The Canon EOS 7 will appeal to a broad spectrum of users in the middle of the EOS lineup, from serious amateurs to people stepping up from entry-level EOS models.

With Canon's unique CMOS imaging sensor, the EOS 7 has 7-point wide-area autofocus allowing compositional freedom regardless of subject position. Compared with the professional EOS-3, the response time of eye movement detection for AF frame selection is reduced by about 15%. For manual selection, focusing point arrow keys on the back cover's quick control dial allow quick and intuitive selection of the focusing point. Additionally, the EOS 7 is the first EOS with eye control and superimposed (SI) focusing point display to incorporate eyesight-correcting dioptric adjustment in the same camera, giving it a most refined viewfinder.

It has 4fps high-speed motor drive, and AI Servo predictive AF on a par with the flagship EOS-1V. The latest silencing technology greatly reduce film winding and rewinding noise allowing photography and film replacement in quiet places without fear of disturbing others.

The design makes the best of Canon's cutting-edge molding technologies and meticulous finishing of the body, and the sculptured top and front covers made of rigid black anodized aluminum result in the refined, innovative, high quality image, Even given the quite compact body dimensions, the shape and layout of the grip, shutter button and electronic dial result in excellent handling and functionality.

The evaluative metering 35-zone sensor linked to the active focusing point combined with the Speedlite EX series E-TTL autoflash system and 13 custom functions complete a most comprehensive list of functions.