Canon EOS 7D Mark II Real-World Sample Pictures (preview)

EOS 7D Mark II

Dpreview posted a set of real-world sample pictures shot with a pre-production model of the new EOS 7D Mark II.

In Germany Wex Photographie is accepting pre-orders for the EOS 7D Mark II (€1,699). The new EOS 7D Mark II can be pre-ordered also in the USA. Shipment is expected for November 2014 and orders will be shipped on a first come first serve basis:

World-wide EOS 7D Mark II pre-order links after the break

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Canon Powershot G7 X Review (and comparison to Sony’s RX100s)

Powershot G7 X
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Reviewed.com posted their detailed review of Canon’s new Powershot G7 X, and they compare it to Sony’s RX100 and RX100 II.

As you probably know, the G7 X is strongly suspected to feature the same sensor as the RX100 cameras, so it is interesting to see how and where these cameras differ one from the other. In Reviewed’s lab tests the G7 X performed as the 2 Sony’s in most areas. The G7 X has better color reproduction and maintains more details at high ISO’s, dynamic range was about the same.

From the conclusion:

Even with Canon making the belated leap to using a 1-inch type sensor, the G7 X had its work cut out for it. While we can knock Canon for dragging its heels on the issue, the G7 X is every bit the equal of the RX100 and RX100 II at a very attractive price. Sony’s new RX100 III’s viewfinder is certainly a trump card in the “Best Point and Shoot Ever” competition, but the G7 X is a credible alternative in a part of the market that has been Sony’s territory for years […]

We think that the G7 X will be a great fit for people that are typically Canon shoppers that want a petite point-and-shoot with much higher image quality than you’ll find for less money. The Sony RX100s are hands-down better if you’re planning on capturing action, but the G7 X is a fine option for anyone else who just wants the best camera they can fit into their pocket.

The review comes with a lot of pics and covers all the details you may want from a serious review. To see more coverage of the Powershot G7 X click here.

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Powershot G7 X

World-wide Powershot G7 X price check after the break 

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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Sample Pictures

EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Photography Blog posted a set of 30 sample pics shot with the very well performing Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for APS-C DSLRs mounted on a Canon Rebel T3/EOS 1100D.

EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

World-wide EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM price check after the break

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A Bit Of Everything

Let’s go for another round-up of various stuff

Articles:

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Making Eyes Pop More in a Portrait Using Lightroom – The Phoblographer

Top 10 Street Photography Tips from Famous Photographers – The Phoblographer

You Can Almost See Yourself in the Shot with the Samyang 12mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens – The Phoblographer

How to Photograph an LCD Screen When Using a Flash – The Phoblographer

6 Practical Ways to Unlock the Real Power of Colors in Your Photography – Lightstalking

How to use the Art of Self Reflection to Make Better Photos – Digital Photography School

Demystifying White Balance – Digital Photography School

Videos:


Tutorial: A Quick Way to Add a Subtle Punch to Your Photos’ Color In Lightroom – PetaPixel


Stuff People Say to Photographers: A Funny List of the Most Infuriating Comments You’ll Hear from Clients – PetaPixel


8 Issues Street Photographers Run Into and How to Deal with Them – PetaPixel


Know The Difference Between Correct Exposure And Creatively Correct Exposure – DIY Photography


Crop or Crap: A Rational Dissection of the Full Frame vs. APS-C Argument – Photography Bay

New Digital Photo Professional (DPP 4.0.2 & 3.14.41) Versions Released (and more Canon software)

New Digital Photo Professional

Support for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II has been added

Canon released new versions of their Digital Photo Professional (DPP) RAW processing software, DPP 4.0.2 and 3.14.41 are available. Other Canon software has also been updated. All Canon software can be downloaded here. DPP 4.x can be used with Canon cameras that are officially not supported (see here)

Canon DPP 4.0.2

  • Supports EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

Canon DPP 3.14.41

  • Supports images taken with EOS 7D Mark II, PowerShot SX60 HS, PowerShot G7 X.
  • Mac OS X 10.7 is no longer supported.
  • A function to delete the shooting data when executing [Convert and save] has been added.
  • For EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF-M22mm f/2 STM, EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, the latest lens data can be used, of which Digital Lens Optimizer’s performance has been improved.
  • Fixed a phenomenon that a file may not be converted and saved if specific character is used in the file name’s first character.
  • Supports new lens (EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM, EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM).

EOS Utility 2.14.10

  • Supports EOS 7D Mark II.
  • Supports EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM, EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM.
  • Mac OS X 10.7 is no longer supported.

EOS MOVIE Utility 1.2

  • Newly supported EOS 7D Mark II, EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 6D, and EOS 70D.
  • Operability improved by changing layout of buttons.
  • Marker supported.
  • 200% enlargement supported.
  • Still image cropping function enhanced.
  • Playback of IN point-OUT point supported.
  • “GPS” has been added to the shooting information items for cropped still image.
  • Items added to the shooting information display.

Picture Style Editor 1.14.20

  • Supports EOS 7D Mark II
  • Mac OS X 10.7 is no longer supported
  • Windows XP & Windows Vista no longer supported

EOS Utility 2.14.10

  • Supports EOS 7D Mark II
  • Supports EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM, EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
  • Mac OS X 10.7 is no longer supported

EOS Utility 3.0.1

  • Supports EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

All updated Canon photo software can be downloaded here.