Monday, August 31st, 2009...8:25 pm
Canon 7D released
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Canon officially releases a new camera: Canon 7D. With the release of the Nikon D300s, Canon has seen a drop of market share in the semi-pro/pro area. The new release positions itself directly against APS-C cameras like the Nikon D300s. In fact it’s going to be priced $100 less than the Nikon D300s.
The 7D provides some new ground breaking features:
- Boasts 18 Megapixels
- Full Manual 1080p 24fps HD video
- Continuous 8 Frames Per Second of shooting with up to 126 Large/JPEGs and 15 RAW
- A new magnesium body that is durable, weather and dust resistant
- Up To 150,000 Frame Shutter Life
- Full Speed CF UDMA Abilities
- Dual DIGIC Image 4 Processors
- Amazing 19 point autofocus system.
- ISO 100 – ISO 6400/12,800 (Expanded)
The 7D will retail at $1699 (Canon Website).
Sources:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090105canoneos7d.asp
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10322059-1.html
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