Canon EOS Rebel T7 Review

Last Updated on December 6, 2023 by Sharon Advik

Canon EOS Rebel T7 Review:

I have always had a strong affection and fascination for insects.

I find this creature fascinating. Although others would consider it strange, I thought insects were adorable.

This passion of mine expanded along with me as I grew older.

As a result, I was inspired to pursue my interest.

I learned some techniques for photographing insects because they usually attract my attention.

And I brought my Canon EOS Rebel T7 for this purpose.

This camera suits me because I love taking macro photos and studying insects.

You can replace This incredibly effective piece of technology.

That such a tiny device may have so many capabilities is difficult to understand.

My life has been made better by the macro photography capabilities of the Canon EOS Rebel T7.

Overview:

Canon EOS Rebel T7 is an entry-level DSLR camera with 24.0 MP, first unveiled in February 2018.

It has an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sized CMOS sensor with a Canon EF/EF-S lens attachment.

In some countries, T7 is also offered as EOS 2000D.

With this model, Canon has supplanted the previous T6.

Even though they are identical, the bigger 24-megapixel sensor and specific performance enhancements set it apart from the T6.

Even though it was released in 2018, the camera model is still a fantastic choice for amateur and professional photographers.

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a stylish entry-level DSLR with varied photography qualities and a proper feature set that is small and powerful.

The T7 creates high-resolution stills with pronounced clarity, little noise, and a versatile native sensitivity range from ISO 100-6400 for working in various lighting situations.

As well as enabling Full HD 1080/30p video recording, the sensor and CPU enable continuous shooting at up to 3 fps for taking pictures of moving things.

Given its large aperture, it suits macro photography and low-light situations.

Additionally, if you believe your client needs additional privacy when being photographed, you can utilize it for portraits.

Specifications:

24MP – APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 – 6400

ISO can be expanded to 12800)

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

3.00″ Fixed Type Screen

3.0fps continuous shooting

FHD at 30fps Video Recording

HD at 60fps Video Recording

475g. 129 x 101 x 78 mm

Built-in Wireless

Also known as EOS 2000D

Body, Size, and Weight:

Most of the T7’s body is made of plastic, but the build quality is not surprising, given the camera’s cost.

The buttons and dials are indicated despite the stiffness of the on/off switch and four-way controller keys.

The most crucial photography settings, such as ISO, white balance, focus, and drive modes, are easily accessible through external controls.

After using Canon products for a while, I discovered that the brand’s designs are dependable and straightforward, which is valid with this camera.

All of the Canon EOS Rebel T7’s buttons are neatly arranged on the right side of the camera, as can be seen when placed side by side with the Nikon Sony Alpha 7 II and Nikon D3400.

It is considerably easier to access different camera settings when the buttons are close to the thumb rest.

The T7’s construction is mainly made of plastic, as is pretty apparent.

Nevertheless, with regular use, this camera ought to deliver good performance over time without causing any concern about damage.

However, the most important considerations when purchasing a camera are size and weight.

The external measurements of the Canon T7 are 129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07′′), and it weighs 475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz).

The Canon T7 is incredibly light for its class, especially given that the average weight of DSLR-type cameras is 773g. It has an average thickness for its size, with a thickness of 78mm.

Sensor Description and Processor:

One of the significant factors affecting image quality in a digital camera is the size of the sensor.

Without other factors, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that provide superior low-light sensitivity, a more comprehensive dynamic range, and richer color depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation.

Additionally, a camera with a big sensor will give the photographer more control over the depth of field in the picture and the ability to better isolate a subject from the backdrop.

Unfortunately, larger sensors frequently translate into bulkier, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

The format factor (also known as “crop factor”) of the Canon T7 is 1.6 and has an APS-C sensor.

It ranks the Canon T7 among the medium-sized sensor cameras, which attempt to balance portability and image quality within the range of camera sensors.

The Rebel T7’s 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ image processor work together to give the camera system quickness and noteworthy image quality.

With Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second, capturing moving subjects at up to 3 frames per second for up to 150 consecutive JPEGs or up to 11 successive raw frames is possible.

You can extend the sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400 to ISO 12800 to help with photography in low-light scenarios and work in various lighting circumstances.

Weather Sealing:

Since the body of the Canon T7 lacks any environmental sealings, you are supposed to pay special care to shield it from moisture and dust.

Water damage to your camera’s lenses is another danger, in addition to condensation, especially if you’re out in a downpour of biblical proportions.

Compared to unweathered-sealed cameras, weather-sealed cameras can last longer and allow you to spend more time outside in the rain.

Because they do not consider the lack of weather sealing a shooting restriction, some photographers prefer not to utilize weather sealing on their equipment.

After all, cameras that are not weather-sealed may tolerate the elements to some extent, and there are typically easy techniques to improve the weather (such as an umbrella).

However, there are times when a weather-sealed camera enables the “capture of the photo” when it otherwise might not have been feasible.

Lenses:

There are 333 native lenses now available for the Canon T7’s Canon EF/EF-S lens mount.

Canon can remain the top choice among professional photographers worldwide because of the EF mount’s most extensive and comprehensive native lens selection in the DSLR market.

Although the Canon T7 lacks an image stabilization system that relies on sensors, 113 of these lenses already include optical image stabilization.

Weather-sealed Lenses for the Canon T7

93 Canon T7 lenses are weather-sealed, but remember that the T7 body is not.

The most common Canon T7 lenses I have used with my Canon T7 are listed below.

• Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
• Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III
• Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
• Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II
• Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM
• Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
• Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
• Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM

Below is a brief discussion about some of the lenses mentioned above:

Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM:

A weather-sealed lens, like the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM, offers additional security against water and dust inside the lens and camera body in mild rain, snow, and wind.

It is Canon’s highest-performing professional midrange zoom for film, full-frame, and 1.3x digital cameras.

The Canon 24-105mm f/4L is an excellent lens with excellent optics.

You may shoot all day long with the 24-105mm, a high-quality, compact lens.

It does exceptionally well with landscape, urban, street, and people photography.

Due to the likelihood that you will see any or all of these scenes during your family vacation, it is almost perfect for packing.

Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM:

Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS III USM features a 2.9X zoom ratio with a focal length range of 70-200mm.

It offers a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 – 320mm when placed on an APS-C sensor camera with a 1.6x reduction.

For sports, action, and tripod use, the 70-200/2.8 is perfect.

I own the Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS, which costs a little less, weighs a lot less, has the same optical performance as the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, plus adds IS, allowing me to leave my tripod at home.

Photographers have a wide range of creative alternatives With the flexibility of a fast, constant aperture and short, medium, and long telephoto focal lengths in one lens.

Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM:             

Using the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM’s wide f/1.8 aperture, you may make your subject stand out from the background.

It makes your subject stand out, which is fantastic for portraiture because people become the apparent focus of your picture, as described by photographers as having a “narrow depth of field.

This gorgeous Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a small, normal-length prime that is excellent for everyday shooting.

It has one of the most adjustable focal lengths available.

LCD and Viewfinder:

The Canon T7 offers an LCD and a viewfinder.

Despite lacking several features featured on some other entry-level DSLRs, its LCD’s 3.0-inch size and 920,000-pixel resolution make it a suitable display screen.

Unfortunately, it lacks touch and tilts functionality.

The T7’s LCD screen features a strange 4:3 aspect ratio, whereas photographs with the image sensor’s highest resolution have a 3:2 aspect ratio.

It implies that they won’t take up the entire screen while lining up shots in Live View or looking through photos you’ve already recorded.

The spaces above and below the photographs will remain black.

However, we’d prefer a 3:2 aspect ratio LCD to match the image sensor aspect ratio so that photographs may occupy the entire screen.

Canon makes good use of these black regions by placing data about the current shooting modes in this area.

The optical viewfinder boasts a 95 percent coverage rate, similar to most DSLRs in this price range.

The majority of the time, it will function well, but if you’re framing a situation where the subject will be close to the edge, consider checking the camera’s aim once again by using the LCD’s Live View mode (so you can see what the camera is aiming at).

Unfortunately, the Canon EOS Rebel T7’s screen is not conducive to taking selfies.

Because the T7 has an optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, it is now easier to shoot in bright sunshine and other conditions when it can be challenging to see the LCD monitor.

Autofocus:

The Canon T7’s Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems typically ensure quick and precise focusing.

There are nine options in the AF system.

Additionally, the Canon T7 has face detection AF, which automatically locks the focus after intelligently identifying any faces in the frame.

For most shooting situations, both continuous shooting and focusing rates are adequate.

I captured a kiteboarder in action as it splashed down on a wave but could not freeze a high-speed automobile race or an ice hockey player at up to 3 frames per second.

The water and the athlete were sharply focused because of the camera’s nine-point autofocus technology, which performs best in high-contrast scenarios.

A bee flying between milkweed blossoms was captured well using AF and continuous shooting.

Since the T7 is not the fastest camera on the market, you must improve your timing to compensate for its performance.

The 9 AF points are grouped in the middle of the scene, so after establishing the focus point, you’ll need to rearrange the location if you want an off-center subject to be in focus.

When photographing in low light conditions, you could notice some issues with the camera’s autofocus system not working as intended.

But most of the time, the AF system functions well.

Metering:

The T7’s metering features and performance levels aren’t quite as robust as those of the T7i because it lacks the same metering sensor as the T7i.

However, the Rebel T7’s metering operates on par with other entry-level DSLRs.

The metering sensor should operate admirably if you don’t push it to do too much in scenarios with strong contrast.

When the metering system fails, it is better to have underexposed photos than overexposed photos.

The 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor of the T7 supports all of the typical metering modes found on entry-level DSLRs, including spot, evaluative, partial, and center-weighted.

Wireless Connectivity:

Canon included WiFi and NFC connection for the Rebel T7.

It’s a bummer that Bluetooth isn’t an option, though.

These wireless features let you use your smartphone to operate the camera.

You may also send pictures from the camera to the smartphone.

The smartphone connection does not allow the bulk of camera settings to be altered.

This model’s battery life is another letdown, especially when compared to DSLRs for beginners that are similarly priced.

Under regular use, it can take roughly 500 pictures, significantly fewer than competing DSLR cameras’ capacities.

Because WiFi uses the battery more quickly than stock photography, if you opt to use WiFi frequently, you’ll notice the low battery life.

Video Feature:

With the Canon T7, you may record films in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p and 24p frames per second.

The Canon T7’s Full HD resolution will be sufficient in most circumstances.

The Rebel EOS T7 doesn’t support 4K video recording, which is certainly not surprising given its pricing point.

It can only record in full HD at a rate of no more than 30 frames per second.

(A few additional entry-level DSLRs offer 60 fps in full HD.)

It was a great surprise how well the Rebel T7 handled movies.

Even when shifting a zoom lens back and forth, its autofocus is swift and precise.

The video quality is still quite decent, even when hand-holding the camera is problematic.

Image quality:

The picture sensor is where the T6 and T7 differ most significantly.

Due to its 24.1 megapixels, the Rebel T7 will provide around 33 percent greater resolution than the T6.

The Rebel T6i uses an image sensor that is comparable to this one.

Additionally, the improved picture sensor is significant.

When the lighting is favorable, the EOS Rebel T7’s image quality is excellent, producing true colors and sharp photographs.

Like most DSLR cameras in this class, the image quality suffers a little when the lighting isn’t ideal. The built-in microphone produces decent sound.

Although some wind noise may be, it usually doesn’t become deafening.

T7 includes a mono speaker and a built-in stereo microphone.

The Canon T7, on the other hand, is devoid of hookups for external microphones and headphones.

Noise Description:

Manufacturers occasionally add noise when they boost an image sensor’s resolution from one model to another.

However, I did not observe a noise issue when using the Canon T7 in everyday shooting situations.

You will enjoy the outcomes of upgrading from the T6 to the T7 to obtain improved image quality.

The EOS T7, like most entry-level cameras, loses some clarity in the shadows in settings with strong contrast.

However, you may recover much of this detail in post-processing if you shoot this photo in RAW format rather than JPEG.

The T7’s maker provided numerous exceptional effects shooting choices, typical of entry-level Canon DSLRs.

These are enjoyable, but nothing here can be duplicated with quality post-processing tools.

Flash Description:

This built-in flash will produce adequate results for a quick photo.

A hot shoe on the Canon T7’s top panel allows you to attach an external flash.

However, most external flash units will not function with this hot shoe.

It would be best if you continue using an external flash made by Canon.

The Canon Rebel T7 falls short of competing entry-level DSLRs in several respects, but its image quality is comparable.

Photography Type:

To determine the areas in which this camera excels, I also tested it for other types of photography.

It is what I discovered.

Sports Photography:

It captures a fleeting moment as well as the ferocity of athletic competition.

Accurately capturing and describing such brief moments depends on the photographers’ talent, creativity, and technology improvements.

We currently have a penchant for this kind of photography.

A GOOD choice for this genre of photography, the Canon T7 has a score of 74 for Sports Photography.

Street Photography:

A type of photography known as street photography captures ordinary life in public spaces.

The openness of the setting frequently allows the photographer to shoot unguarded candid photos of strangers.

The practice of street photography encourages environmental awareness.

It encourages you to be aware of your surroundings. Shooting, among other things, can strengthen your character.

The Canon T7 gets a Street Photography score of 58, making it an ABOVE-MEDIAN candidate for this genre of photography.

Daily Photography:

The Canon T7 is an AVERAGE candidate for this style of photography, with a Daily Photography score of 59.

Even though most photographers focus on one or two specific photographic genres, trying other shooting techniques could open your eyes to something new.

It’s what I call “everyday photography.” Different photographic styles can be created using the same technical and aesthetic abilities.

It suggests that if you succeed in one area, you could pick up valuable techniques and abilities to help you become a better photographer.

The best kind of photography for it is candid, everyday photography.

You may capture various types of photos using just one high-quality camera.

Why should one get a Canon T7?

• Optical viewfinder for precise, lag-free composition; brighter framing
• Less hefty: It weighs less (by 137g or 22%) and is more straightforward to transport.
• It has a small inbuilt flash to illuminate the shadows of backlit subjects, making fill-in work easier.
• More straightforward device pairing: NFC supports quick wireless image transmission over close ranges.
• More reasonable: It was added to a less expensive category (70 percent cheaper at launch).
• More drastically reduced has existed longer (launched in February 2018).

Price:

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a top-notch entry-level DSLR that is reasonably priced.

The pricing of the Canon T7 when it first entered the US market was $449.

Retail prices typically remain initially close to the debut price, but after a few months, discounts become accessible.

Further discounts and stock clearing sales frequently significantly lower the camera price later in the product cycle, particularly when the successor model is set to launch.

After the new model is released, handsome discounts are typically available on the used car market.

Conclusion:

Regrettably, Canon had some opportunities to improve the Rebel T7 as an entry-level DSLR for beginners.

The LCD screen lacks touch capabilities and is not tiltable.

Additionally, the screen quality isn’t as high as some entry-level DSLRs.

Nevertheless, the Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a fantastic camera.

It’s important to note that its image quality is its most vital attribute and the area where it gives the most significant performance jump over its predecessor, the Rebel T6.

Additionally, its proficiency in macro photography is respectable.

Based on my assessment of 69 technical factors, I’ve determined that the Canon T7 has 61 out of 100 total ratings.

In terms of DSLR cameras, the Canon EOS Rebel T7 is ranked #96 out of 208 (Top 20 DSLR) and #289 out of 1244 (all Cameras) (Top 20 Overall).

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