am really excited to see that you were at the OE! 

[rickbaker]

I bought one yesterday, can't wait to really start shooting with this after getting it set up.

[nsnqst]

Thank you, Scott!

You mentioned that this is the best noise performance you have seen on a crop sensor camera. Can you share your thoughts on the performance of the 7D Mark II especially in low light, as compared to the 70D (non-action photography)? Thanks!

[keithwhite]

Hi, I currently have a 1DX and a 7d. I mostly shoot hockey on my 1DX with a 70-200 f2.8 (sometimes my tele 2x II). Just wondering if its worth upgrading to the 7dII for the crop or get longer glass (looking at the sigma 120-300 f2.8 or canon 300 f4).
Thanks
Keith

[jaimel]

Awesome testomonial. ..can't wait for Scott to review and compare the Samsung Nx1, what with it's 15fps, 28mp sensor, 4k internal. .tilt screen. ...willhe switch if it's better?

[mikemeasure]

Scott--you mentioned that the Canon 7D Mark 2, is effectively 320 mm max due to full frame. Is this effect natural or do you have to push buttons in order to create the effect?

[matv]

Sorry I'm late to the party guys, but how does the 7dmk2 hold up for macro. I need to upgrade from my old 40d and have canon L lenses so i need to stick with canon. Have searched google with no luck. Thoughts?

[blockedjunctionstudios]

The same way Mr. Kelby was excited for the Canon 7D Mark ll is the way I feel about buying one soon.

[palerider]

Why the hell are long comments cut off with no way to scroll to read them?

[thejjzzable]

I like how excited he is about an APS-C sensor.

[Naturfotografen]

What about the dynamic range is it big differences between 7d mark 2 vs 5d mark 3

[erinpaytonphotography]

KelbyOne was this shot at The Oxford Exchange in Tampa?

[cleyvosier]

what was this video shot with & editted with

[mv.m.]

Whenever photographers say good things about Canon, Haters say it is paid. That's an obvious insecurity.