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To lead the trend of digital single-lens reflex Canon EOS 7D Release
A new generation of digital SLR cameras, EOS 7D achieved in about 18 million effective pixel high-definition, under, up to about 8 / second continuous shooting speed. And the wisdom of carrying high-speed auto-focusing system, and many other new features. EOS 7D is owned by high-performance Canon has long been dependent on a variety of core technology research and development. These high-end technology merges with each other so that the performance upgrades, functionality and ease of use reached a high degree of integration. Next, let's side of the attention to these techniques, the side through the EOS 7D of the seven pairs of performance to explore its advantages. EOS 7D listing dates are expected by the end of September 2009.
One of seven pairs of about 18 million effective pixel + ISO 12800 and the highest point of the double-effect low-noise high-quality high-pixel image sensor and can demonstrate a more sophisticated image. EOS 7D can be shown with the visual impact of the image, it is because of its approximately 18 million effective pixel APS-C size CMOS image sensors. With the development of semiconductor technology and image processing technology advances, EOS 7D not only reached about 18 million effective pixel, but also achieved a low noise performance of the fine image. Its onboard CMOS image sensor is a Canon developed its own products. CMOS wafer process into a more sophisticated production process, not only solved the cause of the high pixel area of each pixel to narrow the problem, but also uses a higher photoelectric conversion efficiency of the new photodiode. In improving the pixel sensitivity at the same time, the transistors within a pixel was modified to achieve a higher S / N (signal to noise) ratio. In order to effectively improve the condensing rate, in addition to using non-gap micro-lens technology, also used to reduce the micro-lens to the photodiode from the new technologies, successful beyond the rate of the previous condenser. EOS 7D commonly used ISO sensitivity of 100-6400, extended ISO sensitivity up to 12800. Image signal transmission is the sequence of the single-channel high-speed reading, while in 8-channel high-speed reading. Compared with the EOS 50D is about 1.3 times faster to achieve about 8 / s high-speed continuous shooting. Low-voltage power supply of high-speed amplifiers and a variety of energy-saving measures adopted to achieve the low power consumption. In addition, replacement of lens and mirror, shutter and other movements generated when the dust sensor also used the corresponding integrated dust removal measures; while carrying from the camera hardware and software, two aspects with dust of the “EOS Integrated Cleaning System “in the dust function very thoughtful consideration. Shutter unit and a body covered with debris could not easily produce the special material; even accidentally into the dust, you can also make the image by using ultrasonic sensors in front, low-pass filter to vibrate and shake off the dust. Low-pass filter made of fluorine coating the surface, be it hard to shed the dust that has a high viscosity or a damp dust all have a very good dust effects.
7 pairs of the two DIGIC 4 + DIGIC 4 image processor, dual-digit achieve 8 / s DIGIC 4 pairs of high-speed continuous shooting of digital imaging processors to achieve through the eight-channel high-speed from the image sensor to read out, with about 18 million pixel a large information quickly and precision handling. Carrying two high-performance digital image processor, DIGIC 4, capable of a variety of data parallel processing, even an effective plan of about 18 million yuan can be achieved up to about 8 / s burst of high-speed image processing. Capture images of the analog-digital conversion are 14-bit (16384 colors) for, even if high-speed in-camera processing analog-digital conversion will not reduce the number of bits. EOS 7D is not only equipped with a dual DIGIC 4, and equipped with two newly developed to convert analog signals to digital signals, high-speed 4-channel analog-digital conversion front-end modules, and dual DIGIC 4 combinations of high-speed parallel processing circuits. Based on these technologies, not only to achieve high-speed processing of image data will be used ISO sensitivity up to 6400, and maintain low noise image effects. In addition the effect of automatic optimization of brightness is also further enhanced. The amount of light surrounding the lens correction, processing is completely able to adapt to primitive and shooting speeds are improved.If you use compatible with UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) memory cards, then store the image data can also be high-speed. EOS 7D color style through “Picture Style” to achieve. In addition to the default camera 6 (Standard, Portrait, etc.), the Canon is also based on the user need to provide a 7 “Picture Style Files” (nostalgia, dawn and dusk, etc.), a total of 13 kinds of photo styles. Moreover, the user can also style on top of an existing photo to fine-tune handling. In addition, users can use the camera with the software “Picture Style Editor”, to produce their own original Picture Style file. Preset white balance can be carried out from 9 kinds of choices, and depending on the shooting of its intent to fine-tune. EOS 7D is the ability to plan for about 18 million yuan, up to about 8 / second continuous shooting speed, to conduct high-speed image processing of these complex models. Which is precisely to provide protection for these new dual DIGIC 4 Digital Image Processor.
7 pairs of the three central F2.8 + F5.6 8 to the double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF system for high-resolution digital SLR cameras, the ability to accurately capture the various scenarios of Pi Sheti high-performance auto-focus system is even more important. EOS 7D carrying as many as 19 of the automatic focus, and to increase the focus of each of the focus accuracy. 19 pairs of focus corresponding to F5.6 beam used in all cross-type AF sensors. Will be used to detect vertical lines of horizontal linear AF sensor used to detect horizontal lines with vertical linear AF sensor was cross-shaped arrangement, thereby achieving a high Pi Sheti capture capabilities. Central focus is on relative to F5.6-beam cross-type AF sensors, the direction of the ramp to configure the corresponding F2.8 beam more accurate cross-type AF sensors. Through the central 8 to the double cross AF sensors work together to achieve high-speed and high precision co-coke. Tracking Pishe Ti AI Servo AF feature on the EOS 7D also been a substantial evolution. Beishe Ti is not only a tracking camera and the distance, in the Pi Sheti relatively parallel to the camera for vertical or horizontal movement of the scenes, it is also able to automatically switch the focus to the track (19 points AF pm). Moreover, the focus will also be displayed automatically track the situation, so you can be assured through the viewfinder of the Pi Sheti track. In the EOS 7D, the automatic focus selection methods and systems have also been a substantial evolution. In the original manually select one point of the “single-point auto-focus,” based on the increase in the “fixed-point auto-focus”, “automatically expand the focus.”Fixed-Point Auto Focus AF range than single-point AF smaller, more precise co-coke. Automatic focus of expansion is that, when the Pi Sheti deviate from the manual of choice due to movement of the focus, it will automatically start the selected adjacent pairs of auto-focus focus focus to support. In addition, EOS 7D also has a “regional auto-focus”, which is the 19 auto-focus is divided into five regions of the user can select any one of focus from one area to focus. Not only that, can simultaneously use of all 19 AF points “automatic select: 19 points Auto Focus,” has also been strengthened. Whether in the aspects of the camera's high-definition or high-speed aspects of the implementation of appropriate countermeasures. It is the support of their newly developed AF sensor and the corresponding calculation engine. AF sensor unit in the optical auto-focus on the accuracy is enhanced. Structure using durable construction and materials. For the AF-related information processing, to take specific processor and the camera auto-focus with the central processing unit distributed processing approach, providing a fast and accurate auto-focus.
7 pairs of the four used vision rate of 100%, 100% of the dual-magnification optical viewfinder 100% of
EOS 7D optical viewfinder apparatus the rate of about 100% of the vision about a fold (100%) magnification at the same time with a 29.4 ° viewing angle and 22 mm eye point, the optical properties of the ancient EOS single-lens reflex camera also in the forefront . Vision rate of about 100 percent through the optical viewfinder observed range and scope of the actual shooting are basically the same, it can be very precise composition. The viewfinder is about 1-fold (100%) magnification with the optical performance beyond the professional models. Together with about 29.4 ° wide viewing angle, can be observed with the professional EOS-1D Mark III model basically the same size of the viewfinder image, to enjoy the fun of shooting. Because it is 22mm high eye point, so even if wearing glasses and rarely appears viewfinder viewfinder image is blocking the view of the situation so that the whole viewfinder image at a glance. In order to achieve the desired optical properties, EOS 7D uses the EOS-1D Mark III with the same size pentaprism. Meanwhile, in order for large pentaprism caused by chromatic aberration to compensate for eyepiece used with a high refractive index glass.These are to maintain the quality of the efforts made by the camera. In addition, EOS 7D inside the optical viewfinder is also equipped with a transparent liquid crystal panel with the back of “the wisdom of optical viewfinder for Information Display,” which can be displayed on the grid focusing screen and three-dimensional electronic level and so on. Back penetrating liquid crystal panels used in new materials PNLCD (Polymer Network LCD) is a watch also has the use of display materials, this material a strong candidate as an electronic paper has been widespread concern. Under normal circumstances, the viewfinder LCD panel equipped with transparent back, after the internal amount of light will fall, but the EOS 7D injection through the prism surface and fired five had anti-reflective surface coating and other processing, to ensure that its shooting device brightness and did not carry back the time of penetration-type LCD panel brightness of the same. This will not only clear way to watch the viewfinder image, operate also brings convenience. Using the optical viewfinder when shooting, three-dimensional electronic level by automatically focus the camera flashes to show the level of vertical and tilt around the state. Even in the eye without leaving the viewfinder cases, a confirmation screen immediately before and after the standard vertical and inclined state of the hand-held camera is very convenient feature.
7 pairs of the five test brightness + color and automatically focus on the information layer 63 area metering sensor
EOS 7D's “63 area metering sensor layer” can quickly respond to changes brought about by Pi Sheti scene brightness and color changes and considered in the development of fully automatic focus with 19 of the linkage. Use of new sensors iFCL wisdom of a comprehensive metering system, not simply the brightness of the Pi Sheti detection, also Pishe Ti colors, and types of light sources are also calculated. And to consider from 19 auto-focus to be focusing on information, so that various scenarios can be suitable for metering. iFCL smart metering system is integrated i = intelligent (smart), F = Focus (AF information), C = Color (color information), L = Luminance (brightness information) English acronym as a way to demonstrate its advanced nature . Metering sensor by detecting the color information, you can easily make the original red line appears underexposed Beishe Ti becomes bright and vivid, to get closer to the natural effect of the human eye can see. In addition, because the screen throughout the 63 district and 19 AF points corresponding to a region, so the information from the auto-focus can be locked in the main Pi Sheti the size of the screen and places, thus can lose focus volume to determine the exposure value. Region through the use of 63 metering E-TTL II metering function is also to be evolved. In this way, the flexibility to use the camera distance information to complete a more accurate auto-exposure shooting. EOS 7D exposure compensation range has been significantly improved to achieve a ± 5 level, can more easily achieve the effect of a stronger effect of high-profile or low-key performance. Against night or when shooting buildings, etc., such as screen brightness contrast, there can be consciously shoot more than one underexposed and overexposed photos, through the synthesis of a computer for processing, which means it makes shooting HDR (high dynamic range) and so the material has become more convenient. Using different exposure values automatically Continuous shooting multiple photos of the AEB (auto exposure bracketing) settings range has also been expanded.
7 pairs of the six pairs of shape and sound and body design
EOS 7D's body shape by using a continuous spherical surface of the ultra-streamlined design of plastic. Fuselage shell using light weight, high rigidity and electromagnetic shielding effect of magnesium alloys. Surface coating used with the EOS digital SLR camera EOS-1D series of top-coating materials and processes the same. In addition, EOS 7D also has a water droplet dust structure, magnesium alloy external components into a high-precision joints construction, battery storage, memory card slot cover, as well as operation buttons and so on around the sealing components used to protect the camera's internal. Designed to take into account the body can increase the satisfaction of the owner of the design and make a good body shot more reassuring solidity. The shutter button is used with the EOS-1D series of the same type of buttons. Half-press the shutter button and press the shutter button completely different, operate handy. EOS 7D comparable to professional-grade camera with waterproof performance drops dust. In addition, as the main structure of the internal, EOS 7D has a rigid stainless steel frame and high-strength engineering plastics made of mirror box. One inside and outside the fuselage structure to improve the strength of the camera. EOS 7D inherits the EOS 5D Mark II's basic structure, using a durability test more than 150,000 times the shutter unit. Shutter unit using non-contact magnetic levitation method to remove the physical contact area, well suppressed by the adsorption of dust and grease caused by fault movements, as well as lower accuracy. In addition, EOS 7D also used to bounce right moment the main reflector and sub-mirror to mirror the newly developed braking braking bodies, so that the stability of high-speed continuous shooting action. To AI Servo AF functions to more high-precision auto-focus at the same time, inhibit mirror components is a crash, guaranteed to produce crisp, neat, with a metallic shutter sound. In this way, not only the appearance, sound also is very careful, in the sense of touch and hearing, both given full consideration.
7 pairs of seven to support real-time image display and EOS Full HD video shot pairs of elections now, real-time display video filming and EOS camera functionality has become an advanced EOS Digital SLR cameras, the essential function. As a digital SLR camera new image expression, its importance is increasingly not be ignored. EOS 7D of these functions were improved. On the back of the LCD monitors used with a 160 ° wide viewing angle (the direction of the upper and lower left) and high-definition, 92 million points of new LCD monitors – “3.0” clear display LCD Monitor II-type “, its internal structure has been re-development , using the new technology. the impact on the back of LCD monitors an important factor in visibility can be said that outside light reflection. clearly indicated that type II LCD monitor using optical elastic material, eliminating the protective layer and the LCD panel from among the refractive index of air layer caused by the change reflected. so that the refractive index approximation, eliminating the intense external light reflection. As a result, not only improved the LCD monitor when shooting outdoors visibility, menus, and captured images can also be more clearly displayed. machines were set up a dedicated body of “real-time display / video capture switch” and the corresponding “start / stop button”, and video when shooting in manual mode can be carried out under the control of exposure. In addition, can be realized per second 30/25/24 frames, resolution 1920 × 1080 pixel full HD movie capture, the use of high-definition picture quality (1280 × 720 pixel resolution) and standard-definition (640 × 480 pixel resolution) is able to 60/50 frames per second shooting. the shooting and the general PAL video formats (resolution 720 × 576 pixel, 25 frames / sec) compared to television programs, a higher quality, play a more fluid, and can support an external microphone stereo recording. Also can display grid lines and three-dimensional electronic level. Whether it is real-time display film or video shoot, can a more precise composition and perspective. back of the LCD monitors, as well as the improvement of the quality of After considering the various parts of the EOS 7D real-time display and full-HD video shooting shooting function, but also reveals the advanced nature of the EOS 7D.
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8 to double cross the central focus Canon 7D SLR Release
Canon APS-C's flagship release (China) Co., Ltd. released grand EOS digital SLR series, using APS-C size image sensor's flagship model “EOS 7D”. It is the Canon EOS digital SLR series, the first Take a few dollars named APS-C size cameras, known as the “7” name. The camera in all aspects of performance without any compromise, the pursuit of high performance and high quality. EOS 7D equipped with many advanced features, can play a double-digit higher than the previous EOS models capture. The new use of the central 8 to double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF system, a rich selection of focus modes and a maximum of about 8 per second, high-speed continuous shooting performance can be accurately tracked Beishe Ti. Vision rate of about 100% of the viewfinder is very suitable for intermediate to advanced users pay attention to composition, bringing a more relaxed and happy shooting experience. EOS 7D is not only a rapid response to high-speed cameras, also achieved about 18 million effective pixel. By using two high-performance DIGIC 4 Digital Image Processor composed of pairs of DIGIC 4, to ensure that the camera as a whole has a good reaction speed, and support for Full HD video capture. EOS 7D has to satisfy photography enthusiasts and professional photographers and other users demanding high performance. Listing dates are expected by the end of September 2009.
Desire to achieve a variety of photo enthusiasts, professional photographers to meet the demanding requirements of mid-range models with fever, the popularity of digital SLR cameras, the user's needs have become diversified. For photography enthusiasts mid-shoot models have higher performance requirements. All along, the Canon according to market demand for professional photographers to prepare a pinnacle of the EOS-1D series, for the photography enthusiasts prepared EOS 50D/EOS 5D Mark II, prepared for entry-level EOS 500D, by the majority of users at different levels at home. This time, Canon respond to the many photographers want a more challenging high-performance cameras, the voice of a higher difficulty of photography and professional photographers want to have a higher performance similar to the EOS 50D camera the size of the request has been issued with Photography enthusiasts and professional photographers the two sides spoke highly of the 35mm full-frame mid-fever model “EOS 5D Mark II” the same level, the new APS-C size quick speed flagship model EOS 7D. Accompanied by quality improvement focus accuracy requirements become more stringent, EOS 7D uses a central 8 to the double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF system. In addition, the maximum 8 / second continuous shooting speed, even for the attention of sports photographer shutter timing is also very gratifying.
EOS 7D not only in the camera specifications, are also very particular about its texture, feel, and the camera shutter sound has also been redesigned to take full account of the shooting and have fun satisfaction. EOS 7D can bring not only a beautiful quality of the camera, or a use of a new technology, high performance and good texture, through visual, tactile and auditory to the feelings of a Canon APS-C size top-level machine type, to meet the different needs of many users.
With uncompromising performance and EOS digital SLR series, the core of the new advanced systems
EOS 7D in various parts of the figure to see new technology has to meet photography enthusiasts and professional photographers, high-performance. In the high-definition, through to the award-winning Canon independent development of large CMOS image sensor to make improvements to achieve about 18 million effective pixel. In the data processing of large image engines, using EOS-1D has been successfully applied to series of pairs of DIGIC technology, the two DIGIC 4 image processor, digital image data of a large parallel processing, and about 8 Zhang / second continuous shooting speed of 126 consecutive shooting (JPEG Large / U ※ Based on Canon testing using a standard Ultra DMA (UDMA) memory card). In addition, auto-focus systems, equipped with a “central-8 to double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF system,” Pi Sheti in improving the capability and accuracy of capturing the same time, it also provides fixed-point auto-focus, area AF, auto-focus expanded focus area such as a rich selection mode, thereby increasing the efficiency of focus.Viewfinder achieved with the professional EOS-1D series models is about the same rate of 100% field of vision. And through the viewfinder on the back inside the transparent LCD panel display auto-focus area, three-dimensional electronic level, grid lines, and a variety of information. Able to observe through the viewfinder to focus on Pi Sheti the same time, a variety of information to confirm the camera is one of great charm. EOS 7D of the metering sensor is also a new look. Equipped with a “double-63 zone metering sensor,” able to detect color information and can use 19 automatic focus-focus information, together with stable exposure. Integrated Metering Systems by iFCL wisdom (i = wisdom, F = focus of information, C = color information, L = brightness information) control, even in previously difficult to obtain an appropriate exposure scenarios can also be obtained by virtue of the new algorithm the correct exposure. As a full high-definition video capture and real-time display film it with the back of the LCD monitor also employs the new “3.0” clear display LCD Monitor II-type. “LCD monitor, compared with the original addition to the protective layer between the LCD panel gap (air layer), by controlling the light refractive index changes, effectively suppress the occurrence of reflection, which significantly increased the observability. For photography enthusiasts and professional photographers, the functional enrichment of EOS 7D can not only buy to replace the current there are models, but also very suitable as the first two cameras for purchase, and extend the use of the original camera with its own SLR camera system.
Focusing System Introduction
【Central 8 to double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF system enables detection of complex Pishe Ti】
EOS 7D equipped with a 19 automatic focus, its used in all cross-type sensors. The so-called cross-type sensor is the will of the vertical lines and horizontal lines tested showed cross-type sensors arranged. This is a less suffer an Beishe Ti shape and texture affect the resulting failure of co-focus system. Since these are used for the focus of the corresponding F5.6 beam sensor, therefore, can not install the camera with the lens aperture size on the impact of all the EF lens focal performance are to be combined into full play. In addition, the central upper, middle and lower three horizontal lines detection sensor showed two staggered by a double test to reduce testing errors. Substantially de-coke (large nominal) state, was arranged in two staggered AF sensors together to improve the detection rate of Pi Sheti. Moreover, the use of a higher frequency of central focus, in addition to the corresponding F5.6 was cross beam sensor arrangement, the configuration is still in its diagonal direction of the corresponding F2.8 beam cross-type sensors, which constitute the central 8 to the double cross AF sensors, capable of more precise focus. F2.8 large amplitude beam ratio F5.6 beam to detect the use of the baseline length is longer, with the ability to detect subtle errors combined ability to focus. EOS 7D equipped with a light color to be able to detect 63 district metering double-sensor autofocus system with photometric detection sensor data caused by different light sources combined focus error compensation. High-performance auto-focusing system can fully play up to about 18 million effective pixel strength, allowing users to shoot even more confidence. To be able to play a stable performance of autofocus, auto-focus optical system is also a corresponding increase in accuracy, but also adopted a strong ability to adapt to harsh environment, the construction and materials.
【Using 19 AF points focus on the five kinds of automatic selection mode】
EOS 7D equipped with a central 8 to the double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF sensors, to enable the effective use of this auto-focus, Canon provides the user with five kinds of automatic focus selection mode. Manual selection mode, in addition to include a “single point of focus”, but also has a focus range than single-point AF Focus range of smaller “fixed-point auto-focus,” and when Pi Sheti automatically from the selected focus, the selected focus point around the upper and lower pairs of secondary focus will automatically focus the “automatic extension of the focus” and a wealth of auto-focus area selection mode. In addition, the “area AF” will be 19 pairs were divided into five focus areas, from which you can select the focus area, focus will be to use the selected AF area focus on the Pi Sheti all right to detection. Priority so that composition, while Pi Sheti can accurately capture. In addition, the “19-point AF” also be able to use the central 8 to the double cross, all 19 points cross-type AF sensors of the Pi Sheti capture, increased its capacity to respond to irregular movement Pishe Ti.
【Have evolved, the ability to capture more of the AI Servo AF】
Able to track moving objects in AI Servo AF has been a substantial evolution. Be able to correspond through a variety of sports and shooting scenes of new AI Servo AF algorithm to achieve high-precision focus on moving objects. Not only the distance between the targeted and Pishe Ti, but also be able to select “19-point AF” or “regional auto-focus”, the right frame (auto-focus area, the use of area AF for the selection of within the region) vertical and horizontal direction parallel to track the movement of Pi Sheti and can be carried out continuously on the Pi Sheti capture. In addition, the ability to set AI Servo AF automatically starts when the focal point, thereby reducing filming the first one, the co-focus position deviation probability. In the “19-point autofocus” mode, when Pi Sheti's movement did not automatically selected from the initial focus, other auto-focus will be on the track it automatically. At the same time, the current track of the Pi Sheti automatic right focus will be displayed in the viewfinder, the significantly increased peace of mind when shooting a sense of dynamic objects.
【To more carefully reflect the intention of the photographer AF area selection mode】
With the auto focus system, multiple functions, the various settings are also projects a more detailed evolution. Can be horizontal or vertical grip for the camera were set AF area selection mode and the use of auto-focus (regional) position. To use this feature, even if holding machine to change direction, without having to re-set the auto-focus area, with changing the direction of holding machine immediately after the filming of Pishe Ti and many other advantages. Held in the vertical plane, can differ from those used according to the user (or a handle in the next), were set. In addition, you can also customize the control buttons, respectively, of the four kinds of auto-focus-related functions (select AF area selection mode, AI Servo tracking sensitivity, AI Servo 1 / 2 images priority, AI Servo Focus Tracking mode) to register. After registration, you can also push-button operation (depth of field preview button or the lens AF stop button) when shooting a button quickly to set a good tone out these functions. EOS 7D like this can have a demand in the interim to change when necessary to set autofocus features, making it ideal for sports such as changes in intense sports photography.Moreover, EOS 7D also features the “auto-focus fine-tuning,” “can not be auto-focus lenses when driving,” and many other AF-related with custom features, can be more delicate reflect the photographer's intentions.
Dual DIGIC 4, long shutter life
Dual DIGIC 4 to about 18 million effective pixel image data processing diagram of an effective plan of about 18 million yuan of the image sensor through the eight channels can quickly send a large image data, using two high-speed analog signal can be converted to digital signals of new development of four-channel analog-digital conversion front-end processing module. Through a combination of dual DIGIC 4 achieved EOS 7D, high-speed parallel processing. Its overwhelming high-speed processing capability, bringing about 18 million effective pixel, the maximum of about 8 / s high-speed continuous shooting speed. High-speed processing circuit design makes the EOS 7D even after 14-bit analog-digital conversion processing, the burst speed does not change, while achieving high quality and high reactivity, which is a major feature of it. Canon color style, which introduces its own development of “photo-style.” Be able to shoot scenes and themes according to the different selection, camera pre-loaded with six kinds of photo styles for users to choose and can be set up through detailed pictures of each style, sharpness and color and so on set. Not only that, but also can be attached to “Picture Style Editor” software production, register your own Picture Style can appreciate the performance of a variety of colors. Images within the camera compensate for the “automatic brightness optimization” feature has been enhanced, regardless of whether the screen to detect facial figure, the effect is more in place, and can inhibit the high light of high-light spillover “high-light tone priority” and able to prevent caused by different lens characteristics of the screen to reduce the amount of light surrounding the phenomenon of “peripheral light quantity correction” and other features are also due to the adoption of dual DIGIC 4 to achieve a high-speed processing.
The more you use the more fascinating, with a maximum of about 8 / s, 15 million times the life of the shutter unit
EOS 7D uses a newly developed non-contact electromagnetic rotary speed electronically controlled mechanical focal plane shutter, and its basic structure inherited the EOS 5D Mark II has been successfully applied on the shutter unit. And use with the EOS-1D series of the same material, reaching about 15 million times a shutter life. Non-contact rotary solenoid shutter unit has no physical contact with the unique surface structure, with a less there because of dust, oil and were attached to, or wear down causing malfunction and accuracy advantages. EOS 7D also has a mirror brake bodies, can guarantee high-speed continuous shooting, the AI Servo AF movements and the stability of the image within the viewfinder. Suspended motor enables quiet of shooting. EOS 7D carrying out a variety of advanced control of the shutter unit also very particular about the sound moves through the material of the shutter unit repeated studies, and a new brake master mirror the adoption of such agencies to achieve the right tone mirror drive when the motion control , has finally been able to inspire enthusiasm for shooting a “neat, crisp texture with a metal shutter sound.” Not only in function, the use of a sense of elegant, high-endurance shutter unit is really more you use the more fascinating.
The newly developed approximately 18 million effective pixel image sensor to achieve a high pixel low-noise point
Canon EOS 7D carrying about 18 million self-developed and effective pixel APS-C size CMOS image sensors. 8-channel high-speed data acquisition, support for up to about 8 / s high-speed continuous shooting. Image sensor size is 22.3 × 14.9 mm, shooting angle is equivalent to about 1.6 times lens focal length. With the development of CMOS semiconductor wafer process, more sophisticated manufacturing process of import, to achieve a high ISO sensitivity, low noise, high dynamic range. In addition, using a higher photoelectric conversion efficiency of a new photodiode structure, and through improved pixel transistors within the improved signal to noise ratio. Not only that, through the import of new technologies, shortening the “no-gap micro-lens” to “photodiode” the distance between the photodiode improves the efficiency of the condenser. Common ISO sensitivity range up to a 100-6400 (Extension when ISO 12800). In the most outer layer optical low-pass filter is applied to the anti-adhesion ability of the fluorine coating. In addition, on the basis EOS 7D to optimize the “self-cleaning sensor unit” to achieve an all-round dust measures.
Viewfinder and the electronic level
EOS 7D using the optical viewfinder EOS-1D series has the same rate of approximately 100% field of vision. In this way, through the viewfinder of the scope of observation to the range of the actual shooting basically the same, be able to shoot more accurate composition. In addition, EOS 7D also achieved one times (-1m-1, using the 50mm lens for infinity focus) in the viewfinder magnification, it is equally important and vision rates, indicating the performance of the other elements of the viewfinder. Observed when using the viewfinder, can be directly observed with the naked eye when the size of the same image, you can Pishe Ti confirm the details of each part. 29.4 ° viewing angle with the typical APS-C size cameras, compared to a very broad and easy to watch. These are used in relying on its professional users with the EOS-oriented top-level model – EOS-1D Mark III equivalent size of a large pentaprism achieve. Eyepiece optical components using a high-refraction glass, reduces the chromatic aberration production. In addition, the five-prism light injection and the injection plane using anti-reflective coating. Improved light transmittance, has been a bright viewfinder. The internal information viewfinder display back and thoroughly equipped with a new LCD panel constitutes a “smart information display optical viewfinder.” Apart from showing the 19 AF points, the grid can display on demand, spot metering circle, three-dimensional electronic level and so on.
To the corresponding standards and the direction of tilt before and after the three-dimensional electronic level
EOS 7D is the first EOS digital SLR camera equipped with a camera that can detect the standard and tilt before and after the “Three-dimensional electronic level” camera. Inside the camera perpendicular to the direction of optical axis configured two cameras were used to detect the level of tilt and acceleration before and after the tilt sensors. With minimum 1 ° as a unit, tilted in various directions for testing. Three-dimensional electronic level there are two kinds of display in the use of optical viewfinder for shooting to make use of automatic focus on the level of the direction of ± 6 °, front and rear direction of ± 4 ° tilt to display (camera horizontal shooting). Can also use the back of LCD monitors to display (real-time display photography, video shooting and shooting readiness pm). This displays a graphical water level, can the standard of the direction of 360 °, front and rear direction of ± 10 ° of tilt testing. With the normal function of the different electronic levels, which can tilt the direction of the camera before and after testing, with the screen even when there are no lines as a reference point, it is very easy to support the deformation of buildings and other adjustments to benefits.
To stabilize the double exposure of 63 area metering sensor
EOS 7D equipped with a 19 to take advantage of automatic focus-focus information, double-layer structure Metering Sensor – 63 area metering sensor layer. In addition to carry out the same as the previous evaluation of photometric sensors, metering, partial metering, spot metering (central point), the central focus of the average metering, to gain a more accurate exposure, the metering sensor also has the detection of RGB three primary colors R and B wavelength wavelength of color measurement features, and according to available information correctly to improve the red Pishe Ti prone to the phenomenon of lack of exposure. In addition, the 19 AF points correspond to a corresponding metering area, so you can refer to each of the focus in the brightness distribution and other means to lose focus and then calculate the amount of exposure value. Even in bright scenes are great differences, also get a smaller deviation of the stability of the information. Because the amount of exposure compensation extended to ± 5EV, so in a variety of auto-exposure modes are more handy.
LCD screen and the fuselage Introduction
Clearly show LCD Monitor II-type structure diagram is not only a real-time display shooting, video shooting capabilities enrich the digital SLR camera on the back also makes LCD monitors becoming increasingly important. Canon will be on the back of LCD monitors as key devices into a new technology. EOS 7D has a 160 ° wide viewing angle, and 92 million points of high-precision, “3.0” clear display LCD Monitor II-type. “LCD Monitor-II clearly show the use of optical elastic material for the replacement of the original protective layer LCD monitor and LCD panel gap between the (air layer), which resolved by the protective layer and air layers of different refractive index caused by the external light reflection problems. As a result, the next day's outdoor shooting screen LCD monitor is becoming clearer. In addition, beside the LCD monitor installed light sensors that can automatically adjust brightness with the surrounding brightness LCD monitor.
In the back of the LCD monitor performance at the same time, real-time display film / video shooting functions are to be upgraded. EOS 7D to add a dedicated start button, not only that, in real-time display film / video camera mode press the speed-control button can easily set up automatic brightness optimization, and quality / video record size; the fast mode in the AF Next, press the speed control buttons can be set to automatically focus position and auto-focus area selection mode.Moreover, the addition of menu displays real-time shooting / video capture functions tab (shot 4), a detailed menu, change the setting can not quit shooting directly. Similarly, immediate indication of the start auto focus under the shoot, regardless of AF-ON button or by pressing the shutter button is all OK. Video capture features in full HD (1920 × 1080) can choose to 30/25/24 frames per second frame rate, HD (1280 × 720) and SD (640 × 480) can select a more fluid per 60 / 50 of the frame rate. Video recording mode can use an external microphone. Not only can experience immersive sound effects (sampling frequency: 48KHz), and because the microphone can be away from the camera, so the camera movements recorded voice will not be able to get a clear recording. In addition, the video shot using the manual mode, can have full use of the image sensors of digital SLR camera features a large, greatly expanded its depth of field control, image expression.
EOS 7D house equipped with a video camera editing functions, even in the shooting scene, no computer around, you can also right before and after the cut scene editing, you can also enjoy the slideshow of all 5-second video playback. Compatible device because the connection can use HDMI terminals, so be able to enjoy to enjoy high-definition brings the fun.
Both functionality and operability of the ultra-sleek body design
EOS 7D will design and modeling functions also as a part of it. Followed the traditional design of the EOS but also the pursuit of beauty and ease of use, eventually forming a “super-sleek” design. In particular the shape of the camera at the top of a continuous smooth surface is formed, the handle with ergonomic principles for a new design. Special attention was paid when the finger hook grip force handle the situation. Some details are also made great efforts, such as changing the decorative parts of the surface of the fuselage skin thickness. Body on the back part of the stress-speed control dial and hand-held nature of the operation of a sense of the overall design uses a single hand to bring the camera reduces the burden on the shape of the hand. The camera itself is small and lightweight, shell using electromagnetic shielding function of magnesium alloys. The adoption of sealing parts departments as well as decorative skin tight structure so that the camera has a better performance of water droplets dust. There is to take with the EOS-1D series of the same coating process, you can minimize the wear surface of the fuselage. The bottom of the camera tripod equipped with a rubber around the next hole, so that when you install PTZ stability can be improved. The button in the functionality to upgrade the same time, mainly related to the operation buttons on the LCD monitor on the left; button on the key-way deeper, operate handy; large button design, even under circumstances such as wearing gloves, is also very easy to operate. Shutter button is used with the EOS-1D series of the same type of components, semi-pressing the shutter button is fully in accordance with the distinct feeling, and
EOS 5D Mark II the same. In terms of performance, in addition to changing the location of the power switch in order to enhance operational, the can be given “three-dimensional electronic level viewfinder” and other multi-functional multi-function button to configure the main dial on the side, which can be set at any time you want to use the function . In addition, the newly added single button press RAW + JPEG, you can now quickly select picture quality according to various scenarios
Flash and accessories introduced
EOS 7D's built-in flash can be the corresponding angle 15mm lens (equivalent to 35mm to 24mm lens angle specification). As the irradiation angle designed to be wider and wider range of light exposure, so to improve the indoor shooting and so on to cope. Indicated that the amount of light flash flash index 12 (ISO 100 • m). ISO 400 under the aperture value is F4, then flash the illuminated area in front of the camera can reach to about 6 meters. EOS 7D's built-in flash also has a built-in flash function of the signal transmission can be manipulated by an external flash flash radio signals.Built-in flash light pulses sent through radio signals, and with the wireless slave function SPEEDLITE 580EX II, 580EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, etc. for signal transmission, in order to achieve alone or multi-flash flash flash only. In addition to control an external flash and built-in flash, you can also set up two light ratio, can choose to use only an external flash flash flash, or both. As long as the subordination of external flash with wireless slave function, a variety of mixed models can also be controlled.
In addition, if installed directly on the hot shoe that can be compatible with built-in flash the signal lights flash firing capability 580EX II, 430EX II, etc., you can also achieve the E-TTL II automatic flash.The flexibility to use the AF-assist light, image size automatically zoom control (270EX excluded), flash exposure lock function, color temperature information transmission function, high-speed synchronization and reflection photographic offset when the security features ISO sensitivity.
Can cope with various scenarios Camera Accessories
EOS 7D dedicated battery pack and handle BG-E7 can accommodate two cameras, with the LP-E6 batteries, thus ensuring that about two times the battery capacity. If you use the battery clip BGM-E6, can also be used six common on the 5th (AA type) battery to drive the EOS 7D. The battery box and handle with the EOS 7D has the same dust-proof structure of water drops, design blending with the camera; also has a vertical hold videotape used in a variety of functions, with the shutter button, auto exposure lock, auto-focus area selection, automatically Jiao start, multi-function buttons and the main dial. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5C with the battery box and handle the same need to use the camera's tripod hole then fixed at the bottom of the camera to use. Can be wired or wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b / g and a), high-speed communications. In addition, due to have the USB terminal, you can connect a portable hard drive, GPS navigation devices and Bluetooth devices. Moreover, the same battery pack and handle the same as BG-E7 holding machine equipped with a vertical shooting buttons and dial used to ensure that BG-E7 with the same operability. The WFT-E5C can be applied to wired or wireless remote shooting and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). In addition, you can have the same browser-enabled mobile devices (cell phones) for wireless transmission of information.Images via mobile devices capable of browsing, wireless remote control and even change the camera settings, and shutter release. EOS 7D is also compatible with RC-1, RC-5 wireless remote control, as well as the EOS Digital SLR's high-class models commonly used N3 series of shutter-line. There are many other exclusive use of EOS accessories, you can flexibly cope with various scenarios of the shooting.
〗 〖Is expected to ship
EOS 7D Listing Date: scheduled for the end of September 2009

fidt to say jupie
i was first. hurray
Wow.
good news :)
Who wrote this? There seems to be some grammar issues in various spots.
FINALLY!! Canon came with an D300 killer for what it seems!! Can’t wait to put my hands on one of those babies!! :D
this is a badly written text. my guess, it’s just an google-translated webpage posted on one of the earlier posts. buuuuh on that one, cr guy!
!!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Which language is this translated from? No suggestions of price yet?
translated from Chinese. AWESOME CAMERA SPECS.
ya, i read that too, but i think it was posted on the fm-forums (or was it potn?).
Canon APS-C’s flagship release (China) Co., Ltd.
It’s a google translation of the leaked official Chinese Press Release.
Translated from:
http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php%3Ff%3D244%26t%3D1211468%26last%3D14418914
http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php%3Ff%3D244%26t%3D1211890
Not mention about x1.45 or x1.6
Oh god my eyes! good stuff though.
The specs look good, but I am concerned about high ISO performance with the increased sensor density. As it is the 50D is not much better than the 40D (or some would say the 50D is worse). It makes me wonder what kind of ISO improvements (if any) we will see with this model.
Anyone else interpreting “In addition, can be realized per second 30/25/24 frames, resolution 1920 × 1080 pixel full HD movie capture, the use of high-definition picture quality (1280 × 720 pixel resolution) and standard-definition (640 × 480 pixel resolution) is able to 60/50 frames per second shooting. the shooting and the general PAL video formats (resolution 720 × 576 pixel, 25 frames / sec) compared to television programs, a higher quality, play a more fluid, and can support an external microphone stereo recording.” to mean 720p at 60fps?
it was on potn- three hours ago :) http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=745423&page=2
“Canon APS-C’s flagship”
and
“Image sensor size is 22.3 × 14.9 mm, shooting angle is equivalent to about 1.6 times lens focal length.”
Yup, 720p 60 fps, from the chinese press release.
the whole thing is pretty garbled, but whatever the video capabilities are on this thing, they’re not going to be too shoddy
Well that was a rough read. lol Seems the 1.45 crop rumor was just that it. “Image sensor size is 22.3 × 14.9 mm, shooting angle is equivalent to about 1.6 times lens focal length.” I think that should clear up that rumor. Bummer.
But, overall it sounds like a pretty good new camera. I now await some 3rd party hands-on reviews. Written in real English. :)
whoever transcribed this was a total putz
Says APS-C in a few places. Lame. Not feeling good about APS-C after my 1.3x Mark II and FF 5D.. I’ll wait to see how the high ISO shots look, since that is really important for my needs.
Shame on you, Google!
google transalation
Google is a putz!
“As the irradiation angle designed to be wider and wider range of light exposure”
Finally I can irradiate people with my camera more effectively.
Hope the manual isn’t translated by Google ;o)
Interesting and exciting stuff! Can’t wait for tests and reviews!
Irradiate your heart, boy.
With the development of semiconductor technology and image processing technology advances, EOS 7D not only reached about 18 million effective pixel, but also achieved a low noise performance of the fine image. Its onboard CMOS image sensor is a Canon developed its own products. CMOS wafer process into a more sophisticated production process, not only solved the cause of the high pixel area of each pixel to narrow the problem, but also uses a higher photoelectric conversion efficiency of the new photodiode. In improving the pixel sensitivity at the same time, the transistors within a pixel was modified to achieve a higher S / N (signal to noise) ratio. In order to effectively improve the condensing rate, in addition to using non-gap micro-lens technology, also used to reduce the micro-lens to the photodiode from the new technologies, successful beyond the rate of the previous condenser.
Sounds like they’ve made high ISO IQ changes. Looking forward to seeing tests.
Awesome. Now I’ll have an even better camera for taking pictures of man-on-man copulating!
5D2 still rocks :) yeepeeee
No kidding, trying to make sense of many of those passages almost guarantees a headache.
Still, it’s good to have some solid information.
Via NLI http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7d.html , there’s a supposeed first sample of the 7D at 6400.
http://www.backfocus.es/blog/canon-eos-7d-algo-mas-que-un-rumor/#comments
It’s jpeg at looks quite postprocessed, but if it’s true it seems quite usable. Seems like Canon has designed a great sensor (¿or maybe a great noise reduction algorithm?)
This press release is either leaked from Hong Kong or Taiwan because the Chinese characters used are not the type used by Mainland China.
hmmm…. looks like a good camera… two observations though… its seems to be a true 1.6x with 18mpx which means that after F5.6 or so you’re just magnifying diffraction effects…. and did it say anything about the central point being able to focus to F8 like the 1D series… i think that was huge defficiency with the other non-1D cameras
Translated from Chinese.
No price info though in original article. Availability is end of September.
Ooof, I tried to read this but will gladly wait for the proper English PR.
JACKPOT
Well they finally added the 25/24p support a lot of video guys including myself were looking for, but unfortunately not being FF will definitely hurt it in the commercial video production industry.
Here’s the direct link:
http://www.backfocus.es/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/IMG_1325.JPG
Hey our European friends won’t appreciate soccer being described that way.
j/k – Monday humor
So this thing has comparable weather sealing to the 1D series with a built in flash??? How does that work???
Might be real, but there is strange and a lot of salt and pepper noise in the picture. Not very beautiful.
I read somewhere that the sample pic was a fake, where someone just played with the pic info. Fred Mirana site, I think. Actually a 50d at a lower iso???
Anyone?
Why for God’s sake didn’t they call it a 60D???
The stupid “video professionals” should switch to an eye-friendly 50 or 60 fps at last instead of using the ancient 24fps stuttering…
No kidding, this is sounding great and I can’t wait to see some sample shots!
Looks great!
The Microsoft translator (IMHO) does a better job than the Google one, at least on Chinese, and it detects the language automatically.
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?mkt=en-us&Ref=WLButton&a=http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f%3D244%26t%3D1211890
Wireless slave transmitter is confirmed as well.
Yes its a fake, the person that did it admitted it on POTN, same bloke who did the fake 6400 from his 50D
i couldnt read that very well… i thought i still needed a 580 or 430 on the hotshoe
– 1.6 crop sensor
– 24/25/30fps at 1080p
– 50/60 fps at 720p
– external mic
Wow, not too shabby for an indie filmmaker!
Oh my God, the video mode on this thing looks amazing.
Full manual control, 24 frames per second, and SIXTY frames per second in SD mode. Now THAT is unexpected!
For the HD video people, this camera looks like it’s going to deliver all of our wildest dreams. All that remains to be see is: the price.
And what is the price tag going to be like? According to these innovative specs?
“its seems to be a true 1.6x with 18mpx which means that after F5.6 or so you’re just magnifying diffraction effects…”
Please explain. Does this mean that 1.6 crop cameras delivers at its best at lower than F5.6?
I didnt know this.
Dual Analog to Digital Converter. Astonishing camera configurations. I hope one day there can be 3 ADCs, so one can be used for shadow, one for midtone and one for highlight, maybe 16bit ADCs, then we can anounce the end of film age.
Better sealing? I’m a little skeptical.
Because it isn’t?
Center AF point is crossed sensor at f/5.6. Extra sensitivity when f/2.8 or faster lenses are mounted. Will not AF at f/8
I guess the 60D will be dumbed down to the Nikon D90 level for direct competition.
yeah..can’t wait to see the sample…if iso 100 to 1600 are better than my 400D, then I would consider to buy 7D. otherwise, my 400D still quite good.
Ok, now it’s clear that this camera is a 60D.
The xD name is just to charge us a little more.
is there an information about the buffer in sraw1?
Yeah, but what have they done to make your glass resolve more detail?
because it’s better and will cost more. Plus, although the 50d is a fine camera, it has gotten a lot of criticism….. maybe they didn’t want something this “great” to bear a 60d name. Also, they probalby still plan on releasing a 60d about $500+ cheaper…
“Stupid” ? We should stop people like Peter Jackson and a whole range of experienced directors from using better, more cost effective tools. It’s here my friend, so only use it as a stills camera and let us “Stupid” folk make video projects at 24fps.
Really, calling it a 7D got a lot of hopes up that it was a full frame and semi-pro. This baby looks less like a 5D and more like a souped up Rebel – like we need another one of those.
why is that? APS-C crop is the same size as a super 35mm film frame or RED. FF on a stills camera is the equivalent of shooting something like 65mm/Vistavision motion film – way more depth of field than necessary to get the ‘film look’ and often too much when trying to pull focus on, say, an 85mm at 1.4 becomes nearly impossible. I believe this will be very popular with the film & video industry.
Well, speaking as an ACTUAL motion picture professional, you would be aware that Super35 film size is the same as APS-C size, so if it’s a good enough size for Hollywood movies it should be good enough for the commercial video industry, don’t you think? ;)
From the Microsoft Translator which reads more clearly even though it is still far from perfect.
There are some major improvements in the video, including in-camera editing.
snip — Short film shooting function in full HD (1920 × 1080) you can select the 30/25/24 frame per second frame, high-definition (1280 × 720) and 640 × 480 SDTV () you can select more than 60/50 frames per second frame.Short film record mode you can use an external microphone.Not only can experience the sward recording effect (sampling frequency: 48KHz), and because the microphone may stay away from the camera, so the camera movements tone will not be recorded, able to obtain a clear record.In addition, the short film photography can also use the manual mode, take full advantage of digital SLR camera image sensor characteristic, greatly extends its depth of field control, etc. images.
EOS 7 d of the camera internal editing capabilities of the carrying out the video clips, even in the shooting scene, there is no computer around, or you can edit the before and after the cut scene, and you can enjoy all 5-second video clips to play a slide. — snip
60fps is 720p, not SD. Very nice.
Yes indeed! But don’t ever forget the direct print options
LMAO
Another good piece of news is that it will use my LP-E6 batteries from my 5D MK II.
Adorama has them in stock, so you might consider ordering a spare now if you plan to get this camera. I have one spare now, so I’m probably not going to get another.
More untranslated from the leaked press release:
“Of specialty mention is this button to printing, desired to direct from camera. Centrally importance all photographic user is now ability enhance. Greatly found is instance fast direct printing to infra red. That can any customise to user’s preferred output. All feature not completely without use of print to direct as of the camera.”
Yes, I hope that answers your question.
Try Reading it on an iPhone :o(
awesome news, really want to buy and use the camera as a 2nd camera.
Good job Canon, specially if the price can be lower :)
Hopefully the flash commander will end up in future models like the 60D.
It would be nice to either have an extra 580EX for extra fun or sell it since I wouldn’t need it for a commander…
-Mario
Yeah, wall of Text + Google Translatisms = I might as well be trying to read the original Chinese.
I assume it pretty much just reiterates the previous leaks, though.
Press release from? is this canon official statement?
any ideas what the price will be? a lot less than 5D MK II?
At 8 fps, with all the new features, it is more than a 60D.
+1.
And remote flash triggering is in there!
BTW, can anyone understand whether it supports more than 3 shots when bracketing?
Well not necessarily. Look at how many video pros flocked to the 5D Mark II because of what they were able to achieve with the camera and it DOF properties. I’m not comparing the sensor in the 7D, or APS-C for that matter to 35mm film. I am simply stating that if you have more to play with then you will use it. That has been the case with the 5D Mark II. Pulling focus wide open with a FF camera is indeed difficult, but that is only one scenario. I don’t see many 5D Mark II owners selling their cams and running out and buying the 7D simply because they added 25/24p. I am sure many are still waiting for a firmware update that may never come. However that being said, there will undoubtedly be a new batch of film makers that will buy the 7D and be very happy with it.
FUD.
I am so getting this camera
Auto-focus during video not mentioned?
we will find out tomorrow
I believe there was a rumor about the 5D2 getting a new firmware soon,
I wonder if it has to do with 1080P 24/25
So whats about the dual memory slot? Is it going to happen or no? So far none of the latest leaks mentioned a dual memory slot on 7D… I’d really love to see a second slot with SDHC support…. This memory is so cheap…
Actually, it is the first seriously souped up Rebel we’ve seen at all. So yes, it is perfect ;)
Not many people know that there’s a Microsoft Translator. In this particular case, at least, it’s soing a better job than google.
He’s just FUDding and trolling.
EOS 7D具有堪比专业级相机的防水滴防尘性能
Article says “professional weather sealing”
Well it doesn’t make me change my mind about my 5d mkII which is still on backorder at J&R!
Seems like they are really beefing up the video side, as above probably for the independent film makers. Amazing video specs. Not full frame, but that would be a competition to their other lines
Yup! And the trigger is…drum roll…the Direct Print Button!!!
Thank you….thank you very much…
Should note there are two articles. The above quote is taken from ‘part 1’ which is not translated on this site.
Price??? when its going to be launched???
Tell that to the thousands of D300 owners.
I doubt its in there, just a rumor.
There’s a lot of post for each of the 7D rumors. I hop for Canon it live up to it’s expectation
So far the above statement has NOT been validated by Photozone results. Compare performance of 17-55 f/2.8 IS on
8 MP XT: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/178-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f28-usm-is-test-report–review?start=1
vs
15 MP 50D: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/425-canon_1755_28is_50d?start=1
Look very similar to me. :)
1.6 crop + 18 mp + 6400Iso = Canon can do miracles. Or not?
I just checked the image meta details and it says it was taken last night at 10:44pm with a 7D at 6400ISO at 85mm. All of this seems very believable.
argh, google mis-translation. Tech specs not handled well, makes this release unreliable.
24 and 60fps video? Well that is a great surprise, this thing is going to chuck out movies when I get my hands on one!
Good to know thanks
Dude! Did you machine-translate the article that has been ported from pchome to mobile01?
??????????????????????? when??? price??? someone??
We’ll see…. if so, imagine what the same technology could do on a 12mp ff? ISO pitch black! =)
dude, buy a laptop, stop posting from iphone!
when… rumor = end of september, probably october.
How much rumor = $1,799+
for a second i thought it was going to be released at the end of september (unless i read it wrong) but its listing dates will be revealed then instead.
gah! i really do hope it comes out soon because i might end up getting the 5dm2 first if the wait is too long. the 7d is sounding like a great backup camera (that built-in flash transmitter sounds like such a great feature).
I honestly couldn’t ask for a better camera.. its EXACTLY what I wanted to a tee.
Yep, good point.. the rumors said it but you would think they would include that in the press release. That could be a deal breaker
I want my canon 7D tomorrow 1st SEp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why at the end of september!!=( i hate this situation..
Now, time for canon to release 24p firmware on 5DII 1 Sept! hehe
So, We (as of 5D2 user) will get 24p firmware on 1 September 2009 too RIGHT ?
Superb! Can’t wait for actual hands on.
Now I want!
direct print during video not mentioned also :(
“EOS 7D not only reached about 18 million effective pixel, but also achieved a low noise performance of the fine image.”
If noise is really improved with weather sealing, improved AF, 8 fps, and 100% viewfinder… This is my new camera.
What do you suppose my 50D is worth now? LOL!
Also intrigued by the USB/external harddrive comment… I wonder if this baby will backup to a USB harddrive w/o a computer or US$700 Epson picture drive device.
60D ! you’re a joker !!
Oh Canon please update the 5D too. Sweet mother of fun, I wouldn’t want to be a Scarlett fanboy now. Now they will never hear the end of it.
I’ll be very interested to see what dpreview thinks of this model, particularly in regard to high-ISO noise levels with this 18 MP 1.6x sensor, but in any case I don’t plan to buy one. I’m done buying crop-frame cameras.
LMAO ;))))
DP hates Canon b/c Canon doesn’t give them models to test in advance of announcements.
I sold my 50D last week on craigslist for $900 body only. I am using my old rebel xti until the 7D is available.
Latest translation of the press release..
“All your base are belong to us”
Hopefully they’ll be updating the 5d mkii firmware with 1080p/24 support for you guys.
No af with effective f8 lenses(500,600 f4+2x, 800+1.4x)?
No thanks. I’ll pass on this camera.
theres still hope
Dude, have you *seen* autofocus during video on the 5d mk2? When the AF “seeks” back and forth for a second to re-find focus it’ll make everyone watching your video seasick!
It’s been cited time and again that the 15MP of the 50D was darn close to hitting or had hit that wall. What changed to fix that (nothing that I could see)? it’s a ligit concern. Don’t FUD me unless you can address the question.
Bah, I have a Disney trip with the kids coming up, as well as a backpacking trip to the Sierras. I’d rather take a bath on resale than not have my 50D (or its successor) with me for those trips.
By October I ought to be able to get like $50 for it, right? LOL!
That is hilarious. I just bought my 2nd 5DMKii, I guess I know what my 3rd camera will be as long as the video is good.
HALLELUIA !!! That was one of my wish. Only one spare to carry with my 5D MKII and my future 7D ;-)
When I first read this I thought it meant 5 bracketed shots, but on re-reading (which makes my head hurt OBTW) it looks like they’ve just expanded exposure compensation range from +/-3 to +/-5. Maybe someone can re-translate this more clearly?
“EOS 7D exposure compensation range has been significantly improved to achieve a ± 5 level, can more easily achieve the effect of a stronger effect of high-profile or low-key performance. Against night or when shooting buildings, etc., such as screen brightness contrast, there can be consciously shoot more than one underexposed and overexposed photos, through the synthesis of a computer for processing, which means it makes shooting HDR (high dynamic range) and so the material has become more convenient. Using different exposure values automatically Continuous shooting multiple photos of the AEB (auto exposure bracketing) settings range has also been expanded.”
Yes, I’ve noticed how negative DPReview is towards Canon.
They praise Nikon products to the skies (e.g. VGA LCD on the D300).
“that stunning high resolution three inch LCD monitor, the usefulness of which shouldn’t be underestimated (you’ll find you get enough detail without magnifying as far)” – taken from http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300/page32.asp
But when Canon gets it right with even better results (e.g., Canon’s VGA LCD on the 50D)
“… 50D with a new 920,000 pixel (VGA x RGB) screen that from our initial comparisons seems to be even better than the one found on the Nikon D3 (by virtue of its lower reflectance and wider viewing angle).” – taken from http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos50d/page3.asp
it’s just a simple one line comment tucked away somewhere.
Honestly, I no longer trust DPReview one bit now. They are totally biased after Canon did not pass an early copy to DPReview.
“Phil: As has become Canon’s approach we had no information on this camera before embargo, this lack of trust they show with their most important (and reliable) publications only continues to damage their image within the industry” – taken from http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022208canoneos1dmarkiii.asp
Yes, BUT SOME CURIOUS (AND CONCERNING) points:
– Leak OR (unoficcially) intentional (new marketing strategy)…?
– Obama with a new EOS? (good for marketing…):
http://www.fotomaf.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/obama_canon7d.jpg
– What happen to what Canon has achieved with the 5D Mark II in the Cinematography/Videography market, with the so strongly requested 24/25p option, with the 720p option (wich would extend the recording time limit -due file size limit- increasing its versatility)?
– What happen with thousands of customers who invested in 5D Mark II and expensive full frame lenses (most of them requesting some or all those improvements)?
– 24/25p already exists for 5D Mark II (unofficially)
Canon SHOULD take lot of care of current customers loyalty and satisfaction.
A battle between own brand cameras is not good for anyone.
– LET’S HOPE Canon have common sense, and improve the 5D Mark II Firmware with those options, plus 720p too, as it deserves.
It has been so strongly requested for LONG time…
“Translated from Chinese.”
Mandarin or Cantonese?
I mean “early copy of the 1D3…”
so how much is the 50d going to be when this comes out. I like the video etc on the 7d but honestly the 50d is a great cam and i dont really take much video. I just want a cheap camera with prosumer features. (the thumbwheel is magical)
800 for the 50d body?????????????
oh god, whine whine whine.. hasn’t even been officially announced yet … and why did I know you’d be the first one to complain?
is 7D a Full Frame Camera?is it an upgrade of 50D?
i have been waiting for the release of this and holding my purchase on 5D MarkII
Dang! someone bought a 50D for $900?
the purported sensor experts never consider in their theories that the base sensor design can be IMPROVED.
the “laws of physics” experts use as the basis of their arguements that all sensors are equal.
pixel pitch does NOT equal photo diode size .. which is the real determination on base level noise.
Im still lost here, whats the point of 100% viewfinder if all your going to get is a cropped version of what your seeing?
Haha. I love the trance version of “all your base are belong to us”
APS-C only loses around 1 effective stop DOF .. which is for most films more than enough, and still alot more they can get from smaller sensors.
Do you not understand what comparable means? For those who don’t…it means it’s not as good, but silimar. This means 5D2-like weather sealing. I’m just interested in how they’re going to do that with the pop-up. “Professional weather sealing” sounds amazing though :)
If the specs hold up, I will get this and use it until they release the 1D Mark IV…which will hopefully be FF.
so a D300s is a souped up D5000?
Yeah it has seemed this way in the past, but I was surprised that DPR had a preview of the S90 on the day of the announcement.
I have a feeling that Canon will want as many people to see this camera as possible, as soon as possible.
Yes, you are lost.
100 % viewfinder means “what you see is what you get”. No cropping.
No, it means a 100% view of the image coming off the mirror.
I dunno, I found their reference to “double cross the Central Government” especially funny. LOL!
“With the picture quality improve, focusing accuracy requirements are also becoming more stringent, EOS 7 d adopted eight to double cross the Central Government, the whole of 19 points cruciform AF system”
I think you mean
“All your Pbase are belong to us”
Link?
So, from what you say, no one really knows? Then what’s the harm of another 3 MP? It’s a very small relative difference actually. 9.5 % extra height and width.
5DMkII users – either buy this camera too, or wait for the next 5DMkIII. there’s no rule that says your product MUST stay at the forefront of the technology tree —
you bought your 5DMkII when it was a class-leading product. In most ways, it still is. When you buy a product, you are paying for, and getting, whatever that product happens to be AT THAT TIME. why do 5DMkII owners expect their cameras to magically evolve every time a new product hits the market?
Mandarin and Cantonese are identical when written. since it’s a text document, it’s irrelevant, they’re all Chinese.
Mussolini got the trains to run on time, Qin Shi Huang got all the Chinese to use the same written language.
not full frame
not 50d upgrade.
A new niche. Super-APS-C. Like Nikon d300.
Yes, that comparison popped up in my mind too, somewhere along the many 7D threads I’ve been reading.
Agreed!
Maybe that’s your definition.
Adj. 1. comparable – able to be compared or worthy of comparison equal – having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
2. comparable – conforming in every respect; “boxes with corresponding dimensions”; “the like period of the preceding year” closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree; “curtains the same color as the walls”; “two girls of the same age”; “mother and son have the same blue eyes”; “animals of the same species”; “the same rules as before”; “two boxes having the same dimensions”; “the same day next year”
“it’s been cited time and again”…
true. but everyone’s citing basically the same two or three sources. to me, what’s more important is:
essentially every 50D owner I know of has enjoys their camera, and its image quality.
the IQ is superior to that of the 30D, which is supposed to be far from “that wall” that the 50D supposedly hits.
the people who are most vocal are the 40D owners, who feel angered? threatened? not sure why, as Canon never put anybody in a half nelson and insist that they upgrade to the 50D. moreover, most of these people have never actually shot with the 50D themselves.
It seems to by a hybrid of 1d and 60d features.
err “50D features”
+1
wake up dude
souped up Rebel? how about souped up XXD series? there’s nothing in the spec list that suggest this as an entry level camera.
700$ Epson device? Ever heard of Nexto? 320$ for 500GB drive, 1gig transfer from card to drive in under 1 min…
****
but is a official press release??
or is a rumor?
:) i am newbie so is super-APS-C better than full frame and crop for wildlife and fashion photography sorry for the dumb question…
You know honestly it shouldn’t even be a super-APS-C if you think about it. We should have these cameras with these specs a while ago. They just do what they always do, hold out on it as long as they can bilk as much money out of us as they can.
When we won’t stand for it anymore all of a sudden we get an APS-C with a lot of AF Points, FPS, etc. They make us feel like we’re getting a lot.
That’s just my personal frustration. I mean come on…they could have put more AF points on the 5DMII instead its like my old xxD bodies.
They could have did a better job with the 50D but they didn’t.
:P
haha nice. the full transcript follows:
In A.D. 2009
War was Beginning.
What happen ?
Somebody set up us the 7D.
We get signal.
What !
Live view turn on.
It’s you !!
How are you gentlemen !!
All your base are belong to us.
You are on the way to destruction.
What you say !!
You have no chance to survive make your time.
Ha ha ha ha …
Captain !!
Take off every ‘EOS’!!
You know what you doing.
Move ‘EOS’.
For great justice.
Me too. I guess I was wrong waiting for this crop (pun intended)
Nikon is always more expensive so I’m guessing $1499, possibly $1599.
both are different
-wildlife I would say go for APS-C since you’ll get more reach
-fashion I would say FF is better than crop smooth background (DOF)
Your not taking into account the d300 is an older camera.
Yes, Super APS-C is for the birds.
Thx.
The resolving power of a lens has NOTHING to do with noise. Reading is your friend. Try it sometime.
Sounds like they won’t go high performance and FF for non-1 series for a long time yet though. Probably just bump the 5D3 to 50MP/3fps or something.
even internal editing!
It depends what you’re doing, exactly. If by “wildlife” you mean photographing small birds from a long way off, then APS-C (which is crop-frame) has one advantage, which is that it makes your telephoto lens seem longer than it really is. With Canon’s 1.6x APS-C sensor, a 400mm lens gives you the same field of view as a 640mm lens on a full-frame camera (400 x 1.6 = 640). Canon’s EF 400mm f/5.6 costs a lot less than the EF 600mm lens, so this can be a real plus. On the other hand, for exactly the same reason, APS-C cameras suck for wide-angle work — your 20mm lens on APS-C has the same field of view as a 32mm lens on a full-frame camera.
Also, APS-C models are generally aimed at amateurs rather than professionals, so they tend to come up short in regard to advanced features, high-ISO noise levels, and so on.
For fashion photography, I assume we’re talking about relatively short distances and human-size subjects, so no need for long telephoto or ultra-wide lenses. In that case, either APS-C or full-frame will do, though if the light level is low, the superior high-ISO performance of a 5D Mk II or 1Ds Mk III may help.
So you are cool with paying for the development cost of a new sensor that may not benefit you at all. On top of that you are talking about additional storage space in both CF cards and hard drive space. Next your computer will process the larger images slower as they will require more resources.
Let me set this straight, I’m upset at the marketing fools who are trying to cram unnecessary MPs in cameras to make the dumb consumers think they are better. The potential improvements in AF, viewfinder, and metering would have sold this camera (to the people who have a clue anyway).
The bad…..
No dual card slots…I was hoping for CF and SD slots.
Center AF points not to f/8…disapointed
Doesn’t look like dual slots.
I had wanted dual slots also.
Oh, and I can’t forget the pro level weather sealing.
The weather sealing is the same as the 5D2….therefore assume there isn’t any weather sealing as we would know it.
So should i expect 7D for tomorrow?!
Who knows…
I doubt it. It would be nice though.
Looks like 1.6 crop…I was one of those hoping for the 1.45 crop..stupid of me I now know.
No dual card slots
Not sure is the 19 AF points has any assist points??
Weather sealing is the same as the 5D2….which means there isn’t any weather sealing.
Included flash commander looks great.
Hope high ISO at 6400 is very clean.
there is the corollary that, as processing power grows, so does storage capacity — both get cheaper, otherwise we’d still be paying 50 bucks a pop for 1 Gig CF cards.
your point is well taken. all in all, I am definitely buying this camera, and, as you said, for all of the extra “goodies” that are actually the meat of having a different body.
especially the pro level weather sealing. I’m hoping that’s not a mis-translation. I would have bought my 30D at $1700 if it came weathersealed.
now that raises the question, when are we going to start getting sealed EF-S lenses…
Article says “professional weather sealing, splash and dust proof”.
We’ll know soon enough.
Not too much of a deal to me.
Thanks, found a link here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/613210-REG/Nexto_DI_ND270500G_Nexto_eXtreme_500GB_.html
These were what I was talking about, MUCH more expensive:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/573864-REG/Epson_B31B192002_P_7000_Multimedia_Photo_Viewer.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/573863-REG/Epson_B31B191002_P_6000_Multimedia_Photo_Viewer.html
It would still be nice if the 7D could make simple backups to an external USB drive w/o needing an additional interface.
Super noise APS-C.
haw haw
super apsc? idiot!
If you want FF go and by 5D mk II!! I need a camera with god af and fast frame rate for birds. I buy a 7D directly it will apears. 5D was for you FF guys and now wildlife fotographers is got their camera. YES!!!!
This is about lenses and resolving power. The resolving power of a lens can be measured. Ever looked at a lens page on Canon’s website and wondered what an MTF chart was?
This is a camconder toy.
Just because memory (etc.) is getting cheaper that doesn’t mean I want to spend it on a new computer so it can keep up with the MP marketing ploy. For the price of a mid grade computer I could buy a 135L or a 17-40L…
weather sealing on the 5d2 is effective… believe me… taken on a boat trip and splashed many times… still works
Oh if these specs are true there’ll be a lot of 5DII’s on the used market
What kind of memory does it take?
Canon should have L lenses for these APS cameras .
money money money
OMFGAWD!!11elevenoneone “Pi Sheti” is TEH new “JPEG Anger Quality of Photometry for great justice!!11” I’m all over this new 7D!!11
They do! THey are called L lenses. =)
Yeah, there’s enough people reading this site that at this point, it’s time to get a laptop. I can’t read this vomit stream, and don’t understand all the “7 pairs”.
ugh.
lul whut ^ ?
Man i’d love a direct backup button rather than direct print!
actually, IMHO that’s exactly what you’re going to see – loads of people selling their 5Ds for this one. 24/25p is a FAR more important feature to have than added depth of field beyond the perfectly adequate film plane of Super35/APS-C. The cry for 24/25 has been nearly as deafening as it was for manual control. 5d owners can wait all they want, but the rumors seem to indicate that the dual digics were necessary to achieve 24/25 with acceptable rolling shutter. probably for a full-res HDMI out too, which will be critical for pro video use and also push many to ditch their 5Ds.
Not as good? The D700 & D300 both have pop-up flashes and I see no one complaining that the weathersealing on those are in any way inferior to that on a D3.
rofl +1
Funny, because if the 5D2 doesn’t get a firmware upgrade to get 24/25p, I totally see people who have the 5D2 for video selling the 5D2, buying a 7D and using the cash difference to buy new lenses (or booze, or pay rent for a month, whatever…).
hope that too, would be a point for me, the ISO 6400 sometime down the road…
Oops, my comment was supposed to be added here: hope so. clean ISO 6400 is an argument for me to upgrade from my 30D sometime down the road. Whatever 7D will be out there by then…
You’re a fool
Bwahahaha!!11
***
Canon “CATS”: “How are you Nikon gentlemen!!”
Nikon Fanboi: “It’s j00!!11”
Canon “CATS”: “All your D300s sales are belong to us 7D”
Nikon Fanboi: “What yu0 say!!”
Canon “CATS”: “Your Noink is on the way to destruction.”
Nikon Fanboi: “Wat happen??”
Canon “CATS”: “You have no chance to become pro filmmaker make your time!”
Nikon Fanboi: “j00 know wat yuo doing??”
Canon “CATS”: “Take off every “EOS”!!11″
Nikon Fanboi: “Captain Thom!!11”
Canon “CATS”: “EOS 7D, For great justice!1”
Bwahahaha!!11
***
Canon “CATS”: “How are you Nikon gentlemen!!”
Nikon Fanboi: “It’s j00!!11″
Canon “CATS”: “All your D300s sales are belong to us 7D”
Nikon Fanboi: “What yu0 say!!”
Canon “CATS”: “Your Noink is on the way to destruction.”
Nikon Fanboi: “Wat happen??”
Canon “CATS”: “You have no chance to become pro filmmaker make your time!”
Nikon Fanboi: “j00 know wat yuo doing??”
Canon “CATS”: “Take off every “EOS”!!11″
Nikon Fanboi: “Captain Thom!!11″
Canon “CATS”: “EOS 7D, For great justice!1″
Canon would NEVER release an L series lens that would not work with their top end cameras. The ef-s 15-55 2.8 is, is the closest thing you will get. If that lens had weathersealing it would be an L seies.
+1
LOL
what if I need to be really wide open?
I guess I would have to get a FF, right?
why you saying that?
For wide angle work on APS-C camera, there are EF 17-40mm F4 L lens and EF-S 10-20mm that will get you from 27- 66mm or 16-26mm equivalent. Both are around $700 each.
Very confusing!!!
L series lenses work worderfully on crop cameras. The only real advantage to the ef-s is the lens can be smaller. I don’t see canon releasing any official L series lens that is an “ef-s”.
So, it seems like Canon is redesigning its DSLR line. The 7D/5DMK2 is the crop/FF prosumer line and the 1D/1Ds line is the pro version.
That means you’re not l33t enough :P.
they are not great if you want to go wide. the widest L zoom is a 16mm-35mm times 1.6…… not too wide for me……
So why no hype and moon teasers on this release? The 5DmkII taunted us for days before the announcement. Canon acted like that camera was the Jesus camera and this one is just kind of leaking out there? From a tech standpoint, if the rumors are true, this camera is introducing a TON of new tech (metering, AF, weather sealing, viewfinder, etc) that really is an advancement for those who want to use their DSLR for taking photos (where the 5D got a pass down image sensor and video).
Phew.. If this is true… all I really want is a FF as a still photographer. 5Dmk2 FTMFW!!!
Hi I got a price
Canon EOS 7D -$1549
Canon EOS 7D KIT 15-85 IS USM -$1849
Canon EOS 7D KIT 18-135 IS -$1999
Enjoy
The 7D is *not* the Jesus camera, don’t you get it? It’s the Pi Sheti camera for JPEG Anger Quality of Photometry.
You have a neat vocabulary.
I own a 40D and am pumped about the 7D and am going to buy one ASAP! I want the 15-85 IS too. That will mean a 33% improvement in resolution for me.
Not so bad that they’d give those jokers (er, sorry, that “important and reliable publication”) any advanced shot at leaking their big announcement.
DPReview, if you’ll remember, was also the outfit who used ACR for their 50D noise comparisons (vs. using DPP or even DxO).
I really hope they have an affordable full frame coming along with this toy coz I am not buying this for the price it will cost. I can’t see how will this help me take wider photos at 24mm.
19 points AF? Still well short of 51 as in D300. I would be interested to see if it can keep up with a pensioner crossing the street.
18MP? may be good for landscapes but 1Ds mk2 may be cheaper and better.
8fps with 15 frames buffer is ridiculous (2s shooting and that is it). 40D can do 17. 1D mk2N sounds like a better deal in this territory.
I think I will get another lens, and it may be Tokina this time. Sorry canon
the ef-s 10-22 is an awesome lens. Some regard it as one of the best lenses you can get for a crop. It goes wide with little distortion and the quality can be argued as being close to L.
I think the body will be a litle more. Perhaps $1,699. $1549 would be a steal, good luck finding it…. can you say backordered?
It all makes sense now. Cheers, dude.
Because this camera marks the end of the xxD line.
afrank: 24 is part of the film look. looks like you don’t now much about film/video
when can I have one in my hands?
lol, fail
-1
You don’t get it. All those words are on the mangled machine translations before, not just on this 7D. I’m guessing you don’t hang out on rumors sites that much huh? :P
hm, i still dont see it as a “benefit” on cropped bodies
“19 points AF? Still well short of 51 as in D300. I would be interested to see if it can keep up with a pensioner crossing the street.”
LOL, that was funny I’ll give you that much.
The 15 frame buffer is RAW btw – 94 jpgs can be shot.
D300 only has 15 *cross-type* AF points out of that 51, and those cross-type points are all bunched in the middle in a 5×3 column stack. Plus the AF CPU on the D300 is not fast enough to handle all 51 points on dynamic AF/AI Servo, so that most users switch to 11 or 21-pt. AF when using the D300 for action shots. So you’re dead wrong, the 7D AF is waaay better than the D300 AF, even just on paper. Real-life tests would confirm it, I have no doubt.
+1
So, can you really have good noise control without smearing detail with 18MP on a 1.6???
Can someone please explain this feature/characteristic of F5.6 rather than F8 AF points (or whatever it is called)? Does this mean AF only works when the lens is opened up more than F5.6, or only when a tele-converter is used?
We’re going to find out.
From the Bing translator. LOL
“With uncompromising performance, and EOS Digital SLR series of completely new core sex the-art system”
Man… this camera keeps getting better and better!
Supposedly the end of September, right there at the bottom of the release.
“EOS 7D Listing Date: scheduled for the end of September 2009”
That’s the plan.
you’re clearly getting confused here. 100% means you’re seeing 100% of the image area of any given camera, not 100% of a 35mm full frame.
100% on a 1Ds is a different FOV than the “7D”
Buy the EF-S 10-22 or a FF camera.
Ok. But if there’s to be of any practical use, it must equal 100% of the captured image, right?
I think that the 15-85 would cost more than the 18-135, no? 15 is much harder to acheive than 18. Also, USM is worth more too.
I know, duh.
What I’m saying is this: Even if the 50D was “close to hitting the wall” aka the limit of lens resolving power, how will another 3 MP hurt??
The 5DII is as afordable a full frame camera as there is.
The Sony (Either one) will not be any cheaper when glass is added into the equation.
Wrong.
“i couldnt read that very well”
No kidding. I thought it would come with 580 prancing ponies.
That’s the million dollar question. That’s why so many people are bad mouthing this camera based on specs without knowing any better.
I think they fixed it both…
5 shots bracketing + 5 stops exposure compensation
when is it going to be launched?? tomorrow???
If you use a tele, the autofocus tends not to work if the the minimum gets to be more than 5.6, etc.
The autofucs will work for example with a 2.8 lens and a tele, but not always a 5.6 and a tele.
At least that’s my understanding. Some other tele’s aside from Canon can work. I’ve gotten a tonkia 1.4 tele to work with authofocus on a 5.6 lens.
yes i also want my 7d tomorrow,,,, please confirm!!! someone knowns when its going to be launched??
The rumor is about 1pm japanese time…
Thanks !!!! =) =)
I don’t feel the same about that one. The 17-40L vs. the 10-22 is still a much better lens. The 10-22 is a great one for the EF-S, one of the best, but it’s not anything like my 17-40L. For the money and future proofing, the “L” is a great investment. At least in 5 to 7 years when you get a FF camera you’ll be able to still use the “L”. Also, the resale value of the L’s is somewhere around 85% where the EF-S’s resale for about 40%. Just a thought, but I like to spend my money once and not worry about having to replace everything down the line. Not trying to bad-mouth the 10-22, because it is a real joy to use, it’s just not as sharp or rich in color.
Is that a bad thing?
That sounds reasonable to me. I wouldn’t buy either of the Kits, and $1549 would be great.
Official press-release: Canon ups the resolution of APS-C sensor to capture even more noise, now in high fidelity.
Answering universal request of many loyal Canon 50D users, the company flexed its technological muscle to increase the amount of random noise the camera captures with the upcoming Canon 7D. Says Jo-Ann Even from Fixeme, Kentucky: “no matter how hard I tried with my 40D, I could never quite achieve the grainy, washed-out look of my beloved film camera… 50D came a lot close, but still not quite there yet. I am very excited to learn about 7D’s 18MP resolution. I am looking forward to all the grain and reduced dynamic range from ISO 200 and on.” At an unveiling press conference, quipped Canon official who asked to remain anonymous because he wasn’t authorized to mention how many chips working in parallel the camera really includes: “We fully intend to drive anyone with fewer than 20 parallel chips out of this market. This is where the new frontier in our [war with Sony is] […] once we exhaust the megapixel count, the next catch is how many parallel chips are in the camera. I expect consumers to be wanting no less than 8 by the end of 2010.” “The hard drive business will certainly get a new shot in the arm,” observed another Canon official, “our customers will most certainly want to upgrade their computers and definitely increase the hard drive capacity to store all these megapixels” [of purified digital noise] “… we at Canon, as a good corporate citizens, have to think about all the Western Digitals and Seagates of the world.”
what does this means??
“EOS 7D Listing Date: scheduled for the end of September 2009″its not tomorrow the launch day? or announce day?
i have the same question… please help us =)!
Where do they hold the press release?
LOL!!! looks like Jo-Ann will cry some tears of joy tomorrow!:)
I wouldn’t hold ny breath for the 60D. The xxD will probably be discontinued. There are already two rebels on the market. That should suffice for beginners.
You actually have the time to waste putting this stuff together? Get a job already.
haha! All your base are belong to us.
Canon is’a charg’ng his laza!!!
The D300s is just a few weeks old.
I assume it is the day it will appear in the stores
Do deserve to be lost asking such a silly question.
its tomorrow the launch day or announce day??
its tomorrow the announce day??
Go away. This has nothing to do with the 5D.
So if you buy a new car, and then a year later your neighbour buys one in a similar price range but gets air con – you seem to imply that you think the manufacturer should call your model back and install the air con? Go away.
It’s true that it does indeed appear to be the D300 killer.
Why does it matter to you? Or are you just trying to come across as intelligent?
EF-S user by any chance?
Lol.
Go away please you unfunny little person.
Me too!
No comparison between this and 400D.
Too true.
Can somebody please ban this guy?
For life?
Hear hear. But let’s wait to see some test results.
seems like 7 Pairs refers to 7 Features
Go away you pathetic little man.
Not funny.
Oh goody, the elitist pr_ck is back.
Women hate it when you are first.
You first.
[continued] There were also some voices of dissent, perhaps most notably expressed by Shmuel Beard, the owner of Ad-Your-Mama pawn shop based in Elisabeth, New Jersey: “I was surprised to come to work this morning to only find out that my remaining stock of 40D’s sold out overnight. I had no idea of the upcoming press-release, or else I would have increased the asking price of all my remaining 40D’s to $2000 a piece. I wish Canon improves its corporate communications and notifies not only its dealers, but also the extensive network of pawn shops like my own where most of the real high quality Canon products are sold these days.”
1st or 2nd I believe
LOL :)
Tomorrow it will be announced, you will be lucky if it’s shipping by the end of September. Hopefully it won’t be backordered like the 5kII
+1, this is a 7D thread, go threadjack something else with the cut and paste “5DII needs 24p” post. We get it.
Get ReloadEvery add-on for your Firefox and put the page http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos7d/index.html reload on every hour… the happy hour is soon here…
I like the fact that this camera comes with an orgie of 7 pairs. Let the party begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In less than 12 hours, perhaps.
Can anyone tell, why are these two URL (both @ current moment not annouced cameras) act differently?
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos7d/index.html
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos60d/index.html
One of them not exists and other is turned off?
I’ve read 0900 CET for the press conference, which translates into Midnight PST. Best believe I’ll be checking Canon and DPRs website around that time tonight….
I guess we’ll wait and see. I suppose it’s in the works, but it’ll be a kludgy hack when they finally get to it.
If it’s truly 1 PM Japan time that’s less than 6 hours from now!
i like!
I will be most surprised if the 15-85 IS USM lens is cheaper than the 18-135 lens.
Their error404 page is picking up the 60D as a possible typo, while the 7D is not. Strange they didn’t think it might be a typo for 5D but there ya go.
This was a comment and some very little information of unofficially (that happened more than once) firmware floating around wich many times do not reach public/common/customers (etc…)
This is intended to be read by some people.
To those who do not like these posts: just skip them, don’t read and go on. It’s that simple.
We don’t mind and don’t care if some guys don’t like the comments. We don’t waste time on criticism about other people’s comments.
yeah, the 7D hasn’t been released yet, page off. the 60D doesn’t exist yet, page does not exist
I own the 5DII and this baby is going to compliment it nicely. Between the two of them, I pretty much have everything I could ask for. And the fact that they are 2 different bodies is somehow a problem?
The Nikon blaster is almost there.. hide or run !!!
So the big question for me is the whole FullFrame issue. What I really want to know is why would I need a FullFrame sensor for video? will the quality of the 7D video itself be affected by this? or is it merely a crop issue? Are lenses more expensive or cheaper for a FF?
That means this can also use the BG-E6 (I’m assuming) with its own AF-ON button, something the BG-E2N does not have.
Of course, the BG-E6 is a lot more expensive than the E2n ($150 vs $250)
funny!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZp9WMy4ihg
Oh wow, i didn’t even catch this the first time I read the press release! As an HDR shooter, Im all smiles.
“EOS 7D exposure compensation range has been significantly improved to achieve a ± 5 level, can more easily achieve the effect of a stronger effect of high-profile or low-key performance.”
Just short of 5.5 hours to go.
Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why crop sensor?!?! WHYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
Are you really this dense?
What’s he done wrong?
Canon haven’t even announced it yet, how can THEY be getting your hopes up?
You’re really getting bothered by this aren’t you?
The 50D is a beginners’ camera now?
I am too, until I see the price tag and run away screaming.
hahahahahhahahahaaaaa. great great great!!!
Someone set up us the bomb!!
This camera is exciting me because of the video features and because of what this means for the 5D MK III and the 1Ds MK IV.
Canon seem to finally be releasing what we have been screaming for.
Wonder who will be the first person to pull the mirror and fit a PL mount to a 7D?
Well, the thing is all you really need is one great point and some nice assistants and not 51 points to track action well. With all 51 points running, especially on a slow system like the D300, the AF is likely get get a mind of its own and stop tracking that pensioner after a few steps and maybe suddenly start tracking say Elisa Cuthbert crossing the street from the other side instead. Thus totally improving your sequence.
Ok, Ok, Nikon wins.
+1
Who is the real fool. The fool or the fool who follows him?
Honestly yeah this should have been instead of the 50D not 60D. But then it might’ve shown up the 5D2 too much and they wouldn’t date make the 5D2 a FF version of this for $3500 since that would walk all over the 1Ds3 rip-off.
I can’t really understand what Canon is braggin’ with an 18 MP camera?
First: You have to invest in more expensive lenses to have enough source of optical quality so the camera delivers a fine picture
Second: Why increase Megapixels instead of improve the image capture, I still don’t get it to shoot in RAW just to have the pictures sharpened with DPP… I expect to have good Jpegs and if I want to fiddle around with an Image I shoot with RAW. How big are going to be the files in Raw with 18 MP?
Third: A friend was in Canon’s road show here, and a few photographers told canon’s executives that they should make better image quality instead of just increasing Megapixels… their answer was: We make the processors and the lenses so we can afford to make people buy better lenses because of high megapixels count…
I’m still asking myself if I did right buying a Canon camera instead of Nikon (I don’t care about Sony’s DSLRs)
Maybe you should see the performance of the camera before you bash it based on specs. Yes, given prior technology, this is true, but who knows what the advancement the sensor technology will have as far actual performance. If you don’t like big files, shoot in sraw or smaller jpegs. =) better yet, go by a d300….oh wait, that camera is outdated as of tomorrow…. =P
At least they aren’t bragging about the direct print button.
+1 buddy!
canon releases are always exciting. here’s a company that innovates and invests in manufacturing. yes, their qc is a bit messy lately but rest assured the gear we use are not from parts put together from a host of OEM’s and then made in thailand. have you ever tried other dslr brands? you should… just so you’ll know =)
anonymous-btw, its the double direct print button.
The only DSLRs I’ve had are Canon (XTi and XSi), but had a hell of a bad time comparing with a friend’s Nikon D60, because every picture he took was Sharp even in JPEG, mine were in focus but not sharp: Had to process them on DPP even after increasing sharpness on the camera’s settings. That is what I complaint about.
As for hardware quality: I find it good, that’s out of question. I complaint as I said, that pictures should be Sharp from the camera and not tweak it all the way to make images sharper.
No, you clearly don’t, duh. Increasing resolution lowers the “sharp” working range of apertures of a lens. The lenses that can take a sharp photo on a 15MP at f/8 may not be able to take a sharp photo at 18MP until f/6.3. Some lenses will be better and some will be worse. That’s why it matters.
Whats the price going to be??
First: wrong
Second: wrong
Third: yeah okay ..
pity you don’t spend that much creativity learning to use your cameras ;)
First: What’s your theory?
Second: What’s your opinion?
Third: Fine
It says they added more shots to bracketing as an option, but it doesn’t say how many. It could very well be 7 or 9 possible # of bracketed shots, as well as +/-5 in compensation.
By the Way, I shoot with a mkIII and if you set the brackets to 5 or 7 and extend the amount bracketed plus the +/-3 capable in compensation by the camera it is capable of still shooting the bracket.
$1600-1800
I personally suspect that there will be a 5D mkII N, which will incorporate many updates, particularly to the AF and video, as well as possibly increasing FPS to like 5. The mkIII’s need replacement, the 500D is fine, and the 50D model place needs redifining.
then umm use sRAW and don’t whine.. ;)
seriously .. if you don’t know how to use the extra Mp’s .. don’t look at us for your lack of post processing capability ;)
That could be a variety of issues, from various settings, f-stop and the lens, etc. I wouldn’t be so quick to blame the camera.
Get a properly calibrated L series lens and I bet the sharpness will cut your eyes…..
Get over yourself. If people want to make direct print jokes they can, I used to find them funny, but now tiring, but that doesn’t mean people can’t/shouldn’t make them
true. I do have to ask why they felt the need to increase the resolution at all, since they were already on top of basically everyone else by 3 megapixels. I do wish that the G11 team had specified the resolution for this body. Apart from that though the specs look absolutely phenomenal.
“If you use compatible with UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) memory cards, then store the image data can also be high-speed. ”
This would indicate they are staying with CF… Anyone see anything else regarding the card type and/or number of slots???
Technically the 5D I is more affordable…
i agree here. try shooting kids on the rampage at a themed event. my 50+L lens does the trick and it’s sharp. not to mention the fps. my only complaint on the 50d is that it’s not weather sealed.
“If you use compatible with UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) memory cards, then store the image data can also be high-speed. ”
This would indicate they are staying with CF… Anyone see anything else regarding the card type and/or number of slots???
shoot sRAW then.
well, possibly wrong. They’res still room below this Highly Advanced/ Pro-level APS-C body and the rebels, my guess is the XXD line will continue as something more like the Nikon D90.
shouldn’t we just wait a few hours for the official spec list…. It might very well be dual card slots
This will be a groundbreaking camera release. This will involve a number of new technologies introduced, which will give a preview of future 1d and 3d releases.
At the rumored price point, this will sell like hotcakes. I only hope Canon is geared up to manufacture enough to meet demand.
Thanks to Canon, we will have a truly exciting release.
Actually the second release mentions a BG-E7 and WFT-E5C, the C is for chinese telecomunnications compliance, the A will be for American, and it said that the grip was integrated with the camera body form. I’m thinking it will be more like current Nikon grips/ Canon’s old school PB-E2 grips and will make this camera look like a 1D that is a little bit shorter than normal.
What is phi sheti and what is co-coker?
To hell with new bodies…When and where the hell can I get the Ze 21 2.8 carl zeiss? COME ON! :(
The pi sheti deviate.
ROFLMAO!!!!
Yay!!!!
ehouli…..ur an idiot
OMFG wait to see the final spec list. Its like 6/7 hours away. It might very well have the much loved f/8 AF, since the AF is in almost every other way superior to the current 1D AF
true enough
7 refers to the EOS-7D, the 7 Model Number, If you read poor translations of 1D releases it will say “1 Couples/pairs/whatever”
What it means is the 7D has (pairs with = has)
+99999999999999999999
I’m hoping the 1D4 comes with a self-guiding lazer, to destroy nearby D3’s
(hehe, we’ll see who gets the best picture now)
I’ll bite – please explain how PP needs more MP beyond 10MP. If you present cropping latitude, I’ll make fun of you for not knowing how to frame in camera.
Were you shooting in RAW?
His shots may have been sharper due to JPEG processing..
And you seem to be an A–hole
I tried to read through the original script and do a better translation of this press release. However, it’s very poorly written in Chinese and I gave up after 2 paragraphs. If it’s real, Canon China should fire that guy tomorrow, (or today) September 1.
If I were Nikon I’d be worried; the D300s will not be able to compete against the 7D if the rumors are correct.
I’d bet that Nikon drops the price of the D300s within a month.
Raw and JPEG.
Yes, I know that Nikon has in-camera postprocessing when shooting in JPEG. But Canon should have that, and RAW should be when you want more from your images.
The suspense is killing me.
Canon does have that, if you are shooting in JPEG.
I was asking if you were shooting in RAW, which might explain why your images were softer.
I knew it wasn’t Google’s fault!
+1
F u all and F canon! why the hell is single digit xD 1.6x crop camera! just don make sense!
No, you first.
one and half a hour to go ^^
The 7D may have in-camera post-processing. We’ll find out soon enough.
Why is someone with the name ‘Nikonboi’ interested?
Uh oh! Could the Chinese script be fake? Why would Canon hire someone who writes poor Chinese to do the job?
It’s Sept 1st, 11:30 AM in Japan now. 1.5 hours to go. hang tight.
oocant wait :D
it`s 4:30 in Sweden. Isn`t it supposed to be announced at 9 am Sweden time? so we have still more than 4 hours? and why do people keep saying “only one and a half hour to go”?
I think it’s translate from Jap > Chineses (with google) and then trans again to Eng
LOL!
Anonymous, I think your right. I read before that it was to be released at 9am in Sweden. This was a Canon released invitation to the press. So I think we have about that 4 hrs as well.
I’m looking forward to a good release in nice English rather than google converted language.
+1
Short answers:
You’ll have nicer DOF with the FF vs. the crop sensor. Maybe that’s a good thing, maybe its not. Depends on a lot of factors, including which lens you are using.
Lenses are lenses; some are cheap, some are ungodly expensive, there are a lot in between. EF lenses work on both FF and crop sensor backs but EF-S lenses are only for crop sensor bodies. The expensive “L” glass is always EF.
Even though the 50D/500D is scratching the limits of some lenses, there are still many lenses that will take advantage of their resolution. Also, if you look at a site such as photozone.de you’ll see that the 50D performs better with every lens than the 8MP 350D did (resolution numbers are noticeably higher), which means that oversampling a lens does seem to have a benefit anyways. This oversampling theory proves true in the P&S world too: look at the Canon A-series 4x lens; it was introduced in the 3.2MP A510 and is still being used by the 12MP A1100 IS. Despite using the same cheap lens (the camera costs $150, so it can’t be that great a lens) that was developed for 3MP, the 12MP model significantly outresolves the old model, which is true for the intermediate models as well (A520, A530, A540, etc.).
So, this new 7D should be the best APS-C camera Canon has ever made by any metric, regardless of what the whiners say.
I was shooting both: RAW and JPEG. And the results were almost identical.
There’s a rumor that says 1:00 PM in Japan is the announcement.
this place was much livelier the night the g11 was announced. where is everybody?
You should check your JPEG setting then. Unless your using a neutral picture style your JPEGs should be sharper than RAW.
I’m just waiting for one of you people to say something useful, like here is the link to the press release haha.
Since you mentioned G11, I’m not sure what in all was said cause I didn’t follow the board for the g11 release. But, I think I like the g10 just teh same or better. I mean ISO performance looks really nice on the G11, but it isn’t “that” much of an overhaul…
Amen…off to Nikon Rumors you go! Be goooooooone Satan!
But, but, i want those 7 pairs for the orgie
Can’t wait for them to finally release something useful…and no, that doesn’t include a Rebel. Hopefully they’ll even release a 70-200. Keeping my fingers crossed…
likes this.
The countdown has begun…how long more??
Sooooo tired of waiting. Release this shiznit already.
they are going to hold back a week or two until they can trace down the leak !
least that’s my guess… keep on waiting!
last time info rolled out like 2 hours from this time.
I am hoping we have about ten minutes left. I guess we need to know when the NDA expires. I would like to see the release and then move over to DPReview for a good hands on preview. Who needs sleep.
7 Mins left til 1300 in Tokyo
Bravo………canon.
18MP with APS-C sensor.
How can i imagine the noise result?????
NO comment anyway for the Canon R&D eam..
It’s definitely written in Chinese. the word “pair” should mean “doubling” or “combining” certain technologies or features, like double DIGIC4 processors.
It’s a gimmicky way of saying the 7D have 7 sets of doubling/combining features. Only Chinese advertisement will make up such single word catch phrase. It doesn’t make much sense after it’s translated, unfortunately.
The camera looks good with the grip.
I hope it’s a leaked rough draft.
Where do you see a picture with a grip?
Please make EOS 7D a fullframe camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DPREVIEW.COM
ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s on now…. http://www.dpreview.com/
DP review has a preview up!
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090105canoneos7d.asp
ITS HERE (well on DP Review…
Almost there…
http://www.xitek.com/topic/eos/eos-7d.html
WOW!!! Right on time.
Have you seen this at the top of the lens page on photozone?
“Please note that the tests results are not comparable across the different systems. This does also apply for the new EOS tests based on the EOS 50D because of differences in the sensor system (e.g. AA-filter) as well as different RAW-converters.”
So, um, what exactly am I comparing at the photozone site? The site says I shouldn’t be comparing the 8MP tests to the 15MP tests. What are you wanting me to do? Draw conclusions from a source that tells me not to draw conclusions from their data?
P.S. You actually just referenced lens to image quality and your example was a point and shoot camera. Really? Seriously? We’re talking about big boy cameras here.
The specs are already listed on the Canon website:
http://www.canon-asia.com/compare/product/?type=Digital%20Camera&cat=1&p1=1278&p2=999&p3=0&lang=EN
A+++ for canonrumors.com. Well done.
Anybody see a site with pricing?
This take this camera and make it a FF and that is what the 5DmkII should have been. As it stands the 5DmkII was marking boondoggle. It was nothing more than a new sensor and some firmware over the old 5D.
Never mind. Canon USA website says $1699 retail.
Nope, just someone who understands optics.
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp
You’re weblink isn’t working but there is some stuff on the homepage:
http://cweb.canon.jp/newsrelease/2009-09/pr-eos7d.html
http://cweb.canon.jp/newsrelease/2009-09/pr-ef100lmacrois.html
Can anyone translate this from Japanese? Anyone? Bueller?
Did you see this statement on photozone?
“Please note that the tests results are not comparable across the different systems! This does also apply for the new EOS tests based on the EOS 50D because of differences in the sensor system (e.g. AA-filter) as well as different RAW-converters.”
Looks like the source you reference says you shouldn’t be referencing it.
http://www.photoreview.com.au/news/productnews/canon-announces-eos-7d.aspx
That’s pretty much the case for all the EOS cameras unless you are buying a 1-series. Why is this a deal breaker now?
http://74.125.95.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/7d/index.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhZrXd7zoxk0bibCyCvxJt8udGKtw
Already ordered mine on Amazon!
I think that’s pipe dreaming. It’s going to cost way more than that. Body only $2200 is what I’m guessing.
Obviously, this is the Japanese Canon website.
The press releases say late October for release dates.
OTOH, this page says Early March ’10!
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcweb.canon.jp%2Fcamera%2Feosd%2F7d%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Original page for those who read Japanese:
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/7d/index.html
+1
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-7D-Body-Only/dp/B002NEGTTW/ref=amb_link_85214031_1?ie=UTF8&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=00RXXDTC857PQMHDKV3X&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=489588651&pf_rd_i=515382011
7d just showed up on amazon.com
“EF-S user by chance?”
At least that was funny, in “you must be a Notre Dame fan” kind of way.
7d http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
Only 1 cardslot, but i can live with that. Awesome specs.
So, still something to be grumpy about.
This camera certainly wasn’t developed to steer you away from those.
“The links below are to ISO 1600, 3200, 6400 and 12,800 full-resolution files shot with a beta 7D during the same performance as the photo above. For comparison purposes, you can also download ISO 3200, 6400 and 12,800 photos taken with a 5D Mark II. This was tough light, and the files from both cameras show that. The 7D’s performance is staggering, given its sensor’s 4.3µm pixel pitch. But the 5D Mark II and its 6.4µm pixels are able to extract just a bit more quality out of each ISO increment.”
Money quote: The 7D’s performance is staggering, given its sensor’s 4.3µm pixel pitch. Can’t wait to test this out for myself.
The 7D will be my new camera.
“All files originated as RAW CR2s. They were converted in Digital Photo Professional 3.7 and then sharpened using Smart Sharpen in Photoshop CS4 before being saved for download as low-compression JPEGs.”
I’m sure DPReview will use ACR for their noise comparisons, like they did with the 50D.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356
Fortunately its also on real camera review sites. ;-)
That means more like an eventual $1549 or $1599 street price, when they catch up to demand. And there is going to be a lot of demand for this baby!
Figures, the DPR site isn’t loading images… Thanks for that, Phil!
excellent! I can read this much easier!
ANYONE ELSE SEE THIS???
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos7d/
now its official :
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos7d/page3.asp
He clearly wasn’t comparing the two. Rather he was stating that it may be time for an upgrade if the high ISO performance is acceptable to him.
Does your head ever see the light of day?
Amazon is accepting pre orders for EOS 7D.
body: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-7D-Body-Only/dp/B002NEGTTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251780099&sr=8-1
kit: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-7D-28-135mm-Standard/dp/B002NEGTU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251780099&sr=8-3
Has anyone found any sample images?
From the Camera?
Sorry found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZp9WMy4ihg
Where are those naysayers?
USA Press release
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356
Can someone please give me $1700 dollars so I can buy this..
What a sweet camera. Nice specs. Will be ordering mine tomorrow. Amazon has them for pre-order. Though, the new lenses make me really excited! The 15-85mm will be a great all around lens. I hope the image quality is good.
But the best new lens to come out in years for sure is the new 100mm L Macro 2.8 IS. What a nice piece of glass. I cannot wait to get this lens. Its new, its also revolutionary as this is a first in technology in the world. As a couple of years pass by and we are all tired of the 7D, and rush to craigslist to sell it for less then half the price, and are ready to upgrade to Mark II, this lens will keep its value way beyond all of our Camera’s.
Its a good day to be a Canon Shooter!
Peace.
Hands on preview!!!!
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
they are all out now!!!!!
Canon 7D, Canon EF-S 15-85mm, Canon EF-S 18-135, Canon EF 100mm 2.8 IS L
http://www.mylensdb.com/?p=198
Thanks for the heads up!
+1!
Too bad the CR guy has gone to bed. He needed the rest I suppose. Great job CR Guy!
it’s posted on amazon.com for a pre-order price of 1700
Already ordered my body-only 7D! W00t!
OMG ITS TRUE !!!!
at last! after 2 years, a d300 killer! woohoo :P
On Aussie Photo site
http://www.photoreview.com.au/news/productnews/canon-announces-eos-7d.aspx
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mhdR8k%2BtL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
here my 5 cents worth….
http://wp.me/BiPW
Hands on preview from dpreview (incase you didnt see this already)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090104canoneos7dpreview.asp
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10042-10239
CANON EUROPE PRESS RELEASE & SPECS:
http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer/Cameras_Accessories/EOS_7D_Press_Release.asp?source=rss
MOVIE MODE:
MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
Movie Size
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Its for sure a D300s killer. And at only $1,699 USA!!!Now how about the D400???? And looking at these ISo shots > http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA7.HTM < The ISO 12800 is about the same on that of the 40D at 3200. I am on the list for orders. Finally Canon brings out something good besides the 5D MKII, the 50D was rubbish!
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
In NOISE that is.
i will buy it, and take out the crop sensor, and put in a fullframe sensor.. crop sensor just suck big times
Its live – http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20090901_eos7d.html
Well from http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA7.HTM You compare ISO 122800 from the 7D and the 5D MKII, the 5D MKII is about 1/3 to 2/3 better in noise control. Thats good for the 7D being 1.6 crop @ 18mps!!!!!
it will be cheaper to change your gear and buy a nikon then.
12800*
It is really good in high iso !
Same grip and battery of the 5D MKII!
Same battery yes, grip no!
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=314&modelid=19356
It’s official! I don’t see any mention of wireless master though.
Overview
A Whole New Class of EOS.
With a host of brand new features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the new EOS 7D represents a whole new class of camera.
Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an all-new 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a new all cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF area selection modes for sharp focus no matter the situation. The EOS 7D’s Intelligent Viewfinder, an entirely newly-designed technology, provides 100% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as a spot metering circle and on demand grid lines. New iFCL Metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and color information to provide accurate exposure even in difficult lighting. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles. Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses as well as with EOS System accessories, the creative opportunities – not just with stills but also with video – are beyond amazement.
Features
18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
8.0 fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15 RAW.
Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p.
Intelligent Viewfinder with 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 29.4°, high magnification of 1.0, intelligent viewfinder with glass pentaprism and an overlaid LCD display in viewfinder supports various shooting styles.
New 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors in center at f/2.8 and f/5.6 and AF area selection modes to match various shooting situations.
iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality.
Magnesium body with shutter durability up to 150,000 cycles and exclusive dust and weather resistance.
my bad
Still seems like AEB is three shots…
7D Japan special http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/7dsp/index.html
7D annaunced!!!
http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_7D/index.asp
Anyone know what price it will be in Aussie $$’s.
Has it been released in Oz yet??? …
I had the same problem when comparing my 30D to a friends D80…untill I found out that his in-camera sharpening was set WAY higher than mine. To do this comparison you need to have both cameras operated by one person (AND this person should not be pre-biased towards any brand). The shocking thing is that you’ll probably find that they are both roughly equal, otherwise Canon and Nikon would not be competing for the same market, would they?
Ditto
1: Nothing “happened” to the people who bought a 5D and “full frame lenses” whatever that means. They still have a 5D II, a very high level camera that functions perfectly well for general, landscape, and portraits as well as having what I consider a respectable burst speed if you look at fps’s in recent history. And if you bought a 5d for sports, yes, you are a moron.
The 5D II is still a great camera in its own right. I bought it knowing its strengths/weakness and didnt plan on getting future goodies like I guess you did. Only if the 7d was full frame would I have been a little dissapointed. But I have grown to love my 5d and its ability to literally capture reality.
2: no one cares about video. I’m sorry, but its true. 30fps is fine for the occasional shot. Which is what it is meant for. Realize you bought a first generation video dslr and you might have to deal with that fact.
SO much for 18mp being ‘Noisier’ than 15mp??
ISO Samples
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8559827&postcount=1294
http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_slr.html
Aussie Brochures 7D
http://www.canon.com.au/ftp/cameras/dslr%20-%20eos%207d.pdf
Ok I will bite too since Ive been playing with my 5D
-multiple crops that can be blown to different sizes, all from the same shot; allows some cool creative options
-you can’t always frame perfectly, or you might have the wrong lens mounted ( a rookie mistake, but it happens)
– you can print at higher ppi densities (now and later)
-the larger file size makes me more conservative about what I keep.
In general though, I agree 21 mp is too much. 18 with lower noise/better ISO would have still sold me a 5D mk II. The only feature I really want is grain that doesnt look like barf.
I’ve cracked the Canon AU site url for all you Australian enthusiasts:
http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos7d_body.aspx
About a full stop better than the 50D.
For Australia:
“The EOS 7D (RRP TBC) is available through Canon retailers from October”
http://www.canon.com.au/home/story_2168.html
So about AUS$2,500 -$2,800.
It’s real:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356#ModelDetailAct
Let’s hope High ISO performance is acceptable…
This camera is a joke. I love canon cameras but at some point they need to draw the line. Another useless aps-c body. If I didnt already so much invested in the 1ds series I would jump ship to Nikon……well….. And besides, who would really want to pay $1700 for a cropped sensor camera? A cool grand more and you got yourself the 5d mkII….only a fool would buy this camera.
It’s official:
http://www.canon.nl/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer_News/Cameras_Accessories/EOS_7D_Press_Release.asp
Imagine now how good this camera could be with only 12 MP!!!!
Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
EOS 7D includes the ability to control multiple Speedlites without an ST-E2 or 580EX II, and includes a built-in 15mm wide angle flash. Expand your flash photography.
cool
ALLOT BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!! I’d say ISO 25600 and another stop improvment above the current 7D setup.
12 MP is NOT better than 18 MP, even noise-wise.
You can always resize 18MP to 12MP to gain even more per-pixel image quality.
Why does another crop body make your 1Ds worse?
Bigger Photo sites do equal improvement! At [email protected] crop it would have the same or equal to near of the 5D MKII. But it doesn’t. It’s about 4.3! Smaller yet the ISO crops are close to that of the 5D MKII in noise comparisons. The 5D MKII sensor is different than the 7D. Technology gets better with time.
Pixel pitch 7D 4.3µm 5D MKII 6.4µm and the 7D is 1/3 to 2/3 stop noisier than the 5D MKII.
the price seems to be very competitive …
does anybody know if the auto ISO with minimum shutter speed selectable, fully implemented ?
still no price : they dont know how much people will agree to pay.
Hands on preview here!
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos7d/
US$1,699 body only.
£1699
http://www.canon.co.uk/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer_News/Cameras_Accessories/EOS_7D_Press_Release.asp
The people buying the D300/D300s would? Canon had no answer to the D300 before.
Imagine now how good this camera could be with only 3 MP!!!!
Imagine now how good this camera could be with only 2 MP!!!!
Imagine now how good this camera could be with only 1 MP!!!!
It’s almost 2 AM for me in Vancouver. It’s been worth every hour of lost sleep. Time for bed.
Lens prices
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/ef100-2.8_efs18-135_efs15-85.html
whot’s up with the cr-guy. the 7D is announced officially (us-website) and still no post upon that one?? are you still alive? or is it because it aint no rumor anymoar??
Am I missing something here? Why would canon price it so high in the UK and the rest of Europe (2000 Euro)? That is the equivalent of 3200 US$… In that case flying over to the US to pick one up in person would almost be equally expensive… Amazone.com will have to be the answer then.
The lens introduction:
New macro lens offers hybrid IS, but the EF-S lensen are a kind of weird frustrating marketing product that cause more confusion than something usefull innovation. Why the one with and the other without USM. Th efOcus length is just differentiation and overlapping approach at the same time.
The 7D seems to be a 50D correction ( So all the 50D’s now on sale!!) and the EF-S 18-135mm is a kind of compensation for the poor performance of the EF-S 18-200mm.
Its always the same in the UK but to be honest I was expecting it to be more expensive! I’d expect this will soon be retailing for £1299 by early next year.
I”ll hold off any critisizm till one is in my hands but, whats up with that kit lens, why not the new 18-135???Or better yet some L glass!!
You know what’s a total ripp off? now change £1699 in dollars and you will see that europeans pay waaaaaay more for the same product :(
I dont know if it is due to the lens, but the sample picture at DPreview shows a lots of aberation and poor details. Check that :
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/photo.aspx?gallery=canoneos7d_preview&photo=26
£1,699 body only in the UK, that’s approx $2,750 in the US. Silly amount of money for it, surely that is RRP only and will have to come down signifcantly from there.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-eos-7d-digital-slr-camera-body/p1033215?utm_source=wex058&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=canon-eos-7d-body&cm_mmc=email-_-wex058-_-product-_-canon%20eos%207d%20body
You are probably one of those 95% of photographers that really make billboard size prints :))
I think that 10 to 12 MP is more than enough for most of us, and i am in that category. So, i don’t deny how great this camera is, but how great could be with larger pixel pitch..
In some countries, the press release gives a price, in some others (NL, France) not.
£1,699 body only in the UK. That’s $2,750. Competitive?
$1600 in US but WTF? 1999Euro??? = 2900$ …….almost double the price…?? seriously….stocks will be depleted in the US……
Thanks for the reply. I had set my mind to the equivalent of the 1700 US$… so for me the price is a shock. They introduce it for merely 200 Euros less than the current price of the Mk2. Even if it drops 400 pounds it’s still quite expensive :-( Bummer. Not sure if I’ll still go after this camera.
Here in Europe, the prices are just joke.. What ppl pay in US for a brand new product is still “BETTER” that the price we pay for a used product !! this is just amazing..
Some can even compare the prices between amazon.com and amazon.fr
Useless? That’ll go down well, Canon selling people a camera that doesn’t work. Class action time!
Ridiculous indeed. I was thrilled when I saw the price in US$ and did my math to get the equivalent in Euros. Unfortunately canon has a different way of doing math than me. The 7D all of a sudden doesn’t look that exciting anymore in my eyes.
Anyone want to buy two kids, seeing I live in UK and we are yet again being ripped off.
rofl, why care more about “useless aps-c” if you already have 1Ds camera.
Well, most likely, they will ship cameras from USA, and selling in Europe, like they do in Russia, noone would buy camera for x2 price from USA one.
Yeah, it does.. I don’t really have the sense of humor to appreciate it, you know how serious I am all the time… You sound really nice though, can I have your number?
And who is going to buy the new 15-85mm EF-S at a jaw dropping price of £849.99. That’s $1,400! I could buy the 24-70L lens for the same price. An absolute joke if you ask me. And one that is even less funny than the moronicly lame direct print jokes.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-ef-s-15-85mm-f-3-5-5-6-is-usm-lens/p1033228
Finally released, let’s see how it does in first reviews… Oh by the way, I hope it was an error, but Best Buy has it on pre-order, Body-only for $3,999.00, Kit $4,999.00. Amazon had it briefly a few minutes ago(now it disappeared) for a more real price of $1,800.
Prices in the Netherlands seem to be a tad lower than what I dreaded them to be. I read 2000 Euros at first, but now see the 7D for 1700. Still higher than what I initially thought, but always a whole lot better than the 2000. Hopefully it’s 1300 or less around february.
Still don’t get the US price though.
I just found a great website by canon-europe.com/cpn where it is reported clearly, not in badly translated Chinese, and prices are e#European not from further afield. I give this site an excellent rating, worth visiting for daily updates, espcially at this most exciting moment.
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see full information visit http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/646908-REG/Canon_3814B004_EOS_7D_SLR_Digital.html
10 ~ 12 MP would probably be the sweet spot.
See you at the Olympics in February with my new 8FPS 7D.
A number of sites are already taking pre-orders for this camera.
http://www.justcanon.com/acatalog/Canon_Digital_SLR_Cameras_-EF_Range.html
Would like to see one of these companies do a px for my 2year old 40D and why the HD video I prefer a manual camera.?.
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