Canon 3814B010, Specifications

Media Creation 
Beyond the Still,
Canon Full HD.

A Complete Media Creation Tool

The EOS 7D does not just shoot video clips, it offers the

enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive

exposure compensation necessary in a professional movie making tool.

Shooting video with the EOS 7D increases flexibility for the photographer

in that it also allows for full use of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses, including

wide angle, macro, tilt-shift and fish-eye, providing a wealth of depth-of-

field and other creative 

shooting options once reserved

only for still photography.  By

shooting video with a large 

sensor camera, it’s simple to

take advantage of the image

quality and characteristics

intrinsic to SLR photography.

Combined with its size, image

quality and flexibility, the 

EOS 7D is an all-in-one image

capturing tool. Not only can

one take advantage of the 

EOS 7D’s expansive range of

ISO sensitivities, for amazing

performance, even in dimly lit

situations, it’s simple to exert

full control over exposure and depth-of-field, which can have a profound

effect on the mood of the moving image.  And it’s all as easy as the press

of a button.  The EOS 7D has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording lever

with a start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast.

Recording Sizes

Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24 (23.976), 25, or

30 (29.97) fps, for up to 4GB per clip.  Movies are saved as MOV files and

can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output.  Other recording sizes include

HD at 1280 x 720 resolution at 50/60 (59.94) fps or SD/VGA at 640 x 480

resolution at 50/60 (59.94) fps. 

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Dedicated Accessories

• Wireless File Transfer unit, WFT-E5A

Designed specifically for the EOS 7D,

the WFT-E5A functions both as a wire-

less file transmitter and as an auxiliary

hand grip.  Now supporting 5.2 GHz 802.11a/b/and g, it’s the fastest and

most versatile wireless transmitter around.  The WFT-E5A also allows the

EOS 7D to wirelessly link to up to 10 other WFT equipped cameras as a

Master camera.  When the Master camera is fired, the linked cameras are

wirelessly triggered to fire in unison.  The WFT-E5A allows full access to

the camera’s ports and maintains weather resistance and durability while

offering reliable wired or wireless communication.  As a camera grip, the

WFT-E5A has the same buttons as Battery Grip BG-E7.

• Battery Grip BG-E7

Battery Grip BG-E7 nearly doubles the

battery life of the EOS 7D, while offering

advanced operability and seamless

integration with the camera’s design.

Designed to accommodate one or two 

LP-E6 batteries, or AA batteries with 

battery magazine BGM-E6, the BG-E7

increases flexibility on the go.  With a

vertical shutter release button, plus AE

lock and Multi-Function button, it makes vertical shooting a breeze.  Made

with the same grip coating and dust resistance as that on the EOS 7D’s

body, the BG-E7 is the perfect accessory for the EOS 7D.

Manual Exposure Control

As with still images, the more control the photographer or filmmaker has

over the technical aspects of a shoot, the more refined the expression, or

mood of the final product.  The EOS 7D offers completely flexible exposure

control for its movie modes, allowing for complete creative control for the

shooter.  In Manual mode, users can control depth-of-field and sense of

motion, creating gorgeous background blur.  Exposure can be determined

and set even in complex

lighting situations, maintain-

ing the same look and feel

through an entire scene, not

just the initial shot, and

minimizing camera noise that

can occur when the aperture

changes due to exposure

adjustment mid-clip.

Beyond the Moving
Image

The EOS 7D has a built-in

microphone for simple mono

recording.  For sound quality

that mirrors the tremendous

resolution of the EOS 7D’s

video recordings, stereo sound can be recorded through an external micro-

phone connected to the EOS 7D’s 3.5mm microphone input terminal.  With

an external microphone attached, the possibilities for sound recording are

increased exponentially.  Another phenomenal perk of the EOS 7D’s Movie

mode is that still images can be captured, in full resolution, while shooting

movies and can be saved as distinct files.  It’s as simple as pressing the

shutter button while recording a movie, and the supplied image can be

modified as could any other recorded still. Playback modes are available

in-camera.  Sound and all Live View AF features can be used in shooting

video.  Simple editing can even be done in-camera, and movies can be

played on both standard and HD televisions by using an AV

cable or HDMI.  Uploads to a computer are straight-

forward and quick.

SD

HD

Full HD

Three recording modes

1920 x 1080 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio

1280 x 720 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio

640 x 480 pixels
4:3 aspect ratio

Specifications

TYPE

Type:

Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash

Recording Media:

CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, or to

external media (via USB v.2.0 hard drive, using the optional Wireless File
Transmitter WFT-E5A)

Image Sensor Size:

22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size sensor)

Compatible Lenses:

Canon EF and EF-S lenses

Lens Mount:

Canon EF mount

Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor:

approx. 1.6x

IMAGE SENSOR

Type:

High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor

Effective Pixels:

Approx. 18.0 megapixels

Total Pixels:

Approx. 19.0 megapixels

Aspect Ratio:

3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)

Color Filter System:

RGB primary color filters

Low-pass Filter:

Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor

Dust Delete Feature:

(1) Automatic sensor cleaning, (2) Manual cleaning of

sensor, (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image

RECORDING SYSTEM

File Format:

Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21

Recording Format:

Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, mRAW,

RAW+JPEG, Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) 

Simultaneous Recording:

Provided (RAW/sRAW/mRAW+JPEG also possible)

File Size:

(1) Large: Approx. 17.90MB (5,184 x 3,456 pixels), (2) Medium:

Approx. 8.00MB (3,456 x 2,304 pixels), (3) Small: Approx. 4.50MB (2,592 x
1,728 pixels), (4) RAW: Approx. 17.90MB (5,184 x 3,456 pixels), (5) M-RAW:
Approx. 10.10MB (3,888 x 2,592 pixels), (6) S-RAW: Approx. 4.5MB (2,592
x 1,728 pixels), Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture
Style, etc.

File Numbering:

Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.

Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card

Color Space:

sRGB, Adobe RGB

Picture Style:

Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,

Monochrome, Picture Style file

Recording Functions:

With the WFT-E5A attached, image recording to the CF

card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E5A will be possi-
ble as follows: (1) Standard, (2) Automatic switching of recording media, (3)
Separate recordings according to image-recording quality, (4) Recording
images having the same size

Backup Recording: 

Enabled with WFT-E5A attached

WHITE BALANCE

Type:

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent

Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting

Auto White Balance:

Auto white balance with the image sensor

Color Temperature Compensation:

White balance correction: ±9 mireds in 5

step increments, White balance bracketing: ±3 mireds in full-step increments, 
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Color Temperature Information Transmission:

Provided

VIEWFINDER

Type:

Eye-level pentaprism

Coverage:

Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100%

Magnification:

Approx. 1.0x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint:

Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Built-in Dioptric Adjustment:

-3.0 to +1.0m

-1

(diopter)

Focusing Screen:

Fixed

Mirror:

Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60

Viewfinder Information:

AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light),

Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, expo-
sure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash
ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye
reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome
shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information),
Composition information (Grid, electronic level), Battery check

Depth-of-Field Preview:

Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

AUTOFOCUS

Type:

TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor 

AF points:

19 (All cross-type)

Metering Range:

EV -0.5~18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Focus Modes:

Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF,

Manual focusing (MF)

AF Point Selection:

Automatic selection, manual selection

Selected AF Point Display:

Indicated by transmissive LCD display in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel

AF-assist Beam:

When an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the

camera, the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite will be emitted when necessary.

AF Microadjustment:

C.Fn III-5

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Metering Modes:

63-zone SPC TTL metering (1) Evaluative metering (linkable

to any AF point), (2) Partial metering (approx. 9.4% of viewfinder at center),
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.3% of viewfinder at center), (4) Center-weighted
average metering

Metering Range:

EV 1~20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Exposure Control:

Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority

AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE

ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index):

Automatically set, ISO

100–6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments), Basic Zone modes: ISO
100–3200 set automatically, Extension settable (with C.Fn.I. 3-1): ISO
12800, High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200–6400

Exposure Compensation:

Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

(can be combined with AEB) 

AE Lock:

Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when

focus is achieved, Manual: By AE lock button

SHUTTER

Type:

Vertical-travel, mechanical, electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

Shutter Speeds:

1/8000 to 30 sec., plus Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. (Total

shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

Shutter Release:

Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Self-Timer:

10-sec. or 2-sec. delay

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Modes:

Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and

Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)

Continuous Shooting Speed (Approx.):

High-speed: Max. 8.0 shots/sec,

Low-speed: Max. 3.0 shots/sec

Maximum Burst:

JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 94 (CF)/approx. 126 (UDMA CF),

RAW: approx. 15/approx. 15 (UDMA CF), RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 6
(CF/UDMA CF)
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continu-
ous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style

LIVE VIEW FUNCTION

Shooting Modes:

Still photo shooting and video shooting

Focusing:

Quick mode (Phase-difference detection), Live mode/Face detec-

tion Live mode (Contrast detection), Face detection Live mode, Manual
focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)

Metering Modes:

Evaluative metering with the image sensor (still photos),

Center-weighted average metering (video)

Metering Range:

EV 0–20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Grid Display:

Provided (Two-type grid displays)

Exposure Simulation:

Provided

Silent Shooting:

Provided (Mode 1 and 2)

VIDEO SHOOTING

File Format:

MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural))

File Size and Frame Rates:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97)/25p/24p

(23.976), 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94)/50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94)/50p

Continuous Shooting Time: 

Approx. 12 min. (Full HD); 12 min. (HD); 24 min. (SD)

Focusing:

Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Face Detection Live mode; manual

Exposure Control:

Program AE, Manual exposure

Exposure Compensation:

±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

CUSTOMIZATION

Custom Functions:

Total 27

Camera User Settings:

Register under Mode Dial's C1, C2 and C3 positions

My Menu Registration:

Provided

INTERFACE

USB Terminal:

For personal computer communication and direct printing

(USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)

Audio/Video OUT Terminal:

(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable,

(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal

Extension System Terminal:

For connection to WFT-E5A

POWER SOURCE

Battery:

One Battery Pack LP-E6, AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter

Kit ACK-E6, With Battery Grip BG-E7 attached.

Number of Shots (Approx.):

Shooting Conditions

Shooting Method

Temperature

AE 100%

AE 50%, FA 50%

73°F/23°C

Approx. 1000

Approx. 800

Viewfinder shooting

32°F/0°C

Approx. 900

Approx. 750

73°F/23°C

Approx. 230

Approx. 220

Live View shooting

32°F/0°C

Approx. 220

Approx. 210

The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 without a
Battery Grip. The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging
Products Association) testing standards charged Battery Pack LP-E5 is used.

Battery Check:

Auto

Power Saving:

Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.

Date/Time Battery:

One CR1616 lithium-ion battery

Startup Time:

Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (Body Only)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in./148.8 x 110.7 x 73.5mm

Weight:

Approx. 28.9 oz./820g (body only)

• All the specifications above are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.
• The camera’s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change

without notice.

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and Parish Kohanim. All rights reserved.

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Beyond the Still.