Canon® EOS 7D Digital Field Guide

Introduction

If you're reading this introduction in a bookstore as you try to decide which of many books on the Canon EOS 7D to buy, or if you bought the book sight unseen, this is the place to learn what to expect in this Digital Field Guide.

This book assumes that you already own the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR. And if you've used the 7D for any amount of time, then you know that the camera offers superb image quality and speedy performance at 8 frames per second. With the addition of high-resolution 1080i video, the 7D truly becomes a multimedia story-telling tool that opens new doors to creative expression. Under the hood of the 7D, you get the latest iteration of Canon's venerable DIGIC processor with 14-bit processing for smooth tonal gradations, rich color, an expanded ISO range up to 6400 or expanded to 12800, Live View shooting, and loads of handy customization options.

In the Canon DSLR lineup, the 7D provides an ideal segue for serious photographers who want to advance their work — photographers who also expect a full complement of creative controls and high resolution in a light-weight, easy-to-use camera — all of which the 7D offers. For professional photographers, the 7D is a fine second camera body or even primary camera that is versatile enough to shoot even the most demanding assignments.

The challenge for new 7D photographers is putting to use all that the camera has to offer in everyday shooting. That's what this book is designed to do — to be your go-to resource. Here ...