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| {{Short description|Digital SLR camera (2009)}} | |||
| {{distinguish|Canon EOS 70D|Canon EOS 700D|Canon EOS 7|Canon EOS 7D Mark II}} | |||
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| {{Infobox camera | {{Infobox camera | ||
| | model = ] 7D | | model = ] 7D | ||
| | image = |
| image = Canon EOS 7D DSLR body front.jpg | ||
| | image_size = 300px | |||
| | kind = ] | | kind = ] | ||
| | sensor = 22.3 × 14.9 mm ]| | | sensor = 22.3 × 14.9 mm ]| | ||
| | res = 5,184 |
| res = 5,184 × 3,456 (18 effective ]) | ||
| | lens = Interchangeable (], ]) | | lens = Interchangeable (], ]) | ||
| | viewfinder = Optical ] with 100% coverage and electronic (]) | | viewfinder = Optical ] with 1.0x magnification (with 50mm lens) and 100% coverage and electronic (]) | ||
| | storage = ] (CF) (Type I or Type II) | | storage = ] (CF) (Type I or Type II) | ||
| | shutter = Electronic ] | | shutter = Electronic ] | ||
| | shutterRange = |
| shutterRange = 30s to 1/8000 s | ||
| Bulb | |||
| | Suggested Retail Price = $1699.00 | |||
| | metering = ], full aperture, 63 zones | | metering = ], full aperture, 63 zones | ||
| | emode = Full auto, programmed, ], ], manual | | emode = Full auto, programmed, ], ], manual | ||
| | mmode = Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average | | mmode = Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average | ||
| | farea = 19 cross-type AF points | | farea = 19 cross-type AF points | ||
| | fmode = One-shot, AI Servo, AI |
| fmode = One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus, Manual | ||
| | cont = up to 8.0 frame/s |
| cont = up to 8.0 frame/s | ||
| | speedRange = 100–6400 (expansion up to 12,800) | | speedRange = 100–6400 (expansion up to 12,800) | ||
| | rearLCD = {{convert|3.0|in|mm}}, 640×480 (921,600 dots) | | rearLCD = {{convert|3.0|in|mm}}, 640×480 (921,600 dots) | ||
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| | battery = ] LP-E6 Rechargeable (1800mAh) | | battery = ] LP-E6 Rechargeable (1800mAh) | ||
| | obp = BG-E7 ] allows use of 6 AA cells, a single LP-E6 or two LP-E6 batteries | | obp = BG-E7 ] allows use of 6 AA cells, a single LP-E6 or two LP-E6 batteries | ||
| | price = $1699.00<ref name="msrp">{{cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM |title=Canon EOS 7D Camera - Full Review |publisher=Imaging-resource.com |access-date=2012-05-18}}</ref> | |||
| | msrp = $1699.00 USD | |||
| | madeIn = |
| madeIn = Japan | ||
| |successor=]}} | |||
| }} | |||
| The '''Canon EOS 7D''' is |
The '''Canon EOS 7D''' is a high-end ] ] made by ].<ref name="productpage">{{cite web|url=https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/dslr/eos-7d |title=EOS 7D product page at canon.com |publisher=Usa.canon.com |date=25 May 2006 |access-date=9 May 2017}}</ref> It was announced on 1 September 2009 with a suggested retail price of US$1,699, and was marketed as a semi-professional DSLR camera.<ref name="msrp"/><ref name="canon_uk_press_release">{{cite press release | publisher = Canon UK | date = 1 September 2009 | title = Canon introduces the EOS 7D... | url = http://www.canon.co.uk/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer_News/Cameras_Accessories/EOS_7D_Press_Release.asp | access-date =4 December 2009}}</ref> | ||
| Among its features are an 18.0 ] ] ] ], Full HD video recording, its 8.0 frames per second continuous shooting, new viewfinder which offers 1.0X magnification and 100% coverage, 19-point auto-focus system, movie mode, and built-in ] transmitter.<ref name="productpage" /> | |||
| The EOS 7D remained in Canon's single-digit APS-C model lineup without replacement for slightly more than five years—the longest product cycle for any ] digital camera.<ref name="TDP7D2">{{cite web |last=Carnathan |first=Bryan |title=Canon EOS 7D Mark II Review |publisher=The-Digital-Picture.com |url=http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-7D-Mark-II.aspx |access-date=5 February 2015}}</ref> Its successor was the ], announced on 15 September 2014. | |||
| ==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| *18.0 effective megapixel ] ] | *18.0 effective megapixel ] ] | ||
| *Dual ] image processors | *Dual ] image processors with 14-] processing<ref name="productpage"/> | ||
| *Liveview mode | *] mode | ||
| *100% ] frame coverage with 1.0× magnification | *100% ] frame coverage with 1.0× magnification | ||
| *] ] video recording at ], 25p and 30p with ] | *] ] video recording at ], ] and ] with ] | ||
| *] HD video recording at 50p (50 ]) and 60p (59.94 Hz)<ref name=7d-manual>{{cite |
*] HD video recording at 50p (50 ]) and 60p (59.94 Hz)<ref name="7d-manual">{{cite book | url = http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/0300002580/01/eos7d-im-en.pdf | title = EOS 7D Manual | publisher = ] | access-date = 10 November 2009 | date = 4 September 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091007024001/http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/0300002580/01/eos7d-im-en.pdf | archive-date = 7 October 2009 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
| *] ] video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz) | *] ] video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz) | ||
| *8.0 frames per second ] | *8.0 frames per second ] | ||
| *] 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800) | *] 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800) | ||
| *3.0- |
*3.0-inch Clear View II LCD screen with 640 × 480 (921,600 dots) ] | ||
| *19 |
*19-point ] system, all cross-type. Center point is high precision, double cross-type at f/2.8 or faster | ||
| *63 |
*63-zone color sensitive metering system | ||
| *built-in ] transmitter | *built-in ] transmitter | ||
| *] |
*] body | ||
| *Popup ] | *Popup ] | ||
| *Weather sealing (light resistance to water and dust) | |||
| *Weather Sealing | |||
| ===Autofocus and metering=== | ===Autofocus and metering=== | ||
| The 7D has 19 autofocus points arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system is a new design which uses a translucent LCD display in the viewfinder. The camera uses ] 63 |
The 7D has 19 autofocus points arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system is a new design which uses a translucent LCD display in the viewfinder. The camera uses ] 63-zone color sensitive metering system with four variations (evaluative, center-weighted, partial, spot) and exposure compensation of −5 EV to +5 EV in steps of 1/3 EV (±3 EV visible in the viewfinder and top screen, ±5 EV visible on the back screen). ] flash metering is provided. | ||
| The translucent LCD can also display guide lines and the spot metering area circle. As with most other video-capable ]s, the Canon EOS 7D's autofocusing function does not work while recording video. Instead, users can only trigger a contrast-detect AF cycle before recording process by hitting the AF button on the camera's rear panel. Users can manually focus the lens during a recording.<ref name="imaging-resource1">{{cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DVIDEO.HTM |title=Canon EOS 7D Camera Video - Full Review |publisher=Imaging-resource.com |access-date=2012-05-18}}</ref> | |||
| ===Shutter=== | ===Shutter=== | ||
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| ===Ergonomics=== | ===Ergonomics=== | ||
| The 7D has roughly the same dimension as the ] |
The 7D has roughly the same dimension as the older ] with an updated button layout. It also features a 100% viewfinder with 1x magnification (equivalent in size to a 0.62x full frame viewfinder). | ||
| The 7D was the first Canon camera with a dedicated movie mode switch, |
The 7D was the first Canon camera with a dedicated movie mode switch, instead of movie recording being done in live view as with the 5D Mark II and ]. | ||
| ===Speed=== | ===Speed=== | ||
| ] The dual |
] The 7D has dual DIGIC 4 processors and can reach 8 frames per second continuous shooting. When the camera was first released, the buffer throughput allowed up to 94 frames in large fine JPEG mode, and up to 15 frames in ]. Firmware upgrades, most recently in August 2012 (see immediately below), have increased the maximum buffer size to 130 large fine JPEGs and 25 raw files. | ||
| ===Firmware updates=== | |||
| On 6 August 2012, new firmware v2.0 was released<ref name="canon usa"></ref> with the following enhancements:<ref name="dpreview"></ref> | |||
| * Improved maximum burst for raw images (up to 25) | |||
| * In-camera raw image editing | |||
| * In-camera Image Rating | |||
| * In-camera JPEG resizing | |||
| * Maximum Auto ISO setting (ISO 400–6400) | |||
| * Manual audio level adjustment in movie recording | |||
| * Support for the Canon GP-E2 ] unit | |||
| * File name customisation | |||
| * Time zone settings | |||
| * Faster scrolling of magnified images | |||
| * Quick control screen during playback | |||
| On 12 September 2012, Canon introduced the v2.0.3 firmware update with the following changes:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_7D.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:14-970748&page=1&type=important |title=EOS 7D |publisher=Canon.co.uk |access-date=2013-01-08}}</ref> | |||
| * Fix for a phenomenon in which the camera stops working when the auto power off setting takes effect | |||
| * Fix a phenomenon in which the maximum number of images that can be captured in a burst may be less than the actual number displayed in the viewfinder | |||
| * Corrections for some errors in the message displayed when saving raw images developed in the camera | |||
| On 2 December 2013, Canon introduced the v2.0.5 firmware update with the following changes:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-7d?subtab=downloads-firmware|title=Canon U.S.A. : Support & Drivers : Consumer & Home Office |publisher=usa.canon.com}}</ref> | |||
| * Fixes a phenomenon in which the image files cannot be transferred using the FTP protocol via USB cable after the Canon EOS 7D camera has established a wireless connection to the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A. | |||
| On 13 December 2016, Canon introduced the v2.0.6 firmware update with the following changes:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/en/suppdrv/method/load|title=Support & Drivers - Canon Canada Inc.|website=www.canon.ca|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> | |||
| * Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to ""Enable"", correction will not be applied. | |||
| * | |||
| ==Accessories== | |||
| According to Canon's website,<ref>{{cite web |author=PIXMA MP530 |url=http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=873#_070 |title=EOS 7D - Canon Canada Inc |publisher=Canon.ca |access-date=2012-05-18 |archive-date=15 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415130422/http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=873#_070 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the EOS 7D model comes equipped with: | |||
| * EOS 7D Digital SLR Body | |||
| * Eyecup E.g. | |||
| * Camera Cover R-F-3 | |||
| * Wide Strap EW-EOS7D | |||
| * Battery Charger LC-E6 | |||
| * Battery Pack LP-E6 | |||
| * Stereo AV Cable AV-DC400ST | |||
| * Interface Cable IFC-200U | |||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
| The Canon EOS 7D |
The Canon EOS 7D won the 2010–2011 European Advanced SLR Camera<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Canon-EOS-550D-7D-and-Legria-HF-M31-win-EISA-Awards-14327 |title=Canon EOS 550D, 7D and Legria HF M31 win EISA Awards |publisher=Ephotozine.com |date=16 August 2010 |access-date=30 December 2010}}</ref> and the ] Best DSLR Expert awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tipa.com/english/award-details.php?iId=1770&sAward=Best+DSLR+Expert |title=Technical Image Press Association – Award Details |publisher=TIPA |access-date=29 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109014948/http://www.tipa.com/english/award-details.php?iId=1770&sAward=Best+DSLR+Expert |archive-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| ==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| The Canon EOS 7D offers the ability to record audio from an external source. Both shutter and aperture are available for manual control, and the 7D also provides multiple frame rate options, including three that match the ] television timing specs. Like most ] modes, the Canon 7D neglects endless autofocus during video recording, which is a great concern for advanced amateurs with pros likely to focus manually nonetheless. | |||
| The Canon 7D has acquired significance in the independent filmmaking world as an affordable alternative to digital cinema cameras. The camera was used on feature films, such as '']''<ref name="The Internet Movie Database">{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0947798/technical |title=Technical specifications for Black Swan |publisher=The Internet Movie Database |accessdate=2011-04-08}}</ref> and ].<ref name="Dutta">{{cite web|last=Dutta|first=Nandita|title=You can be adventurous and experimental with DSLR: Stanley ka Dabba Cinematographer|url=http://dearcinema.com/interview/the-magician-with-a-dslr-camera-amole-gole/0722|accessdate=27 May 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5yzhIVRae|archivedate=27 May 2011}}</ref> Due to its weather sealed body, and dual Digic IV Processors, the Canon EOS 7D is prone to overheating after short periods of time during video capture, when the outside temperature is higher than 30 degrees Celsius.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} | |||
| Separate movie clips that are captured by the Canon EOS 7D are limited to twelve minutes in the high definition 1080p and 720p modes, or 24 minutes in the standard definition VGA mode, depending on what Compact Flash Card is being used. Larger memory cards make for longer video lengths and are available in multiple sizes for the camera.<ref name="imaging-resource1" /> | |||
| ==List of Feature Films Using the Canon EOS 7D== | |||
| *'']''<ref name="The Internet Movie Database"/> | |||
| Independent filmmakers often use the Canon 7D as an affordable alternative to digital cinema cameras. The camera was used on the feature films '']'',<ref name="Dutta">{{cite web|last=Dutta |first=Nandita |title=You can be adventurous and experimental with DSLR: Stanley ka Dabba Cinematographer |url=http://dearcinema.com/interview/the-magician-with-a-dslr-camera-amole-gole/0722 |access-date=27 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515062136/http://dearcinema.com/interview/the-magician-with-a-dslr-camera-amole-gole/0722 |archive-date=15 May 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|title=NEW ATTEMPT IN VAZHAKKU ENN 18/9|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-10-04/lingusamy-balaji-shakthivel-23-10-10.html|access-date=7 May 2012}}</ref> and '']''.<ref name="Canon DSLRs">{{cite journal|url=http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/news/2174309/canons-hdslrs-set-marvels-avengers |title=Canon's HDSLRs used on set of Marvel's The Avengers |date=12 May 2012 |first=Olivier |last=Laurent |url-status=dead |work=British Journal of Photography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601141843/http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/news/2174309/canons-hdslrs-set-marvels-avengers |archive-date=1 June 2013 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> | |||
| *'']'' <ref name="Dutta"/> | |||
| They have also been used on television in the opening title sequence of the 2009 season of '']''.<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |agency=Webwire |url=https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=107593 |title=NBC’s Saturday Night Live Shoots Opening Title Sequence in Full 1080p HD Video With Canon’s EOS Digital SLR Cameras |date=11 November 2009 |access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NBC's Saturday Night Live Shoots Opening Title Sequence in Full 1080p HD Video with Canon's EOS Digital SLR Cameras|website=Shootonline.com|url=https://www.shootonline.com/spw/nbcs-saturday-night-live-shoots-opening-title-sequence-full-1080p-hd-video-canons-eos-digital|date=11 November 2009|access-date=13 August 2011}}{{Dead link|date=March 2018}}</ref> | |||
| *'']''<ref>{{cite web|last=Filip|first=Tegsdedt|title=DSLR Feature Film List|url=http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?198927-DSLR-Feature-Film-List|accessdate=27 May 2011}}</ref> | |||
| '']''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-07 |title=Drake Doremus 'Like Crazy' Method: Instead of a Script, Actors Got Mix Tapes |url=http://www.thewrap.com/music/column-post/crazy-actors-got-no-script-did-get-music-33264/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307165537/http://www.thewrap.com/music/column-post/crazy-actors-got-no-script-did-get-music-33264/ |archive-date=2016-03-07 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=TheWrap}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Case Study: Like Crazy - Shot on the Canon EOS 7D |url=https://definitionmagazine.com/features/case-study-like-crazy-shot-on-the-canon-eos-7d/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Definition |language=en-GB}}</ref> and '']''<ref>{{Cite web |last=jared1 |date=2010-03-21 |title="Tiny Furniture" Wins Jury Prize at SXSW. Shot with a Canon 7D |url=https://www.cined.com/tiny-furniture-wins-jury-prize-at-s-x-sw-shot-with-a-canon-7d/ |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=CineD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Filmmaker |date=2011-11-17 |title=Shooting Tiny Furniture - Filmmaker Magazine |url=https://filmmakermagazine.com/10882-shooting-tiny-furniture/ |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=Filmmaker Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> were filmed using the 7D. | |||
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Digital SLR camera (2009) Not to be confused with Canon EOS 70D, Canon EOS 700D, Canon EOS 7, or Canon EOS 7D Mark II.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Intro price | $1699.00 |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF, EF-S) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS |
| Maximum resolution | 5,184 × 3,456 (18 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | 100–6400 (expansion up to 12,800) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus, Manual |
| Focus areas | 19 cross-type AF points |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL, full aperture, 63 zones |
| Metering modes | Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronic focal-plane |
| Shutter speed range | 30s to 1/8000 s Bulb |
| Continuous shooting | up to 8.0 frame/s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism with 1.0x magnification (with 50mm lens) and 100% coverage and electronic (Live View) |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3.0 inches (76 mm), 640×480 (921,600 dots) |
| Battery | Li-Ion LP-E6 Rechargeable (1800mAh) |
| Optional battery packs | BG-E7 grip allows use of 6 AA cells, a single LP-E6 or two LP-E6 batteries |
| Weight | 820 g (body only) |
| Made in | Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
The Canon EOS 7D is a high-end APS-C digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It was announced on 1 September 2009 with a suggested retail price of US$1,699, and was marketed as a semi-professional DSLR camera.
Among its features are an 18.0 effective megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording, its 8.0 frames per second continuous shooting, new viewfinder which offers 1.0X magnification and 100% coverage, 19-point auto-focus system, movie mode, and built-in Speedlite transmitter.
The EOS 7D remained in Canon's single-digit APS-C model lineup without replacement for slightly more than five years—the longest product cycle for any EOS digital camera. Its successor was the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, announced on 15 September 2014.
Features
- 18.0 effective megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Dual DIGIC 4 image processors with 14-bit processing
- Liveview mode
- 100% viewfinder frame coverage with 1.0× magnification
- 1080p HD video recording at 24p, 25p and 30p with drop frame timing
- 720p HD video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz)
- 480p ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz)
- 8.0 frames per second continuous shooting
- ISO sensitivity 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800)
- 3.0-inch Clear View II LCD screen with 640 × 480 (921,600 dots) resolution
- 19-point auto-focus system, all cross-type. Center point is high precision, double cross-type at f/2.8 or faster
- 63-zone color sensitive metering system
- built-in Speedlite transmitter
- Magnesium alloy body
- Popup flash
- Weather sealing (light resistance to water and dust)
Autofocus and metering
The 7D has 19 autofocus points arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system is a new design which uses a translucent LCD display in the viewfinder. The camera uses TTL 63-zone color sensitive metering system with four variations (evaluative, center-weighted, partial, spot) and exposure compensation of −5 EV to +5 EV in steps of 1/3 EV (±3 EV visible in the viewfinder and top screen, ±5 EV visible on the back screen). E-TTL II flash metering is provided.
The translucent LCD can also display guide lines and the spot metering area circle. As with most other video-capable DSLRs, the Canon EOS 7D's autofocusing function does not work while recording video. Instead, users can only trigger a contrast-detect AF cycle before recording process by hitting the AF button on the camera's rear panel. Users can manually focus the lens during a recording.
Shutter
The shutter is rated to 150,000 shots, and is capable of speeds up to 1/8000 sec, with a flash sync speed of 1/250 sec.
Ergonomics
The 7D has roughly the same dimension as the older 5D Mark II with an updated button layout. It also features a 100% viewfinder with 1x magnification (equivalent in size to a 0.62x full frame viewfinder).
The 7D was the first Canon camera with a dedicated movie mode switch, instead of movie recording being done in live view as with the 5D Mark II and 500D.
Speed
The 7D has dual DIGIC 4 processors and can reach 8 frames per second continuous shooting. When the camera was first released, the buffer throughput allowed up to 94 frames in large fine JPEG mode, and up to 15 frames in raw. Firmware upgrades, most recently in August 2012 (see immediately below), have increased the maximum buffer size to 130 large fine JPEGs and 25 raw files.
Firmware updates
On 6 August 2012, new firmware v2.0 was released with the following enhancements:
- Improved maximum burst for raw images (up to 25)
- In-camera raw image editing
- In-camera Image Rating
- In-camera JPEG resizing
- Maximum Auto ISO setting (ISO 400–6400)
- Manual audio level adjustment in movie recording
- Support for the Canon GP-E2 GPS unit
- File name customisation
- Time zone settings
- Faster scrolling of magnified images
- Quick control screen during playback
On 12 September 2012, Canon introduced the v2.0.3 firmware update with the following changes:
- Fix for a phenomenon in which the camera stops working when the auto power off setting takes effect
- Fix a phenomenon in which the maximum number of images that can be captured in a burst may be less than the actual number displayed in the viewfinder
- Corrections for some errors in the message displayed when saving raw images developed in the camera
On 2 December 2013, Canon introduced the v2.0.5 firmware update with the following changes:
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the image files cannot be transferred using the FTP protocol via USB cable after the Canon EOS 7D camera has established a wireless connection to the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A.
On 13 December 2016, Canon introduced the v2.0.6 firmware update with the following changes:
- Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to ""Enable"", correction will not be applied.
Accessories
According to Canon's website, the EOS 7D model comes equipped with:
- EOS 7D Digital SLR Body
- Eyecup E.g.
- Camera Cover R-F-3
- Wide Strap EW-EOS7D
- Battery Charger LC-E6
- Battery Pack LP-E6
- Stereo AV Cable AV-DC400ST
- Interface Cable IFC-200U
Awards
The Canon EOS 7D won the 2010–2011 European Advanced SLR Camera and the Technical Image Press Association Best DSLR Expert awards.
Video
The Canon EOS 7D offers the ability to record audio from an external source. Both shutter and aperture are available for manual control, and the 7D also provides multiple frame rate options, including three that match the HD television timing specs. Like most DSLR modes, the Canon 7D neglects endless autofocus during video recording, which is a great concern for advanced amateurs with pros likely to focus manually nonetheless.
Separate movie clips that are captured by the Canon EOS 7D are limited to twelve minutes in the high definition 1080p and 720p modes, or 24 minutes in the standard definition VGA mode, depending on what Compact Flash Card is being used. Larger memory cards make for longer video lengths and are available in multiple sizes for the camera.
Independent filmmakers often use the Canon 7D as an affordable alternative to digital cinema cameras. The camera was used on the feature films Stanley Ka Dabba, Vazhakku Enn 18/9, and The Avengers. They have also been used on television in the opening title sequence of the 2009 season of Saturday Night Live.
Like Crazy and Tiny Furniture were filmed using the 7D.
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