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Canon had a ton of news today. Let’s get right to it:

Today Canon Canada released the EOS 7D Mark II, which incorporates professional features and quality in an affordable DSLR camera.

Building on the success of the EOS 7D, this new EOS model features a range of “EOS firsts” including the Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processor, rapid burst shooting up to 10 frames per second (fps) and Canon’s first 65-Point All Cross Type autofocus (AF) system. The EOS 7D Mark II is also the second EOS DSLR camera (first was EOS 70D) to incorporate Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF system.

Fast Facts:

• New AI Servo AF III autofocusing algorithm is similar to that of the EOS-1D X in that tracking parameters can be easily customized for specific shooting situations.
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode includes five HDR shooting functions, allowing users to save all source images in addition to composited HDR image.
• Multiple Exposure (ME) mode provides four compositing methods and allows users to save individual source images.
• Improved custom controls include a built-in intervalometer and bulb timer (both EOS DSLR firsts) enable capture of time-lapse images and long-exposure images.
• Distortion Correction that operates with most EF and EF-S lenses, works to improve image quality even further while recording video and in-camera JPEGs.
• New and improved Intelligent Viewfinder provides approximately 100 per cent field of view.
• Built-in GPS Receiver provides digital compass and can record location information including longitude, latitude, elevation, camera direction and universal coordinated time (UTC) as EXIF data. This allows both images and movie files to be geotagged in real time.
• Features dual card slots for SD/SDHC/SDXC and CF memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards.
• Mini HDMI port can be used to record uncompressed Full HD video to external recorders.

The EOS 7D Mark II is scheduled to be available in November 2014 for an estimated retail price of $1,899.99 (body only) and $2,249.99 (body with 18-135 STM lens).

Also today Canon Canada announced three new Powershot models expanding upon its lineup of high-quality, compact digital cameras: the PowerShot G7 X, PowerShot SX60 HS and PowerShot N2.

PowerShot G7 X features:

• Canon’s first compact camera with a one-inch sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 20.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• Maximum aperture range of f/1.8 to f/2.8
• Newly developed premium quality lens has a 4.2x optical zoom ratio (equivalent to 24-100mm)
• Advanced Star Mode features four options to capture high quality images of starry night skies
• Built-in ND filter expands options for creative expression with stills and video
• Built-in WiFi
• Continuous shooting speeds up to 6.5 frames per second (fps)
• Full HD video up to 1080/60p
• Available mid-October for an estimated retail price of $749.99

PowerShot SX60 HS features:

• Latest addition to Canon’s SX high-power zoom lineup
• 65x optical zoom (equivalent to 21-1365mm)
• 16.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 1080/60p Full HD video capabilities
• Built-in WiFi
• Continuous shooting speeds up to 6.4 frames per second (fps)
• When shooting at extreme telephoto focal lengths, Zoom Framing Assist function remembers user’s previous zoom position
• Zoom Memory function allows for a quick return to the most recently used zoom position, even if the battery/memory card is replaced
• Available in early October for an estimated retail price of $579.99

PowerShot N2 features:

• 8x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-224mm)
• 16.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image processor
• Built-in WiFi
• Self Portrait mode
• New shutter ring functions with an all-round release, ideal for both left or right-hand photographers
• Creative Shot mode from PowerShot N has been enhanced with added filters (i.e. Retro, Monochrome)
• Advanced movie shooting feature in Creative Shot mode combines several movie clips automatically with special effects
• Available at the end of November for an estimated retail price of $349.99.

Finally, Canon Canada announced three new lenses including two new EF series lenses – the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM super telephoto lens and the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM standard zoom lens, as well as one EF-S series lens – the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM wide-angle pancake lens. Please see below for more details.

EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM – The Portable Super Telephoto Lens

• Compact and lightweight at just 4.6 lbs (half the weight of the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens)
• Features newly developed gapless dual-layered diffractive optical (DO) elements that help improve optical performance
• Other optical improvements include the use of a large-diameter ground and polished aspherical element and a UD glass element that work together with the DO elements for thorough correction of spherical, chromatic and other optical aberrations
• Optical Image Stabilization offers up to four shutter speed steps of correction
• Three IS modes – standard, panning and during exposure only – help to provide stunning results in variety of situations
• Full-time manual focus can be employed at any time, even in AF mode
• Power Focus mode for smooth focus “pulls” ideal for filmmaking
• Highly resistant to dust and water
• Available in November for an estimated retail price of $8,099.99

EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM – Smooth Quiet Focus in a Versatile Lens

• First EF-series zoom lens for full-frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) that provides virtually silent AF while shooting video
• Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed steps of correction
• New seven group zoom optical formula enables a conveniently compact design while maintaining high-quality optical performance
• Available in December for an estimated retail price of $709.99

EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM – The Slim, Compact Lens That Stacks Up to the Competition

• Slimmest and lightest Canon EF-S lens ever produced
• Designed for photographers and videographers looking to capture bright, clear images with soft blurred backgrounds at fixed focal length
• Aspheric lens element and optimized lens arrangement and coating helps minimize ghosting and flare
• Available in November for an estimated retail price of $169.99

It looks like Canon’s 75th year in business is going to be busy.

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