A prosumer-level camera body with APS-C sensor; introduced by Canon in 2009.
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Why do Canon 7D RAW files come up colorless in Canon DPP?
I have problem with DPP 3.12.40.0. When I import CR2 files (RAW Files) from my 7D to edit, DPP shows images very poorly (colorless). I searched on the net and can't find any explanation or solution. ...
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Sunrise and Sunset Time Lapse Setting [closed]
I'd like to do time lapse for sunrise and sunset with the sun inside the frame as well. My gear is: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX , Canon 7D and a tripod + intervalometer.
What is a good ...
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How can I fix a “Cannot communicate with battery” error on Canon 7D?
If I see the "cannot communicate with battery" error message on a Canon 7D, is there any way to fix it without sending it back to Canon?
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Is the 7d truly the successor to the 50d?
I have seen in several locations the statement that the Canon 7d is the true successor to the 50d despite the different places that they occupy in the lineup. Is this an accurate statement, and why? ...
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Is the Canon 7D a good upgrade from the Rebel XS?
I have recently purchased the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens, and I no longer like the ISO performance of my Rebel XS.
I'm thinking about investing in a 7D. Will that perform better for ISO and professional ...
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Which Canon should I buy? [closed]
I've done photography for some months now. I always borrowed an Canon 600D from a friend.
Now I got a job as a party and concert photographer. (I need to use an external flash of course.)
I'm just ...
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What settings affect how the focus points are displayed for my 7D?
My Canon 7d is about 2 months old. I used it for a shoot in DC, and it just isn't behaving as expected. When I try to focus, I get little black boxes in the focus frame. They used to be black, with ...
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If I mount a (heavy) cine lens on a DSLR, does it need additional support?
I'm shooting some video and I'm renting a Zeiss CP.2 50mm which is a whopping 2 pound lens. I'd like to mount it on a Canon 7D. Will the lens need some sort of additional support apparatus (i.e. the ...
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For fast daytime shooting of external buildings and indoor art, should I choose 24-70 mm or 70-200 mm?
If I'm on a daytime cycling/walking tour (i.e. little time to compose or change lenses) of external buildings and inside churches (no flash and no tripod), which lens is best to capture non-blurry ...
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Canon GP-E2 GPS error on Canon 7d
I started using a GPS logger on my 7D during a trip and had great luck in the first couple days. Halfway during the trip, the camera would completely freeze and display an error. This would happen ...
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Is there a 3rd-party Canon intervalometer which will drive both a 7D and a Rebel T3i?
I'm looking to buy an intervalometer for my kit. I have a canon 7D and a T3i, which use incompatible connectors (why, Canon, why?) which means if I buy the Canon units, I need to buy one for each body ...
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Shooting a timelapse without any intervalometer?
I know that most of DSLR can shoot timelapses by using software solutions, sparing the purchase of an intervalometer. My questions:
Any recommandation or suggestion about the software I could use ...
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Which camera has the best features for still photography: Canon 60D, 50D or 7D?
Now that the 60D specs are released.
When choosing a camera for still photography (no movies) which one of Canon 50D, 60D and 7D has an edge over the others and why?
What still photography features ...
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How can I record long videos on my EOS 7D?
I have a Canon EOS 7D and I can't seem to record videos longer than the FAT32 4GB limit. Is there a way to make the camera split the video and continue recording in a new file?
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Does leaving the Canon 7D sharpness setting at zero make images worse or better?
Do you know if leaving the sharpness setting to zero makes the image worse or better. I find that putting it to 7 makes it "sharp" but something seems artificial with it when I review the images. ...
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Which camera is better for wildlife photography (7D or 5D Mark II with tele converter)
I'm looking for a general purpose camera that can do almost any type of photography.
The 5D Mark II is great for portraits and ultra-wide photography, but for wildlife photography, which is better, a ...
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What is a good all-purpose, single-lens choice for a 7D, to take trekking in the Himalaya?
I'll be trekking in the Nepal Himalaya for 3 weeks in December, in a variety of conditions, but predominantly cold (-5°C to -30°c) , clear and dry, at altitudes of up to 6000m.
I'm trying to travel ...
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Does the Canon 7D have noise reduction, and does it matter?
I have been doing shooting with a Rebel XSi for about 5 years now as a hobby, and want to step it up a bit. I am looking at getting a 7D, but I was advised to get the T4i instead. The main arguments ...
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How to disable infrared focus assist beam on my YN568ex
I recently got a YN568ex speedlight and every time I focus, the infrared focus assist beam lights up. This is great for low light situations but I want to be able to turn it off when there's enough ...
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Why does my Canon 7D get blurry pictures with a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS (series 1)?
I'm wondering if it's normal for a Canon 7D with its crop sensor to get unsharp pictures with a 70-200mm 2.8? I just bought a used 70-200 and it seems a little bit blurry. Maybe it needs calibration? ...
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Is it common to have problems with soft images on a 7D?
I moved from a 20D to 7D recently and moved my EFS 17-85mm to the 7D. The 7D images are soft so I had to program my own sharpness mode. I use both tripod and hand held, and yes I know to turn off ...
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Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2 placement on Canon 7D
My understanding is that the GP-E2 will work on the Canon 7D as long as it has the new firmware and connects via USB. Does this mean that it does not need to be on the hotshoe and I can use a flash ...
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7D or D700 for hockey?
I hate to be THAT GUY that starts another comparison thread, especially one that may really seem like comparing apples and oranges and has probably already been answered somewhere, but all the ...
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Quick control dial problem on Canon EOS 7D
When I turn the quick control dial, nothing happens anymore. This problem has appeared suddenly ...
Just would like to know if you guys have also experienced this problem.
It is possible to open the ...
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How weather resistant is the Canon EOS 7D?
Canon states that the 7D is weather resistant and built to resist water and dust.
There is even a blog which shows a EOS 7D covered in snow, during a field trip. But reading trough the comments of ...
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How can I solve a problem with unintended bursts in single-shot mode on my Canon 7D?
Wondering if any of you have heard of this. I've started to experience an intermittent problem with my 7D where the shutter will occasionally fire between two and six times with a single button press. ...
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Walkabout: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS vs EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L I & II
I have a Canon 7D with the following lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS Macro
I'm planning on buying a zoom lens suitable as a general walkabout, for use on my ...
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What factors should I consider to decide if it's worth upgrading to a “pro” level DSLR?
I'm looking at upgrading from a Canon T2i to a Canon 7D. It's available used for half-price from a friend of mine because he purchased a Canon 5D Mark III.
The T2i and 7D have the exact same sensor, ...
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Canon 7D Mark 2? [closed]
Do you think there will be a Canon 7D replacement/successor in the foreseeable future (next 3-5 years)?
I'm considering buying one, but if there's a new one coming out in, say 18 months, I'd rather ...
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Minimum speed CF card required for a 7D?
What is the minimum speed CF card required for using a 7D for both recording 1080p video and also continuous shooting for RAW+JPEG?
Similar to Should I get a fast CF card? i essentially want to know ...
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Best image quality non-prime walk around lens for travelling with a Canon crop dSLR?
If money where no object what is the best quality non-prime walk around lens to pair with a crop sensor Canon dSLR for travelling?
From what i have read so far a lot of people recommend the Canon ...
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Which camera is more suitable for portrait taking between Canon 7D and 60d ?
I am upgrading from a Canon Rebel that I've owned and worked with for a while now, and I wonder: what are the advantages/disadvantages of a 60D vs a 7D?
I am mainly interested in portraits (and some ...
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What should I do about this strange CF behavior, where I lost tonight's pictures?
I have taken over 14,000 photos with my Canon 7D and loaded them into my Windows 7 desktop computer the same way, by inserting the CF card into my computer's reader. The point is that I know how it ...
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Can using an old flash damage a new DSLR?
I have been using my dad's old Metz mecablitz 18 B1 flash for a while with my Canon 7D and had no trouble with it, but just received some advice from a friend that using old flashes can fry the ...
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Replacing my XXD with a 7D?
My goto camera is still my 5D Mark II. As I primarily shoot landscape, I love Wide Angle on a Full Frame body.
That said, I do occasionally shoot animals and people running.
The 5D Mark II's AF ...
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Is there a way to make the Canon 7D warn when a lens is not in Auto Focus mode?
I pretty much shoot all the time in manual focus mode. I often borrow my girlfriend's most excellent Sigma 8-16mm ultra wide angle lens. She almost always shoots in Auto Focus mode. When I return it ...
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What are good starting settings to store for exposure bracketing shots?
I started experimenting with the Custom Functions (C1,C2,C3) on my Canon 7D and I decided a useful one to have may be setting it up for exposure bracketing. So it's a quick switch if I ever need it, ...
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Are lenses for my Canon Rebel XT compatible with the Canon 7D?
I am looking to purchase a 7d and currently have an XT. How do I find out if the lenses I have are compatible with the my new potential camera?
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How resistant is the Canon 7D + 50mm f/1.8 II in light rain?
I'm planning on carrying my Canon 7D with a Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens to an event but have to walk through some light rain (~15mins). Will the camera and lens be fine?
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How do I reduce the light from the pop-up flash as a wireless controller on a Canon 7D?
What are the best work-arounds out there for dealing with the built-in flash when trying to use the Wireless Flash feature of the 7D?
Is there a Canon version of the SG-3IR? Or do you use a modified ...
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What resolution would be needed for a billboard advertisement?
Does anyone know the required resolution for a photograph to be used on a billboard? Would the Canon 7D be able to provide a large enough file size to meet the requirements?
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Why is there so much noise in RAW files from my new Canon 7D?
I recently bought a Canon 7D, upgrading from a 50D. I was blown away by what I saw on the back of the camera after I took a few shots.
Now that i've taken the time to import the photos into ...
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Best portrait lens for canon 7d that gives beautiful bokeh?
I tried using the 70-200mm but I couldn't stand how heavy it was and how far away I had to be from the model! Opinions? I was thinking between 85mm 1.2 or 50mm 1.2 ....or another lens? Any help ...
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Which piece of equipment is holding me back?
I am primarily an amateur photographer but I do take small jobs from time to time. I'm looking to upgrade my equipment but I'm not sure if I should be spending money on my body, glass, or both. I ...
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Mounted Shotgun Mic for a Canon EOS 7D?
I've been capturing a lot of awesome-quality 1080p video from my 7D, and now I want to step up the sound quality, as the motor is pretty loud and is definitely audible in the recordings. Are there any ...
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Why is my new reverse-macro mount adapter not working?
I recently purchased a reverse macro mount (62mm) for my 30mm 1.4 sigma. I ordered it online because the price was so cheap I wouldn't be too upset if it didn't work. Anyhow, this morning I screwed it ...
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Does this calculation for Canon 60D vs. Canon 7D video recording work?
The latest official manual for Canon 60D says that a 1920x1080 movie with any FPS recorded takes up 330 MB/min.
The latest official manual for Canon 7D says that a recording with the same movie ...
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Benefits of upgrade from Canon EOS 400D to 7D
I'm an amateur photographer and have been for a few years. I've had a Canon EOS 400D for a few years, and am thinking of upgrading to a 7D.
I've looked at the spec sheet and on paper the 7D is just ...
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What are the problems with using generic LP-E6 batteries with a 5D/7D (if any)?
I've got a 7D with the LP-E6 battery that came with it, but would like to get some spares (along with a battery grip)
With my previous camera (450D) I used generic batteries (and generic grip) and ...
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Is Pentax K- series DSLR design safer for photography and video compared to a Canon EOS 7D?
Trying to decide which DSLR to buy as my first DSLR. I'd shoot macro, nature, landscape mostly but I'd like video occasionally when I travel.
I'm very interested in the Canon EOS 7D but was told by a ...
