I've been browsing the camera mag shelves for the past few weeks, waiting for a review of the 7D to appear. The first (that I've seen) appears in the current issue (just out) of *Amateur Photographer* (UK mag) which I picked up just this morning. I’ve not even had time to read the full report yet, but the bits I’ve glanced through looks good. For now, here’s some of what’s in the verdict – I hope it will of some interest:

/The new AF system in the EOS 7D is impressive, and getting the best from it requires a good understanding of the subject as the camera sees it, as well as the available custom functions. It brings the Canon camera’s AF into line with that of Nikon’s higher-end offerings. The EOS 7D’s AF system combines well with the 8fps maximum continuous shooting rate, making the camera a good choice for serious sports enthusiasts and professionals who cannot justify the £4,449 price tag of the EOS-1D Mark IV, or those who don’t need a larger sensor.

/Canon’s engineers certainly appear to have been earning their salaries over the past couple of years, and the EOS 7D is a significant improvement over the EOS 50D. Its ability to resolve detail has increased, and noise is much better controlled across the sensitivity range, making the camera much more versatile.

/It is worth noting here that none of the images I took during this test exhibits the ghosting phenomenon that has been reported in some images taken with the EOS 7D in its high-speed continuous shooting mode./

The full review spans 6 pages... I hope to find some time later to settle down for a proper read!

Will O