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Canon U.S.A Redefines Ease of Use for Left-Handed Digital SLR Photographers with the EOS 7D L</p>
<p><strong>Lake Success, N.Y., April 1, 2013</strong> - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a revolutionary new camera that finally addresses the needs of left-handed photographers worldwide: the Canon EOS 7D L Digital SLR camera. Based on the highly successful EOS 7D, the EOS 7D L features a reversed ergonomic design which left-handed photographers will fall in love with. Whether it’s shooting at eight frames per second (fps), focusing with Zone AF mode or recording 24p Full HD video, the EOS 7D L DSLR camera satisfies the most rigorous professional requirements with durability, flexibility, customizable controls and impressive image quality.</p>
<p>To support production of the EOS 7D L, state-of-the-art manufacturing lines developed for the classic EOS 7D were reproduced in mirrored orientation.

“Canon has been a world leader in innovation for over 65 years – and the EOS 7D L is another innovative product that we are proud to have associated with that heritage,” says Yuchira Izukio, executive vice president, CMOS Imaging Development, Canon U.S.A.</p>
<div id="attachment_13222" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 325px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Canon-7D-L-DSLR-Camera.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-13222" alt="Canon EOS 7D L | image from the-digital-picture.com" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Canon-7D-L-DSLR-Camera.jpg" width="315" height="296" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EOS 7D L | image from the-digital-picture.com</p></div>
<p><b>Canon EOS 7D L Features:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Reversed ergonomics tailored to left-handed photographers</li>
<li>18-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor with Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors</li>
<li>Advanced 19-point customizable Autofocus system</li>
<li>iFCL Metering System</li>
<li>8 frames per second (fps) burst rate</li>
<li>Full HD video recording (24p/25p/30p)</li>
<li>Manual adjustment of audio levels</li>
<li>ISO levels 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Pricing and Availability</b>

The Canon EOS 7D L Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers at the end of May, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $1,499.00*. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $1,769.00*.</p>
<p>* Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.</p>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=4516" target="_blank">TDP</a>]</strong></p>
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