The $1,699 (list, body only) 18-megapixel Canon EOS 7D takes beautiful pictures-in a wide variety of lighting situations. But the true lure of the Canon 7D is that it's the only sub-$2,000 D-SLR that offers a multitude of high-definition video-capture options.
Excellent still-image and HD-video quality; Fast performance.
Pricey; Video recording is not as simple as with a dedicated camcorder