Canon eos 7D - My Thoughts

The Canon eos 7D (together with the 5D Mark ii) helped started my business way back. Despite moving on to many other cameras since, the 7D still has a special place in my heart and it is also still a very capable camera that will go where ever you want to go with it. It is also still very reliable and will still deliver great results. So in this video, I'd like to share my thoughts on this camera based on the way I've used it in case it might help anyone of you out. I hope you can gain something from this video! :-)

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[smmikkel]

I started with the 40D and then in 2009 I saved and bought the 7D. I was doing a lot of action sports photography and it had VIDEO! Which at the time was huge. I moved and put it away in a plastic box. I took it out only once to do a photo shoot, products for a good friend starting a business. It went back in the box for the last five years. I’ve just pulled it out cuz all of a sudden I got the photography itch. Been playing around with it for the last three weeks and I forgot how much I love this thing. It’s just a GOOD solid camera. I’m not sure I’d ever part with it.

[larrywalker]

I have two 7Ds. I shoot with professional and they're great. One, 7D is built like a tank. Many of new cameras out now are not as rugged, unless you spend $ 4, 000 to $5, 000 on the body alone. Price point is so low. You can one for $200 for only body and sometimes they offer batteries, lens and batteries. That's great price for a professional camera. It does have some draw-back. The dynamic range sucks for video. . The dynamic range for photography is okay it can shoot wedding, headshots, portraits, editorials, sports, and wildlife with no problems. It can make you some money. It depends on the photographer. Anyway, great video.

[auksmann]

Thanks! In my experience, the 7D color science is the best of all the Canon DSLRs I own or have owned (300D, 450D, 50D, 80D, 5DII, 6DII, 5DIV, R6). And I have not noticed that the image of this camera is soft.

[thellteller]

A very well done presentation, so smooth and professional. Thank you.

[zzstrone]

Beautiful camera....i never had a 7d but this video makes me wanna go out and get one rn as they're super cheap in my country. 5D mark ii was one of my first cameras which i bought back in the day which taught me so much about photography...now i use an a6000 and my 5d mk ii with magic lantern as my B cam. 5D mark ii is literally insane in 2022 cuz it literally shoots 2k raw video! Anyways keep up the great work man... always supporting you❤️

[jofifteen]

This video is appreciated! My dad bought this cam for my Digiphoto subject, and this video helps alot

[reyramirez]

DAVID after watching your video I want that camera, I do not have one now but now I know witch one I want, thanks for the inspiration. IM IN COLORADO USA

[rolandholtz]

HI David, this is Roland from Hildesheim Germany,
last time it was about the 550D, and now, well I bought a 7D Mark II for 330€ in very decent condition and I love it. Plus battery grip, necessary because the 7D II runs through the batteries rather fast, three more lenses and a bunch of other stuff. Plus ofcourse the 7D II is very good on fast moving objects.

I was in Hannover recently (Nanashooting) to shoot a bunch of the motives you showed in this movie myself.
One point I really enjoy on the crop sensor is, the ability to use EF glas, which comes in very handy when using tele lenses (times 1, 6).

Other than that, comparing it to the new mirrorless bodies, I don't know what to miss, everything is there and additional weight for me is good to have, unless it stabilizes the setup quite a bit. I have looked at the new bodies. For me they are simply small and flimsy. The 550D is still there of course and guess what in video mode it also provides 1980 x 1080 like the 7D II, and is perfect as backup or for camera sliders unless lightweight. I plan on setting up a youtube channel myself, (pharmacology and drug safety) and I plan on using the 7D for that, which I figured is all you need for that purpose. So one more subscriber and maybe we meet in Hannover, when you are around. I will get in touch.

[MacawAviculture]

I use my Canon 1Dx Mark 2 for in home video/photography, but when I photography my motorcycle rides, I use my 7D since is so much lighter than the 1Dx. Plus, the 7D lenses also work perfectly with my Canon C100 Mark 2. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[jabłko-jakub]

Thank you for this video! So incredibly helpful and informative. Currently a hobbyist photographer, using an s22 ultra and definitely looking to get my first dslr. Thinking this would be a great choice!

[ActualCounterfactual]

I bought this when it was released and kept it ever since, I will never sell it.
Today the value for money ratio is crazy for this body, absolutely fabulous, its a tank that delivers pro quality images if you know how to work the gear.
The strongest negave is that ISO noise is a bit too high for my taste above 800. But its still OK as long as you do not pixel peep too hard (clients nornaly do not, its almost aways photographers who are obsessed with this).

[alangregory]

I sold my 7d 3 years ago to go mirrorless with Sony which was very good BUT really missed the 7d. Net result I sold my mirrorless gear and purchased used a 7d MK2 for £359 in excellent condition. Best decision Ive made.

[silvanstancuciolac]

I bought a 7D mk I a few months ago, second hand with only 2700 exposures, being in excellent conditions, at a price below 200 EURO.
Actually, I didn't need this camera, I use a 6d mk II as my first camera. However, I couldn't resist when I found this 7d offered for sale by a very serious dealer of new and second-hand camera equipment.
My 7d works perfectly with all the lenses I already had, Canon 100L macro, Sigma 150-600, Sigma 100-400, Sigma 24-105, Laowa 100 macro 2x.
7d has very good ergonomics, I feel it very well in my hand, I do not regret this purchase at all. Because I needed a wide lens, for only 120 EURO I bought a Canon 10-18 for my 7d. Together, 7D and 10-18 do an excellent job.
On the photo performance, I have nothing to complain to this camera, taking into consideration the constructive characteristics and age of course. Video performance did not interest me at all.

[kukko]

I just got one for 160€. It came with a 28-135mm lens, 64Gb memory card, a tripod, and a new camera bag. The shutter count on this one is about 21500, which I think is fine for years to come in my use.

[theorncampbell]

I really like the look of video from my 7D. Using wide apertures indoors looks amazing, almost straight out of the camera. It can be tricky to match with newer canon video, but the look is great. I still have a Canon 5D mkIII too. Those two cameras are fantastic cameras to keep for multi angle shoots or to use for secondary lenses.

[mudgie]

I was looking for a very cheap camera for sports/wildlife as I don't shoot either very often and was looking out for a 7d. Just managed to get mine for £159 delivered including battery grip with 33k actuations. I have some nice full frame L glass so I'm excited to try it out soon. Nice thorough video.

[showreelseafins]

Bought one brand new with zero shutter count for 350euros.

[philipalvy]

Hello, Nice video. I have had a 7d for more than ten years and it has proven to be a very reliable and tough camera. It has been criticised for producing softish images and I have never found a solution to that. As an aside can I respectfully ask why so many YouTubers insist on having distracting musak in the background? It serves no purpose and, frankly, drives me nuts.

[tomkirkemo]

I had a 7D...sold it. The worst decision I ever made...really miss it! I traded it out for a 70D because of the focus system. It's an ok camera, but nothing like the 7D! :) I also have a 6D. Love it...but when I worked profesinally as a photographer I used the 5D MK2. I just bougth one for 180!! USD! And it's in mint condision! Ok, it's 15 years old, but the pictuers coming out of it are not less gooood. :)

[henrycartie]

Interesting and very good review! Thanks. Quick question about the color rendition. You mention that it differs from modern Canons. I have noticed that as well with other old-school Canons vs new R-models. I feel the default color signature in the older models is bolder, more vivid and...this is personal I guess - a bit more "eye pleasing" (for anyone who prefers technicolor :-). What is your feedback regarding that?