Canon 7D

Not too long ago, Canon officially announced the new EOS 7D. If you would like to see Canon's product page, go here. It is my belief that this camera is a game changer, not just in the still photography world, but in the world of film. First about the still photography side. Just looking at the specs, this is going to be a killer camera for the price. Shooting 8 frames per second, which is more than enough, and having an ISO of up to 12,800, this camera could become a great backup or maybe even primary camera for sports, wildlife, and any other photographer that needs the high frame rate. Oh yeah, it's also shooting 18 megapixel files while cranking out 8 frames per second. Again, killer camera. It definitely looks like Canon has stepped up to take on Nikon's D300(s) directly in the still photography market. But what about that other feature that all the big manufacturers are including on their cameras these days? High definition video! I think this camera has something that can please even the most discerning cinematographer. With an APS-C sized sensor, fully manual control, and 24p frame rate, shooting at 1080p this could just be the perfect crossover camera for an independent film maker. I wonder how long until a major release is shot on a 7D? We are definitely living in exciting times for the photography world. Now, not only are we producing killer still images, now we're also shooting videos with the ability to have that great Hollywood style selective focus and we can use the same camera and lens setup for both. So is anyone else ready for the 7D to hit store shelves?