Canon Announces the 7D Mark II, 3 New PowerShot Models, and 3 New Lenses

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<strong>Canon EOS 7D Mark II</strong><br>

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Five years after the original Canon 7D arrived, Canon announced it's much-anticipated <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d_mark_ii">7D Mark II</a> today, which incorporates professional features and quality in an affordable DSLR. Building upon the features of the previous model, the 7D Mark II has some exciting, new features, including Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for superb image quality and rapid burst shooting up to 10 frames per second (fps), as well as Canon’s first 65-Point All Cross Type autofocus (AF) system for compositional freedom and accurate, spot-on fast focus.</p>

<p>The EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in <strong>November 2014</strong> for an estimated retail price of <strong>$1,799.00</strong> for the body only and <strong>$2,149.00</strong> bundled with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. To read more about this camera, please visit <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d_mark_ii">Canon's website.</a></p>

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<strong>Canon PowerShot G7 X, PowerShot SX60 HS, and PowerShot N2</strong><br>

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Today Canon announced three new high-end, advanced additions to its PowerShot line. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g7_x">PowerShot G7 X</a> (available in October 2014 for an estimated retail price of $699.99) is the company’s first compact point-and-shoot camera with a one-inch sensor, giving users an outstanding portable camera that allows them to take high-quality photographs and videos. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx60_hs">PowerShot SX60 HS</a> camera (available in October 2014 for estimated retail price of $549.99) features a 65x Optical Zoom lens and amazingly broad focal length range equivalent to 21-1365mm, while the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_n2">PowerShot N2</a> camera (available in December 2014 with a choice of black and white body colors for an estimated retail price of $299.99) has a compact and unique, stylish design with a selfie-ready, flip-up touch panel LCD. To read more about all three models, please visit <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras">Canon's website.</a> </p>

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<strong>Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM Lens, <strong>EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, and <strong>EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens</strong></strong></strong><br>

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Canon also announced three new lenses today, including two in the EF series and one in the EF-S series. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_400mm_f_4_do_is_ii_usm">EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM</a> (available in November 2014 for an estimated retail price of $6,899.00), a portable super telephoto lens, is compact and lightweight at only 4.6 lbs. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_24_105mm_f_3_5_5_6_is_stm">EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM</a> (available in December 2014 for an estimated retail price of $599.99), a smooth quiet focus in a versatile lens, is the first EF-series zoom lens for full-frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) that provides virtually silent AF while shooting video. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_24mm_f_2_8_stm">EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM</a> (available in November 2014 for an estimated retail price of $149.99) is the slimmest and lightest Canon EF-S lens ever produced. To read more about all three lenses, please visit <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup">Canon's website.</a></p>