[1][3] Among its features are an 18.0 effective megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording, its 8.0 frames per second continuous shooting, new viewfinder which offers 1.0X magnification and 100% coverage, 19-point auto-focus system, movie mode, and built-in Speedlite transmitter.

Firmware upgrades, most recently in August 2012 (see immediately below), have increased the maximum buffer size to 130 large fine JPEGs and 25 raw files.

Both shutter and aperture are available for manual control, and the 7D also provides multiple frame rate options, including three that match the HD television timing specs.

Like most DSLR modes, the Canon 7D neglects endless autofocus during video recording, which is a great concern for advanced amateurs with pros likely to focus manually nonetheless.

VIDEO: 720p | 1080p | Uncompressed 1080p | 4K | 5.5K | 8K ⋅ SCREEN: Flip (tilt) F , Articulating A , Touchscreen T ⋅ BODY FEATURE: Weather Sealed

SPECIALTY MODELS: Astrophotography a | Cinema EOS C | high resolution camera S | no AA filter effect R ⋅ FIRMWARE ADD-ON: x Magic Lantern Support