posted Tuesday, 01 September 2009, 13:05 (+0800), by Martin
After a few months of rumours about the
Canon 7D,
specifications have been confirmed, and details are now
available
on on Canon's website.
dpreview.com have already published a review
of the Canon 7D.
Note that it's not a replacement for the 5D, but the 7D fits into the Canon lineup between the Canon 50D and the 5D.
The 7D is not a full-frame body like the 5D, but has an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor (1.6x crop factor), larger viewfinder, a new AF system with dedicated processor, can shoot at 8 fps, and supports 1080p HD video recording.
Interestingly, it also has an integrated Speedlite transmitter, allowing the 7D's built-in flash to control multiple groups of multiple flashes.
Here's a brief summary of the specifications of the 7D:
Have a look at dpreview.com's review for more information on the Canon 7D, or the Canon Australia website for full specifications.
Update (September 2009): QualityCamera Sales Australia anticipate that the Canon 7D body price will be around AUD$2399, and they are taking pre-orders.
Note that it's not a replacement for the 5D, but the 7D fits into the Canon lineup between the Canon 50D and the 5D.
The 7D is not a full-frame body like the 5D, but has an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor (1.6x crop factor), larger viewfinder, a new AF system with dedicated processor, can shoot at 8 fps, and supports 1080p HD video recording.
Interestingly, it also has an integrated Speedlite transmitter, allowing the 7D's built-in flash to control multiple groups of multiple flashes.
Here's a brief summary of the specifications of the 7D:
- 18 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size)
- dual DIGIC 4 image processors
- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800)
- 8 fps continuous shooting
- full HD (1920x1080) movie mode with manual exposure control
- large viewfinder with 100% field of view
- new 19 point auto-focus system
- magnesium body
- built-in Speedlite transmitter
- 3 inch rear LCD
Have a look at dpreview.com's review for more information on the Canon 7D, or the Canon Australia website for full specifications.
Update (September 2009): QualityCamera Sales Australia anticipate that the Canon 7D body price will be around AUD$2399, and they are taking pre-orders.
One feature I didn't mention in the post above, but will be particularly appealing to a friend of mine (hi Sam!), who blames photos with a crooked horizon on a crooked sensor in his 30D:
The EOS 7D is also the first EOS to introduce a Dual-Axis Electronic Level – in the viewfinder and on the LCD - that indicates both pitch and roll angles. This feature is particularly useful when shooting landscapes to ensure a level horizon...