Been eyeing this dSLR for some time now since it was launched last September 2009. During the annual PhotoWorld Asia last week-end, was able to check out both the 5D Mark II and the EOS 7D and decided to go for the latter. Here are my first impressions.
The Canon EOS 7D is not any bigger or heavier than my old trusty 40D, aside from the re-orientation of the controls and buttons. All the goodness is found inside.
- 18-megapixel CMOS sensor with dual (2) DIGIC 4 image processors
- 8 frames per second continuous shooting
- 1080p (1920×1080) Full HD video recording
- 19 focus points
- ISO 12800!
This camera is shoots real fast and focuses quickly too. My Canon 40D shoots 3fps 6.5fps and this one can do 8fps. That coupled with 1080p video recording and I’m sold. The 7D is a close contender to the 5D Mark II — it’s a debatable issue on which one is better but I think it depends on where you are coming from.
For me, since I got a couple of precious EF-S lenses that I already use and don’t want to let go, the EOS 7D was a sure winner. The 19 points of focus is pretty cool and allows you some creative focusing of subjects that can’t be done with most other models.
And that doesn’t even count the fact that the 7D (body only) costs Php85,000 compared to the 5D Mark II at Php129,000.
Hopefully, from now on, I can do some HD video footages for my reviews and coverage here. Watch out for my review perspective of the Canon EOS 7D soon.
Twitter: arnoldzafra
says:
Wapak!
Pahawak naman!
Congratulations on the upgrade! I have the 40D too and have my eye on the 7D for the longest time. I think it’s really worth the upgrade coming from the 40D. The features are too good to pass up
Twitter: manilamommy
says:
wow wow woooooow!!!! i’ll stay tuned for the review
should i start saving up??
A Filipino (and a former college classmate) working in Abu Dhabi made something that shows off what Canon EOS 7D can do:
http://www.vimeo.com/9102729
All shots were taken using this camera. Pretty impressive!
NIKON pa rin!!!
Yep, yep. Nikon pa rin.
^^fanboys!
i like
Twitter: sylv3rblade
says:
@Kuya Jhay
Agreed
Twitter: Teknisyan
says:
sarap namang mag picture nyan!!!
Better than the 50D that I’m using!!!
http://teknisyan.blogspot.com
The 40D can shoot 6.5fps, not just 3fps
Twitter: februarysix
says:
yay… sir yuga bday ko. wla ka bang pa free for me?? hehehe
Canon or Nikon
Mac or PC
Nasa indian pa rin yan wala sa pana.
but i really love my Canon 7D!
5D has a full-frame sensor, 7D is still APS-C sized sensor. not really apples to apples to be debated upon.
Wow, ang galing talaga ni Kuya Abe, another addition to his arsenal of gadgets, can’t wait for the review!
EOS 40D user too. I’ve been eyeing on the 7D – still.
Congrats!
akin nlng sir ung canon 40d niu!!!!!
ahehehehe
wow sir abe astig. ganda po nyan.
shoot na!
Twitter: jdGONEMAD
says:
i just wish you’d update your photoblog more often now that you have a new cam.
Very Nice cam
got mine! where’s the yuga review?
Sure winner ka talaga sir. Grabe ang investment mo. I salute you. I’m sure that those professional photographers wish to have this amazing gadget.
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