>::::::::::We had high expectations, those used to mark the red scnenad the slightest rumor about her. Billed as a refresher and a broad realignment of boxes semi-pro Canon, what then? 50D or 5D pushed to block downgraded?Choose a new device is always a difficult test, both factors of choice are numerous. What attracted me is being able to, on paper, have a lame semi-pro like a 5D mkII without having to change my goals park that suits me fine. A good point then can install a camera in this class without having to buy the equivalent, although more expensive, in full-frame. So soon as eight months so I use the 7D at more or less weekly and amateur. I shoot mostly architecture, the 7D is coupled to a Canon 10-22 and sometimes a 50 f/1.4 for portraits and low light.First grip: it’s solid! Compared to my old 350D, we enter immediately into another world. The box weighs his weight, but with a very good grip, the whole is very stable and handles easily. The ergonomic buttons and menus has been vastly improved, certainly, but one finds easily its brands.If there are any good point on which we can not miss when using this device is the viewfinder. This is great. Very big! Admittedly, there ‘s still a small difference compared to full-frame and silver, but we feel that the gap is reduced slowly. A real feat for a sensor of this size! Just the first picture. Even if the first goes into burst mode impressive for the month! Note however, 18Mpix, the value of having a memory card is more than adequate for sure! The images are delivered very good quality. With a pixel density of such, we feel that there had an enormous work done from this point of view, and the fear of loss of quality was ultimately unfounded. It really is more than respectable: quality, without reaching that of a standard full-frame 5D or D700 is very very good. The noise is pretty well contained, and shoot at ISO 1600 is possible without big mush. Beyond that, inevitably, it moutonne, but still usable although I avoid the possible these sacrosanct high ISO: I put more pictures of that photo on the spot. Also, although I rarely put to the test during my primary use, autofocus is really powerful and makes the very point when the light is missing.And then we are surprised to try the video mode. After all, it costs no more expensive hardware to integrate it, why not use it? Something significant is that the device switches from camera mode to video mode: this is not relegated to the gadget useless because-that-could-be-the-squeeze. No, it’s a real camera that is available. The videos are also of superb quality and full-HD. The ability to use his photo lens is a real must. The only problem I see is that filming was likely to record all sounds, including those from the camera zooms in on the goal made a little noise, and we find it on video. I make videos to add ambiance, sounds a series of pictures, and there is not necessarily practical Expect therefore a system for recording sound in addition if the primary use of the 7D: external microphone or audio recorder. Zooming can also be quite violent, and lacking fluidity, is also another drawback. Some tricks are used as an elastic fluid movement for example.Anyway.To conclude, I would say that this camera responds very well to the expectations of the following targets:- Enlightened amateurs willing to invest in a serious housing goals without breaking the bank in full-frames;- Photographers sports / animal wishing to maximize the growth of focal small sensors;- Videographer want to have a very good camera for an unbeatable price, despite some grip.Generally, if a semi-pro body tempt you, but the price of full-frame you seem too luxurious, it is definitely the case for adoption. I, and I would not trade any time soon By Maxime WojtczakCompare Price Canon EOS 7D 18MP Digital SLR Digital Camera[answer]