Canon EOS 7D SLR Kit 15-85IS

Canon EOS 7D SLR Kit 15-85IS

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 15-85IS 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.

Feature Card

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.

Source : Manufacturer's Website

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Combining a extensive zoom range featuring wide angle and telephoto plus a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM provides outstanding performance and flexibility.

Features :

• High performance all-purpose 5.6x 24-136mm equivalent EF-S standard zoom

• 4 stop Image Stabilizer

• Automatic panning and tripod detection

• 0.35m close focusing

• UD and aspherical lenses

• Super Spectra coatings

• 7-blade aperture

• Optional lens hood

High performance flexible wide angle zoom
With an effective focal length range of approximately 24-136mm (35 mm equivalent), the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a lens that delivers outstanding flexibility while delivering remarkable image quality. With its wider angle than many comparable lenses, it captures more of the scene and adds a greater sense of space and perspective to your photography.

Image Stabilizer
The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, the IS function allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower without causing image blur. The Image Stabilizer helps when shooting in low light conditions or from moving vehicles.

Looks as good as it performs
The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features a textured exterior finish for a high quality look and feel, that matches your EOS camera.

Ultra fast, ultra quiet auto focus
The ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. The ring type USM allows full time manual focus override without having to switch out of AF, for a greater level of usability. 

Super Spectra coatings
Lens elements are treated with Canon’s Super Spectra lens coating which suppresses flare and prevents ghosting – which is more likely to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Canon’s Super Spectra coating also helps achieve true colour balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.

Creative background blur
A 7 blade circular aperture enables photographers to achieve a beautiful background blur; ideal for isolating your subject from the background.