Canon EOS 6D review

I bought this a while ago as a replacement for my Canon Rebel XSI, because I outgrew the limited functions that an entry level very basic DSLR can provide.

The first most noticeable difference (before turning on the camera) is the body; this camera has a big chunky body, very durable, very strong. Since I've purchased it, it's been tagging along to trips all over Canada, USA and the Middle East. Basically, it's money well spent because you don't want to spend your days worrying whether or not your expensive DSLR is okay every time you accidentally drop your photo bag or if you place it somewhere where it's slightly squished.

You have a nice ISO of 6400 (can be extended to 12800 actually, but you got to read the manual for that). Mind you, you will get noise once you start hitting those high numbers, I'm talking above 1600 ISO. I got good shots with 1600 ISO and even acceptable shots with higher ISO's but that did require some editing to reduce the level of noise.

Since purchasing this, I have bought a nice array of L series lenses, all of which it functions immaculately with. Pictures produced are nothing short of breathtaking, so yes, this camera is more than capable of producing awesome photographs.
The video is another added benefit that I wasn't used to with the XSI. Actually, it's a whole new world to be more exact. Yes, you can take completely professional quality video and manipulate and control it to your needs. Fix whatever lens you want, put your settings, and move right along. The issue is you need a massive high quality Compact Flash if you are serious about shooting video. I didn't become serious about shooting video until I slightly used it while filming a few clips here and there during a span of 7 months. Now I'm looking to actually do my very own bug documentary by mainly using my Canon 180mm 3.5L macro lens.

Speaking of Compact Flash, I actually wasn't ready for this world. The Canon 7D does not use SDHC memory cards that the Canon XSI uses. The quality is simply too high and cannot be fully captured using the speed of a SDHC. Yes, it uses Compact Flash (look it up if you don't know what it is) and it's actually quite amazing. You have more space and not to mention, if you buy the right CF, it will not compromise the quality of your 24fps footage.

All in all, this camera is now my spouse. I go no where without it and we are not only joined at the hip but also joined at the heart! Eventually I look forward to getting a Full Frame DSLR, but until then, I am in love with this camera!

I know that the 70D is now on the market and Canon made some improvements; however, I have been using this camera for several years and it continues to perform perfectly.

With 18 MP the 7D is still at the higher end of the range for DSLR's, the 8FPS rate is respectable (the new 70D does 7FPS) and it is built tough. The camera has been used in the desert and in the cold and has never failed.

Given the performance of this camera and the fact that the price will come down with the 70D on the market, this will be a bargain.