EOS 7D Specification

16-thg 9-2009
6200058700



TypeTypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording mediaType I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible
Image sensor size22.3 x 14.9 mm
Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mountCanon EF mount
Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor
Effective pixelsApprox. 18.00 megapixels
Aspect ratio3:2
Dust delete featureAuto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible
Recorded pixelsLarge : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
Medium : Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
Small : Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
RAW : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
M-RAW : Approx. 10.10 megapixels (3888 x 2592)
S-RAW : Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
Create/select a folderPossible
Image ProcessingPicture StyleStandard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,
Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
White balanceAuto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (2500-10000K), white balance correction, and white balance bracketing possible
* Color temperature information transmission enabled
Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priorityProvided
Lens peripheral illumination correctionProvided
ViewfinderTypeEye-level pentaprism
CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 1.0x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eye pointApprox. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1)
Built-in dioptric adjustment-3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing screenFixed
Composition aidsGrid and electronic level
MirrorQuick-return type
Depth-of-field previewProvided
AutofocusTypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF points19 (All cross-type)
Metering rangeEV -0.5 - 18 (at 23 deg C/73 deg F, ISO 100)
Focus modesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF area selection modesSingle point AF, Spot AF, AF point expansion, Zone AF, 19-point AF auto selection
AF-assist beamSmall series of flashes fired by built-in flash
AF fine adjustmentEnabled with AF Microadjustment
Exposure ControlMetering modes63-zone TTL full-aperture metering
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 9.4% of viewfinder at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 2.3% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted average metering
Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23 deg C/73 deg F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE (Full Auto, Creative Auto, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, bulb exposure
ISO speed
(Recommended exposure index)
Auto, Creative Auto: Automatically set within ISO 100 - 3200
P, Tv, Av, M, B: ISO 100 - 6400 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO expansion to ISO 12800
Exposure compensationManual and AEB (Settable in combination with manual exposure compensation)
Settable amount: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (AEB ±3 stops)
AE lockAuto: With One-Shot AF and evaluative metering, AE lock is applied when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
ShutterTypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode.)
FlashBuilt-in flashRetractable, auto pop-up flash
Guide No.: 12/39 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Flash coverage: 15mm lens angle of view
Recycling time approx. 3 sec.
Wireless master unit function provided
External flashEX-series Speedlite (Functions settable with the camera)
Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lockProvided
PC terminalProvided
Drive SystemDrive modesSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, 10-sec. self-timer/remote control, 2-sec. self-timer/remote control
Continuous shooting speedMax. 8 shots per sec.
Max. burstJPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 94 (126) shots
RAW : Approx. 15 (15) shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine : Approx. 6 (6) shots
* Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and a 4GB card.
* Figures in parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 4GB card based on Canon's testing standards.
Live View ShootingFocusingLive mode, Face detection Live mode (Contrast detection)
Quick mode (Phase-difference detection)
Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)
Metering modesEvaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23 deg C/73 deg F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Silent shootingProvided (Mode 1 and 2)
Grid displayTwo types
Movie ShootingMovie compressionMPEG-4 AVC
Variable (average) bit rate
Audio recording formatLinear PCM
File typeMOV
Recording size and frame rate1920x1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p
1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p
640x480 (SD) : 60p/50p
* 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.0 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.0 fps
File size1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p): Approx. 330 MB/min.
1280x720 (60p/50p) : Approx. 330 MB/min.
640x480 (60p/50p) : Approx. 165 MB/min.
FocusingSame as focusing with Live View shooting
Metering modesEvaluative and center-weighted average metering with the image sensor
* Automatically set by the AF mode
Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23 deg C/73 deg F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE (exposure compensation possible) for movies and manual exposure
ISO speedAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 6400, expandable to 12800
With manual exposure, ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically/manually
Sound recordingBuilt-in monaural microphone
External stereo microphone terminal provided
Grid displayTwo types
LCD MonitorTypeTFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size and dots3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
CoverageApprox. 100%
Brightness adjustmentAuto, manual
Electronic levelProvided
Interface language25
Image PlaybackImage display formatsSingle, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible
Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x
Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movie, by stills
Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
Slide showAll images, by folder, by date, movies, or stills
Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT)
Built-in speaker
Direct PrintingCompatible printersPictBridge-compatible printers
Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images
Print orderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Custom FunctionsCustom Functions27
Camera user settingsRegister under Mode Dial’s C1, C2, and C3 positions
My Menu registrationProvided
Copyright informationEntry and inclusion enabled
InterfaceAudio/video OUT/Digital terminalAnalog video (Compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio output
For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB equivalent)
HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (Auto switching of resolution)
External microphone IN terminal3.5mm dia. stereo mini-jack
Remote control terminalCompatible with N3-type remote control
Wireless remote controlCompatible with Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Extension system terminalFor connection to Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A/B/C/D
Power SourceBatteryBattery Pack LP-E6 (Quantity 1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6
* With Battery Grip BG-E7 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used
Battery informationRemaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed
Battery life
(Based on CIPA testing standards)
With viewfinder shooting:
Approx. 800 shots at 23 deg C/73 deg F, approx. 750 shots at 0 deg C/32 deg F
With Live View shooting:
Approx. 220 shots at 23 deg C/73 deg F, approx. 210 shots at 0 deg C/32 deg F
Maximum movie shooting timeApprox. 1 hr. 20 min. at 23 deg C/73 deg F
Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. at 0 deg C/32 deg F
(With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6)
Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D)148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5 mm / 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.
WeightApprox. 820 g / 28.9 oz. (body only)
Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0 deg C - 40 deg C / 32 deg F - 104 deg F
Working humidity85% or less
Battery Pack LP-E6TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated voltage7.2 V DC
Battery capacity1800 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)38.4 x 21 x 56.8 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
WeightApprox. 80 g / 2.8 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E6Compatible batteryBattery Pack LP-E6
Recharging timeApprox. 2 hr. 30 min.
Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output8.4 V DC/1.2A
Working temperature range5 deg C - 40 deg C / 41 deg F - 104 deg F
Working humidity85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D)69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
WeightApprox. 130 g / 4.6 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E6ECompatible batteryBattery Pack LP-E6
Power cord lengthApprox. 1 m / 3.3 ft.
Recharging timeApprox. 2 hours 30 min.
Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output8.4 V DC/1.2A
Working temperature range5 deg C - 40 deg C / 41 deg F - 104 deg F
Working humidity85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D)69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
WeightApprox. 125 g / 4.4 oz. (excluding power cord)
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All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards.
The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.