Got 10 in stock this morning, but they're all gone now.

wow,... just some questions...

I see the stores in canada selling them as a kit with;
18-135 lens

but in the states they are
28-135 lens

is the release different in canada vs usa?

Must be a typo...28mm on a crop body isn't wide enough. The 7D kits won't be coming in for a while.

ya, thought so too, but in the pictures on the lens is actually written 28-135, and some pictures are written 18-135... photoshopped?

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/f/...50-0.jpg?rev=0

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/809813

18-135mm, dunno whats going on in that pic

The AF on this camera really makes it interesting for me since i like to do alot of bird photography and nature. I'm assuming this would be a good upgrade from a 40D in that regard? How much better is the AF on a 1D body than the 7D? I was thinking the 7D, a 1.4X, and a 500mm F4IS would be a pretty good birding/nature combo. Would love to get a 1D MKIII tho. Input?

So I used a 7D today after work. It is a bit noisier than the 5DmkII, but the banding of the noise has been eliminated. AF seems to be accurate (we put a 24mm f1.4 on it), but probably doesn't come close to a 1Ds mkIII in speed. Metering seems to be good, too. I don't think you'd need to put a 1.4x extender if you're using a 500mm f4.

How does the AF compare to the Nikon D300s? I would assume that the Nikon should still be better since it has the D3/D3x/D700's AF module in there.

I assume the AF is not as good as the Nikons, but it's pretty quick. I am testing it out tonight, and I just got back from taking some night shots with the 7D, so I'll try to post some pics later. I'm going to head out again for some shots. The noise is much nicer looking than the 5DmkII - much easier to get rid of with noise reduction. Dare I say Nikon-like?

I was at Broadway Camera yesterday (Broadway location) and they have the 7D body in stock. I played with it briefly and it does feel a tiny bit heavier than my 50D.

Very nice camera though..but the body is selling for $2100 CAD before taxes....ouch!

$1699usd x exchange rate south of the border
$2099cdn + 12% tax in Canada

easily save $400-$500 in the states....

dilemma,... hmm

ps: as previously mentioned,.. the 28-135 is showing up on all US websites, but the 18-135 is showing up on all canadian websites... reason behind this?

yup, definately cheaper, and you don't get charged duty for camera stuff either. however, i would be worried about a warranty...just incase.

still waiting to see reviews on the 18-135. sounds like it could be a great walk around range

really?? there's not duty on cam stuff? Warranty works the same, cuz you ship it to Canon canada, they cover stuff bought in the US

^^^
no duties for photography equipment, but you still need to pay gst/pst ONLY if you declare at the border :)

I bought a lens in the US before (canon 17-85mm) cost me 400 in total to pay some border tax... at that time it was selling for $700 canadian with taxes.

IMO makes a lot of sence to buy the camera in the US

^^ "sense" :p

7D Jpeg straight from the camera, M size, 24mm f1.4L II USM. I forgot to install the RAW converter, so the Jpegs are all I have. :(

100 ISO, full frame & 100% crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/IMG_0027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0027_crop.jpg

800 ISO full frame & 100% crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0_IMG_0028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0028_crop.jpg

3200 ISO full frame & 100% crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0_IMG_0026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0026_crop.jpg

6400 ISO full frame & 100% crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0_IMG_0025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._0025_crop.jpg

the noise on the 7D at ISO 6400 is better than my XTI at ISO 800
if the shop has to many 7D's and you're giving them away let me know :-))

http://vimeo.com/6853452

Shot with 7D and 5D MKII. (posted in the off topic forum) Thought it was related. :)

Specs on how it was shot here:
http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/

^^ Cool!

I'm SO getting this camera on my next trip to portland! :thumbsup:

Got mine today! :D :thumbsup: I've been drooling all night :haha:

Make sure to put your name on a waiting list. Our store only got 10 last week and we're not getting any more till 1st of November :(

aww man...i really wish i had connections.

Yeah, so??? I'm getting my decked out 17" Macbook Pro and possibly a Profoto studio lighting kit in a few days....so there! :p

^^ I'll trade you your studio kit for my Canon Speedlite Transmitter :D