The Canon EOS 7D is designed for speed, with dual
DIGIC 4 chips to speed processing of these large 14-bit files, as well
as keep up with the shutter's 8-frame-per-second top speed. The camera's buffer can handle 94 JPEGs at top speed, or 15 RAW images.
The
Canon EOS 7D includes an electronic level, a RAW button, and a new
Multi-function button for quick, programmable access to various
functions. And don't forget the new 19-point autofocus system, complete
with a new LCD viewfinder display overlay, obviating the need for
interchangeable screens.
Canon today unveils the EOS 7D
digital SLR camera - a completely new design to meet the specific
demands of photographers. Incorporating a new 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor,
developed by Canon, the EOS 7D also features: Dual DIGIC 4 processors
to offer fast, high-quality performance in all light conditions, an ISO
range expandable to 12,800 and continuous shooting at 8 frames per
second - without the need for additional accessories. Impressive
technologies are matched by excellent build-quality designed with the
photographer in mind - to create a whole new photographic experience.
During extensive development Canon went back to the drawing
board, listening to photographers worldwide in order to design the EOS
7D to meet their specific needs.
The EOS 7D features a 19-point
cross-type AF sensor, enabling photographers to achieve accurate shots
and optimise composition options. This improved AF system offers a
range of manual and automatic settings including Zone and Spot AF to
track and capture subjects quickly and accurately. AF settings are
highly customisable, allowing for rapid reaction to changes in the
scene. Different AF points can be set for vertical or horizontal
orientation, so photographers can automatically switch between
landscape and portrait shots without touching a button.
The EOS 7D also incorporates a new metering system. The Focus Colour
Luminance metering system (iFCL) intelligently measures focus, colour
and luminance, across 63 zones. Complementing the 19 AF points, the
dual layer sensor is able to gather information from each distinct zone
to obtain a more accurate and consistent exposure.
The Canon EOS 7D
features an Intelligent Viewfinder that offers photographers 100 per
cent frame coverage. With 1.0x magnification - a first for EOS -
photographers see a large bright image that helps to fully immerse them
within the shot. A transmissive LCD incorporated in the viewfinder
allows photographers to choose between various overlay features - such
as AF points, the spot metering circle and composition grid - providing
a range of tools that help when framing a shot. The 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, or when used in conjunction with a Tilt and Shift lens
to level the camera.
The camera features a new 3 inch Clear
View II LCD screen with a solid structure screen, designed to combat
glare by removing the air-gap between the LCD's protective cover and
the liquid crystal. This new screen has a viewing angle of 160 degrees
and is effective even in bright light. As with the EOS 5D Mark II, an
ambient light sensor on the side of the screen can set brightness
automatically depending on the environment.
The Canon EOS 7D is
equipped with an Integrated Speedlite Transmitter. For the first time
in an EOS, photographers can control external Speedlites with no
additional accessories - ideal for those looking to experiment with
creative lighting set-ups. The EOS 7D also features an extensively
upgraded, built-in flash including manual control, and wider flash
coverage to cover focal lengths as wide as 15mm.
The Canon EOS 7D
has been conceived and designed with the photographer's needs in mind.
The look and feel of the camera has been aesthetically and
ergonomically crafted to offer photographers the very best
interaction. To this end, the photographer can design their own
experience - camera operations are customisable, allowing the user to
assign frequently used functions and settings to convenient controls.
This enables photographers to save time when shooting critical moments,
by changing settings quickly.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 04 November, 2009.