Canon ha presentato in apertura della Photokina molte interessanti novità.

La prima è la molto attesa EOS 7D II, evoluzione della precedente che data 2009. Ha un sensore, sempre APS, da 20 Mpx Dual Pixel CMOS che consente l’autofocus ibrido, doppio processore Digic 6, corpo in magnesio, 65 punti AF, raffica fino a 10 fg/s e GPS integrato.
La G7 X è una mcompatta con sensore da 1″ e 20 Mpx, uno zoom 4,2x 24-100 mm equivalente f/1,8-2,8, senza mirino, ma con schermo ribaltabile di 180° per selfie, Wi-Fi e NFC, corpo molto piccolo e leggero.
La SX60HS è una bridge con zoom 65x 21-1365 mm equivalente, sensore da 16 Mpx e Wi-Fi integrato.
La N2 è un’evoluzione della precedente N.
Gli obiettivi sono un “pancake” EF-S (solo per APS) 24 mm f/2,8 STM, uno zoom EF 24-105 mm f/3,5-5,6 IS STM e un tele EF 400 mm f/4,0 DO IS II.
La EOS 7D Mk II era attesa da lungo tempo e si pone come la migliore soluzione per la foto sportiva se non si vuole investire una quantità spropositata di euri per la EOS 1Dx. Costerà infatti in USA 1.799 $ solo corpo o 2.149 $ con il 18-135 STM.
La Powershot G/ X è una sorpresa, con il suo sensore da 1″, l’obiettivo di ottime caratteristiche e le dimensioni ridotte si pone in diretta concorrenza con la Sony RX100 III. Rispetto a questa le manca però il mirino. Costerà 699 $.
La SX60HS è l’èevoluzione della precedente SX50HS con uno zoom ancora più esteso (record per la categoria insieme a Nikon!), per fortuna però anche dal lato grandangolo e l’irrinunciabile connessione Wi-Fi. Costerà 549 $.
Il 24/2,8 costerà 149 $, il 24-105 599 $ e il 400/4,0 6.899 $

In assenza dei comunicati stampa di Canon Italia riporto le principali caratteristiche in inglese.

 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Features
20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and ISO 100–16000 (expandable to H1: 25600, H2: 51200) for reduced noise at high ISOs and high performance Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for outstanding image quality and processing speed.
High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps allows you to capture fast action.
65-point* all cross-type AF system for high-performance, accurate subject tracking with EV -3 sensitivity (center point) for focusing in extreme low-light conditions.
Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables you to shoot video like a camcorder with smooth, fast, and accurate autofocus and lets you enjoy instant and precise autofocus even when shooting stills.
Stunning Full HD video with Custom Movie Servo AF (speed and sensitivity) for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, multiple frame rates including Full HD recording at 60p in MOV and MP4 formats and uncompressed HDMI out.
Intelligent Viewfinder II provides approximately 100% field of view for shooting ease.
Improved custom controls and built-in intervalometer and bulb timer for expanded creativity.
Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 200,000 cycles and enhanced dust and weather resistance.
EOS Scene Detection System features a new 150,000-pixel/RGB+IR metering sensor for improved precision.
Built-in GPS** Receiver provides a digital compass, records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information for geotagging images when shooting.
3.0-inch Clear View II LCD monitor (approximately 1,040,000 dots) for bright and clear viewing.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Features
New 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800, enhanced image quality, and fast operation.
A bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm–100mm), 9-blade iris diaphragm and IS equipped lens enables you to capture more in your frame, and is ideal for low-light conditions or using shallow depth-of-field for dramatic, soft backgrounds. Focus range starts at 2.0 in. for Macro and 1.3 ft. for Tele.
Selfie-ready multi-angle capacitive 3.0″ touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 1,040K dots for a sharp, clear display and easy operation and sharing.
High-Speed AF (0.14 sec.) greatly improves focus speed. 31 AF points provide an expanded and more accurate focus area. Paired with continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.5 fps and the removal of buffer time, you can get your best shot in full resolution.
For easy Wi-Fi® connectivity**, built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) allows quick and simple pairing to a compatible Android™ device***.
Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video for lifelike images and convenient playback on an HDTV via the HDMI output. Record at up to 60 frames per second for even more detailed, superb results in MP4 format.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from eight different modes to optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.
Convenient control ring, exposure dial, and mode dial provide intuitive manual adjustment.
Shoot breathtaking images and video of the stars with Star Mode designed to better capture the brilliance and wonder of the night sky.

 

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Features
65x Optical Zoom (21–1365mm) Wide Angle Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for outstanding optical performance and versatility for both close-ups and wide shots.
16.1 Megapixel* High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor combined with the DiG!C 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps to provide excellent low-light performance.
Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video in MP4 format with a dedicated movie button, fast and silent zoom, and focus while shooting thanks to USM and VCM. The PowerShot SX60 HS is also the first PowerShot model with external microphone input capability.
For easy Wi-Fi® connectivity**, built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) allows quick and simple pairing to a compatible Android™ device***.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from eight different modes to optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.
Zoom Framing Assist makes it easy to track and capture subjects while using the extreme telephoto. With this advanced feature, your camera will automatically zoom in or out while following the movement of your subject and help ensure it remains in focus.
High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease. Paired with continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.4 fps and the removal of buffer time, you can get your best shot in full resolution.
Bright 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD with 922,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles, plus an Electronic Viewfinder with 922,000 dots.

 

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 IS STM Specifications
Wide-angle lens for Canon APS-C cameras (equivalent to 38mm on a full-frame camera) offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design.
Slimmest and lightest lens of the EF-S series (approx. lens width is 0.9 in, or slightly wider than a U.S. nickel).
A stepping motor (STM) supports the Canon EOS Movie Servo AF function to provide smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
Delivers outstanding image quality and excellent low-light performance.
Aspheric lens element helps you achieve a high level of image quality from the center to the periphery.
Optimized lens arrangement and coating helps minimize ghosting and flare.
Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
Aperture mechanism uses micro-stepping drive control for quieter drive.
Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in One Shot AF Mode.
Minimum focusing distance of 0.5 ft./0.16 m; maximum magnification of x0.27

 

Canon EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications
The first standard zoom EF lens for full frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM).
The focusing mechanism employs an inner focus lens, a stepping motor and lead screw to support the Canon EOS Movie Servo AF function and provide smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed stops of correction*.
New 7-group zoom optics allows for a conveniently compact design and outstanding optical performance.
Two aspheric lenses plus a UD lens combine to provide high-quality results for both still images and movies.
Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
Optimized lenscement and coatings deliver exceptional color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
Inner focusing system, high-speed CPU and improved AF algorithm allow high-speed autofocus.
Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode.

 

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II Specifications
Compact, lightweight super telephoto lens that is ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
Newly-developed gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements deliver improved image quality with reduced flare.
Large diameter ground aspherical lens and UD lens for even greater optical performance.
Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed stops of correction*.
Three image stabilization modes (standard, panning, and during exposure only) provide exceptional results for a wide range of shooting situations.
For greater convenience, Image Stabilizer does not have to be disabled when shooting with a tripod.
AF stop buttons on the front of the lens allow you to stop autofocusing at any point.
Optimized lens placement and coatings deliver exceptional color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
Highly resistant to dust and water, enabling shooting even in harsh conditions.
Circular aperture (9 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode.
Power Focus mode enables smooth focus shifts essential for filmmaking.
Fluorine coating on front and rear lens surfaces reduces smears and fingerprints.
Minimum focusing distance of 10.8 ft./3.3 m.

 

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