http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/ Engadget Comments for Canon EOS 7D now official, coming end of September for $1,899 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.ihatecanon7d.tk/]]>Sep 1st 2009 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Sensor Technology gets better over time, but this seems odd seeing as canon just dropped the number of pixels in their G series camera.]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
The point isn't about handling 18MP files, people dislike cameras with high pixel density because it sacrifices low-light performance and general image quality to achieve the high pixel count. More pixels, same sensor size means smaller photosites.]]>Sep 1st 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

pricing is here.

$1699
]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/...wait, let me check...yeah, I'm feeling pretty f@cked right now.]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
The 5DmkII is a 1Ds-Lite, and this is the 1D-Lite]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZp9WMy4ihg
]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 1:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Did you buy a 21mp, full frame, "low" fps camera for birds, action, or exclusively sports? Because the 5d is for low light and landscapes and general use.

if you bought your 5d to do the things this camera was meant to do, yeah, you did get fucked.]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://blog.planet5d.com/7z4]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
I thought the Canon 5D Mk II and Rebel T1i did better than the "jelly" Nikons?]]>Sep 1st 2009 1:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
We don't know if the 7D will be affected by this yet. It does have a lot more processing power than previous DSLRs offering HD video, so we can hope.
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I saw the price and thought....Full frame for that price?...Too good to be true.]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 8:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Just get the Xsi and save your self money for glass.
I would know, I have the T1i. ]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Reason I wanna shoot video with a DSLR is just convenience. I don't wanna have to bring to school a DSLR kit... and then a camcorder. ]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
The 40D is no slouch. If this is your first DSLR and you are planning on using this for fun and stuff too, just get the 40D, master it, then move on up. The bigger body is worth the price of admission alone. If you end up not liking photography, the beefier 40D will last far longer as a general camera than the Tl1. Its cheap, one gen old, and has a great feature set. Spend the cash on lenses and you will be far happier.

However, if you've been shooting for a while and feel the 7D: ie you want the new focus system, you're sick of your viewfinder, you like to shoot birds etc etc..then by all means get it. Its a pretty good deal, and fills in the "I want to upgrade but the 5D isnt what I need" gap. You are really paying for the AF, the burst speed, and the new IS and viewfinder....the only one I would actually care about is the viewfinder. The focus is cool, but I would never buy a first generation autofocus system. Oh and flash sync is nice if you do studio work. But if you do studio work I doubt you'd be shouldn't be asking buying advice on engadget ;-) ]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/

Anyone who's new to photography shouldn't be concerned too much with mastering any one particular camera. Growing as a photographer has nothing to do with your camera. Understanding how to be a good photographer has nothing to do with your camera.


I think you'll notice a trend among buyers of DSLRs, that they think a better camera will make them a better shooter. A better device only enhances the abilities of those who have already acquired the skills needed to utilize them. Until then, literally ANYTHING will do.


As for studio photography, the official Canon Press Release names it as an "Integrated Speedlite Transmitter" which will be completely and utterly pointless for anyone who does studio work. Nobody that I know of even uses Speedlights except for doing some small outdoor thing. Now, if they integrated a Pocket Wizard transmitter then maybe I'd go and buy a 7D.]]>Sep 1st 2009 6:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Totally agree with you. I've been using a G7 for the last 3 years just to learn the ropes.

I was planning on upgrading to a T1i when it came out (a couple things held me back) and to be honest I wouldn't even mind getting an XS... just want to move up to a DSLR.

Of course when video recording came to the DSLRs the story changed completely... so that's how I arrived at my dilemma. Spend the extra dough for the 7D or just get the T1i. (After reading a little more on them I'm just gonna get the 7D)]]>Sep 1st 2009 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
"All your base are belong to us"

Sorry couldn't resist :P]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Sorry, all circuits are busy right now. Please try again later.]]>Sep 1st 2009 1:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
You have no chance to survive make your time!]]>Sep 1st 2009 1:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Prepare for downcount!]]>Sep 1st 2009 4:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
Please stop.]]>Sep 1st 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
This sounds sweet:

"Capture images exactly as you see them
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 EOS 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."]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 1:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 1:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
I've always enjoyed the feel of the 20, 30, 40 and 50D... they fit better in my hands. The Rebel's grip is too small and .

Hopefully they will continue to make something between the Rebel and the 7D.]]>Sep 1st 2009 2:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
uh... 'cause Canon have come out and said it's a new range for them- maybe try reading the press release next time yeah? ;)]]>Sep 1st 2009 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 6:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 12:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
If this was $1800 and Full Frame, then I would think differently. Judging on Canon's mistake with the 50D pixel density, I think we all need to wait on the verdict for image quality on this beast.]]>Sep 1st 2009 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/
I wish that Canon were willing to put in-body IS on their cameras. I hate the idea of having to pay for it in every lens I buy. For several years, that's kept me using Pentax. It's the only reason why I'm even considering the Sony A850, despite the fact that their system is still not fully fleshed out.]]>Sep 1st 2009 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 1:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/canon-eos-7d-now-official-is-exactly-what-you-expected/Sep 1st 2009 1:08AM