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Canon 7D

September 4th, 2009 No comments

No, it isn’t a whole new line, it seems that Canon wanted to stop the confusion between the Nikon D60 and the Canon 60D, so they have renamed 60D to 7D  — at least that’s what I’ve read.

It looks very good so far, I sure hope that the 1D Mark IV does not disappoint either as this is just about what I need — without the 45 point AF, and weather seal but than it also costs a lot less than the 1D line.

The highlights:

  • 2 DIGIC IV Chips (AF and Image) (the same as the 1D line)
  • 8+ fps (the same as the 1D Mark II+)
  • 18MP (better than the 1Ds Mark II)
  • 19 point AF system (standard for the XXD line)
  • $1699.00 List Price.

What I would like to know is, did Canon come out with yet another battery for it?  The fiasco with the 5D Mark II’s battery not being available was just ridiculous.

Here are various reviews and even some places that you can buy

You can also pre-order the body (some places with a premium):

  • Amazon.com – (linked as disappeared for now, I’m sure it will be back soon)
  • Berger-Brothers – $1699.00 (pre-order), $1899 (pre-order with 28-135 lens)

Good Luck.

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Photography Associations

September 4th, 2009 1 comment

Here is a non-comprehensive list of Photographic (or related) Associations that are around.  Most will accept anyone who can pay the yearly dues.

  • APA – Advertising Photographers of America
  • ASMP – American Society of Media Photographers
  • NAPP – National Association of Photoshop Professionals
  • NANPA – North America Nature Photography Association
  • PPA – Professional Photographers of America
  • PSA – Photographic Society of America
  • WPPI – Wedding and Portrait Photographers International