Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD

Product Features

* 18.0-megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed
* Body only; lenses sold separately
* Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
* Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
* Capture images to CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards (not included)



Technical Details

* Brand Name: Canon
* Model: EOS 7D Body Only
* Optical Sensor Resolution: 18 MP
* Optical Sensor Technology: CMOS
* Optical Sensor Size: 14.9 x 22.3mm
* Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
* Display Size: 3 inches
* Light Sensitivity: ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 12800, ISO 100-6400
* Image types: JPEG, RAW
* Viewfinder Type: Optical
* Width: 5.8 inches
* Depth: 2.9 inches
* Height: 4.4 inches
* Weight: 1.8 pounds

Product Description
With a host of features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the EOS 7D represents a whole new class of camera.Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an 18.0 megapixels APS-C size CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 4 image processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF area selection modes for sharp focus no matter the situation. The EOS 7D's Intelligent Viewfinder provides 100% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as a spot metering circle and on demand grid lines. iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and color information to provide accurate exposure even in difficult lighting. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p, 24p and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles.

Great Features compared to XT, AF on the soft side ( back-forward F)

I had the Rebel XT (350D) for three going four years, and yes it is a awesome camera!
when I was looking for an upgrade to my rebel XT the T1i look really great, but then came the 7D and all of the new AF features and video. I think that the rebel body is lean and small even more now having a XD body.
If your on a budget the rebel T1i is a great upgrade with more MP (al dough with 8MP is more than enough) good video Q, live view and better high ISO performance than the XXXD and if you like the rebel series bodies then you should go for it, now if you don't mind the video The 50D offers higher ISO and FPS than the rebel series and better IQ overall.
7D !!! :
I do recommend the upgrade to any one moving in that direction. The size is no issue when you get all that features, and it feels really good solid and hefty in your hands. The FPS & AF Are Fast. The high ISO performance is amazing comparing it to the XT, the low light focus and results are simply great. The AF points and versatile setup is so much better than the XT there is no comparing it.
The view finder and the LCD screen are just awesome... you cannot compare it to the Rebel 350D its on another league.
The battery life is longer, you can record RAW a JPG on at the same time or choose to do it with a press of a button. And the list of features goes on.
I Think that there is still much potential on the 7D via firmware cos it a awesome piece of hardware, no matter what they say.
18-270mm Tamron VC ( got it last year to upgrade the Rebel and now use with the 7D )
50D :
I think (money wise) that a Canon 50D is a good upgrade (IQ compared to the 7D) and don't care for the video or faster AF.
If you are looking for the most IQ available today, it's no brainer that the 5DMII is the choice (and don't mind the extra money) performs better in low light than the 7D. Now the 7D is faster on Focus and in FPS, so if youre a sports shooter or wildlife photographer the 7D will suit you more.
Hope it helps you decide
The AF is not 100% accurate all the time ( get a bit soft images that you can improve with PP ) but overall you get very good IQ ( if want excellent IQ get the 5DMKII )
Highly Recommended!
By Isaac Burdeinick "iburdeinick" (Aventura, FL USA)