The EOS R7 is a powerful camera that is perfect for enthusiast photographers who want to upgrade to mirrorless. It has a higher resolution image sensor, an improved EVF, in-body image stabilisation, quicker shooting rates, and better video features than the EOS R10.
Design
The EOS R7 is a small, portable camera that is similar to other Canon cameras. It has a deep, chunky grip and is easy to use. ..
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 body is a mid-range camera that doesn’t come with a top-plate LCD for quickly checking settings. Users of APS-C cameras shouldn’t feel too badly treated here because the same is true of the full-frame EOS R6. You do, however, get a logically organized control scheme that includes a mode dial to the right of the viewfinder, a control dial just behind the shutter button, and specific buttons for ISO and video recording just behind that.
The joystick-cum-control wheel hybrid camera is a new addition to the Canon line-up and it does require some getting used to. However, after a few days in its company, it begins to function quite well in conjunction with the main control dial.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 has a variety of shooting modes that allow you to control the shutter speed and aperture as well as navigate menus and playback images. The joystick is ideal for moving the AF point around the frame, but if “Touch and Drag” is enabled in the main menu, you can also move the AF point on the screen. ..
Canon EOS R7 review: Features
The R7’s sensor is the latest and greatest in crop sensor camera technology, packing more resolution than any other camera on the market. It shares the same architecture as the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, so it isn’t a completely new sensor, but it does have an improved wiring layer and microlens technology to provide better signal readout.
The Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a powerful camera that offers great shooting speeds and features. It has an electronically-shooting speed of 30 frames per second, which is comparable to the R3, Sony A1, and Nikon Z9. It also has a mechanically-shooting speed of 15 frames per second, which is faster than any other Canon EOS camera. This camera has in-body image stabilization, which can provide up to 8 stops of compensation. ..
The Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a camera that has a lot of features, including dual pixel CMOS AF II, case studies, human, animal, and vehicle subject recognition, and AF acquisition down to -5EV. It also has a clean HDMI out, a microphone input, and a headphone jack.
Displays
The LCD is the identical 2.95-inch touchscreen with 1.62 million dots as the Canon R6. Although it does the job well and is responsive and clear, it isn’t particularly noteworthy. The EVF is comparable in this regard. It functions well and is comfortable to use, but it is considerably smaller and has a lower resolution than the Fuji X-T5. When viewed through the eyepiece, motion is extremely smooth because it is at least 120Hz.
Canon EOS R7 review: Connectivity
The Canon R7 has dual SD card slots because no fancy video codecs are being used. We’re pleased that there are two slots available because they give you the option of expanding your storage capacity or—more likely—immediately backing up your files.
The Fuji X-port H2S’s layout, which allowed for easy access to the HDMI and microphone ports with the screen flipped out, was praised by us. However, Canon’s solution is actually superior. In this situation, you can access the headphone and microphone jacks but not the HDMI. It’s less likely to be required because the HDMI would most likely be feeding an on-camera monitor, so this is probably preferable for most users.
Image quality
The Canon EOS R7 is a new camera that has a 32.5-megapixel APS-C sensor and DIGIC X image processor. The sensor has a similar megapixel resolution to the sensor in the 90D, but Canon is clear that this is not the same sensor. The results are quite wonderful, with stunning renditions of scenes and pure colours from Canon. However, I’ve never been a big fan of the straight-out-of-camera product, and the R7’s RAW files give me plenty of data to manipulate without ruining the image. ..
APS-C sensors tend to produce good image quality at lower ISO settings, while full-frame sensors start to lose detail at higher ISO levels. This camera’s ISO 800 performance is good, and it remains capable of producing images with good detail up to 3200. ..
Canon EOS R7 review: Video quality
The R7 outperforms most APS-C cameras for video, with the exception of Fujifilm’s ageing X-T4 and the brand-new $2,500 X-H2S. Furthermore, it outperforms all of Sony’s APS-C cameras, which are deficient in 10-bit, fast frame rates, and other features. Using the entire sensor width and up to 30 frames per second, you can capture razor sharp super sampled 4K footage. A 1.8 times crop or line skipping are also options for 4K at 60 frames per second. ..
The R7 is a good camera for most projects, but it has softer images and fewer features than the R6S. It also has 10-bit colour C-Log3 or PQ HDR video for increased dynamic range, but you can only use IPB “long gop” codecs with a regular mode and Lite mode, which uses about half the storage. ..
Canon offers some advice on shooting in 4K at 30 frames per second, but we never encountered any cautions. The most demanding mode is oversampled 4K at 30 frames per second, but according to Canon, you can shoot continuously in that mode for at least an hour. Similar to photos, video has Canon’s recognizable warm skin tones and is sharp and colour accurate. C-Log3 offers additional dynamic range for challenging, contrasty shooting situations and is simple to color grade. In low-light scenarios, we wouldn’t increase the ISO past 3200 because noise becomes a significant problem.
Performance
The camera is easy to use and has a lot of features that make it a great choice for general photography and content creation. The RF-S 18-150mm lens is a great option for candid, travel, and everyday photography. If you want to get serious with your photography, the R7 has the processing power and resolution to support high-end full-frame lenses like the Canon RF 85mm f/1.8L USM.
This camera is great for wildlife photographers who want to amplify their focus lengths and get the most out of Animal AF. The Canon RF 800mm f/11 is mounted on top of this camera and provides 1280mm lens with 32MP resolution that can be cropped in on. This lens is powered by incredible Animal AF which makes it perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects, such as ice skaters or still models.
The camera’s autofocus was highly instinctive while filming any kind of bird waddling and swimming rapidly through the frame. It was sticky and adaptive when switching between eye, head, and body detection while shooting skaters executing tricks. When recording video, the autofocus performed equally well and was not deceived by objects in the foreground that obscured people. The buffer was constrained by the preference for SD cards versus CFexpress despite the camera’s lightning-fast shooting capabilities, with maximum bursts of 46 RAWs and 184 JPGs. But even with that, we were able to fire off regulated salvos and didn’t miss anything. ..
Price
The Canon EOS R7 is a great camera for those on a tight budget. It is less expensive than other top-tier APS-C cameras and compares favorably to the more expensive Fujifilm X-H2S. Additionally, it has quick autofocus and fast shooting capabilities.
Conclusion
The new Canon APS-C format cameras and lenses from the company offer a more durable design, improved shutter performance, and resistance to moisture and dust. Overall, these cameras are a great choice for those looking for a camera that is enjoyable to use and well worth consideration in a highly competitive market niche.
