Canon EOS 7D Mark II review
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- DSLR
Big, heavy and stuffed with the kind of specs and features that working photographers demand, there's no doubt that the Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a very serious DSLR indeed. It's an update of the classic EOS 7D, with a higher-resolution sensor, improved shooting speeds and autofocus and a high-resolution screen, but does it do enough to regain the old model's crown as a king amongst high-end DSLRs?
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great for?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
General
- Battery typeLithium ion rechargeable battery, custom size
- Width 152 cm
- Height115 cm
- Depth 90 cm
- Tested Lens15-85mm
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