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.
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Dedicated Accessories
• Wireless File Transfer unit, WFT-E5A
Designed specifically for the EOS 7D,
the WFT-E5A functions both as a wire-
less file transmitter and as an auxiliary
hand grip. Now supporting 5.2 GHz 802.11a/b/and g, it’s the fastest and
most versatile wireless transmitter around. The WFT-E5A also allows the
EOS 7D to wirelessly link to up to 10 other WFT equipped cameras as a
Master camera. When the Master camera is fired, the linked cameras are
wirelessly triggered to fire in unison. The WFT-E5A allows full access to
the camera’s ports and maintains weather resistance and durability while
offering reliable wired or wireless communication. As a camera grip, the
WFT-E5A has the same buttons as Battery Grip BG-E7.
• Battery Grip BG-E7
Battery Grip BG-E7 nearly doubles the
battery life of the EOS 7D, while offering
advanced operability and seamless
integration with the camera’s design.
Designed to accommodate one or two
LP-E6 batteries, or AA batteries with
battery magazine BGM-E6, the BG-E7
increases flexibility on the go. With a
vertical shutter release button, plus AE
lock and Multi-Function button, it makes vertical shooting a breeze. Made
with the same grip coating and dust resistance as that on the EOS 7D’s
body, the BG-E7 is the perfect accessory for the EOS 7D.
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.
SD
HD
Full HD
Three recording modes
1920 x 1080 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
1280 x 720 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
640 x 480 pixels
4:3 aspect ratio
Specifications
TYPE
Type:
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media:
CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, or to
external media (via USB v.2.0 hard drive, using the optional Wireless File
Transmitter WFT-E5A)
Image Sensor Size:
22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size sensor)
Compatible Lenses:
Canon EF and EF-S lenses
Lens Mount:
Canon EF mount
Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor:
approx. 1.6x
IMAGE SENSOR
Type:
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels:
Approx. 18.0 megapixels
Total Pixels:
Approx. 19.0 megapixels
Aspect Ratio:
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System:
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter:
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Delete Feature:
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning, (2) Manual cleaning of
sensor, (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
RECORDING SYSTEM
File Format:
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21
Recording Format:
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, mRAW,
RAW+JPEG, Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
Simultaneous Recording:
Provided (RAW/sRAW/mRAW+JPEG also possible)
File Size:
(1) Large: Approx. 17.90MB (5,184 x 3,456 pixels), (2) Medium:
Approx. 8.00MB (3,456 x 2,304 pixels), (3) Small: Approx. 4.50MB (2,592 x
1,728 pixels), (4) RAW: Approx. 17.90MB (5,184 x 3,456 pixels), (5) M-RAW:
Approx. 10.10MB (3,888 x 2,592 pixels), (6) S-RAW: Approx. 4.5MB (2,592
x 1,728 pixels), Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture
Style, etc.
File Numbering:
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card
Color Space:
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style:
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,
Monochrome, Picture Style file
Recording Functions:
With the WFT-E5A attached, image recording to the CF
card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E5A will be possi-
ble as follows: (1) Standard, (2) Automatic switching of recording media, (3)
Separate recordings according to image-recording quality, (4) Recording
images having the same size
Backup Recording:
Enabled with WFT-E5A attached
WHITE BALANCE
Type:
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent
Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
Auto White Balance:
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation:
White balance correction: ±9 mireds in 5
step increments, White balance bracketing: ±3 mireds in full-step increments,
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission:
Provided
VIEWFINDER
Type:
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage:
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100%
Magnification:
Approx. 1.0x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint:
Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment:
-3.0 to +1.0m
-1
(diopter)
Focusing Screen:
Fixed
Mirror:
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60
Viewfinder Information:
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light),
Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, expo-
sure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash
ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye
reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome
shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information),
Composition information (Grid, electronic level), Battery check
Depth-of-Field Preview:
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
AUTOFOCUS
Type:
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF points:
19 (All cross-type)
Metering Range:
EV -0.5~18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focus Modes:
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF,
Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection:
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display:
Indicated by transmissive LCD display in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel
AF-assist Beam:
When an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the
camera, the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite will be emitted when necessary.
AF Microadjustment:
C.Fn III-5
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes:
63-zone SPC TTL metering (1) Evaluative metering (linkable
to any AF point), (2) Partial metering (approx. 9.4% of viewfinder at center),
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.3% of viewfinder at center), (4) Center-weighted
average metering
Metering Range:
EV 1~20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control:
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority
AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index):
Automatically set, ISO
100–6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments), Basic Zone modes: ISO
100–3200 set automatically, Extension settable (with C.Fn.I. 3-1): ISO
12800, High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200–6400
Exposure Compensation:
Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
(can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock:
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when
focus is achieved, Manual: By AE lock button
SHUTTER
Type:
Vertical-travel, mechanical, electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds:
1/8000 to 30 sec., plus Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. (Total
shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter Release:
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-Timer:
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
DRIVE SYSTEM
Drive Modes:
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and
Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
Continuous Shooting Speed (Approx.):
High-speed: Max. 8.0 shots/sec,
Low-speed: Max. 3.0 shots/sec
Maximum Burst:
JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 94 (CF)/approx. 126 (UDMA CF),
RAW: approx. 15/approx. 15 (UDMA CF), RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 6
(CF/UDMA CF)
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continu-
ous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
LIVE VIEW FUNCTION
Shooting Modes:
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing:
Quick mode (Phase-difference detection), Live mode/Face detec-
tion Live mode (Contrast detection), Face detection Live mode, Manual
focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)
Metering Modes:
Evaluative metering with the image sensor (still photos),
Center-weighted average metering (video)
Metering Range:
EV 0–20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display:
Provided (Two-type grid displays)
Exposure Simulation:
Provided
Silent Shooting:
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
VIDEO SHOOTING
File Format:
MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural))
File Size and Frame Rates:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97)/25p/24p
(23.976), 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94)/50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94)/50p
Continuous Shooting Time:
Approx. 12 min. (Full HD); 12 min. (HD); 24 min. (SD)
Focusing:
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Face Detection Live mode; manual
Exposure Control:
Program AE, Manual exposure
Exposure Compensation:
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom Functions:
Total 27
Camera User Settings:
Register under Mode Dial's C1, C2 and C3 positions
My Menu Registration:
Provided
INTERFACE
USB Terminal:
For personal computer communication and direct printing
(USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Audio/Video OUT Terminal:
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable,
(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal
Extension System Terminal:
For connection to WFT-E5A
POWER SOURCE
Battery:
One Battery Pack LP-E6, AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter
Kit ACK-E6, With Battery Grip BG-E7 attached.
Number of Shots (Approx.):
Shooting Conditions
Shooting Method
Temperature
AE 100%
AE 50%, FA 50%
73°F/23°C
Approx. 1000
Approx. 800
Viewfinder shooting
32°F/0°C
Approx. 900
Approx. 750
73°F/23°C
Approx. 230
Approx. 220
Live View shooting
32°F/0°C
Approx. 220
Approx. 210
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 without a
Battery Grip. The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging
Products Association) testing standards charged Battery Pack LP-E5 is used.
Battery Check:
Auto
Power Saving:
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
Date/Time Battery:
One CR1616 lithium-ion battery
Startup Time:
Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (Body Only)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in./148.8 x 110.7 x 73.5mm
Weight:
Approx. 28.9 oz./820g (body only)
• All the specifications above are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.
• The camera’s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change
without notice.
All images and effects simulated.
Images featured on the cover ©2009: Arthur Morris, Stephen Eastwood, Simon Bruty,
Eric Meola, Bob Davis, Bruce Dorn, Onne van der Wal, Clint Clemens, Terrell Lloyd
and Parish Kohanim. All rights reserved.
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