EOS 7D viewfinder does not have interchangeable focussing screens. In their place is a Transmissive LCD Screen - another first for EOS. Through technological advances Canon has been able to implement the screen whilst maintaining viewfinder image quality. This new feature, which can be illuminated in lowlight, enables grid, spot metering and AF points to be superimposed upon demand.
I'm glad to see this. I'll wait to see what the 18mp ends up looking like but am really glad to see all the other bits (AF, transmissive screen and other little bits and pieces). I'll be even happier when they eventually put all this in the 5D series. I'll still probably get a 7D for the birding though.
"designed to defend against moisture, and dust equivalent to the legendary EOS1N. "
it's about time
RAW
5184 x 3456
3888 x 2592 (10Mp) sweet
2592 x 1728
Image Sizes (Movie)
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 60 & 50 fps? ? ?
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV
Exposure bracketing
+/- 2.0 EV
0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Approx. 8 fps (speed maintained for up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card),
15 images (RAW))
"we were able to squeeze off 19-20 RAW frames in succession at ISO 100.)"
"A 7D with a WFT-E5/E5A attached can be configured to fire multiple remote cameras, up to 10 in all, in concert with the 7D in your hand. Once configured, pressing the shutter button on the camera you're using causes the remote cameras to fire as well, presumably with a slight delay. Transmission range is specified to be about 328ft (100m)."
Canon EOS 7D: late September 2009, US$1699
Canon EOS 7D: CDN$2099.99 (suggested retail price) http://www.xe.com
1,699.00 USD = 1,856.02 CAD
"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. All files originated as RAW CR2s."
RG: "At all ISO increments, other than the very lowest ones, pictures can take on a harsh appearance not present in larger-pixel cameras in Canon's lineup, such as the EOS-1D Mark III, or Nikon's D3 and D700."
DocsPics wrote:
RG: "At all ISO increments, other than the very lowest ones, pictures can take on a harsh appearance not present in larger-pixel cameras in Canon's lineup, such as the EOS-1D Mark III, or Nikon's D3 and D700."
For me that translates into "wait for the 1DMk4."
I dunno... I would be wary of trusting one man's judgment, especially RG's. I'll wait to see for myself.
However, it can be expected though, that at 18MP on a APS-C sensor, that the reality of that occurring is definitely there, especially after seeing 15MP on the 50D. In addition, those higher ISO pics posted on gizmodo were not exactly promising- we'll see though- those were super tight crops so maybe it's not that bad.
I wasn't going to buy this one- but given the video specs (esp the 60p @ 720P) I'm willing to give it a go.
DocsPics wrote:
RG: "At all ISO increments, other than the very lowest ones, pictures can take on a harsh appearance not present in larger-pixel cameras in Canon's lineup, such as the EOS-1D Mark III, or Nikon's D3 and D700."
For me that translates into "wait for the 1DMk4."
So RG thinks a FF camera can produce a better image? Shocking!
Everything about this camera seems great, except the 18mp on that small sensor. For people who work outdoors, at lower iso's (which, I will grant, is the majority, especially birders and sports shooters) this will be a benefit. I do most of my work indoors in low light. This same camera, at 12 or maybe even 15 mp, could have been the lord of darkness. Oh well...
What I find most interesting, however, is that Canon is now going head-to-head with Nikon on price, something the two manufacturers studiously avoided until now. The 7D has better video, and higher resolution. We'll have to see how the new sensor shapes up against the D300s, and how well the new AF system compares to that in the Nikons.
If Canon can match up pricewise with the D300s, bring on the D700 slayer!
I think this has already been a bold move for Canon and doubt that we will be seeing a 3D in the near future. To me it seems that Canon has it's price points covered- and with the 60D and 1DIV coming, they will have their functional areas covered. Basically Canon's message is that if you want a large sensor with pro features, get a 1D.
orangefirefish wrote:
I think this has already been a bold move for Canon and doubt that we will be seeing a 3D in the near future.
Honestly the 7D seems to be a direct answer to the D300s...I wouldn't be surprised if Canon has something up it's sleeve to counter the D700, as unlikely as it seems.
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