Production Canon EOS 7D video samples hit the web

We've already seen some video from a pre-production Canon EOS 7D, but it looks like it's hitting stores now, and this is the first video we've seen from a final retail unit. It's genuinely impressive, especially since filmmaker Dan Chung says most of it was shot at 1600 to 6400 ISO, but it's important to realize that he was also using some seriously expensive lenses, a specialized video viewfinder, a wide-angle mattebox to reduce lens flare, and a separate external microphone for audio. Was that enough responsible skepticism for you? Good, because we also think the 7D looks like it's going to rock, and we can't wait to try one out. Video after the break, along with a shot of Dan's video rig.

[Via Planet5D]

[va jj Posted Sep 28th 2009 3:42AM]

they're playing ball in a cup.

[Wesley Posted Sep 28th 2009 5:54AM]

The blondie near the end says she used to charge to have her pics taken. Was she a model, pornstar or hooker?

[horchata Posted Sep 28th 2009 6:11AM]

The real question is- Does anyone care?

[bionictulip Posted Sep 28th 2009 11:40AM]

The real question is- What's the difference?

[Reggie Posted Sep 28th 2009 6:16AM]

Here's one more video: http://www.vimeo.com/6487566

[stridermt2k Posted Sep 28th 2009 7:25AM]

Wow, The Chinese drink Corona.

Is that because it tastes like the drinking water?

[tgluak Posted Sep 28th 2009 7:41AM]

So we all decided we want cup and ball girl?

[RichyS Posted Sep 28th 2009 7:42AM]

Very nice looking video, but the body and video specific lenses are a bit too rich for my blood (keen, but slightly inept amateur -- by no means a pro).

I think I'll stick with my plan of getting a Lumix GH1 (if I can find any in stock), and pocketing the considerable difference. For my needs, the GH1 is waaaaay better value for money.

[roxics Posted Sep 28th 2009 12:04PM]

Depends what you can get the GH1 for. Remember this camera has a bigger sensor and if you also do stills it will be a much better camera for that. You don't need all that other crap he has on the camera. There aren't any "video" lenses for the EOS system. At least not yet.

[RichyS Posted Sep 28th 2009 12:50PM]

Very true Michael, very true.

A 7d currently will cost about 1500 quid for the body only. A GH1, on the other hand, can be picked up for about £1100 for the body and 14-140 (28-280 equiv.) lens. I'm not sure what an equivalent lens for the 7d would, but I doubt you'd get change from 500 quid. And even then, you'd probably miss out on the silent motor and variable aperture of the Lumix. Probably a bit faster though... So, we're talking about £800 more for something that a numpty like me would really get no benefit from. I don't have any EOS lenses already, so that's not an issue.

So, nice camera, but I still plan on getting the GH1.

[PSIREX Posted Sep 28th 2009 8:48AM]

So who is sexier her or the camera???? I know my choice!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2009 9:39AM]

That was nice, but have you seen this?

This is beautiful... "http://www.vimeo.com/6496808"

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2009 10:03AM]

The video really does show an average night in a major Chinese city. There's lots of misinformed anti-China trolls on Engadget, but I can assure you it's a lot of fun, and there's nothing to worry about. I recognized everything shown.

As for the women. No she's not a model, a prostitute or an exception to the rule. Attractive women are a dime a dozen. Walk down the street and they surround you. Actually the Chinese women you see in TV shows can be somewhat plain. (getting on Chinese TV requires connections rather than any talent.)

The only bad part is leaving Asia; condemned to expensive beer, 9 to 5 hours and wide load asses once more.

It could be argued that ladies from Chong Qing and Si Chuan are the nicest, but I'll let the locals fight that amongst themselves.

[ConceptVBS Posted Sep 28th 2009 11:56AM]

What a way to generalize people. Good job. They are beautiful women everywhere in the world. Not just in specific areas.

[spin cycle Posted Sep 28th 2009 2:41PM]

I've been to China too (Shanghai). You're on crack.

Sexy young women don't just stand around playing ball and cup games as a rule. I'm not saying she's a prostitute, but there's a good chance she's there as a promotional item for the restaurant she is standing in front of or she's selling balls and cups.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2009 12:41PM]

I wonder why asian women are considered so exotic still. Nothing about their culture is too terribly different than white culture anymore. Even if the difference is slight people see a world of difference.

[JStr Posted Sep 28th 2009 1:58PM]

This video is effn awesome!! Everyone is just having a great time.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2009 5:34PM]

Nice video. The 35 mm f1.4L is one heck of a lens. I didn't have to read the article to figure out it was one of the lenses used. I'm sooo happy with mine. :-)

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2009 9:27PM]

Cameras come and go, it's the glass that is the investment. The 7D with a 16-35L, 24-70L, 70-200L IS would be great for making home movies all the way up to filming wedding ceremonies, the sky is the limit. This camera and a 5D MKII are going to be in every wedding photographers kit, keep it coming Canon!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 29th 2009 7:49PM]

Those toys they are playing with are so fun!!! This 7d footage looks so much better than the KendamaUSA footage we shot
here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8tHQEuqD1E

I am going to have to buy a 7d for our next video! Canon products never cease to amaze me!!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 12th 2009 9:42PM]

To those imbecilic morons and ignorant cretins who posted racist and sexist comments about the women in the video, I suggest you and I carry the conversation on a porn site where I can tell you about my fantasies about white women - or is 'Caucasian' the more political correct term?