Canon EOS 7D Mark II is As Good As Last Year’s Full-Frame Cameras (says Ken Rockwell)

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II price check: [shopcountry 22664]

Ken Rockwell’s EOS 7D Mark II review. He says that the EOS 7D Mark II performance is as good as last years full-frame cams.

About the comparison with Nikon’s D7100:

The Nikon D7100 is a primitive thing by comparison.

Unless face-recognition autofocus is important to you, everything else about the 7D Mk II just feels better and faster.

The D7100 feels like a consumer camera, while the 7D Mk II doesn’t feel any different than Canon’s top [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink].

About the [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink]:

[…] for sports and action in any light, the 7D Mk II can be beat only in some ways by the $6,800 Canon [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink] and Nikon D4S — and the 7D Mk II lets us auto focus on more of the frame than either of those pro beasts. Is Canon kidding? The 1D X only has AF sensors in the middle of its frame!

Want to know more about the game changing EOS 7D Mark II? Read about the EOS 7D Mark II’s excellent weather sealing, the highly advanced AF, and the industry leading high ISO performance (have a look here too). All our coverage on the EOS 7D Mark II can be seen here (and there is a lot).

[via Ken Rockwell] [shoplink 22664] EOS 7D Mark II Tutorial[/shoplink]

Canon Rebates Have Been Extended to January 31

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Though rumor had it Canon would not extend their rebates beyond January 3, the rebates have been extended. Note: some of the kits and bundles are available as long as stock lasts. That means that you may not find all deals live when you click the links.

  • Canon EOS 1D X – Adorama | B&H (MIR is $800 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 4119]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Adorama | B&H (MIR is $300 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 2431]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 6D – Adorama | B&H (MIR is $300 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 7139]price in your country[/shoplink]

These DSLR get a $250 mail-in rebate when purchased with the EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 IS lens

  • Canon EOS 6D – Adorama | B&H  – check the [shoplink 7139]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II – B&H – check the [shoplink 22664]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 7D – B&H – check the [shoplink 337]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 70D – Adorama | B&H – check the [shoplink 14246]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 60D – Adorama | B&H – check the [shoplink 335]price in your country[/shoplink]

These Canon DSLRs get various mail-in rebates when purchased with the PIXMA PRO-100 printer

  • Canon EOS 1D X – B&H (MIR is $1,150 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 4119]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Adorama | B&H (MIR is $650 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 2431]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 6D – B&H (MIR is $350 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 7139]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 7D – B&H (MIR is $350 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 337]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 70D – B&H (MIR is $350 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 14246]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon Rebel SL1 – B&H (MIR is $350 for this kit) – check the [shoplink 11240]price in your country[/shoplink]

Check also various instant discounts and MIRs for the following DSLRs

  • Canon Rebel T5 – Adorama | B&H – check the [shoplink 19875]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 60D – Adorama | B&H – check the [shoplink 335]price in your country[/shoplink]
  • Canon Rebel T5i – Adorama | B&H – check the [shoplink 11242]price in your country[/shoplink]

You may also want to check the links below. Many of the holiday deals are still live

For some killer deals don’t miss the Canon Direct Store:

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Canon Set To Release New Firmware for EOS-1D X?

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A few days ago we reported that a new EOS 5D Mark III user got his camera with a not yet released firmware version, one that apparently blocks the installation of Magic Lantern.

It seems Canon is also going to release a new firmware for the venerable [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink]. Actually version 2.0.3 is available for download, but a user of the Digital Photography Review forum wrote he got his new 1DX with firmware 2.0.7:

I just got my new 1DX in the mail, and I must say this camera is the real deal.  I checked Canon’s website for firmware updates, and it said version 2.0.3 is available.  When I powered up my camera, the version that is currently loaded is 2.07.  So is the version on my camera a newer version than the 2.0.3?  Seems confusing to me?

These new firmware release may be an attempt by Canon to block the use third party batteries.

I’ll keep you posted.

Canon Aids Flooding Relief Activities in Malaysia

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Canon press release:

Since December 2014, heavy rainfall has caused massive flooding in Malaysia, resulting in extensive damage across the region.

We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families. Although the road to recovery will be challenging and take time, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.

The Canon Group is aiding the relief efforts for victims of the floods with a donation of 135,000 Malaysian ringgit (approximately US$38,140) to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.

Note: Currency translations based on an exchange rate of US$1=3.54 Malaysian ringgit.