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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 3:32:41 GMT
Well, it's that time of the year when the rumor mills for new cameras are abuzz.  From: www.canonrumors.com/Good as Gold
"I'm Faster Than You"
This is from one of my Asian sources, thanks for the info.
I don’t have EXACT specs, but I do have some features.
Canon EOS 7D
- Dual DIGIC 4
- Built in Flash Master (Goodbye ST-E2)
- Full HD Video
- APS-C (1.6 Crop)
- Non Articulating LCD
From: www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7d.html26th A bit more info we just received:
Next week is the launch of a new 'semi-pro' crop camera.
xD Design aims were:
Speed of readout from sensor - FPS, potentially fastest FPS in current DSLR market.
Dual DiGIC Processor and Dual Card
HD Video
Flip screen [sic.]
Low noise, not more MP
5D2 style weather sealing (no 1 series type yet)
Pro level AF - a preview of the new AF technology in next year's 1D Mk4
Significantly improved liveview AF
Market segment
Targeted at sports, bird and wildlife photographers
Intended to be both taken seriously by sports and wildlife photographers and as 'Aspirational model' for semi-pros
Look for a series of sports and wildlife photographers / testers who have tried it. Expect numerous testimonials for the camera.
Providing a 'step up' for current xxD photographersIf accurate, the rumors seem to point to a 1.6 CF sensor, high fps, much improved AF, HD video and no increase in MP over the 50D (great for noise control). Hehehe.... time to start eating instant noodles again to save enough pennies. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 28, 2009 14:42:28 GMT
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Aug 28, 2009 15:20:48 GMT
no 1DMk4? hmm.. price range? *edit one of the pages made mention of 1DMk4 |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 29, 2009 0:35:51 GMT
I've seen USD 2K being mentioned. |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Aug 29, 2009 2:10:13 GMT
wishing...wishing...oh santa!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 29, 2009 3:22:30 GMT
Canon Rumors just posted a possible USA price of USD 1699 (PHP 85K'ish)! |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Aug 29, 2009 4:58:30 GMT
pretty good price! i'm a good boy.. and will stay a good boy santa!!!!  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Aug 29, 2009 23:05:29 GMT
Arrrayyyy - the bird migration is about to start, all I have is the 5DMk2, my old 350D, and that thing is waiting out there in some not-so-distant future ... What to do?  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 29, 2009 23:38:59 GMT
Arrrayyyy - the bird migration is about to start, all I have is the 5DMk2, my old 350D, and that thing is waiting out there in some not-so-distant future ... What to do? Hehe..... I can see your predicament. But the 5d2 is great for BIFs too, Bobby! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 30, 2009 0:47:18 GMT
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Aug 30, 2009 0:57:59 GMT
Please stop this thread..   ;D  Better yet to totally delete it and re-start it 5 years from now....Please ;D |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 30, 2009 1:10:33 GMT
Please stop this thread.. ;D Better yet to totally delete it and re-start it 5 years from now....Please ;D Hehehe.... resistance is futile, partner! We'd just try to work much harder so we won't need to sell our remaining kidney. Another option is to switch to Sigma DSLRs, then we only need to buy a new body every 4 years or so. ;D |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 30, 2009 1:17:22 GMT
More probable specs from www.canonrumors.com/1. 18MP APSC CMOS 2. Dual DIGIC 4 3. 8 FPS (~14 FINE JPEG/ 15 RAW) 4. New eight-directional double cross central AF point, total 19 cross AF points 5. ISO 100-6400 (Exp 12800) 6. ~100% 1.0X magni VF with intelligent display, horizon assist 7. New iFCL metering (exposure and colour) 8. 3Π920K Version II LCD, 160 deg viewing 9. Full HD video (w external mic input n HDMI output) 10. Live view w Face-priority AF 11. New switch for Live View/Video mode 12. Aero-dynamic body design, metallic shutter sound, 150K shutter life 13. New 24mm built-in flash, supports EOS intelligent speedlite system 14. A.L.O 15. P.I.C 16. Picture style 17. EOS Integrated Dust Removal system |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Aug 30, 2009 2:33:03 GMT
Hey whats with this, I am still in the process of agonizing and drooling over the need for bigger glass. Now they are tossing this puppy into the wish list as well, its just plain evil really.
The Dual Digic 4s must do wonders with the noise at higher ISOs if they have really bumped up the MP to 18 on a 1.6 crop sensor.
I think resisting this may be difficult.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 30, 2009 9:09:28 GMT
I am looking for something that says its auto focus when used with 800mm 2X extender. Heh heh heh. Thank you Romy for the insight of the new 7D.
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Post by William Lim on Aug 30, 2009 9:33:56 GMT
Looks like something to save for. Thanks Romy for the info.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Aug 30, 2009 13:34:02 GMT
I am looking for something that says its auto focus when used with 800mm 2X extender. Heh heh heh. Thank you Romy for the insight of the new 7D. You'll need a body that can autofocus at f/11.  I've talked to a number of people and they do not see that happening. Best option is 1.4x extender on a 1-series body. |
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Post by Ed Matuod on Aug 31, 2009 5:26:20 GMT
Already ordered one (reservation) for me from my 'suki'. They just laugh. They didn't believe me. Dunno why.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 31, 2009 12:03:04 GMT
More info are trickling out..... from a DPR thread: forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=32857632_____________________________________ More leaks.. the official Canon announcement in mandarin. See www.mobile01.com/...icdetail.php?f=244&t=1211890&last=14415697and www.mobile01.com/...icdetail.php?f=244&t=1211468&last=14415640 Salient points: 0) Sensor size is 22.3 x 14.9 mm. That is a 1.6x crop. 1) Wireless flash control for Speedlite 580EX IIA580EXA430EX IIA430EXA420EX 2) Available end of Sep 3) AF with f/5.6 or faster lenses 4) 19 AF points only. No more. But AF points can be grouped into 5 regions for AF tracking. 5) Exposure compensation extends to +-5 eV 6) Spot metering can now be tied to individual AF point 7) New imaging sensor electronics and design improve signal to noise ratio. Base ISO from 100 to 6400. Top ISO is now 'only' 12800 (NOT 25600). 8) LCD is new Polymer Network LCD that will supposedly still work fine under sunlight illumination. 9) Battery is LP-E6 (same as 5D2) 10) HD video in 24/25/30 fps and 720p video in 50/60 fps ______________________________________ |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Aug 31, 2009 12:36:09 GMT
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I've talked to a number of people and they do not see that happening.
