Canon EOS 7D DSLR review

[JFMx]

Whatching this again after 14yrs since 2010, This camera got me into photography but it was too expensive back in 2010 so this 2024 I got it and I'm so happy it still performs very well. Thank you Gordon.

[MartynDavies_for_real]

I've watched a few reviews of this camera and yours is by far the most informative. Keep up the good work!

[aequitasu]

Let me just say I love your reviews, probably the best I have seen. This video really helped me choose the 7D over the 50D. All my questions were answered and you present the reviews in clear, understandable language. I also love your website, thanks very much!

[johnbhome]

Great review. Still relevant here in 2018. I really wish that all the camera manufacturers would offer a camera that only focuses on stills. The video options offered are nice but not my cup of tea. One buys a camera to take pictures not videos. I am looking for something in between my Canon 5D and my SL2. I have narrowed my search between the 80D, 7D, 7D mark II. I lean toward the older cameras because I like simplicity and I am always looking for a deal. As a retiree on a fixed income budget considerations zoom very large for me. I do miss the old film days. One was forced to concentrate on each and every shot hoping that you nailed it but not knowing it until you developed it. I don't miss those days as the skills learned still serve me well today. Thank you Gordon and keep on keeping on!

[cameralabs]

@Anditworks Yes, the EOS Utility includes intervalometer features which would allow you to program a time-lapse sequence.

[cameralabs]

Of the two I prefer the 15-85mm for the wider coverage, the USM focusing and the slightly better quality. But the 18-135mm is great if you need the extra reach and won't be buying a telephoto for a while... I've reviewed them both at cameralabs . com, so check them out!

[Xcokedav]

you make the best "brief" video tours on the planet..

[MrKnnknn]

@JohnHFilms The 7D overheats for the following reasons:

- CF Card close to being full - Solution is to upgrade to larger storage.
- Weather sealing - No solution
- Internal battery discharging releases heat - Solution get a battery grip and use those batteries instead.

As you can see the reason for overheating is mostly when shooting video for a lengthy time, resulting in filling up the CF card, and battery discharge.

[cameralabs]

Believe it or not, it's not scripted at all! I just ad lib the whole thing, but naturally I say some things the same just to keep myself on track, such as the welcomes...

[cameralabs]

You're welcome! Don't forget you can support me and help me do more reviews by shopping through cameralabs . com!

[cameralabs]

I think 904SF is making an analogy with the people who say 'which is better, Canon or Nikon' - and the answer is of course the same: whichever you prefer!

[AhDee]

Hi Gorden! I have to say your reviews are the best I've seen on Youtube.
I'm very impressed how the reviews are in depth and details.
Oh and may I have one suggestion? I really like to see how these DSLR AF perfromence in a low/ dim light situation. I believe that's a lot of the DSLR users want to know too, since now there're more and more users always taking their camera around them everyday.
Once again, thanks for your great reviews. Keep up the good job buddy!

[cameralabs]

Thanks! Don't forget if you'd like to support me and help me produce more reviews, please shop (for anything!) in the partner stores section at cameralabs . com!

[cameralabs]

@videofxnoosa It's not available during composition as I recall. Not sure about playback - it is on the 550D / T2i, but only on the first frame.

[hardWideo]

The most detailed 7D review on youtube. Thank you very much. I've learned a lot about 7D from this review.

[cameralabs]

@3guys1girlandfetus It's for long exposures, typically more than 30 seconds.

[cameralabs]

Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoy my written content at cameralabs as well!

[cameralabs]

@yurigglutube You can use the EOS Utility to start and stop recording, BUT videos are only recorded to the internal card, not direct to your hard disk.

[MrKnnknn]

Hi Gordon, I really enjoy watching your videos, very professional, articulate and thorough. I own a Canon 450D and contemplating upgrading to a 5D but can't yet afford it, then I realized that buying a 7D will be a great addition to my arsenal even after buying the 5D, the 7D is an excellent camera especially with the Digic 4 processor, it has a great solid body and is weather resistant. It reminds a bit of the 40D or the early 35mm A1 (which I still own) in the sense that they are timeless.

[DDabbler]

absolutely awesome review. This was more thorough of a review than any of the others that I have looked at. The camera has more awesome features than I was aware of and you really helped highlight the extent of the jello problem and how to minimize it. Awesome review!!