Tuesday, October 13, 2009
First Look: Canon EOS 7D
This new midrange D-SLR features the most megapixels and fastest shooting rate in its class—plus full HD video at three frame rates
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Canon’s new EOS 7D fits into the line between the 15.1-megapixel EOS 50D and full-frame, 21.1-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II. Despite its single-number designation, the 7D features an APS-C sensor (the same 1.6x factor as the EOS 50D and predecessors), not a full-frame like the 5D Mark II. But with 18 megapixels, 8 fps shooting, new AF and metering systems, and full 1080p 24 fps HD video for well under $2,000, it’s a force to be reckoned with in the midlevel D-SLR category.
| Image Sensor: | 18-megapixel (effective) |
| CMOS Resolution: | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Sensor Size: | 22.3x14.9mm (APS-C), 1.6x |
| LCD Monitor: | 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot Live View |
| Video Mode: | Full HD 1920x1080p/30, 24 and 25 fps; HD 1280x720p/60 and 50 fps; SD 640x480p/60 and 50 fps |
| AF System: | 19-point |
| Shutter Speeds: | 1⁄8000 to 30 sec., X-sync up to 1⁄250 sec. |
| ISO Sensitivity: | 100-6400 (1⁄3 increments), expandable to 12,800 |
| Continuous Firing Mode: | 8 fps |
| Recording Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW |
| Metering: | 63-zone evaluative, 9.4% partial, 2.3% spot, CW |
| Storage Media: | Compact Flash (UDMA-compliant) |
| Dimensions: | 5.8 x 4.4x2.9 inches |
| Weight: | 28.9 ounces |
| Power Source: | Rechargeable LP-E6 lithium-ion battery |
| Estimated Street Price: | $1699 |
| Contact: | Canon USA, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com |
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