Canon EOS 7D

Finally I have it! At first, I was really confused between the Canon EOS 60D and EOS 7D. I opted to replace my late camera to 60D, but some hands-on reviews and articles slightly discouraged me to make such choice. However, I am not really saying that the EOS 60D is a bad choice when upgrading from entry-level systems. There are just some sleek features that I prefer exploring and I can’t with the 60D. Hence, the EOS 7D.

The EOS 7D isn’t really one of those really new releases of Canon, unlike the 550D and 60D. For me, it is just great if your photography level is slowly gaining from amateur, to average, to entry-pro level. (“Entry-pro” is not really within the range of Photography levels of experience, but I just made it up myself to clarify me as such. hehe).

Choosing between a Mid-Level gear to Pro-Level gear
If you are one of those photographers that just got passed the entry level and average level skill, the inevitable will always come; the urge to upgrade your gear and step a notch higher. Aside from the fact that you get used to your current gear, get bored with what you have with your skills, you will definitely seek a way to expand your knowledge, learn new techniques, and improve the quality of your end results.

If your upgrading from the entry-level xxxD series (I’m sorry for Nikonians, but I’m speaking for Canon users there, hehe), you might choose between the latest and immediate level camera which are the 50D and the 60D. Aside from the camera build, FPS rate, video capture quality, and 60D’s swivel screen, there is nothing much more to compare between the two. I’m not really familiar with the 50D and 60D, but for me, I rate it a so-so when looking at the design, build, and features in the 60D, and I might prefer the 50D than the 60D. 60D was developed to tightly squeeze between mid-level 50D and pro-level 7D. 60D was made to fill in the gap between what was missing between 50D and 7D.

Now, what’s with the EOS 7D?
Aside from having it as a Pro-level gear, there are a lot of things that really convinced me for choosing it. It fully maximized 60D’s capabilities and extended more that the 60D is not capable of. Below are the key features of the EOS 7D (thanks to DPReviews).

• Dual DIGIC4 Processor
• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 8 frames per second continuous shooting
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• 3.0 inch Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dots
• 19-point AF system (all cross-type)
• 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage viewfinder
• Wireless flash control
• Environmental sealing

And furthermore…
If you are still confused, you might as well consider some few questions for yourself, as they helped me as well. If you are more into Photography the 50D or the 7D might be a good choice. Some who prefer video features rather than photography, or if you want to try out learning videography, 60D’s sleek features on video capture might be very helpful. If you are tight on budget or if you are just contented with simple photography that is slightly above a starter, the 50D or 60D might work with you just fine. If you can stretch your cash out budget a bit, then you can jump directly to the EOS 7D.

Hopefully, I will be able to learn more things and explore other possibilities with this setup. I’m looking forward to becoming more than just a freelance photographer and earn with Stock Photography, and the like.