Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only)

New iFCL Metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and color information to provide accurate exposure even in difficult lighting. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection.

The EOS 7D features a Canon-designed 18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures such a high level of resolution it's easy to crop images for enlargement without concern of losing detail. A major factor in reducing noise, the CMOS sensor assures that images shot at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth.

With a broad range of ISO settings, the EOS 7D enables shooting from dawn through dusk and ensures capture of the finest detail. With enhanced, low-noise high-sensitivity optimization, shooting in situations previously possible only with flash becomes as simple as point and shoot.

Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only)

The more pixels the more detail stored.

If the image is going to be viewed on a screen or a TV, this isn't very meaningful because video displays have resolutions which are usually well below one mega pixel.

However, when printing on a high quality photo printer, the difference between a 3 mega pixel digital camera and a 5 mega pixel digital camera can be very obvious.

Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only)

If you want to make high quality 8x10 prints or larger, you need more megapixels.

Higher megapixels also allow you to crop down to a smaller portion of the picture while still retaining sharpness in prints.

One other thing to keep in mind when considering megapixels and resolution, be sure you are getting optical resolution.

This is the actual number of megapixels the camera records.

Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only)

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I have been shooting for a couple of years with the Rebel XSI. I purchased some nice lenses (50mm 1.4, 70-200 L IS 2.8) and was getting good results, but sometimes missed on great shots because of poor focus. I was saving up for the Canon 5d Mk2 when this camera came out. I went to the local camera shop and tried it side by side with the 5d Mk 2 with my own lenses and was sold on it immediately. The speed and accuracy of focus combined with the high frame rate were great, but more than that, the camera just was so responsive in every aspect. I would compare it to driving a sports car after driving the family minivan. All DSLRs are quick, but this camera was amazingly fast with low light, high ISO situations, locking on focus and taking the picture noticeably faster than the 5d.

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I am a mom of two boys and focus mostly on sports photography. A spend the better part of my days watching and photographing baseball, soccer and martial arts. I was the historian at sons schools for two years. Prior to the 7D I used the Canon 20D. There are many review that give you all the detail technical information about this camera. My general note is it is a great camera from a great vendor. I big step up from the previous D series cameras.

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I don't think I have much more to say that hasn't already been said about this camera.

I love everything about my 7D - The quality, the focusing features, the feel, the controls and most of all, the durability.

It is absolutely worth the money if you cannot afford to buy a full frame sensor.

Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only)

The EOS 7D captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection.

The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles.

Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses as well as with EOS System accessories, the creative opportunities - not just with stills but also with video - are beyond amazement.