Cannon EOS7D preview

The Canon 7D is an 18-megapixel semi-pro DSLR that shoots 1080p video in 24—or 30—glorious frames per second
The 7D feels like Canon took the results of a survey they handed out to people about what they wanted in a camera and crammed ‘em all into one product targeted at semi-pros. Full HD video with manual exposure in 24, 25 or 30 frames per second, check. More rugged, weatherproof body than 5D.
Customizable buttons, including a new multifunction button. A dedicated button for switching to RAW+JPEG mode.
Electronic axis level? It has dual DIGIC IV image processors, the first model outside of the pro 1Ds line with dual image processors for fast burst shooting: 8FPS with 94-shot JPEG bursts (124 with UDMA card) or 15 RAW shots, all at full resolution with 14-bit A/D conversion.
But, it’s not full-frame: They’ve crammed 18 megapixels into an APS-C-sized sensor (like in the Rebel series or 50D, versus full-frame in the 5D) with an ISO range from 100-6400, and a Hi setting of 12,800. Canon says they’ve shortened the distance between the photodiodes in the sensor, which decreases light falloff, supposedly translating into better high ISO performance.
Video
It might just be the best video on a DSLR yet: Manual exposure from the get-go, and oh yeah, the ability to shoot 1080p video at 30, 24 or 25 frames per second. If you cut it to 720p, you can shoot up to 60FPS. Also, video is encoded using H.264 now. There’s a dedicated switch to flip from shooting stills to video that encircles a start/stop button for recording, so it’s much easier to get right to shooting video than the 5D.
Other
Focusing system has 19 cross-type points, with a new way to focus in addition to the usual full-blast autofocus vs. single-point—zones, which are clusters of points. You can also lock different default focus points for horizontal and vertical orientations, so you can turn the camera back and worth without having to repick your focus point. (Setting it up is a little confusing—even the Canon rep took a minute to make it happen.) AI servo focus is supposedly smarter, so it tracks moving objects better, and it works with a new light-source detection system that adjusts for flickering light. (We didn’t get a chance to check that out.)
The viewfinder provides 100 percent coverage, like the 1Ds, and it uses a new polymer LCD network with a different graphics overlay than the 5D—that’s a lot like what Nikon’s got in the D300, In a first for Canon, the built-in, wide-coverage flash can command other wireless flash modules.
This item is in high demand and supplies from the manufacturer are limited.If you interest you can Pre-order HERE (body only) or with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
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