Archive for: EOS 7D Mark II

Canon’s Roadmap for 2013 [CR2]

What’s coming this year
A very reliable source has told us what Canon has planned in 2013 as far as product launches go. This is looking to be a slower year for new Canon products, especially when compared to 2012.

None of this includes new Cinema EOS products.

Cameras
There will be 3 DSLRs launched in 2013, two of them will be “entry level” and one will be “mid level”. The two entry level cameras will probably be a new Rebel and a 70D.

The midlevel camera is probably the EOS 7D Mark II. This camera will get its own launch festivities sometime in the second half of 2013 we’re told.

There will also be one new EOS-M body, which is a pretty logical step forward for the platform.

Lenses
4 new EF lenses will be launched in 2013, there was no mention of exactly which lenses it would be. We all know the usual suspects, and everything points to a new 100-400L and that would sit nicely next to a new 7D.

We’re hoping to get a more detailed breakdown of the upcoming lenses soon.

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Where are you EOS 70D?

The next EOS body
CP+ in Japan is coming up on January 31, 2013 and we haven’t heard a thing about Canon making a product announcement for the show.

That being said, there are lots of reports of 60D stocks being low. We’ve been told previously that a 70D will appear before a 7D replacement. It’s said to be an incremental upgrade from the 60D. Although, we’ve heard that wifi and gps will be added to the xxD line with the 70D.

The image sensor may remain at 18mp as Canon separates the 7D Mark II with a new, higher performing APS-C sensor. This makes a lot of sense as I think the APS-C segment needs a jolt and not more of the same.

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Patent: Noise & Aliasing Reduction for Small Pixels

A patent for APS-C?
Canon has filed a patent to reduce the noise and aliasing in small pixels.

This sort of patent could benefit higher megapixel APS-C cameras, like the EOS 7D Mark II.

Source: [EG]

EOS 7D Body at B&H Photo for $1199

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DSLR & Lens Coming on January 15, 2013? [CR1]

More announcements next week?
Beyond the announcement of the “Canon Experience Stores“, I am being told a DSLR and lens is coming next week as well.  It’s “probably” going to be the EOS 70D and not the EOS 7D Mark II, it wasn’t mentioned which lens was coming.

I think the 70D is going to be an incremental update to the 60D when it is announced. Whereas the 7D Mark II will likely see more of an upgrade in feature set.

No confirmation from known sources on these announcements, beyond the Canon Store being unveiled.

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Canon DSLR Body Rumors for 2013

From Xitek
A collection of camera body rumors has appeared on Xitek. Below is a collection of rumors from Japan’s Impress magazine.

EOS 7D Mark II – New Sensor, 10fps, ISO 25600

EOS 70D – Same Sensor as 7D Mark II, 3″ flip screen, ISO 25600

EOS M2 – New Mirrorless

EOS 1DSx – The big megapixel camera in 2013

Predictions for 2013

Source: [NL] via [XT]

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Information [CR1]

Where will the EOS 7D fit?
Some mentions about who the EOS 7D Mark II is going to be marketed too. It’s suggested the camera will be “firmly” aimed at the nature and sports market. The 10fps feature we and others have been told about is a big part of the plan. The camera will also get some technologies from the EOS-1D X, like the AF system and noise performance. While it may not have 61 focus points, the performance could be on par.

A different megapixel count of 21mp has also been mentioned. There’s a good chance various configurations of test cameras exist.

Source: [NL]

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First Round of EOS 7D Mark II Specs [CR1]

First EOS 7D Mark II Specs Surface
From an unknown source, a vague spec list surfaces for a new APS-C Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The person says an announcement will be coming near the end of February.

Specs

• 24.2mp APS-C Sensor
• 10.2 fps
• Dual DIGIC V
• Dual Card Slot (No mention of card types)
• New Ergonomic Design
• New Battery
• February 2013 Announcement

Since the source is a new one, take this with a grain of salt.

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February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

What can we expect in early 2013?
I’m told we’ll be seeing two seperate announcements in back to back months in 2013. We’ll see announcements in February and March, one of the announcements will be a “major” event. Sometimes the word “major” is used incorrectly.

EOS-M
Apparently, one of the announcements will be to introduce a second EOS-M body. The body will be slightly bigger, and have a viewfinder. They will also introduce at least two new lenses with the body. I’d expect a telephoto zoom and a fast prime.

EOS 7D Mark II
One of these announcement dates will also be for the EOS 7D replacement. No word on specs, but it’s suggested the camera/segment will get a new naming scheme.

Big Megapixel
The 40+ mp camera gets another mention and we should expect an announcement in Q1 of 2013. The camera will be physically bigger than the 5D Mark III, but will be smaller than the EOS-1D X. It’s noted that the sensor is currently in EOS-1D X styled bodies.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Rumors Surface [CR1]

A new EOS 7D Mark II mention
A new EOS 7D Mark II is rumored to be announced some time in January, 2013. The camera would take the place of the  7D and 60D.

Specs are minimal, as should be expected. However, it should have a 20+ megapixel sensor and the ability to shoot 10fps. The frame rate is a “targeted spec” for the camera.

I think we’ll see the APS-C market slow down a bit, now that the D600 and EOS 6D are changing the pricing structure for consumer camera bodies.

Source: [NL]

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EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 70D & 700D in 2013? [CR1]

Sensor delays
A new sensor line will appear in 2013 that will be seen across the entire APS-C lineup. Expect to see the first announcements in the first half of 2013.

The delays in developing the sensor was apparently a big reason for the big firmware update for the 7D. It’s also suggested that there may not be a 7D/60D amalgamation in the future. The 7D Mark II will not be an APS-H camera as some have wished/rumored.

Source: [NL]

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