Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera

Camera enthusiasts across the globe have been raving about the new Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera for many good reasons - there's simply a lot to like about it. From its 18 megapixel sensor that can produce superb quality pictures with a versatile ISO range of 100-12,800, to the inclusion of dual DIGIC 4 processors, which enable continuous shooting at 8fps, as well as faster image processing and image review times.

If that doesn't excite you - wait till you hear that the Canon EOS 7D utilizes two LCDs. There's a 3-inch LCD on the back, which provides vibrant VGA resolution display, and the smaller status panel display on top, so you can easily check out the current settings of the camera. As for the optical viewfinder; it now offers 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, and a Dual Axis Electronic Level to help maintain the perfect horizon in your shots.

Sporting a more durable magnesium alloy body, compared to other cameras that use plastic, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more attractive looking camera with such advanced features and ease of use. Further, the Canon 7D also comes with an EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which uses fluorine coating to reduce the build-up of dust and repel dust from the sensor.

The semi-pro Canon 7D has two control wheels and a small joystick to simplify navigation. You can breeze through the new tabbed menu interface with ease using the joystick.

The camera is perfect for taking manual and semi-automatic shots. The two available shooting modes, Full Auto and Creative Auto, would fit beginners. Meanwhile, professionals can make use of the more advanced exposure control through the spinning dial. You can also use the camera to record full 1080p HD videos in 1920x1080 widescreen resolution.

To sum up, the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera is an excellent performer with an impressive build quality and design. Canon has packaged the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, a compact lens with a wide length range that is suited for a wide range of uses.

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
• 8.0 fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15 RAW.
• Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p.
• Intelligent Viewfinder with 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 29.4Ý, high magnification of 1.0, intelligent viewfinder with glass pentaprism and an overlaid LCD display in viewfinder supports various shooting styles.
• New 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors in center at f/2.8 and f/5.6 and AF area selection modes to match various shooting situations.
• iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality.
• Magnesium body with shutter durability up to 150,000 cycles and exclusive dust and weather resistance.

• Type: Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
• Recording Media: CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A)
• Image Sensor Size: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size)
• Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
• Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
• Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in./148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm
• Weight: Approx. 28.9 oz./820g (body only)