Canon 7D Housing Review

Berkley White · Issue 53, Mar/Apr 2010 · pp. 22–25

Products mentioned: Canon 7D, Aquatica 7D housing, Canon 5D Mark II, Tokina 10-17mm lens, XIT404 knobs, Aquatica Aqua View viewfinder, Inon 45 degree viewfinder, Inon Straight viewfinder

Having spent months underwater with the full frame Canon 5D mark II, I was very eager to try out the crop sensor Canon 7D. I personally shifted my packed bags from Nikon to Canon last year due to the Canon 5D Mark II’s ability to shoot broadcast quality video. I primarily shoot stills, but I’m inspired by the ability of these cameras to also shoot pro quality video and create more content to share. Sometimes video is just a better media to capture the moment and better conveys the feeling of being there. The Canon 7D is quite possibly the best of both worlds for underwater photographers with an interest in video. This crop sensor camera allows use of the Tokina 10-17mm lens which is arguably the greatest wide angle lens ever made for underwater photography. The Canon 7D is not only priced well below $2000, it also features a pop-up flash and other features that make it a great all around…