5 Reasons I'd Buy The Canon 7DII In 2024

[@nigelcliff7390]

The 7D mk2 was my workhorse for sports photography for 4 years and I was always pleased with the results it gave me,however as I got older the weight of it attached to a 70-200 f2.8 was wearing on my shoulders so I changed to Micro Four Thirds

[@LeeIveson]

I'm really enjoying using the 7Dii for fast action it's great! Which Micro Four Thirds system are you using & which body?

[@nigelcliff7390]

@@LeeIveson Olympus EM-1 MK2 and Olympus 40-150 f2.8

[@unityxg]

Picking up my 7D2 tomorrow and couldn't be more excited to get out and shoot some birds with it. The 90D is sweet, and will definitely join the collection eventually, but the 7D2 is such a beast.

[@LeeIveson]

I think for birding the 7DII is going to be the better option, it has a very similar AF system to the 1DX. For most other stuff the 90D will probably win out, but then it's a lot more expensive than the 7DII. I picked up my 7Dii & EF 70-200 f4 for under £600!

[@unityxg]

@@LeeIveson You got a good deal! I picked mine up for $600 (with a 24-70 F2.8 L II lens...I know, I know..). Took it out birding today and was blown away at its performance. Absolutely love the camera. Yes a 90D is cool, has more MP, but does it have dual card slots and weather sealing? Hmmmm lol.

[@camillebrenes]

I've owned and extensively used all the 1D and 1DX series bodies. I also have an EM1X. There is no way that any m 4/3 camera is as consistent and accurate as either the 1DX Mark II or 7D II for crucial moment photography when using continuous AF. Single shot AF the m 4/3 bodies are great, but they cannot touch continuous AF pro bodies, and that includes even the OM-1. The difference is that a dedicated PDAF sensor is much more sensitive than on sensor PDAF- with the only exception being dual pixel af from Canon. DSLR bodies have a dedicated PDAF sensor in addition to dual pixel af on newer Canon DSLR bodies. What I would love is that mirrorless could catch up with DSLR's for crucial work, but time and time again pro body DSLR's just are more consistent and reliably when it counts the most. Split second moments are crucial to record. There's no camera in the world that I'd rather have with me than the 1DX Mark II, and for going light, I'd pick the D500 or the 7D Mark II (either with a really fast consistent focusing/high quality lens) .

[@LeeIveson]

Very interesting to hear this. I was so impressed with the 7dii AF capabilities, I can imagine the 1DX series is fantastic 👌 DSLRs still have plenty of life left yet!

[@camillebrenes]

The 1DX II and 1D Mark IV are in another league. Pro's know it. The Mark IV is slower than the 1DX II but it is consistent. The 1DX and 7D II are a bit more temperamental because of the AF system, but enough experience you can get them to behave very well. The 1DX II is just a masterpiece. There is no camera for it's price that comes close (used market like new condition). Hell I'd spend 3k on a new one over anything mirrorless these days. Specs impress in a chair, there's no doubt mirrorless have impressive specs, but in the real world is what matters most unless you live your life reading a screen.

[@FireImageFM1]

I never really thought buying a full-frame camera they are super heavy and I don't get me wrong I lift weights but if you don't have the clientele for it there's no need some purchases in one. I'm a news journalist full frame cameras won't really add much to my job

[@FireImageFM1]

Trust me I play with it it's a beast I mean the frames per second the video the battery life Man that thing is awesome I get to admit but I'm addicted to my 90 d my 90 d is amazing also because they both came from the same company I actually just took some sports pictures and with the sports pictures it was a hit inside the sports picture but the camera focused on literally the football players I love the autofocus in my 90d I practically love to focus in all my cannons that I've purchased over the years even my little rebels I laugh at my little rebels at that I graduated to the 80D

[@FireImageFM1]

@@camillebrenes I like you statement I think my Canon 90D can keep up with it though I mean I get it like 134 frames per second not the 10 frames they say but it's full frame and my 90D not. But I got a high resolution which makes it compatible like most cameras. Canon did an amazing job with this on the 90D can shoot 4k without overheating

[@b.2221]

You shoot with whatever suits you best and we get to here your opinion on them , after all variety is the spice of life 😂.

[@thooperhero]

Hey New to the Market - Just Subbed as well You mention often the financial benefits of purchasing your cameras second-hand. As I am only familiar with more “everyday” second-hand purchases & the frequent risks of damage / broken items that come with this cheaper option ~ Do you have any info / suggestions / tips / things to consider when buying second-hand in the Camera Market? Is it more common to find well cared for cameras in like-new condition in this field of products? As opposed to other electronics that might be more commonly misused / abused during their lifetime?

[@LeeIveson]

Hey! I've found that 9/10 photographers love and look after their gear. In saying that, buying anything on the used market requires a little bit of homework before going ahead with the purchase. I'd suggest getting a general feel for what's out their on offer and for what price at the condition it's in, if that makes sense.

[@ArtDecoArtNouveau]

Check out used gear dealers such as MPB - you might have to pay a bit more but you have a guarantee.

[@joncothranphotography9375]

I agree! I should have mine next week, Thanks so very much for your video!

[@LeeIveson]

Congratulations on your purchase! I have no doubt your going to love your 7Dii! What sort of stuff are you going to be shooting with it?

[@joncothranphotography9375]

@@LeeIveson I do mostly nature/wildlife photography and some event photography. I have a Sigma 150-600 C that I use for wildlife and I will be getting a Canon EF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM along with the 7d mark ii for event and landscape photography.

[@joncothranphotography9375]

@@LeeIveson I am looking to take a trip to Yellowstone National Park in the late Spring and I'm certain that the 7D ii will contribute to the quality of the trip.

[@LeeIveson]

@@joncothranphotography9375 I'd say your going to have it covered then!

[@LeeIveson]

@@joncothranphotography9375 Oh man that's awesome! We don't have anything like that over here in the UK, at least not with the wild animals you have over in the US! Be sure to take the Sigma for the long reach 😄 you don't want to get to close to some of the animals 📷

[@midgetarmy154]

100% agree just bought one for £300 its simple sublime such great focus images etc I can't see how anyone could get better for that price

[@LeeIveson]

@midgetarmy154 Yeah it hard to beat for the price that's for sure! Which lenses are you using with it?

[@FireImageFM1]

You know I'm not disappointed that the 90 d has one card slot they did do one thing they made the card a UHS ii. If you really would see the board on the back of this card you'll understand why it only needs one card but this 90D shoots like a Uzi

[@scrptwic]

Lee The Pentax autofocus for action shots on all but the K3-Mark 111 are challenging. You made the right choice buying the Cannon DSLR for the price and features no other camera can compare for action photography especially at that price point and I do miss the availability of third party lenses for the Pentax system. Pentax makes great lenses but you pay for there great lenses as they are not cheap in comparison to Cannon lenses even on the used market.

[@LeeIveson]

Yeah for budget conscious photographers like myself it's a shame I can't justify picking up some top tier Pentax glass for shooting sports, it makes much more sense to add something like the 7DII plus a quality lens in the 70-200 f4 to my kit. And on a side note I actually picked up this 7DII for £265 with only 60k shutter count! The 70-200 f4 was £350 so I got a sports dedicated setup for just over £600 . . . I couldn't find the DFA 70-200 f4 for less than £800 second hand 😔

[@ShutterKnack]

Makes total sense over the Pentax! Any advantage the Pentax has over this? How does it feel in the hand?

[@LeeIveson]

The 7Dii actually feels really nice in hand, maybe not as nice as the K3 but then I don't know many cameras that would feel quite as good as the K3! I'd say that the dynamic range is a fair bit better from the Pentax cameras I own over the 7Dii, but as long as you know the conditions you will be shooting in then it's not that much of a deal breaker.

[@kcphotogeek6207]

I’d give the Olympus EM1 II a shout I got a loaner recently and was very impressed it’s available for under 500USD. I’m thinking of trading in a couple of old cameras for it. I can’t think of another budget sports camera though. My camera GAS sobriety broke 2 days ago when I picked up a Samsung NX500 for 110GBP (364 days without a camera purchase) here in Manila unbelievable deal 2 lenses included, 9fps not sure it’s a sport shooter though 🤓

[@LeeIveson]

WOW you got a mint deal on that NX500! AND LENSES TOO!!! A very capable camera & one that I always wanted to try coming off the NX1000. I'll have to take a look at the Olympus EM1 ii as i must admit I'm not up to speed with their cameras. Ah, you'll have to let me know how you find the NX500 when you put some time on it!

[@kurtis8384]

I want to get into wildlife, mainly bird photography in mind and this camera keeps coming up time and time again the nore research i do. My plan is to pair it with a Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 II lens Any advice or other camera/lenses you would recommend ?

[@LeeIveson]

I'd say that is a great combo in the making especially for wildlife. I've personally never had the chance to shoot the 100-400 but it looks to be a great option to get into the super telephoto world. The 7Dii is a really great camera for fast moving subjects so will also fit the bill & can be found at great prices these days. One thing I would say is that the 7D really shines in bright daylight conditions but then struggles a little in low light situations without the use of a wide aperture lens. But then again noise reduction software is evolving all the time so that may or may not be much of an issue for you. Good luck with whatever you end up with and have fun shooting!

[@kurtis8384]

@@LeeIveson legend. Thanks so much What editing software would you recommend?

[@LeeIveson]

@@kurtis8384 No worries. Industry standard is photoshop & lightroom, but there's so many great editing suites available these days it's hard to say which is the best. Maybe ask yourself what level of post production you think you need & what your ok with paying and if your ok with it being a subscription format or a one off payment option, then you be much closer to what you need. Hope that helps out in some way. Cheers

[@pedalpower5]

I have one I use for wildlife, previous camera was 2000d but the 7d is a game changer fantastic kit

[@LeeIveson]

It's always nice when you buy a new camera & it surpasses the expectations you had going in.

[@pentaxpro]

I didn't like what I saw from the original 7D and the first 100-400mm. When they came out with better versions of both back during 2015 I think, the combo was much much better despite what their fanbase thought at the time.

[@LeeIveson]

I've never had the chance to use ether of those (7D or 100-400) but from looking at the stat sheets the 7Dii & MKii 100-400 seem much better than the originals.

[@juelraun]

I started with DSLR late 2018, buying a used 7D2 + Tamron 70-200 F2.8 G1. Two weeks later got a used backup set from a photographer. 6D1 + 24-105 F4L MK2, 50mm f1.8 STM, flash etc. For three years it was my gear for sports, portrait and events.

[@LeeIveson]

Nice! What are you shooting with these days Erik?

[@juelraun]

@@LeeIveson I shoot national league handball indoor with R6 + 300mm F4L and 1DX + the old Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G1 (never comes off). For other stuff I use 17-40 or 24-105 MK2 on R6. All bought used except the R6. Looking to get a 2nd R6 + RF 70-200 f2.8. Just to save space and weight.

[@LeeIveson]

@@juelraun A very nice setup indeed! I plan on migrating to the Canon mirrorless bodies in the future for paid work, most likely the R6 or if I stay with APSC it will be the R7. I'm starting to come round to the fact that the AF features within those cameras can make life a bit easier as well as freeing up some space in the ole brain to compose better SOOC instead of tweaking/cropping a boat load of images in post!

[@derkeckvomeck2574]

im looking forward to buy the 7d mk2 and the sigma 60-600 sport version to shoot birds and sports but i can only find the 7d mk2 on canons website for 1,7k and then on ebay for 400upwards how is that a 1,3k gap?

[@LeeIveson]

Are you sure your not looking at the Canon R7 on their website? Canon stopped making the 7Dii in 2019

[@derkeckvomeck2574]

@@LeeIveson no its the 7d mk 2 but i think iml buy in refurbished so doesnt matter

[@keshavamurthyy471]

May that is(e bay ) is used one..Go go for after test and trails..New one is not available it seems

[@FireImageFM1]

And yes it is expensive but I end up getting a loan from a company that's how I got it if it wasn't for the loan I'll probably wouldn't have it but I did have the 80 d Canon that was remarkable too I mean if you time I plan with something that was remarkable it taught me more than my rebel cameras taught me especially when you can go inside and adjust what it looks at what it focuses I mean the menu and the customization I couldn't believe they gave me the developer options to my camera

[@boristahmasian9604]

I thought you were a Pentax guy?!! I did own a pair of the original 7D in my wedding photography days and put a lot of clicks on them. The sensor quality was terrible compared to the modern APSc Pentaxes. I switched to Pentax when I had the 6D which was a fantastic camera. The 7D was absolutely junk after ISO 800. As a matter of fact I shot it no faster than ISO 400. It ruined a unique night shot in Boston. I tried ISO 1600 to get fast enough shutter speed and in post production the images were garbage. Perhaps with today's ISO clean up software it would have been a different story. Solid camera body wise though

[@LeeIveson]

I still shoot Pentax. The high ISO performance on the 7Dii is not as good as my Pentax K3, but it's much better for fast action than the K3. Swings & roundabouts I believe the saying is. I've never shot with the original 7D so I couldn't comment on that camera, but I've not had any issues to date with the 7Dii when it comes to shooting at say ISO 1600 its fine, in my humble opinion of course.

[@boristahmasian9604]

@@LeeIveson I owned Canons for 14 years starting with the D60 in 2001 on up to 6D a total of seven different bodies; D60, 10D, 20D, 7D, 5D, 5D MKII and 6D. 6D was the best of the bunch in still image quality including high ISO. All the APSc bodies were terrible with ISO beyond 800. Bodies were solid and the focusing was fine too. I shot portraits and weddings mostly. We shot car races on the track a few times and the focusing was fast enough to keep up. Pentax focusing went from terrible to ok on my last body which was the K1. I owned the K5IIs, K3 and K1 bodies. They were never as good as the Canons.

[@LeeIveson]

@@boristahmasian9604 It's just a case of "the right tool" for the job I suppose. (And that we can afford). I mean I wouldnt say no to a Canon R3 along with the best RF lenses . . . but that ain't happing haha. Plus the fact I rather like trying out all the older model cameras to see how they compare to each other. And like you said, with the programmes we have today it almost breathes new life into the old gear.

[@BobLee333]

What about for the same money a Canon 1 D mark IV

[@LeeIveson]

I think it's the 1DX model that is sports oriented and that the 7Dii was based on.

[@BobLee333]

@@LeeIveson so you recommend 7D II against 1D IV? Thank you.

[@LeeIveson]

@BobLee333 It depends on what you are using the camera for. If you're looking to capture fast moving subjects, go for the 7Dii.

[@BobLee333]

@LeeIveson Thanks Lee, love your channel mate.

[@goldenfrog6EsCoSes]

Canon could have made a monster ASP-C camera by incorporating the best features of the 7D into the 90D. But they didn't. Why? Profits over a high-quality product. I shoot with the 90D, and it's a fine camera, but it would have benefited from the /D's superior focusing and double-card slot. I've got to add, though, that I´m a flippy screen adddict. I would've been a no-brainer to have a flippy screen with a 70D/80D successor.

[@LeeIveson]

@@goldenfrog6EsCoSes I've heard that the 90D is also a very capable camera. From what I understand the 7DII inherited it's AF system from the 1DX which was pretty much a sports photographers dream camera at the time. So that would have been nice to see, the super quick & reliable AF from the 7DII and a flip screen. Maybe the R7 is the modern equivalent just in mirroless form.

[@vireakcambodia5172]

What is the latest firmware for 7d Mark II?

[@LeeIveson]

I'll have to check that one out for myself!

[@markbeckett]

Only need a video showing settings now I have exactly the same kit😂😂😂😂PLEASE👍

[@LeeIveson]

Your in luck Mark, that video is coming out next 👍

[@jnicholls8146]

The 7dmkii is one of the best DSLRs ever made. An unknown secret is the quality of B&W jpegs. Creamy black and whites full of emotion and not at all clinical or overly digital looking.

[@LeeIveson]

@@jnicholls8146 I'd have to agree, I still use mine all the time!

[@goldenfrog6EsCoSes]

@@LeeIveson I've never shot with one. I wish I had.

[@LeeIveson]

@@goldenfrog6EsCoSes You can still find them in good condition on the used market 👍

[@agrs1974]

Even better than the K-3?

[@LeeIveson]

For sports & fast action I think so. For landscape, still life & most other types of photography I'm picking up my K3. The K3iii on the other hand may be just out & out better all round.

[@agrs1974]

@@LeeIveson Thanks Lee. Looking at getting my wee girl a camera. The reason I wanted Pentax is the lenses are pretty cheap. From macro to telephoto.

[@LeeIveson]

@@agrs1974 K-70 or now the KF could be a nice option?

[@agrs1974]

@@LeeIveson Ye the K-70 has got the Aperture block. I'm not sure if the Kf has?

[@LeeIveson]

@@agrs1974 Yes this could be an issue, I had the K-70 and never experienced it for myself but know some who weren't so lucky. I'm not sure about the KF, I haven't heard any reports of it having that problem yet?

[@MichaelRusso]

Traitor! Pentax! Just kidding. I have the 6D and the 5D. I do use Takumar lenses on my 5D though....

[@LeeIveson]

I thought I might receive an online beatdown for this video 😂 (I better stop looking at Mirrorless cameras now then 😅) How do those Takumars render on the 5D? I bet they are nice.

[@MichaelRusso]

@@LeeIveson They work well... They are still cheap with great results. The 6D I use Canon lenses. I am still building my canon lens collection though.... Canon (Nikon) auto-focus, as you point out, is hard to beat.

[@sulev111]

At ~600€ there's the Nikon D750, D7200, D800, Canon 7DII, 80D, 6D, 5D III or Sony a7II. Pick your poison. I might be liking the D750 the most.

[@LeeIveson]

Very true! All great cameras geared towards different styles of photography. The D750 is a great all round camera, and a great way to get into the world of full frame!