Can Canon’s latest innovation win over the advanced DSLR upgraders?
In a bid to attract DSLR upgraders away from rival manufacturer Nikon, Canon’s response to the highly-specified D300S comes in the form of the equally feature-packed EOS 7D. Sporting an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the 7D has a rugged magnesium-alloy body that’s similar in design to the older 50D, but weighs in at 10g more than the larger, full-frame 5D Mark II. On the top panel the chunky Mode dial is stocked with the usual array of manual modes (P, S, A, M), as well as a B (Bulb) mode, Auto, Custom Auto and three user-definable modes, which can be modified to suit your own needs. As this camera is pitched at advanced DSLR users, you won’t find a single scene mode – just plenty of customisable features. A top panel LCD keeps you informed of your current settings, although these can be duplicated in a larger format on the rear LCD if preferred, using the Info button on the back of the camera. Back on top sit the usual array of dual-function circular buttons, providing quick access t
