Video: Canon EOS 7D DSLR 8FPS Burst Mode & HD Video Capture in Action New EOS 7D Video Appetisers

Last week Alex did my bank balance no favours at all in offering a heads
up concerning the release of Canon's latest, and hugely anticipated, EOS
DSLR (I'd tried to put it from my mind with the wife's assistance)
– namely the Canon EOS 7D – and being an avid EOS fanboy (no
apologies there) we thought we'd follow up with a few carefully selected
videos of the mighty EOS 7D in action, specifically centring on what the
new EOS brings to the table as well as it's 8 frames per second burst
mode and HD video capture capabilities.
Firstly, for those unacquainted with the magnesium alloy bodied,
moisture and dust sealed dual DIGIC 4 touting Canon EOS 7D DSLR here's a
brief rundown of what it has to offer in terms of new key features and
specifications – and, we think you'll agree, its pretty impressive
stuff:
18 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor: Designed and manufactured by Canon, the sensor
produces an outstanding image and offers fantastic performance at high
and low conditions, thanks to a new photodiode and microlens construction.
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.
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.
19-point cross-type AF sensor: An improved AF system offers a range of
manual and automatic settings including Zone and Spot AF as well as the
setting of AF points for vertical or horizontal orientation.

Intelligent Viewfinder: A new revised viewfinder offers 1.0x
magnification with 100% frame coverage.
Integrated Speedlite Transmitter: for the first time in an EOS series
camera the 7D sports an inbuilt Speedlite Transmitter whilst the
integrated flash offers manual control and coverage of focal lengths to 15.
Transmissive LCD: The 7D's LCD comes with Dual-Axis Electronic Level
(the first time this feature has been offered in an EOS camera) allowing
end users to gain insight into pitch and roll angles with view to
composing captures (especially handy for landscape photographers).
And, for those of you who prefer to gain insight as to the enormous
capabilities of the EOS 7D without trawling through swathes of text, the
following carefully selected videos will undoubtedly be of interest (the
latter being one we simply had to include):
Canon EOS 7D General Overview

Canon EOS 7D Burst Mode in Action

Canon EOS 7D HD Video (60p/24p)

Canon EOS 7D Funny: Mr Hitler the 7D (Brilliant – Coarse
Language Advisory)
As impressive as this all is, as with all things in life, there's
invariably a sting in the tail and, once again, unsurprisingly, its
those looking to avail themselves of the EOS 7D in the UK (such as
myself) that are getting dumped upon as whilst the 7D will set you back
around $1700 in the US it'll set you back the same figure, in GBP, in
the UK.

Yes exchange rates pay a part, but not that bigger part (by any means)
so its us UK based consumers getting a RAW (all too obvious pun) deal
again. Still, that's the way the cookie crumbles and I for one (and I
suspect I'm not alone) will pay that price when, eventually, I've
managed to square it with the (quite fabulous) wife – which I
will, in time, and with a bit of luck.

We'd be interested to hear what other UK based consumers think of the
EOS 7D's pricing as well as from anyone who's considering the 7D as
their next upgrade (doubtless from the 450D).