Chapter 1. Roadmap to the 7D
This chapter puts some of the new features and technologies of the Canon EOS 7D into everyday perspective and offers a roadmap to navigating the camera controls and menus. The Canon 7D offers photographers high image resolution, snappy performance, and plenty of creative control. It fits easily and comfortably in your hand, with just enough heft to make it feel substantial.
The 7D's fast performance records images at a rate of 8 frames per second (fps) and at a stunning 18-megapixels. For example, the 18-megapixel image sensor at 5184 × 3456 pixels produces full-resolution prints at approximately 11.5 × 17 inches at 300 ppi, or 21 × 14 inches at 240 ppi for inkjet prints.
All in all, the 7D makes shooting pleasurable and satisfying while delivering excellent image resolution and quality.
Camera Controls Overview
The following sections provide methods for using the controls in logical and efficient ways because once you learn the overall design, you can make camera adjustments more efficiently.
There are three main controls that can be used together or separately to control most functions on the 7D:
Main dial and Quick Control dial. These enable you to make changes for the four dual-function buttons located along the top LCD panel, such as the AF-Drive button (Autofocus mode and Drive mode). You use the Main dial to change the first named function next to the ...
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