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p.38 #1Canon EOS 7D Master thread
nisalasam wrote:
I feel like an idiot asking this question.. Is it a crop sensor or a ff?
Is there some problem with the electrical grid screen or something?
I feel like an idiot asking this question.. Is it a crop sensor or a ff?
Is there some problem with the electrical grid screen or something?
Sep 08, 2009 at 09:43 PM
p.38 #2Canon EOS 7D Master thread
jmimac351 wrote:
I've also read through 30 pages of this thread and have come to the conclusion that some of you dudes really need to get a life.
Looks like we're not alone!
I've also read through 30 pages of this thread and have come to the conclusion that some of you dudes really need to get a life.
Looks like we're not alone!
Sep 08, 2009 at 09:43 PM
p.38 #3Canon EOS 7D Master thread
timbop wrote:
Looks like we're not alone!
At least I learned to appreciate the review method imaging-resource uses. It was nice to be able to compare the same scene for different cameras because that became the question - how does this compare to the 50D? I think it's clearly superior to the 50D and if it does all the rest Canon claims then they've built quite a little hot rod.
jmimac351 wrote
I've also read through 30 pages of this thread and have come to the conclusion that some of you dudes really need to get a life. At least I learned to appreciate the review method imaging-resource uses. It was nice to be able to compare the same scene for different cameras because that became the question - how does this compare to the 50D? I think it's clearly superior to the 50D and if it does all the rest Canon claims then they've built quite a little hot rod.
Sep 08, 2009 at 09:53 PM
p.38 #4Canon EOS 7D Master thread
skibum5 wrote:
The download works from there...
See: 7d Canon Page
Click on manuals and drivers and then click on the brochureinteresting that:
1. the Japanese brochure is 26 pages while the US one is only 6
2. they don't refer to it as the "Image Monster" in the US brochure
3. They specifically state in the US brochure (and perhaps the Japanese one, but I don't read Japanese) taht it tracks at the same level as the 1 series cameras (but do
they mean MkII or MkIII )
4. the Japanese brochure nicknames the camera in English "The Canon EOS 7D - IMAGE MONSTER", not Japanese (I always though it was interesting that Japanese companies, and Asian in general, apparently have...Show more →
Yes, marketing is usually independent in different regions. The product guys determine the core features/benefits, but the marketing guys fine tune that for each region.
"Image Monster" may sound perfect in Japan but have an odd ring to a Western ear. I rather like the Canon USA tagline: "Beyond the Still". This speaks to several core attributes of the product: motion & movement (e.g., capturing high speed action), and also video capture.
KIDERAL wrote
Try downloading it from the 7D manual page.The download works from there...
See: 7d Canon Page
Click on manuals and drivers and then click on the brochure
1. the Japanese brochure is 26 pages while the US one is only 6
2. they don't refer to it as the "Image Monster" in the US brochure
3. They specifically state in the US brochure (and perhaps the Japanese one, but I don't read Japanese) taht it tracks at the same level as the 1 series cameras (but do
they mean MkII or MkIII
)4. the Japanese brochure nicknames the camera in English "The Canon EOS 7D - IMAGE MONSTER", not Japanese (I always though it was interesting that Japanese companies, and Asian in general, apparently have...Show more →
Yes, marketing is usually independent in different regions. The product guys determine the core features/benefits, but the marketing guys fine tune that for each region.
"Image Monster" may sound perfect in Japan but have an odd ring to a Western ear. I rather like the Canon USA tagline: "Beyond the Still". This speaks to several core attributes of the product: motion & movement (e.g., capturing high speed action), and also video capture.
Sep 08, 2009 at 10:06 PM
p.38 #5Canon EOS 7D Master thread
Monster is not a good word in Western world maybe
Sep 08, 2009 at 10:07 PM
p.38 #6Canon EOS 7D Master thread
timbop wrote:
Looks like we're not alone!
Okay, so how about that M9? Launch event Webcast begins at 9:00am EDT.
jmimac351 wrote
I've also read through 30 pages of this thread and have come to the conclusion that some of you dudes really need to get a life. Okay, so how about that M9? Launch event Webcast begins at 9:00am EDT.
Sep 08, 2009 at 10:19 PM
p.38 #7Canon EOS 7D Master thread
OMG...it's a 31 page thread on a camera that's not even out on the market yet....
3D anyone?
3D anyone?
Sep 08, 2009 at 10:45 PM
p.38 #8Canon EOS 7D Master thread
The irony is when people say they read all 30 pages and think someone else needs to get a life!
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:26 PM
p.38 #9Canon EOS 7D Master thread
garyvot wrote:
The download works from there...
See: 7d Canon Page
Click on manuals and drivers and then click on the brochureinteresting that:
1. the Japanese brochure is 26 pages while the US one is only 6
2. they don't refer to it as the "Image Monster" in the US brochure
3. They specifically state in the US brochure (and perhaps the Japanese one, but I don't read Japanese) taht it tracks at the same level as the 1 series cameras (but do
they mean MkII or MkIII )
4. the Japanese brochure nicknames the camera in English "The Canon EOS 7D - IMAGE MONSTER", not Japanese (I always though it was interesting that Japanese companies, and Asian in general, apparently have to name their companies using the western alphabet and same for products, even the copies for sale in Japan still say "Canon EOS 10D" etc.)
5. They mention some sort of special on-chip pattern noise reduction system (as well as on-chip regular noise reduction, however, by this they probably jsut mean the egular CMOS thing and not 'real' noise reduction).Yes, marketing is usually independent in different regions. The product guys determine the core features/benefits, but the marketing guys fine tune that for each region.
"Image Monster" may sound perfect in Japan but have an odd ring to a Western ear. I rather like the Canon USA tagline: "Beyond the Still". This speaks to several core attributes of the product: motion & movement (e.g., capturing high speed action), and also video capture.
i kinda think Image Monster has a good ring to it and "Beyond the Still" sounds rather awkward, like an off translation
skibum5 wrote
KIDERAL wrote
Try downloading it from the 7D manual page.The download works from there...
See: 7d Canon Page
Click on manuals and drivers and then click on the brochure
1. the Japanese brochure is 26 pages while the US one is only 6
2. they don't refer to it as the "Image Monster" in the US brochure
3. They specifically state in the US brochure (and perhaps the Japanese one, but I don't read Japanese) taht it tracks at the same level as the 1 series cameras (but do
they mean MkII or MkIII
)4. the Japanese brochure nicknames the camera in English "The Canon EOS 7D - IMAGE MONSTER", not Japanese (I always though it was interesting that Japanese companies, and Asian in general, apparently have to name their companies using the western alphabet and same for products, even the copies for sale in Japan still say "Canon EOS 10D" etc.)
5. They mention some sort of special on-chip pattern noise reduction system (as well as on-chip regular noise reduction, however, by this they probably jsut mean the egular CMOS thing and not 'real' noise reduction).
"Image Monster" may sound perfect in Japan but have an odd ring to a Western ear. I rather like the Canon USA tagline: "Beyond the Still". This speaks to several core attributes of the product: motion & movement (e.g., capturing high speed action), and also video capture.
i kinda think Image Monster has a good ring to it and "Beyond the Still" sounds rather awkward, like an off translation
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:27 PM
p.38 #10Canon EOS 7D Master thread
kewlcanon wrote:
Monster is not a good word in Western world maybe
Monster Trucks!
Monster Cables!
They seem to have no problem using it there.
Monster is not a good word in Western world maybe
Monster Trucks!
Monster Cables!
They seem to have no problem using it there.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:28 PM
p.38 #11Canon EOS 7D Master thread
orangefirefish wrote:
the 2ghz might be an issue for 1080p video...
As far as I know Apple says
Above Core Duo 2 2.6 plays H.264 files smooth
My Laptop 2.4 Core Duo2 dos not give smooth Videoplayback
Workaround Quicktime Pro Export the files to DVCPRO 1024x576 60fps
My G5 2 GHz Dual can play with this tweak
the 2ghz might be an issue for 1080p video...
As far as I know Apple says
Above Core Duo 2 2.6 plays H.264 files smooth
My Laptop 2.4 Core Duo2 dos not give smooth Videoplayback
Workaround Quicktime Pro Export the files to DVCPRO 1024x576 60fps
My G5 2 GHz Dual can play with this tweak
Sep 09, 2009 at 01:20 AM
p.38 #12Canon EOS 7D Master thread
Ronan O Keeffe wrote:
If you buy from the US you are OK.
BTW this doesn't include Lenses / other accessories but just the body.
Now whether the 7D fulfills "Uk Gov't regs" as to what is a STILL DSLR is a moot point --but my experience with gov't agencies all round the planet is that their definitions are rarely updated and even when they are it takes YEARS to implement the change before the guys at the airport / ferry terminals have the correct rules.Just to add to that, I remember reading in one edition of Eos magazine (came with CPS membership I think) that the reason that the maximum recording length for the 5DMKII's video clips in low res mode was 29.59 mins was that it would classify as a video camera if it was longer. They thus avoided having import duty charged on the MKII as they kept it below the 30 min mark.
I am visiting the US in November, so I have been making enquiries about exactly this.
Digital Still cameras (clasification code 8525803000) currently attract a duty of 0% + 15% VAT. To be a still camera it must have a low video resolution (sounded like less than VGA) or have maximum continuous recording time of less than 30 mins.
For lenses (classification code 9002110090) the duty is 6.7%.
I also spoke to Canon and they confirmed that EOS cameras do not have a Worldwide Warrenty, but some US retailers may offer it as an option (not sure of the details).
While on the phone to canon UK I also asked if I could complain about their $1=£1 pricing policy. This has been recorded in their system, but I doubt it will have much effect.
If anyone wants to do the same their number is 0844 369 0100 - calls cost 5p/min
Also, importing from the EU is OK as no DUTY and VAT already paid and the warrenty is Europe-wide.
Kyle Yates wrote
even in the dying days of "Gordon Clown's" administration there's no import duty in the UK payable on STILL digital cameras -- surprisingly this loophole has been forgotten ever since DSLR's first appeared.If you buy from the US you are OK.
BTW this doesn't include Lenses / other accessories but just the body.
Now whether the 7D fulfills "Uk Gov't regs" as to what is a STILL DSLR is a moot point --but my experience with gov't agencies all round the planet is that their definitions are rarely updated and even when they are it takes YEARS to implement the change before the guys at the airport / ferry terminals have the correct rules.
I am visiting the US in November, so I have been making enquiries about exactly this.
Digital Still cameras (clasification code 8525803000) currently attract a duty of 0% + 15% VAT. To be a still camera it must have a low video resolution (sounded like less than VGA) or have maximum continuous recording time of less than 30 mins.
For lenses (classification code 9002110090) the duty is 6.7%.
I also spoke to Canon and they confirmed that EOS cameras do not have a Worldwide Warrenty, but some US retailers may offer it as an option (not sure of the details).
While on the phone to canon UK I also asked if I could complain about their $1=£1 pricing policy. This has been recorded in their system, but I doubt it will have much effect.
If anyone wants to do the same their number is 0844 369 0100 - calls cost 5p/min
Also, importing from the EU is OK as no DUTY and VAT already paid and the warrenty is Europe-wide.
Sep 09, 2009 at 01:59 AM
p.38 #13Canon EOS 7D Master thread
Any updates on the reviews of the camera??
Sep 09, 2009 at 03:03 AM
p.38 #14Canon EOS 7D Master thread
Get a life people, go use your camera.
Until someone here gets a 7D most of this armchair speculating is useless.
Until someone here gets a 7D most of this armchair speculating is useless.
Sep 09, 2009 at 03:54 AM
p.38 #15Canon EOS 7D Master thread
VLC and WMP uses far less resources than QT. QT is so poorly written it's ridiculous. I could play 1080p stuff on a dual core Athlon64 in VLC that would absolutely crawl in QT, even on my hackintosh (windows and OS X)
Sep 09, 2009 at 04:03 AM
p.38 #16Canon EOS 7D Master thread
kewlcanon wrote:
Monster is not a good word in Western world maybe
The Japanese, like most Asians, tend to maker their own understanding of western words. Monster is not very negative in Japanese youth culture, and Pokémon is actually short for Pocket Monster.
Monster is not a good word in Western world maybe
The Japanese, like most Asians, tend to maker their own understanding of western words. Monster is not very negative in Japanese youth culture, and Pokémon is actually short for Pocket Monster.
Sep 09, 2009 at 04:40 AM
p.38 #17Canon EOS 7D Master thread
EB-1 wrote:
I assumed it was a Spoonerism. 
EBH
Jorgen Udvang wrote:
Pokémon is actually short for Pocket Monster.
I love this forum. I learn here so much more than just photography.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Liquidstone wrote
I've heard of bells and whistles, but since English is not my native language, I can't get what "wells and bissels" mean.EBH
Jorgen Udvang wrote:
Pokémon is actually short for Pocket Monster.
I love this forum. I learn here so much more than just photography.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Sep 09, 2009 at 05:00 AM
p.38 #18Canon EOS 7D Master thread
I like "Image Monster". I suspect Godzilla is more a 1-series guy, but wasn't there a Son of Godzilla who would be a great spokescreature for the 7D?
Sep 09, 2009 at 05:19 AM
p.38 #19Canon EOS 7D Master thread
timbop wrote:
Looks like we're not alone!
So a guy gets busted for for spending too much time in a Canon forum and at sentencing the judge says: "I'd sentence you to life, but unfortunately you don't have one".
jmimac351 wrote
I've also read through 30 pages of this thread and have come to the conclusion that some of you dudes really need to get a life. So a guy gets busted for for spending too much time in a Canon forum and at sentencing the judge says: "I'd sentence you to life, but unfortunately you don't have one".
Sep 09, 2009 at 08:02 AM
p.38 #20Canon EOS 7D Master thread
Why is it armchair speculating when sample images are available and the manual for the camera as well?
Sam_S wrote:
Get a life people, go use your camera.
Until someone here gets a 7D most of this armchair speculating is useless.
Sam_S wrote:
Get a life people, go use your camera.
Until someone here gets a 7D most of this armchair speculating is useless.
Sep 09, 2009 at 08:50 AM