Canon EOS 7D Specifications

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for Canon EOS 7D. Next to each category and value there are articles describing it all, giving you a deeper understanding on every area so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses.

Product
Name Canon EOS 7D
Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2009
Release Date 2009-09-01
MSRP 1699 USD
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Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
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Sensor Type CMOS
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Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels
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Megapixels 18 MP (17915904 total pixels)
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Image Processor DUAL DIGIC 4
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 12800
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White Balance Presets 6
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points 19
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Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3”
Screen dots 920000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism)
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Viewfinder Coverage 100%
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Viewfinder Magnification 1× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 8 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds
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Built-in Flash Yes
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Built-in Flash Range 12 meters
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse Yes
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording Yes
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Video Format H.264

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Video Resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080

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Built-in Microphone Yes
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Built-in Speakers No
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Storage
Memory Card Compact Flash

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes (N3 connector)
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GPS Yes
Optional through GP-E2

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GPS SKU Optional
Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed Yes
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery SKU LP-E6
Battery Life 800 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Canon EOS 7D?
Width 148 mm
Height 111 mm
Depth 74 mm
Weight 860 gram including battery
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Images taken with Canon EOS 7D

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1/400s  119mm  f/4