Canon unveils high-end EOS 7D

Leonard Goh | Sep 01, 2009

(Credit: Canon)

The rumors are true after all. The much-speculated EOS 7D has just been announced by Canon, but to the disappointment of many fans out there, this shooter is not a full-frame dSLR. Nonetheless, it still has impressive specifications. Here's a quick breakdown of its features.

18-megapixel, APS-C-sized CMOS sensor

Dual Digic 4 image processors

19-point cross-type autofocus system

8 frames-per-second (fps) burst mode

ISO 100 to 12,800

3-inch, 920k-dot display

Full-HD video recording at 24fps

100 percent viewfinder coverage

Integrated Speedlite Transmitter

Dual axis electronic level

So where does the EOS 7D fit into Canon's dSLR lineup? From the looks of it, this quick snapper appears more suited for photojournalists. Just as the EOS 1D Mark III is the speedier equivalent to the EOS 1Ds mark III, the EOS 7D probably complements the EOS 5D Mark II lineup in a similar fashion.

There is no word on Asia pricing, but the EOS 7D is expected to sell for US$1,700 in the US come end September.

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