EOS 7D Manual Online
From Canon USA
You can now download the manual and pocket guide for the upcoming 7D.
Download Here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/….
thanks Joel
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Archive for September, 2009
Sigma releases 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Woo
Sigma has announced an image-stabilized telephoto zoom in the shape of the 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS. Suitable for use on both APS-C and full frame cameras, this lens incorporates Sigma’s Optical Stabilization technology allowing hand-held shooting at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than usual, along with a circular diaphragm for attractive rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds. The minimum focus distance is 1.5m giving a maximum magnification of 0.26x; unlike Sigma’s non-stabilized 70-300mm zooms there’s no extended macro focusing option. The lens will available for users of Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony SLRs.
Read More: http://www.dpreview.com/news/….
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7D Hands On Video
Engadget Plays
Engadget has posted a video showing off some 7D features.
8fps sounds like 10fps. Cool stuff.
Video Here: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/…..
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5D Mark II Firmware Update?
From our friend at Cinema5D
A new post at the Cinema5D forums talks about a new firmware update for the 5D Mark II.
You can apparently select between 24p, 25p and 30p.
It’s noted that the jello effect may actually get worse in 24p and 25p.
Talk away : http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php….
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7D Previews
Everyone has one…..
…..Except me!
By request, here’s a list of 7D previews as I find them.
DPReview
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/0909…..
Rob Galbraith
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_pag…..
Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/5349829/canon-7d-dslr…..
Imaging Resource
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
Digital Camera Info
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Unv…..
Mac Create
http://maccreate.com/featured/hands-on-with-the-canon-7d
Preorder from Amazon
If you want to support Canon Rumors, you can preorder the 7D and new lenses using one of the links on the right. Thanks!
I’ll have the new PriceWatch page up sometime this evening, currently on the road.
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Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC Official
A very good lens gets an update
Tamron has announced a revised version of its popular 17-50mm F2.8 fast standard zoom for APS-C/DX SLRs, which now incorporates optical image stabilization (or as the company calls it, Vibration Compensation). The SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] offers a useful wide angle to short telephoto range of 26-78mm (35mm equivalent) in a compact design scarcely larger than its unstabilized predecessor. The 19 element / 14 group optical design employs a host of special elements to minimize aberrations, and features a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m over the entire zoom range, with a maximum magnification of 0.21x. It will be available in Nikon mount (with a built-in focusing motor) from mid-September, with a Canon version to follow.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090107tamron17mm50mm.asp#press
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Everything Gets Official
Canon EOS 7D
As anticipated Canon has today announced the EOS 7D digital SLR. It boasts a new 18MP CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 processors, ISO range expandable to 12800, continuous shooting at 8 fps and full HD video recording. It also incorporates a new viewfinder with 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage and a 3 inch LCD with 920k dot resolution.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090105canoneos7d.asp#press
Canon EF-S 15-85 & 18-135
Along with the EOS 7D, Canon has announced two EF-S, APS-C lenses. The EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM is as a high quality standard zoom designed to complement the EOS 7D. It offers a flexible 24-136mm (35mm equivalent) range and offers image stabilizer with a claimed effectiveness of 4 stops. It also includes ring-type USM and a close focus distance of 0.35m through the entire zoom range. Also bolstering Canon’s EF-S range is the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM, which covers a 29-216mm (35mm equivalent) range and with a claimed 4-stop image stabilizer and a minimum focus distance of 0.45m.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090103canon15mm28mm18mm135mm.asp#press
EF 100 f/2.8L Macro
Hot on the heels of Canon’s announcement of its Hybrid IS technology comes the first lens to sport this feature and, to no great surprise, it’s a 100mm F2.8 macro. The Hybrid IS system is claimed to provide up to 2 stops stabilization at 1.0x magnification, and up to 4 stops at longer shooting distances. This, Canon’s third-generation EF 100mm F2.8 macro lens, is also the first to gain the flagship ‘L’ designation and comes with such goodies as ultra-low dispersion glass elements, a nine blade circular aperture and weathersealing. The Canon EF 100mm F2.8L IS USM macro will supplement, rather than supplant the existing 100mm F2.8 USM macro.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090102canon100mmmacro.asp#press
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