Canon EOS 7D SLR Kit 18-135IS

Canon EOS 7D SLR Kit 18-135IS

With a host of brand new features designed to enhance every aspect of the photographic process, from still images to video, the new Canon EOS 7D SLR 18-135IS kit represents a whole new class of SLR’s. The tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features a 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a new all cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo II AF subject tracking and user-specific AF area selection modes for sharp focus. The EOS 7D's Intelligent Viewfinder, a newly-designed technology, provides approximately 100% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as a spot metering circle and grid lines.

New iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and colour information to provide accurate exposure even in dark lighting. The Canon EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speeds. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust resistant and has shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles. Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses as well as with EOS System accessories, the opportunities here are beyond amazement.

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Features

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for best image quality and faster speed.

• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim light.

• 8.0 fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15 RAW.

• Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p.

• Intelligent Viewfinder with 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 29.4°, high magnification of 1.0, intelligent viewfinder and an overlaid LCD display in viewfinder supports various shooting styles.

• New 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors in centre at f/2.8 and f/5.6 and AF area selection modes to match different situations.

• iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and colour information for optimizing exposure and image quality.

• Magnesium body with shutter durability up to 150,000 cycles with dust and weather resistance.

The Speed Needed

Capable of shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with a UDMA CF card and 15 RAW at 8 fps, the EOS 7D is a perfect camera. Canon's remarkable shutter, combined with speedy, sophisticated electronics, ensures amazing performance. A rapidly-occurring scene can be captured moment by moment, second by second;every opportunityis captured in perfect clarity.

Three Recording Sizes
Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50p/60p (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50p/60p (59.94) fps).

Faster, Accurate AF

Canon packed its most advanced technologies into the EOS 7D's AF system. With 19 high-precision, cross-type AF sensors, any of which can be selected automatically or manually, the EOS 7D is equipped to handle even the trickiest of focus situations with ease. The high-speed microcomputers in the EOS 7D use advanced algorithms that help ensure the fastest, most accurate AF performance under the widest variety of conditions. In addition, Canon's Light Source detection AF automatically compensates the focus by taking into account artificial lighting sources and making appropriate adjustments and the EOS 7D's new Intelligent Macro focusing tracks the object or the camera's movement when shooting close-up, to ensure focus is never lost.

Ensures Accurate Exposure

The EOS 7D features a new, 63 zone dual-layer sensor designed to complement the 19-point AF system. This new system delivers an entirely new level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations. Since the metering sensor has a colour measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS 7D gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes. This makes the EOS 7D ideal for scenes with extreme difference in brightness such as brightly lit scenes or backlit scenes; the camera balances exposure of the subject at the background, and exposures are not overly influenced by bright areas in the shot.

Built to Perform

The EOS 7D is constructed of the highest quality materials, to exacting standards to ensure unfettered performance at all times. For 150,000 cycles; the chassis is built of lightweight and rigid magnesium, and the camera's seals are built to resist water and dust.

Lens Info

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Offersmultipurpose zoom range from wide angle to telephoto, and featuring Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS provides complete versatility to your requirements.

Features

• High power, all-purpose 7.5x, 29-216mm equivalent, EF-S zoom

• 4 stop Image Stabilizer

• Automatic panning and tripod detection

• 0.45m close focusing

• UD and Aspherical lenses

• Super Spectra coating

• 6-blade circular aperture

• Optional lens hood

The multi-function Zoom
Offering a 35mm equivalent effective focal length range of 29-216mm, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS combines the majority of all the most popular focal lengths in one lens. Whether it's a wide angle for landscapes or a telephoto for sports day, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS covers all your requirements.

Image Stabilization
The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS features Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for low light conditions, the Image Stabilizer system allows shutter speeds of up to 4 stops slower than normal without causing image blur.

Beauty of the Lens
The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS also features a textured exterior finish for a sophisticated look and feel that matches your EOS camera.

High speed auto focus
New DC autofocus motor combined with a high-speed CPU and improved AF algorithm enables quick and accurate auto focus performance.

Super Spectra coating
Canon’s Super Spectra lens coating is used to prevent flare and ghosting, which are more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. This ensures purest colour balance and contrast.

User Specific Blur
6-blade circular aperture enables you to blur your background creatively making the subject more striking.

Reviews

"All in all the Canon EOS 7D is a camera that is joy to shoot with. The user interface has been noticeably improved over previous Canon DSLRs and is highly customizable. The Dual Digic 4 processors ensure speedy operation and you'll hardly ever find yourself waiting for the camera."

Reviewed by dpreview.com | Talking about the EOS 7D Handling 

"It offers excellent image quality in all shooting situations and an impressive speed of operation, combined with very good build quality and ergonomics."

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