Canon 7D arrival time

[KangS]

A little more BBB virus to add.... :sweatsm::sweat::bsmilie:

A very well done video from a pre-production 7D from the Pillipines.

http://vimeo.com/channels/hd#6487566

 

[GilbertGoh]

Canon 10-22, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, 70-200 f/4 IS and 100 f/2.8 Macro. The last lens will soon be replaced by the upcoming HIS version. Then, my lens collection is complete.

PS: I am proud to say my (currently nearly complete) lens collection has no equivalent in N-land (their 10-24 performs horribly at 10 mm, 17-55 f/2.8 has no VR, no 7-2 f/4 lens and their 105 macro VR does not function at 1:1 magnification) or any other platform. Talk about choosing a system for its lenses instead of the cameras. :bsmilie:

PS2: Just realized that Canon Singapore has released their own sample images taken with the 7D here. But WHERE is the recommended retail price? :bsmilie:

looking at your set up, 10-22 and 17-55 can not go ff, F4 IS is nice but stronger is still F2.8 IS. 100 macro is nice. interesting choice to upgrade it. N-land got no equivalent because you are not comparing the top line items. the 14-24F2.8,24-70 and 70-200 all F2.8 are very nice.
PS: i am in canon.
PS2: lens i am talking about are 35L, 300F2.8IS, 85L....... their price holds well, much better than bodies and they take photos other lens can not even with a great body.

 

[doodah]

N-land got no equivalent because you are not comparing the top line items. the 14-24F2.8,24-70 and 70-200 all F2.8 are very nice.

True. I am referring to the lack of decent DX/EFS lenses in N-land.

When it comes to FF, I agree N has the upper hand... for now.

HOWEVER, their recent releases/upgrades are kind of short-sighted (much like their first version of 70-200 f/2.8 VR which was obviously tailored for DX sensors).

a) 14-24 f/2.8 is impressive and all that... BUT its bulbous front element and lack of front threading limit the usefulness of the lens for landscape shooting, and such a lens is obviously designed for landscape photographers. A FX 14-24 f/4 lens with 82 mm front threading will be far more useful.

b) Their latest lenses are impressive only because they contain the new nano-coating which allows lens designers to go wild with their optical design (after flaring issues are subdued).

Note that the new Canon 17mm TSE and 24 f/1.4 Mk2 lenses also spot similar technology and equally impressive optical performance.

Further note that when nanocoating technology is not present, N lenses struggle with optical quality, e.g., DX 10-24. Such a scenario is a far cry from the general belief that N is strong in wide angle lenses. Another myth dispelled. :bsmilie:

c) 24-70 f/2.8 WITHOUT VR? Now, how short-sighted is that? Hasn't N learned anything from their DX 17-55 f/2.8 lens?

 

[GilbertGoh]

When it comes to FF, I agree N has the upper hand... for now.

c) 24-70 f/2.8 WITHOUT VR? Now, how short-sighted is that? Hasn't N learned anything from their DX 17-55 f/2.8 lens?

True in a certain way. but 24-70 i also waiting for IS on canon, lol

 

[KHC]

True in a certain way. but 24-70 i also waiting for IS on canon, lol

It true for those don't has a stable hand to handle the 24-70 F2.8 at lower shutter speed . the IS is a awsome to have.
Canon , can you out bite to N for this lens include with IS 4 stop or latest IS system been developed and the latest nano coating on particular element.
i'm waitingggggggggggggggggg
Hope next year PMA annoucement can have this lens in canon list :thumbsup::lovegrin:

Since canon new slogan are . Design by user and manufacture by canon.
Please canon heard the user hard on the new development for EF 24-70 F2.8 With IS ........request.
Sure will a lot of user requested. Bring good money for canon share holder.

 

[Foveon]

Well, 7D will be out in oct(according to my bro's boss, distro for canon in singapore), wait for it to arrive and have some real roadtests!

Hi, do you know what is the MRP?

 

[doodah]

Hi, do you know what is the MRP?

In US, Nikon D300s sells for US$1799 and Canon 7D for US$1699.

In Singapore, D300s RRP is S$2999 and street price is $2550.

One can only guess what the 7D street price is for Singapore. :bsmilie:

My guess is about $2500-2600.

 

[Vin]

Since canon new slogan are . Design by user and manufacture by canon.
Please canon heard the user hard on the new development for EF 24-70 F2.8 With IS ........request.
Sure will a lot of user requested. Bring good money for canon share holder.

Thought it's "Designed by you. Built by Canon"

 

[avalancheseah]

Well, 7D will be out in oct(according to my bro's boss, distro for canon in singapore), wait for it to arrive and have some real roadtests!

yes, just got a brochure at the comex show "Buzz", and it says that it will be available in Oct.

 

[Prince]

In US, Nikon D300s sells for US$1799 and Canon 7D for US$1699.

In Singapore, D300s RRP is S$2999 and street price is $2550.

One can only guess what the 7D street price is for Singapore. :bsmilie:

My guess is about $2500-2600.

This is a v sensible guess! I really cant wait .... Maybe i should go whack the manual now!!!

 

[Sivakis]

7D - mid Oct.

 

[xknight]

In US, Nikon D300s sells for US$1799 and Canon 7D for US$1699.

In Singapore, D300s RRP is S$2999 and street price is $2550.

One can only guess what the 7D street price is for Singapore. :bsmilie:

My guess is about $2500-2600.

I wonder D300s can survive or not? the price and spec (theocratically/on paper) also lose to Canon 7D. Which ever be my first SLR does not really matter, but I my sister is using nikon :cry:

hope that Nikon (slightly) larger sensor, less pixel dentisy and 51 point AF can make some miracle
(wondering why D7 can go to ISO 12800)

 

[Foveon]

In US, Nikon D300s sells for US$1799 and Canon 7D for US$1699.

In Singapore, D300s RRP is S$2999 and street price is $2550.

One can only guess what the 7D street price is for Singapore. :bsmilie:

My guess is about $2500-2600.

If your guess is accurate, that will be really nice price.

 

[whattokingu]

True in a certain way. but 24-70 i also waiting for IS on canon, lol

Canon and Nikon should have at least put IS in the body, though lens IS is arguably 'better'. But then again, there is non-IS lens that the body IS is better than nothing. Not sure what will happen to the price though.

 

[Paladin]

Putting IS in the body for both is as good as killing their IS lens market....

 

[egnaro]

Putting IS in the body for both is as good as killing their IS lens market....

in long term run, they do not need to produce 2 kind of lens for the same range... can save some R&D cost.

 

[engr]

I had a go at the 7D. AF works faster than 5D2. Something I did below for the video portion.

http://seanseah.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/canon-7d-quick-review/

 

[JasonHu]

local set? how much? where to buy?

 

[engr]

No. It was the only pre production set locally as of now. I was beta testing the video portion. Watch the video.

 

[Michaelavaloke2009]

No. It was the only pre production set locally as of now. I was beta testing the video portion. Watch the video.

thanks for sharing.