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).

[Image Credits: DPReview (Links to a comprehensive write up)]