The new Canon EOS 7D is designed to pack in as many professional features it can at the best price possible. According to many photography experts, with its high resolution (18MP) and a great AF system, this model proves to be a great alternative to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which is about 00 more expensive than the 7D.
As mentioned above, this model has a 18MP image sensor and a ISO range of 100-12800. On the back, you will find a 3-inch LCD display screen that consists of 920'000 dots. This model also has a wireless flash controller. As for its construction, it measures at 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 inches and weighs just 30.7 ounces.
Many also consider the new Canon EOS 7D to be a direct competitor of the very popular Nikon D300. At the time of writing, the Nikon D300 is about 0 more expensive than the 7D. Despite that, the 7D seems to have better specs, whether it is in terms of sensor resolution, continuous shooting speed, and ISO range.
The Canon EOS 7D can shoot up to 8fps in continuous shooting mode. It can shot up to 126 images in this mode. It can also capture full HD videos at 1080p or 720p. You can even use manual exposure controls while you record your videos. These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the features of the new Canon EOS 7D. The good news is, this model is now available for pre-order at around 99 each.
Canon EOS 7D (18MP) CMOS Digital SLR Camera Review (Body Only)Have you heard about the best new digital SLR camera to hit the streets? How about the worst? As the prices of digital SLR cameras have been plummeting like crazy, it's become more important then ever to be able to distinguish the best from the worst. Don't assume that a low price is indicative of a low quality SLR. It could just be the deal you've been looking for. Let's review a couple of worthy contenders in the ring of digital SLR cameras.
It's pretty hard to review digital SLR's without bringing up the Canon Rebel XTi digital SLR camera. The XTi, and it's predecessor the XT has been a solid value for anyone looking to make the move to SLR technology. A consistently strong seller with a solid base of existing users makes the Canon Rebel a worthy for best general purpose SLR camera ever.
With a current price under 0 including a lens kit, it will continue to be popular for some time. The latest model to share the Rebel crown, is the XSi, which is currently scheduled to be on the shelves mid 2008. It brings more megapixels, a better battery grip, a larger LCD, "live view", and a plethora of other new features to the Rebel lineup.
No digital SLR camera review would be complete, without the inclusion of the Nikon D40 digital SLR camera. An equally robust competitor with the Rebel lineup from Canon. For those making a purchase based purely on the Nikon brand name, there's no reason to look much further. The D40 is a great camera for those looking to make the leap from simple point and shoot cameras to the more sophisticated and versatile SLR world. The D40 still has numerous auto settings, so newbie users won't feel rushed up the learning curve of SLR with it's countless manual tweaking options.
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