Rent the Canon EOS R7 in Canada — Canon’s flagship APS-C mirrorless, pairing a fast 32.5MP sensor with rapid burst shooting and strong stabilisation. The 1.6x crop makes it a favourite for wildlife, birding, sports and action, as well as everyday hybrid shooting on the RF system. Key points:
- 32.5MP APS-C sensor with a 1.6x crop — extra reach that turns a 400mm lens into a 640mm-equivalent field of view
- Blazing bursts: up to 30fps with the electronic shutter or 15fps mechanical, ideal for fast action
- Up to 7 stops of in-body stabilisation (up to 8 with compatible IS lenses) for sharp handheld shots
- Oversampled 4K30 from 7K, plus 4K60 and Full HD 120fps, with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
Our thoughts
The R7 is the value pick for reach. That APS-C crop is a gift for wildlife and sports — your telephoto effectively gets 1.6x longer — and the 30fps burst with sticky subject tracking means you nail the moment far more often. Add proper in-body stabilisation and dual UHS-II card slots and it punches well above its price. A brilliant body to rent when you need speed and reach without hauling a huge super-telephoto.
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
| Camera type |
APS-C mirrorless |
| Lens mount |
Canon RF (RF and RF-S lenses; EF via optional adapter) |
| Sensor |
32.5MP APS-C CMOS (1.6x crop) |
| Continuous shooting |
Up to 30fps electronic / 15fps mechanical |
| Video |
Oversampled 4K30 (from 7K), 4K60, Full HD up to 120fps |
| Stabilisation |
In-body IS, up to 7 stops (up to 8 with coordinated IS lenses) |
| Autofocus |
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal and vehicle detection |
| Card slots |
Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Viewfinder |
2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder |
| Monitor |
3″ vari-angle touchscreen |
Compatibility & what you might add
Q&A
Why choose the R7 for wildlife and sports?
Two reasons: reach and speed. The APS-C sensor applies a 1.6x crop, so your lenses reach further — a 400mm behaves like a 640mm on full-frame — which is a big advantage for distant subjects. Combined with up to 30fps burst shooting and reliable subject tracking, it’s superb for birds, wildlife and fast action without the cost and weight of the longest super-telephotos.
What lenses can I use on it?
It has a Canon RF mount, so it takes both full-frame RF lenses and APS-C RF-S lenses natively, with full autofocus. You can also adapt EF and EF-S lenses using Canon’s EF-EOS R adapter. Tell us what you’re shooting and we’ll help you pick the right glass and any adapter.
How fast can it shoot?
Up to 30fps with the silent electronic shutter, or 15fps with the mechanical shutter — both very quick for the class. To get the most from those bursts, we recommend fast UHS-II SD cards, which we can add to your rental.
Is it good for video too?
Yes — it’s a capable hybrid. It records oversampled 4K30 (downsampled from a 7K area for extra detail), uncropped 4K60, and Full HD at up to 120fps for slow motion. With in-body stabilisation and a vari-angle screen, it handles handheld and vlog-style shooting well.
Does it have in-body stabilisation?
Yes — a 5-axis in-body stabiliser rated up to 7 stops, and up to 8 stops when paired with certain RF lenses that have optical IS. That makes a real difference for handheld stills at slower shutter speeds and for smoother video.
