Thank you for the video. Canon 7D is still a very capable camera and will remain so for as long as it keeps shooting. I have one and use it regularly mainly for birds in flight shots and street photography. All its features are good enough for a hobbyist like me; no complaints whatsoever. Its latest iteration R7 is perhaps a great camera however, I don’t think the 7D will be an underperformer compared to the latest one. Moreover, due to its bigger pixels, the 7D will produce nicer looking images. It will also excel in real time view through OVF that enables instant capture of fast occurrences. No EVF on mirrorless cameras is fast enough to do that and will never be. When I use my 7D with LP-E6N battery; it produces more than 1,200 shots per every recharge. Its shutter life is rated at 150,000 actuations however, most of my friends who have been using it since 2009; easily got 500k+ shots and still clicking. In short, this is one of the best cameras Canon ever made which they are unable to do now. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's good to hear peoples thoughts on mirrorless vs dslr as well. Battery life and evf vs ovf are 2 things camera manufacturers need to sort out if they want people to switch to mirrorless cameras, I myself love the evfs on mirrorless cameras however the evf on my Sony A7c is not very big and I'm considering an upgrade because of that, i've looked through the viewfinder on the A7RIV and what a huge difference that is from my camera. Anyway, thanks for commenting and hope you make lots of great photos. Cheers.
Just used my 7D at an airshow, it's still a great camera in 2023. Something else to consider is how much the camera body is selling for these days, it's a great buy!
You're correct, it is still a good option in 2023, I still kind of miss my Nikon DSLR. I'm still keen to purchase a 2nd hand Nikon for testing older lenses on. Thanks for the sub. Cheers
My Canon 7D is my main camera and I use it primarily for wildlife photography, usually with a 150-600mm telephoto zoom lens or a 180mm macro lens. It is a beast and feels almost indestructible. I like it a lot and get some really good still shots. Its video capabilities are pretty limited, though, but that doesn't bother me much. I can afford a more modern mirrorless camera, but I am not convinced that it would improve my photography. I actually like the solid feel of a DSLR and find that mirrorless cameras feel unbalanced and fragile when using a long lens.
I'm of the opinion that new cameras won't improve my photography skills but should improve my keeper rate if the autofocus is as good as the manufacturer states it is. I like my mirrorless camera for a number of reasons, better autofocus, better video features, EVF-I love being able to see changes in the EVF as I make them and review images in the EVF in bright sunlight. Battery life is I think the main drawback, although Sony FZ100 batteries are way better than some other brands. These older DSLRs are still a very good choice in todays market, great value, tons of lens choices and solidly built and reliable. Speaking of mirrorless cameras feeling unbalanced with a long lens, have you tried the R5, that is a decent chunk of a camera that mite feel ok with a long lens on it. Cheers.
I just unearthed mine from 2012 and I’m so happy you posted this video. Instead of constantly replacing equipment I’m going back to this to see how it performs in today’s world. The only drawback back I can immediately see for my needs is that Wi-Fi / Bluetooth transfer would be great, but for the quality of lenses I can use, I’m happy I held onto this.
I'm pleased that it has helped someone, even though I might have a title like "is this a good option in 2023" I try to title it to get people to talk about it and yes it is a good option-cheap camera on the 2nd hand market and tons of lens options. I still use cameras from the same era and they are great. Enjoy your Canon 7D. Cheers.
I use a 7D for school photography in Sept/Oct annually . It works well with the software I use to link the photo with the student ID and the quality of the images is excellent. I photographed 4000+ students in 2023 and have no reason to change the camera for 2024. A great workhorse ......and that's a compliment!
That's great to hear, these older cameras also represent great value as you can pick them up quite cheap nowadays along with some great lenses for them. If they are looked after well they should keep going for years and the thing is that the image quality from them doesn't degrade over time. Cheers.
Just scored one with a shutter count just under 350. It’s possibly the best spec’d “new” camera I could buy for under £300, especially given it is weatherproof and I love mountains. It’s also left me more budget left for a couple of decent bits of glass. I’m excited and this video has just added to my confidence I got a good piece of kit that will keep me busy shooting.
Awesome find, you'll have a blast with that. If you look long enough you'll find bargains like that, I hope you'll take lots of amazing photos with your new kit. Cheers.
Thanks for posting this! I just picked up a used 7D (as well as a 20D) to supplement the 300D I had been using since 2003. So far, very happy with it, though I still have a lot to learn.
You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked the video. Good to hear people are still using DSLR's, I kinda miss using them, when I did the video about the Nikon D7200 with a macro lens, I enjoyed using it. Cheers.
I have the 7D, along with a 5D. Great pairing and super value for money. Nice video! BTW: Good photography is so much more than creamy background blur. You can have too much of a good thing :)
Thanks for watching, yeah you can have too much background blur but it all depends on the composition, sometimes you need to isolate a subject to make it pop and sometimes you need to include everything to tell the story. Thanks for your comment, it's good to hear from viewers. Cheers Steve.
Awesome, there are bargains to be had out there just as you have with this camera. You really can't go wrong with most digital cameras if you get good glass for it. Great to hear from viewers, enjoy your camera set up and I hope you get lots of awesome photos with it. Cheers.
Maybe I'm confused, but I don't have to use back-button focus on mine. I manually disabled the shutter focus function because I prefer it. The EF-S glass is pretty good and is nice and light.
I borrowed the camera from a friend and back button focus was how it was set up so I didn't want to change settings on it, I don't use back button focus on any of my cameras. But each to there own, if it works that's all that matters. Cheers.
I would class The 7D as a dinosaur it is still a highly usable DSLR camera that can still compete against modern entry level cameras that may have slightly better sensors but aren't as well built myself I have an slightly older 1000D which was an entry level camera 16 years ago and is still quite usable and is a better option than the typical 100 pound compact camera and is sold at around the same price because of its age but is more versatile in my book the age of a camera can be a good thing not a bad thing if you are not into specs the true tale is usability versatility and build quality today it may or may not make it as a primary camera if you care about specs but it still makes a good secondary camera
Yeah, I think a lot of people dismiss the older DSLRs just because the new mirrorless cameras are out there but they still produce great image quality and are still great value for a lot of people. Cheers.
Hello 👋, I'm going to buy this camera next week, by the way it's my first camera, i travel often, so camera for photos, can I use ? What do you suggest thanks in advance
It certainly is a cheaper option as there are tons of lenses available for the EF system on the 2nd hand market as opposed to buying a newer mirrorless system. It will take perfectly acceptable photos with a good quality lens on it, I'm not that familiar with the Canon system as this was loaned to me for this review, my advice is spend more on a decent lens as this will improve the image quality more than a higher end camera. Hope this helps. Cheers.
The job of a camera is creating images. If it can perform that task; it doesn’t matter which model it is and when it was manufactured. No questions asked. Simple. The viewer or customer checks the images; never the equipment.
You are quite correct sir, the video is intended to create discussion and I'm not saying it's not a good camera, quite the opposite really. I see a lot of people say these dslrs are a dying breed but I still like them, just purchased a Nikon D7000 actually. Thanks for your comment.
Yes that is true, the title was meant to invoke discussion and that's all good, I like to hear the opinions of others. There is a lot of info out there that mirrorless is the way to go now but I still like the older DSLR's, they have a character about them that mirrorless cameras don't possess. Glad to hear you still use your DSLR. Cheers.
I'm in the U.S. and am currently looking at a 2009 7D. The person wants $100 for the camera. It currently has a 200mm lens and is missing the original lens that came with the camera. It has the card, but no charger. Going to have it checked out before I agree to buy it. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for the comment and the sub, sounds like a good deal if the camera checks out ok, they are still a very good option and there are tons of lenses available for them, would be interested to hear your experiences with the camera when you get it and how you like it once you have purchased it. Cheers.
Yeah the older DSLR cameras are still great tools alright, I really liked the Nikon D300s I had years ago, regret selling it. Back then I didn't really care about the specs so much, rather how it felt in my hand etc, nowadays there is so much hype about how many megapixels this one has or how many focus points that one has or does it have a flip out screen or flip up screen, too much hype over specs. thanks for your comment, good to hear what viewers shoot etc, cheers.
I almost took a plunged for a Canon R5 today. Imagine paying $5000 today for something that will eventually amount to this 7D worth less than $200. Its sad the 7D is now ancient with its apsc sensor and mirror. But I still love mine like my oldest child. I take him out once a year for sports photography and from time to time get him a new. Its still an amazing camera when paied with amazing lenses!
Photography is an expensive hobby if you let it be, the trick is to be happy with a camera and a couple of lenses, I'm learning to be happy with less, just sold 2 M4/3 cameras and I'm sticking to 1 Full Frame camera and a couple of lenses, 🤞🤞🤞 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.
@@photoreviewed-com sure is, I have the Nikon J5 from 2018, great little camera, small light and under $400nz with 2 kit lenses. There's a camera for all budgets out there and good image quality on pretty much anything these days, It's great we have so much choice.
Thanks, it's not a outdated camera at all really, it still has its place. I'm working on the next review now. Should be up soon, maybe this weekend or next.
As I'm not a Canon shooter this is what I know, both offer the same resolution, same size sensor however the T5 is smaller and lighter, the 7D is a more pro body than the T5, with good quality lenses you will get similar results so it comes down to whether you want small light and inexpensive or larger more rugged build quality with weather sealing as well in the 7D. Hope that helps you, let me know what you decide if this question was about your buying decision. Cheers.
@@pictureworldphotography Era usuario de la T5 y me acabo de comprar la 7D la verdad es que es totalmente otra la experiencia,amo lo robusta que se siente la cámara,da una calidad de imagen increible,la comparé con diferentes lentes canon en foto y video y la 7D es superior,me sorpende porque creí que al tener el mismo procesador obtendría resultados similares pero para nada,la recomiendo ampliamente,el cuerpo de la 7D en México es mas caro que el de la T5,pero por la diferencia de precio vale la pena,e pobado la t6 y la t7 tambien y aún siento que la 7D vale mas la pena aunque en los otros procesadores puedas elevar poco mas el ISO,gracias por responder,saludos
@@NanJUPP Thanks for your comments, like I say I'm not a Canon shooter but I like to learn as much as I can about photography and it's good to hear different experiences from viewers. I hope you make lots of awesome photos, enjoy this great hobby, Cheers.
Personally I would stick to a well known brand like Sandisk or Lexar and purchase the fastest card for your budget, here are 2 websites to visit to help you with your decision. canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1017861/~/what-memory-cards-have-been-verified-to-work-with-this-camera%3F-%28eos-7d%29 www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DVIDEO.HTM both of these websites have good info to help you decide. Cheers.
UA-camrs ask dumb questions. A camera used by Ansel Adams is still a good choice today. Hell, a camera that needed flash powder to be ignited was a useful camera. Still could be.
You're absolutely correct, almost any camera in the right hands will produce great results, it's not so much about the specs or age of a camera but the operator behind that matters, that's where the brains of picture making process is at. Thanks for your comments. Cheers.
Thank you for the video.
Canon 7D is still a very capable camera and will remain so for as long as it keeps shooting. I have one and use it regularly mainly for birds in flight shots and street photography.
All its features are good enough for a hobbyist like me; no complaints whatsoever. Its latest iteration R7 is perhaps a great camera however, I don’t think the 7D will be an underperformer compared to the latest one. Moreover, due to its bigger pixels, the 7D will produce nicer looking images. It will also excel in real time view through OVF that enables instant capture of fast occurrences. No EVF on mirrorless cameras is fast enough to do that and will never be.
When I use my 7D with LP-E6N battery; it produces more than 1,200 shots per every recharge. Its shutter life is rated at 150,000 actuations however, most of my friends who have been using it since 2009; easily got 500k+ shots and still clicking.
In short, this is one of the best cameras Canon ever made which they are unable to do now.
Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's good to hear peoples thoughts on mirrorless vs dslr as well. Battery life and evf vs ovf are 2 things camera manufacturers need to sort out if they want people to switch to mirrorless cameras, I myself love the evfs on mirrorless cameras however the evf on my Sony A7c is not very big and I'm considering an upgrade because of that, i've looked through the viewfinder on the A7RIV and what a huge difference that is from my camera.
Anyway, thanks for commenting and hope you make lots of great photos.
Cheers.
Thanks found mine in the closet and was wondering if it was still useful
Just used my 7D at an airshow, it's still a great camera in 2023. Something else to consider is how much the camera body is selling for these days, it's a great buy!
You're correct, it is still a good option in 2023, I still kind of miss my Nikon DSLR. I'm still keen to purchase a 2nd hand Nikon for testing older lenses on.
Thanks for the sub.
Cheers
My Canon 7D is my main camera and I use it primarily for wildlife photography, usually with a 150-600mm telephoto zoom lens or a 180mm macro lens. It is a beast and feels almost indestructible. I like it a lot and get some really good still shots. Its video capabilities are pretty limited, though, but that doesn't bother me much. I can afford a more modern mirrorless camera, but I am not convinced that it would improve my photography. I actually like the solid feel of a DSLR and find that mirrorless cameras feel unbalanced and fragile when using a long lens.
I'm of the opinion that new cameras won't improve my photography skills but should improve my keeper rate if the autofocus is as good as the manufacturer states it is.
I like my mirrorless camera for a number of reasons, better autofocus, better video features, EVF-I love being able to see changes in the EVF as I make them and review images in the EVF in bright sunlight.
Battery life is I think the main drawback, although Sony FZ100 batteries are way better than some other brands.
These older DSLRs are still a very good choice in todays market, great value, tons of lens choices and solidly built and reliable.
Speaking of mirrorless cameras feeling unbalanced with a long lens, have you tried the R5, that is a decent chunk of a camera that mite feel ok with a long lens on it.
Cheers.
I just unearthed mine from 2012 and I’m so happy you posted this video. Instead of constantly replacing equipment I’m going back to this to see how it performs in today’s world. The only drawback back I can immediately see for my needs is that Wi-Fi / Bluetooth transfer would be great, but for the quality of lenses I can use, I’m happy I held onto this.
I'm pleased that it has helped someone, even though I might have a title like "is this a good option in 2023" I try to title it to get people to talk about it and yes it is a good option-cheap camera on the 2nd hand market and tons of lens options.
I still use cameras from the same era and they are great.
Enjoy your Canon 7D.
Cheers.
I use a 7D for school photography in Sept/Oct annually . It works well with the software I use to link the photo with the student ID and the quality of the images is excellent. I photographed 4000+ students in 2023 and have no reason to change the camera for 2024. A great workhorse ......and that's a compliment!
That's great to hear, these older cameras also represent great value as you can pick them up quite cheap nowadays along with some great lenses for them.
If they are looked after well they should keep going for years and the thing is that the image quality from them doesn't degrade over time.
Cheers.
Just scored one with a shutter count just under 350. It’s possibly the best spec’d “new” camera I could buy for under £300, especially given it is weatherproof and I love mountains. It’s also left me more budget left for a couple of decent bits of glass. I’m excited and this video has just added to my confidence I got a good piece of kit that will keep me busy shooting.
Awesome find, you'll have a blast with that.
If you look long enough you'll find bargains like that, I hope you'll take lots of amazing photos with your new kit.
Cheers.
Thanks for posting this! I just picked up a used 7D (as well as a 20D) to supplement the 300D I had been using since 2003. So far, very happy with it, though I still have a lot to learn.
You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked the video.
Good to hear people are still using DSLR's, I kinda miss using them, when I did the video about the Nikon D7200 with a macro lens, I enjoyed using it.
Cheers.
I have the 7D, along with a 5D. Great pairing and super value for money. Nice video! BTW: Good photography is so much more than creamy background blur. You can have too much of a good thing :)
Thanks for watching, yeah you can have too much background blur but it all depends on the composition, sometimes you need to isolate a subject to make it pop and sometimes you need to include everything to tell the story.
Thanks for your comment, it's good to hear from viewers.
Cheers
Steve.
Just got it this year (2023) mint condition. Love it😊
I shoot it with ef 28mm 1.8 , 50 1.4 , 85 1.8 , perfect budget setup.
Awesome, there are bargains to be had out there just as you have with this camera.
You really can't go wrong with most digital cameras if you get good glass for it.
Great to hear from viewers, enjoy your camera set up and I hope you get lots of awesome photos with it.
Cheers.
used sigma 18-35 f1.8 and used sigma 50-100mm f1.8 would be the ultimate setup
Maybe I'm confused, but I don't have to use back-button focus on mine. I manually disabled the shutter focus function because I prefer it. The EF-S glass is pretty good and is nice and light.
I borrowed the camera from a friend and back button focus was how it was set up so I didn't want to change settings on it, I don't use back button focus on any of my cameras. But each to there own, if it works that's all that matters.
Cheers.
I would class The 7D as a dinosaur it is still a highly usable DSLR camera that can still compete against modern entry level cameras that may have slightly better sensors but aren't as well built myself I have an slightly older 1000D which was an entry level camera 16 years ago and is still quite usable and is a better option than the typical 100 pound compact camera and is sold at around the same price because of its age but is more versatile in my book the age of a camera can be a good thing not a bad thing if you are not into specs the true tale is usability versatility and build quality today it may or may not make it as a primary camera if you care about specs but it still makes a good secondary camera
I still use mine from time to time. Still capable of taking great photos.
That's great to hear, with good glass on the front they will always take good photos.
Cheers.
Very capable and to be honest I don't think you can find a camera with more features and capability for less on the used market.
Yeah, I think a lot of people dismiss the older DSLRs just because the new mirrorless cameras are out there but they still produce great image quality and are still great value for a lot of people.
Cheers.
Hello 👋, I'm going to buy this camera next week, by the way it's my first camera, i travel often, so camera for photos, can I use ? What do you suggest thanks in advance
It certainly is a cheaper option as there are tons of lenses available for the EF system on the 2nd hand market as opposed to buying a newer mirrorless system.
It will take perfectly acceptable photos with a good quality lens on it, I'm not that familiar with the Canon system as this was loaned to me for this review, my advice is spend more on a decent lens as this will improve the image quality more than a higher end camera.
Hope this helps.
Cheers.
The job of a camera is creating images. If it can perform that task; it doesn’t matter which model it is and when it was manufactured. No questions asked. Simple.
The viewer or customer checks the images; never the equipment.
You are quite correct sir, the video is intended to create discussion and I'm not saying it's not a good camera, quite the opposite really.
I see a lot of people say these dslrs are a dying breed but I still like them, just purchased a Nikon D7000 actually.
Thanks for your comment.
Rookie here. So do newer cameras not have higher resolution?
I still use my Canon 7D, and it still makes excellent photos if I do my part. That's true of any camera.
Yes that is true, the title was meant to invoke discussion and that's all good, I like to hear the opinions of others.
There is a lot of info out there that mirrorless is the way to go now but I still like the older DSLR's, they have a character about them that mirrorless cameras don't possess.
Glad to hear you still use your DSLR.
Cheers.
@@pictureworldphotography It's pretty crap for video though.
That's 1 thing that mirrorless cameras do very well, is video. Your 7D is great for stills though.
Cheers.@@rangersmith4652
I'm in the U.S. and am currently looking at a 2009 7D. The person wants $100 for the camera. It currently has a 200mm lens and is missing the original lens that came with the camera. It has the card, but no charger. Going to have it checked out before I agree to buy it. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for the comment and the sub, sounds like a good deal if the camera checks out ok, they are still a very good option and there are tons of lenses available for them, would be interested to hear your experiences with the camera when you get it and how you like it once you have purchased it.
Cheers.
Agree, the 7d is still a great tool! Also have a 5d for the old school feels and 6d for high iso shots when needed. The 7d is a tank.
Yeah the older DSLR cameras are still great tools alright, I really liked the Nikon D300s I had years ago, regret selling it.
Back then I didn't really care about the specs so much, rather how it felt in my hand etc, nowadays there is so much hype about how many megapixels this one has or how many focus points that one has or does it have a flip out screen or flip up screen, too much hype over specs. thanks for your comment, good to hear what viewers shoot etc, cheers.
I almost took a plunged for a Canon R5 today. Imagine paying $5000 today for something that will eventually amount to this 7D worth less than $200. Its sad the 7D is now ancient with its apsc sensor and mirror. But I still love mine like my oldest child. I take him out once a year for sports photography and from time to time get him a new. Its still an amazing camera when paied with amazing lenses!
Photography is an expensive hobby if you let it be, the trick is to be happy with a camera and a couple of lenses, I'm learning to be happy with less, just sold 2 M4/3 cameras and I'm sticking to 1 Full Frame camera and a couple of lenses, 🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.
@@pictureworldphotography Those Aony A7Rs for $1000s used are tempting though
Yes I know, but I must reign in my purchases otherwise I would have a huge collection, very tempting for UA-cam reviews though.@@hayabusa27
Thank you so much sir for the video
You're very welcome, glad you liked it.
Old cameras still take photos! :)
Dead right there, still a good cheap option for many.
@@pictureworldphotography Love those cheap options! Other systems have them as well and that's great.
@@photoreviewed-com sure is, I have the Nikon J5 from 2018, great little camera, small light and under $400nz with 2 kit lenses.
There's a camera for all budgets out there and good image quality on pretty much anything these days, It's great we have so much choice.
That was good Steve its not to bad for its age now for my infrared camera that will be good lol
Thanks, it's not a outdated camera at all really, it still has its place.
I'm working on the next review now. Should be up soon, maybe this weekend or next.
Pregunta Canon T5 o 7D ?
As I'm not a Canon shooter this is what I know, both offer the same resolution, same size sensor however the T5 is smaller and lighter, the 7D is a more pro body than the T5, with good quality lenses you will get similar results so it comes down to whether you want small light and inexpensive or larger more rugged build quality with weather sealing as well in the 7D.
Hope that helps you, let me know what you decide if this question was about your buying decision.
Cheers.
@@pictureworldphotography Era usuario de la T5 y me acabo de comprar la 7D la verdad es que es totalmente otra la experiencia,amo lo robusta que se siente la cámara,da una calidad de imagen increible,la comparé con diferentes lentes canon en foto y video y la 7D es superior,me sorpende porque creí que al tener el mismo procesador obtendría resultados similares pero para nada,la recomiendo ampliamente,el cuerpo de la 7D en México es mas caro que el de la T5,pero por la diferencia de precio vale la pena,e pobado la t6 y la t7 tambien y aún siento que la 7D vale mas la pena aunque en los otros procesadores puedas elevar poco mas el ISO,gracias por responder,saludos
@@NanJUPP Thanks for your comments, like I say I'm not a Canon shooter but I like to learn as much as I can about photography and it's good to hear different experiences from viewers.
I hope you make lots of awesome photos, enjoy this great hobby, Cheers.
What Cf card should I buy for my 7d??i don't know the recording rate...
Personally I would stick to a well known brand like Sandisk or Lexar and purchase the fastest card for your budget, here are 2 websites to visit to help you with your decision.
canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1017861/~/what-memory-cards-have-been-verified-to-work-with-this-camera%3F-%28eos-7d%29
www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DVIDEO.HTM
both of these websites have good info to help you decide.
Cheers.
Love you 🎉🎉
Thank you, it's always good to hear positive comments and thanks for subscribing.
UA-camrs ask dumb questions. A camera used by Ansel Adams is still a good choice today. Hell, a camera that needed flash powder to be ignited was a useful camera. Still could be.
You're absolutely correct, almost any camera in the right hands will produce great results, it's not so much about the specs or age of a camera but the operator behind that matters, that's where the brains of picture making process is at.
Thanks for your comments.
Cheers.