Is the Canon 7D Mark II any good in 2024?

My thoughts on whether the Canon 7D Mark II is still a good camera all these years later and whether you should consider purchasing one.

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[guyphoto]

I bought a Canon 7D when they first released it in 2009. I had been shooting with three cameras before I purchased the 7D: A Canon 20D, 30D and 40D. The 7D was a huge step up from any of these cameras. I shot weddings, events, graduating seniors, models, fashion, glamour and portraits in studio and on location. I liked it so much I purchased another in 2010. I used both for the same shooting agenda. I also purchased a 5D MKII in 2009 and I used it for the full frame capability along with the 7Ds. I bought a new 7D MKII about 1 1/2 years or so ago, new from B&H and love it. I also have a Canon R and R6. The technology is better, no doubt, but I still shoot with the 7Ds and the 7DMKII a lot. I really like the cameras. None of them have ever given me any problems and other than getting them cleaned by CPS I've never had a need for service. Would I recommend a 7D or 7D MKII to a buyer? Yes. It has a magnesium alloy body, it's weatherproof and because it was designed for professional use it's durable. I don't shoot video, if I did, I would buy a video camera so I could care less about its video capabilities. After all it was designed primarily as a 35mm still camera with digital added on. If you learn to shoot correctly, see light well, and know what you're doing this camera will do pretty much anything you need it for. Remember glass is important and great images are still made about 6" behind the viewfinder. Oh, and if you google it, you can find a place where you can download a simple program or app that allows you to check your shutter count. I've used it and it matches the shutter counts CPS gives me. Also, the noise reduction in Adobe Raw or Topaz eliminates any noise problems you might run into.

[MolotovSandvich]

I just picked up a 7D Mark II today to replace my Rebel T5 starter camera. I outgrew it too quickly and needed something a little more potent, and for the price, the 7D kills it in comparison. I got mine used from a local camera shop, it has some scuffs but overall it’s in fantastic condition. Just over 1, 000 shutter count. So far I’m loving it.

[johnfink]

The 7d mark ii has done everything I've wanted for little over a year now love it

[hanbo]

Using high ISO on this camera is not too big of a deal, if you are using a fast lens (large aperture). And it's really awesome for sports photography.

[adude]

I sure hope it's still viable! Just today I sent my beloved 7D to KEH and should be receiving my Mark II on Tuesday. I'm like a kid counting down the days to Christmas!

[Graymanone]

I still use my original 7D and have a new 7D MII in a box which was only used once when I lent it to a friend as a backup camera for a wedding. I do most portrait and scenic so It works for me.

[xmenken]

The Canon 7D MK2 will fullfil your daily needs for another 15 years without buying new cameras!

[mxilplict]

Your video doesn’t highlight the most significant advantage of this camera: its high speed continuous frame rate, focus tracking and its application to sports and wildlife. This camera still is relevant today as a budget mini 1DX, and the crop factor works in favor of sports and other events shot in bright lighting at telephoto distances. For landscapes and other slower paced situations with more variable lighting, I would steer viewers who can’t afford the R6 to a 6d1 or 6d2.

Sidenote: I liked that shower demo of the weather sealing - I don’t have the guts to do that with my R5!

[janschut]

With the new noise reduction software on the market from topaz and dxo, the noise on higher iso is not realy a problem anymore.
So you can get decent pictures at much higher iso values with this camera. Just do not under expose and crop to much.

[rishimaharjan]

I'am really surprised to see only 109 subscriber. Deserve over millions subscribers.

[WalkForFreedomOz]

I brought a 7D m2 as an up grade for the 60D for bird photography. It's great to be able to change settings with out talking your eye off the subject. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if something happened to the one I have. I don't do video so can't comment on that side of things. 👍

[marklouvene]

I mainly use mine for football photography and it work perfectly fine for me. I dont use it for videos but I've watched other reviews and they were all satisfied with its video capabilities. Dont know much about using it as a video camera but those were the reviews I've seen so far until I saw yours.

[mariogravina]

I have two of these, with grips and a few lenses. I keep thinking (now that it's 2022) about selling both of them and buying a Sony AIII, since the AIV is finally out and the prices of the older ones are going down a bit. But the mirrorless switch is a whole new commitment. And as you stated in this video, the 7DMk2's have done me good over the years, in rain, dust, never letting me down, and performing well. With Dual Pixel AF, delivering fast and crisp performance.
Got the distinct impression that if I don't upgrade soon, I'll be stuck with two bodies/cameras that won't be worth much money at all. On the flip side, I do have two amazing cameras that cover all of my needs. What do you think? Sell both to get one mirrorless? I used to photograph events, so redundancy was a must. Now, since I do want to take photos at my own pace, for my own enjoyment, I do think it would be nice to narrow down to one. Mirrorless? I'm still not 100% sold on those, been shooting Reflex since 1991, switching to DSLR in 2003.
Anyhow, appreciate your video, and any input you have. :)

[theVisualNair]

I bought one in dec 2014 and still have it in proper working condition. It’s still good but there are much better cameras from Canon. (Competition is even better) Unfortunately there is no true replacement for the 7D2. I bought it when this would give a clean HDMI in 1080p60 when no other camera (except 1D) did that. If only the 90D had atleast 4K60. If anyone has a 7D2 and wants to do a live stream, it works very well with the 1080p clean HDMI too.

[ComedyLabUK]

Great video I enjoyed this a lot, I have subbed!

[letmetakeusaway]

Just subbed, this is a quality video for such a small channel. Keep it up!

[dentuttle]

This is a very fair review. I use a 7DMII for my sports photography (10 fps), and I have a 70D for a second shooter and video. Hook up the 7DMII to an 85mm f1.8, 70-200mm f2.8 or 100-400mm f4.5, and you're going to be happy in sports and nature photography.

[RedEarthProductions]

The built-in HDR mode can address your concern about the dynamic range. I have taken many nighttime coporate level images with this camera using a tripod, low ISO's and stopped down apertures and the camera performs quite well. So you are correct, in a single shot you may not get the range of the newer cameras, but with the HDR feature built in, you have many options that produce amazing images in camera, eliminating a lot of post-processing that you may be doing otherwise. It's a hidden gem and it really needs to get some additional kudos for it.

[notloganparker]

I've filmed almost all of the videos on my channel with the 7dmkii I've had since 2016 and couldn't agree more that its video capabilities are pretty lackluster. Works fantastic for photos but I cannot wait to upgrade because of how much it feels like the equipment is holding me back. Now to decide whether to stick with Canon or make the switch to Sony 😪

[nikonmark]

I absolutely agree with your video, I use a 70D for years and a few months ago I purchased a 7DII from eBay and the 7DII is quite the upgrade. I use the 7DII mainly for backyard birding. I also have the 6D and 5Ds and the 5Ds is my landscape camera. If and when I get a mirrorless camera it'll be the R7 not because it's crop body but for the IBIS since Canon doesn't sell a full frame crop body I can afford.