Canon EOS 7D

The Canon EOS 7D making another appearance, as in leaked, in of course a Chinese forum. Not only do we get a decidedly good look at the camera (and 3 new lenses, an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, and an EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, and an EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro), but we also have the specification rundown. Since I’m assuming we don’t all speak Chinese, the highlights include:

• 18 megapixels
• Dual DiG!C 4 imaging processors, 14-bit A/D signal conversion
• 8 FPS (94 Large/Fine JPEGS or 15 RAW)
• 19 points cross type AF sensors. Eight-directional double cross central AF point
• ISO 100-6400, extends to 12800
• 100% coverage, 1.0x optical viewfinder with intelligent display, with electronic horizon line.
• 3.0″ LCD, 920,000 dot resolution, 160 degree viewing angle
• New iFCL meter system using high contrast and color detection (63-zone)
• Newly-designed streamlined body, metallic shutter sound, shutter lifespan approx. 150,000 times
• HD movie, HDMI out, external mic input
• EOS Integrated Dust Removal system
• Live view with Face-priority AF
• Auto Lighting Optimizer
• Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)
• New switch for Live View/Video mode
• New 24mm wide-angle built-in flash supporting EOS E-TTL II

No additional clarity on the sensor size, though I think we should assume the 1.6x APS-C as the most likely reality. [neutralday]

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