It's certainly fair to say the 7D Mark II represents a big step-up in handling over its predecessor, and further highlights Canon's commitment to a high-end APSC camera when rival Nikon hasn't updated this category since the D300s back in 2009.There's a lot to like here.

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  Tough build and excellent ergonomics., Broad 65-point AF with lots of customization., Fast 10fps shooting. Delivers in practice., Intelligent tracking and recognition works well., Smooth and confident AF tracking for movies., Flicker detection, bulb timer, interval timer., Built-in GPS receiver.

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  Spot metering not linked to AF point., Movie Servo AF and ALL-i not available at 50 / 60p., No Wifi built-in. Requires accessory., No articulated or touch-screen., No 1080p above 60p or 4k option., No truly silent shutter. Or focus peaking.

APS-C cameras are a good option for photographers who are willing to sacrifice low-light performance for a better price. Although its image quality isn't at quite the same level as professional DSLRs, its incredible performance makes it a solid choice for budget-conscious Canon shooters.

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  This camera has many more cross-type focus points than anything else we reviewed.

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  Low-light performance suffers as a result of this camera's small APS-C sensor.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II shoots at 10fps, offers pro-level video recording, and is built like a tank. It's our Editors' Choice for high-end APS-C D-SLRs.

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  10fps continuous shooting. 65-point cross-type autofocus system. Great control layout. Huge JPG shooting buffer. Lots of detail at high ISO. Access to Canon lens system. 1/8,000-second shutter. CF and SD card slots. Integrated GPS. 1080p60 video.

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  Pricey. Lacks built-in Wi-Fi. Fixed rear LCD. Servo AF unavailable when shooting at 1080p60.

The EOS 7 D Mark II may use an APS-C sensor, but it's a pro-level camera in every respect. Its 10 frames per second shooting and blazing fast autofocus set it apart from most of its peers, but it also includes features such as Intelligent Tracking and Recognition (iTR) for improved focus tracking,...

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  10 frames per second shooting, 65 point all cross-type autofocus sensor, EV -3 sensitivity for center AF point, Fast autofocus, iTR metering sensor with face detection and subject recognition and tracking, Dual-Pixel autofocus for live view and video, Control layout virtually identical to 5D Mark...

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  iTR struggles to accurately track moving subjects, especially fast ones, Comparatively poor base ISO dynamic range and exposure latitude in Raw, Spot-metering not linked to AF point, Soft video lacks detail, Long screen blackout during live view shooting, No AF with continuous shooting in live view,...

As mentioned in the introduction, there was certainly a long wait for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II to come along to replace the popular Canon EOS 7D .

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  APS-C adds extra mm to telephoto lenses; Newly-designed 20.2MP sensor; Lightning-fast AF system

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  Lack of either a vari-angle or touchscreen LCD; Lack off connectivity options

The fixed LCD and lack of built-in wireless file transfer support may make some people cross it off their short list, but the Canon EOS 7D Mark II should please any Canon fan looking for speed.

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  Preserving its familiar and weather-sealed design, the 7D Mark II builds on the best of its predecessor: it's speedy with excellent photo and video quality, GPS, a flexible autofocus system and a big, bright viewfinder.

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  No tilting or articulated display makes shooting video without a rig annoying, and it lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

I expected that the 7D II would be greeted with high demand (and it was), but that prediction was not hard to make. "Building on the class-leading performance of the iconic EOS 7D, and harnessing technologies found in the flagship, professional EOS-1D X ...

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II follows the legacy 7D, which was debuted way back in 2009. Rather than being a simple update of the 7D, the 7D Mark II is a newly designed system based on an APS-C sized sensor.

One of the fastest DSLRs, the 7D Mark II is ideal for action shooting, but has more image noise than cheaper cams, including Canon's own 70D.

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  Fastest autofocus and image processing of any APS-C DSLR camera we've evaluated. Fastest capture rate from any DSLR under $4,000. Translucent LCD overlays helpful information on optical preview.

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  Fastest autofocus and image processing of any APS-C DSLR camera we've evaluated. Fastest capture rate from any DSLR under $4,000. Translucent LCD overlays helpful information on optical preview.

Canon’s EOS 7D DSLR camera was regarded as one of the best prosumer cameras of its time. Five years later, DSLRs, point-and-shoots and the like have already evolved, and the 7D became a relic of a bygone era.

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  Image quality, Fast autofocus

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  Price, Shutter button

I was shooting with a Canon 6D which is a great camera. With the 6D I was always wanting to get closer for bird photography and needed a faster camera for birds in flight. I also needed a more advanced auto focus system for tracking birds and wildlife in motion.

I have used this camera for everything from wild life, sports, astro, macro, portraits and even low light events. Shooting my nephews football evening games at 10,000 ISO scared me but the results were great. I was easily able to manage the noise even at 10k ISO.

I purchased this camera for wildlife photography, paired with a 400mm F5.6L and 500mm F4L IS USM lens. I'm really impressed with the FPS, low noise compared to the mark 1 body, and amazing autofocus capabilities.

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  Frames per second, Less Noise, Amazing autofocus, great AF tracking features, incredible viewfinder

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  Noise performance at higher ISO's still isn't as good as I would like, but it is an improvement to the 7D mark I

The autofocus and speed of the 10fps makes this the perfect tool for what I do, which is adventure sports photography. It is built like a tank, too, so it can put up with some ruggedness. I've shot outside in the rain and snow and its done great.

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  Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization

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  Short Battery Life, Small LCD Screen

The 7D MKII is a great camera, having owned the orginal 7D, the improvements really stand out and are very much appreciated. The new body feels very comfortable, button layout is slightly changed but easy to learn.

I purchased this camera as an upgrade to an older Canon 20D. We got a lot of good use out of the 20D, but started to recognize its limitations over the past couple of years. We researched quite a bit and we wanted to be able to use our existing lenses. The 7D really is a great upgrade all around.

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  - Very rugged- Great image quality- Easy to use- Large screen

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  - Still a little pricy, but appropriate for the level of features and quality.

10 Shots per second. Great camera for the sports shooter. 63 focus points. Can really turn up the ISO if needed. Dual card slots available on body. (CF & SD).

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  10 Shots per second. Great camera for the sports shooter. 63 focus points. Can really turn up the ISO if needed. Dual card slots available on body. (CF & SD).

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Bought this about a year ago and I can't say I'm impressed. I have had a higher throwaway rate with this camera than I did with either my 40 or 50D.The autofocus system, even when set to illuminate, does not provide for easy tracking for a moving object.

It is clear Canon made a few sacrifices in order to get other features in the 7D Mark II. First, they still went with the APS-C crop sensor. It isn't horrible and saves a lot of money.

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  Very fast burst mode, focusing is fantastic (especially auto focus tracking), many options to custom tailor the camera to your needs, great high ISO

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  No Wifi, No vertical holding mode without the battery grip, fixed LCD can be a bummer at times

For the last 2 years I have been looking to upgrade my Canon 50d. I have tried the 5D Mark III; the 60d, and others, but I first tried the 7D Mark II after hearing how well it performed photographing birds and wildlife, one of my passions.

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  Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD, Quiet