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Advanced Technology
for Advanced
Performance.
18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
The EOS 7D features a superb, Canon designed, 18.0 Megapixel
CMOS sensor that captures a tremendous level of resolution with
striking detail down to each individual pixel. With size to spare,
it's easy to crop images or to make massive enlargements without
concern of losing detail. A marvel of technical innovation, the
EOS 7D's CMOS sensor incorporates a number of significant refine-
ments that enhance the performance and speed in the capture of
each image. Thanks to an advanced, new, in-house semiconductor
CMOS Sensor (actual size)
manufacturing process, the EOS 7D's sensor has more pixels than any other
APS-C sized sensor in Canon's lineup, with less digital noise, a higher ISO
sensitivity, plus a wider dynamic range than previously available. The
EOS 7D's CMOS sensor incorporates a unique on-chip noise reduction
technology to deal with both fixed pattern and random noise. It features
a new photodiode construction that results in an improved photoelectric
conversion rate. The speedier conversion means faster and increased
sensitivity at the pixel level. This speed and sensitivity, in combination with
new gapless microlenses, plus less space between microlenses and photo-
diodes, means a better signal-to-noise ratio, which translates to outstanding
real-world performance. Finally, an infrared, multi-layer low-pass filter is
placed in front of the sensor to isolate and eliminate false colors that the
sensor may detect, while retaining full detail. This low pass filter features
a fluorine coating to reduce dust adhesion for less digital clean up.
Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors
The EOS 7D's new Dual DIGIC 4
Image Processors ensure that
images are captured, processed and saved
with remarkable speed—up to 8.0 frames per
second! Developed and produced for Canon
cameras to maximize performance for both
the capture and recording stages of digital
photography, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors
Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors
work in concert with Canon's CMOS sensor
chips to dramatically enhance image quality and deliver a more intuitive,
responsive camera. Optimized signal processing algorithms work with
the multi-channel signal from the cameras sensor to deliver significantly
speedier camera response. Color reproduction, noise reduction in low light
situations and reproduction of fine detail are also improved. These Dual
DIGIC 4 Image Processors speed up all camera operations such that a num-
ber of inventive shooting and recording features are possible. Live Face
Detection AF, HD Video, Canon's amazing
Auto Lighting Optimizer, Lens Peripheral Illumination
Correction and more are all possible thanks to the speedy processing of
the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors.
Professional Level Performance
Capable of shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with a UDMA CF
card at 8.0 fps, the EOS 7D is a perfect camera for action.
The EOS 7D is outfitted with a rugged, remarkable shutter, which, aided by
the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, ensures instant response and perform-
ance on par with most professional cameras on the market while outpacing
every camera in its class.
Shot at 8 fps
The EOS 7D has a broad range of ISO settings, up to ISO 12800 in H mode,
enabling shooting from dawn through dusk and ensuring capture of the
finest detail. The Canon CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors
ensure that shooting in poor lighting situations is as easy as point and
shoot. The EOS 7D employs a 14-bit converter to process the output of
the CMOS sensor. Compared to the 12-bit converters used in most digital
cameras, Canon's design ensures smoother tonal transitions, more natural
gradations, and superior color fidelity. RAW images are recorded at 14 bits
so that processed 16-bit TIFF images contain the full range of tonal values
captured by the sensor.
Media Creation
Beyond the Still,
Canon Full HD.
A Complete Media Creation Tool
The EOS 7D does not just shoot video clips, it offers the
enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive
exposure compensation necessary in a professional movie making tool.
Shooting video with the EOS 7D increases flexibility for the photographer
in that it also allows for full use of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses, including
wide angle, macro, tilt-shift and fish-eye, providing a wealth of depth-of-
field and other creative
shooting options once reserved
only for still photography. By
shooting video with a large
sensor camera, it's simple to
take advantage of the image
quality and characteristics
intrinsic to SLR photography.
Combined with its size, image
quality and flexibility, the
EOS 7D is an all-in-one image
capturing tool. Not only can
one take advantage of the
EOS 7D's expansive range of
ISO sensitivities, for amazing
performance, even in dimly lit
situations, it's simple to exert
full control over exposure and depth-of-field, which can have a profound
effect on the mood of the moving image. And it's all as easy as the press
of a button. The EOS 7D has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording lever
with a start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast.
Recording Sizes
Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24 (23.976), 25, or
30 (29.97) fps, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as MOV files and
can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include
HD at 1280 x 720 resolution at 50/60 (59.94) fps or SD/VGA at 640 x 480
resolution at 50/60 (59.94) fps.
1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD
16:9 aspect ratio
1280 x 720 pixels
HD
16:9 aspect ratio
SD
640 x 480 pixels
4:3 aspect ratio
Three recording modes
Manual Exposure Control
As with still images, the more control the photographer or filmmaker has
over the technical aspects of a shoot, the more refined the expression, or
mood of the final product. The EOS 7D offers completely flexible exposure
control for its movie modes, allowing for complete creative control for the
shooter. In Manual mode, users can control depth-of-field and sense of
motion, creating gorgeous background blur. Exposure can be determined
and set even in complex
lighting situations, maintain-
ing the same look and feel
through an entire scene, not
just the initial shot, and
minimizing camera noise that
can occur when the aperture
changes due to exposure
adjustment mid-clip.
Beyond the Moving
Image
The EOS 7D has a built-in
microphone for simple mono
recording. For sound quality
that mirrors the tremendous
resolution of the EOS 7D's
video recordings, stereo sound can be recorded through an external micro-
phone connected to the EOS 7D's 3.5mm microphone input terminal. With
an external microphone attached, the possibilities for sound recording are
increased exponentially. Another phenomenal perk of the EOS 7D's Movie
mode is that still images can be captured, in full resolution, while shooting
movies and can be saved as distinct files. It's as simple as pressing the
shutter button while recording a movie, and the supplied image can be
modified as could any other recorded still. Playback modes are available
in-camera. Sound and all Live View AF features can be used in shooting
video. Simple editing can even be done in-camera, and movies can be
played on both standard and HD televisions by using an AV
cable or HDMI. Uploads to a computer are straight-
forward and quick.
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