Canon EOS 7D announced...

[Bibhav Behera]

The Canon EOS 7D announced. Positioned to give the Nikon D300 competition.

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos7d/
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/mul...=7-10042-10239
http://gizmodo.com/5349829/canon-7d-...video-for-1900

[Sabyasachi Patra]

The Canon EOS 7D is packed with new features:

18 MP APS–C CMOS Sensor

8 fps image capture
Enabled by the Dual “DIGIC 4” processors and improved electrical system, photographers can capture images at 8fps, without the need for additional accessories and in all file types.

19-point cross-type AF system including Spot AF

ISO Range
The EOS 7D enables photographers to capture subjects in their natural light. The ISO range (100 – 6,400) is expandable to 12,800.

EOS Movie
With improved operation, making it easy to switch directly to movie mode, it is now even simpler to shoot Full HD video. Users can set exposure and frame rate – with options for 24 fps to create that cinematic feel.
Dual “DIGIC 4” processors

By utilising Dual “DIGIC 4” processors, users of the EOS 7D never have to compromise between shooting speed, image quality and ISO performance.
Impressive Design

Magnesium alloy body offers environmental protection – the tough, lightweight construction is designed to defend against moisture, and dust – equivalent to the legendary EOS–1N.

100% Viewfinder coverage
Orientation Sensor helps in correcting the tilt. I was waiting for this feature to be introduced. Earlier it was present in Nikon D3

Price: 1699 US Dollars

Lets see how it works in the field. Hope to get one on hand soon

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Service Notice: EOS 7D: Residual Image in Picture


Thank you for using Canon products.

We have confirmed that in certain camera settings and shooting conditions, the phenomenon described below may occur in images captured by the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera.

Canon is currently investigating and analyzing the cause of this phenomenon, and we are planning to release a firmware update to address this issue.

Once the support measures have been established, we will post the relevant information on our Web site.

We offer our most sincere apologies to customers using this product who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Going forward, we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.

Phenomenon
In images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible. This phenomenon is not noticeable in an image with optimal exposure. The phenomenon may become more noticeable if a retouching process such as level compensation is applied to emphasize the image.

Affected Product
EOS 7D Digital SLR

Support
This contact information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight. ET,
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)
Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

The service notice can be found at the following link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...=2112&id=60427

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Canon has announced a firmware update - version 1.1.0 - to correct a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible.

The link to download the firmware:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/fir.../firmware.html

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Canon has announced a firmware update for its 7D camera.
The firmware version 1.2.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:

• Extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions.

• Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO.
• Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu.
• Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images taken in movie-shooting mode.

The link to download the firmware:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/fir.../firmware.html