I've been a professional photographer since about 1987. I shoot people, almost exclusively, (models, headshots, portraits, events, graduating seniors, etc.) although I did shoot weddings for about twenty years. I bought a 7d when it first came out and another one about a year later. I still have both of them. I use them on occasion, but not as much as I used to. The 7D is one of the best cameras of its generation. I'm a photographer who believes that it's not a photograph until it's printed, and I've enlarged prints from the 7D to 30"x40" many times. And with today's noise reducing applications like Topaz, or denoise in camera raw, you can shoot at extremely high ISOs with the 7D and fix any noise issues in post processing. This camera is built like a tank. It was built for professional use, and it lives up to that reputation. Good job on explaining the 7Ds features.

After using an EOS Digital Rebel for over 20 years, I just picked up a used 7D (as well as a 20D) on the recommendation of a friend who is an expert photographer. The next step is to learn how to use them! This video is very helpful. Thanks for posting!

Thank you for the video. In fact, I was kind of late in realizing what a gem of a camera Canon 7D is. So, I bought it rather late in early 2021 used. Got it in good condition with 19k shutter actuations. It's a great sports camera and I use it for wildlife photography purposes as a hobbyist. This DSLR possesses amazing shutter life, some of my friends got 500k shots and counting! Undoubtedly, it's a great camera and I hope to continue using it for many years to come. There's one caveat though. I found the Canon APS-C DSLRs weak in recording videos. My 70D and two 7Ds stopped recording videos in the field when I tried to film a few bird clips. Now, I use a dedicated handycam in the field to record casual videos. As a still photography camera, this is my goto body to shoot birds in flight paired with the great EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. I don't plan to move to mirrorless ever. Those cameras do not and won't ever be able to resolve the EVF lag issue which is important to me for capturing wildlife action in the field. One example, if I anticipate a bird to take off from its perching position; I just aim the camera and focus on the subject waiting for the moment when it really takes off. When it does, I can see it instantly at the speed of light and full press the shutter button thus capturing the all important initial frames. On the other hand, it arrives little later in the EVF of a mirrorless camera, no matter how modern it is, making me miss that moment when I capture those frames. Thanks again.

I absolutely love mine! Got $3,200 worht of camera gear in a "fire sale" from someone who needed some quick dollars.. $800 in fact...great set of three lenses...one looks like a bazooka. I am not a professional, so its not a tool for me, so it is way more horsepower than I ever really need, so, it is fun! At my daughter's college event I had a student ask me if I was professional, nice little rush of flattery, but "No. I am just a Dad with a camera." :) I love your content, maybe, slow down just a little...I am excited about it, too, but I am trying to learn about it at the same time. :)

Bought my 7D some Month ago. Nearly new with battery grip for 220$ all. Use it mostly with Tamron 150-500. Great images. Love it. Last few years I collected Canon Ds for cheap. 5D, 5D2, 6D, 1D, 1D2, 1D4, 1Ds2... soooooooo cool.

I love my 7D, paired with an 18-135mm Nano USM it's a perfect do-anything camera and the colors are on par with my 5D Mark II, all around awesome camera it's the ultimate APS-C rig.

Great Camera! I have had mine for 12 years, still use it for wildlife photography. Every once in a while a camera comes out like the 7D that stands out above the rest. 7D, 5D Mark IV for example. Mirrorless are great but DSLR's are still kings among cameras.

Ive had mine since maybe 2014 or so and still use it and it’s really amazing

I have a 7D and a 70D both are really good cameras. I use my 7D for astrophotography and it’s exceeded my expectations majorly even when it’s older than me in fact. Really good camera.

Hi Thanks for this helpful video. Going against the trend but I’ve just bought an old one in excellent condition and am really enjoying it!! The quality is amazing! 👍 Thanks again for the run through!

Designed from the get-go for professional photographers it is an AP-S fast action magnesium bodied camera. It reeks quality with well placed controls. Like you I still love my original from 2012.

Iv got this camera plus later I bought the Canon EOS 7D Mark ll. Both 7Ds with a battery grip and the hand straps. Don’t know when I’ll by a mirror less but I’m happy with the 7Ds for now.

Other than the ISO performance...it's pretty much still bomb proof. Fantastic summer outdoor events camera. I picked a mint one up with 9000 miles on the clock for about £230 last year.

There was a lot of hoopla prior to the intoduction t this camera. When it finally came out there were a lot of complaints if I remember correctly. I purchased mine around 2011. It was a fine camera but nothing to write home about. This was a very heavy camera compared to my prior 30D and 40D. The Manual was over 200 pages long ! There was so much customization to this camera that one could spend years learning each one. I winded up selling mine because whenever I used flash, or Strobes the battery life would diminish by quite a bit. I sent the Camera to Canon, but they could not find anything wrong with it. A few years later i purchased the 6D. The orignal 7D was a flop, the subsequent version, the 7D mark II was much better and still is.

That’s one badass beast of a camera!

I got one bin 2012 and still going strong 😂 ❤️it.

I recently bought one, and I was curious of some positive opinions. I don't like the idea to change your body each year. Cheers

Awesome

How did you overcome the 7d "Soft Focus" problem? I shot a 60D for years before my brother upgraded and I sent the 60 off to my Dad and went to this. Most things were fine, but at the time my daughters were playing travelling soccer and I took lots of pictures, up close was fine but mid telephoto (300mm) this camera couldn't autofocus at all. Expensive lenses, cheap lenses, didn't really matter. Google had 1000 "cures" for it, but Canon did admit there was an issue send it in for $500 and maybe we will fix it.... yeah... Landscape, tripod, wide angle great.... fast action autofocus.... not.

i shoot 7d mark ii snd got a used Canon 1dx it’s heavy but love it

liked your video i hsve 7d as well

Fully agree. It's the best 👌

Why not make a video about all settings... How to use the camera guide with slow pace 👍 there are probably many newbies who aren't professionals but got their hands on this camera and are "a bit" lost with it 😅

I have this it is awesome

I agree that it is a great camera. I shoot the 7D mark ii and I love it!

انها بالفعل من افضل الكاميرات التي استخدمتها وما زلت استدخمها الى الان بجانب الكاميرات الصغيرة من فوجي .

I've bought the 7d in January..I'm planning to upgrade next year to a mirrorless..hybrid....but I'm going to keep this for stills....it only has 50k....so it's going to Last for a long time

I’ve been a pro for decades and have used ask types of cameras, new and old, but let me tell ya.. I was never a Canon fan, but the old 7D (especially with the magic plugin) this thing has never let me down. Even in 2024 the quality and durability is certainly a Godsend! A Workhorse & a Beast! This thing is something else.. (even though it’s a Canon🤣) wish I could scratch off the logo 🥺 or just put a Nikon sticker over it.. 😂 Besides that.. Everything comes out beautiful.

How are the stills at iso 3200? Canon makes the worst kit lens but I can adapt nikon on it

Thanks for that. Good video

I'm new in photography and I just bought this camera. Now I need lens. maybe someone could offer a lens to take pictures of motor sports, which ones do you use?

is it good to shoot birds in flight

These are utter bargain's now, was quite surprised. Bought one for £120, prefer this over my 1d bodies (shock horror) when coupled with a 150-600mm lens those bodies were seriously too heavy and I ain't a weakling....ISO yeah noisy, but expose to the right more in bad light if you must and just de-noise in PP, they get a bad rep for noise unfairly but software has come in leaps and bounds over 10+ years. Thanks for the review

I’ve just been gifted one of these- what two lens would you suggest? I’d like one that maybe goes to 300mm.

Good job

As someone who is still learning about photography. Would you recommend the 7d or something a bit more "simple" like the 700d?

How to focus continues in video mode.. My 7d camera is stable focus in video mode .. (Sry for mistakes ) hope u understand ..

I just ordered a used one. Trading in a 400d.

Just picked one up in good condition with approx 30k shutter count for $190.00

What's the best settings for portrait and family photos?

does the 7d have continuous autofocus when in video mode?

Can a 18-133 zoom lens shoot portraits?

Je viens de lui donner une 2em vie. Acheté en 2010, batterie non reconnue, réparé en 20mn et 0 euro. J'ai remis la petite vis . C'est reparti pour 12 ans.

I just bought one w 87,000 shutter count for $100. Did I make a mistake? I was worried coming from a t6 t7 rebel. I definitely like it so far. What are your thoughts on the shutter life?

Just bought my eos7d and tripod with case for 270.00 how did I do

Can I use 7d for live streaming??

May I trigger Godox MS400 from Canon 7d ?

Your Firmware is really old, suggest you update it.

saludos ... quisiera saber cómo poder fotografíar fotos grupales soy nueva usando especialmente este modelo

7d or 550d ?

I have a Canon Eos 20D lol

37 sec in and he said the green icon is manual mode 🤦🏾‍♂️ok

Where’s the battle place

So I might get one woth 2 lens for 300 tomorrow

Help bro

Focus problem in my canon 7d

Hello, is this camera still good to start freelancing events in 2024?

Will it still be used in 2024?

But my video can only record 7 seconds 🥹🥺😞