Just Announced - Canon 7D MKII & More!

Every two years, the photographic industry turns toward Photokina, the world's leading imaging convention. This event unites trade, professionals and consumers with a photographic passion and this year is set to be huge.

10PM AEST: Canon have just announced three new cameras and three lenses.

Among these is the highly anticipated EOS 7D Mark II DSLR. Here's a rundown list of key features that showcase the EOS 7D MKII's superb value for both photographers and videographers -

• 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• 65 Point Auto Focus System
• 10 FPS Continuous Shooting in RAW & JPG
• Dual Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processors
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Full HD Movie Recording with 60p Support
• Selectable File Formats including MP4
• Intelligent Viewfinder II with Approx. 100% Frame Coverage
• Uncompressed HDMI Support
• Microphone Input & Headphone Socket
• Built-in GPS
• Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
• 150K Pixel RGB Metering Sensor
• Dual CF & SD Card Slots
• Interval Timer

Given the predicted high demand and brilliant specifications, this gem will be a hot seller upon release so we strongly advise potential buyers to act right away!

Pre-order the Canon EOS 7D Mark II -

Body Only
Super Kit
Platinum Kit

Also announced is the new PowerShot G7X which Canon claims to be their most powerful compact camera produced to-date. If a user friendly, lightweight and feature-packed point-and-shoot is to your taste, then this is the one for you (it even has a 180 degree flip screen for selfies)!

Here are the key features of this pocket sized offering -

• 24mm Wide Angle F/1.8 Lens
• 1.0"-type Back-Illuminated 20.2MP CMOS Sensor
• Canon DIGIC 6 Imaging Processor
• Canon HS System
• Full HD 60p Movie Recording
• Full Manual Control
• 31 Point AF
• Built-In HDR Mode
• Star Trails & Star Time Lapse Movie Mode
• 180 Degree Tilt-able LCD Touchscreen
• RAW File Mode

Pre-order the pocket rocket PowerShot G7X

For those who prefer an ultra high powered zoom, the new PowerShot SX60 HS is Canon's most powerful SuperZoom camera to-date. Boasting a mammoth 65x optical zoom and 130x Zoomplus (equivalent to 21-1365mm!), framing your subjects from a distance has never been easier. This one is highly recommended for travellers.

Key Features of the SX60 HS -

• Zoom Framing Assist Button
• Built-in NFC & WiFi
• Built-in HDR mode
• 3.0" Vari-angle LCD Screen
• Full Manual Control
• Manual Movie Mode
• 922K Dot EVF
• Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• Canon HS System
• 21-1365mm (35mm Equivalent) f/3.4 - 6.5 Super Telephoto Zoom Lens

Pre-order the PowerShot SX60 HS travel beast

Alongside the above cameras, Canon have also announced the following lenses to their already impressive portfolio. Click on the links to pre-order each respective lens.

EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

EF-S 24MM f/2.8 STM

EF 400MM f/4 DO IS II USM


That's a wrap from Canon for now. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest news and announcements from the leading manufacturers at Photokina 2014!

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Canon PowerShot S100 Potential Lens Error

Canon Australia has advised that some PowerShot S100 units (with the serial numbers listed below) may encounter a lens error due to a part becoming disconnected inside the lens. In particular, this lens error may occur when the camera is used in certain environmental conditions such as high temperature and/or humidity.

The only products that are affected have a serial number that falls within a particular range. That is, any serial number where the first and second digits are any number from “29” through “41.” The serial number can be found on the bottom of the camera.

For example: “29xxxxxxxxxx”, “30xxxxxxxxxx”………”41xxxxxxxxxx”

(The [x] characters shown above represent the remaining characters of the product’s serial number.)

If your camera’s serial number does not fall within the range above, you have nothing to worry about and may disregard this notice.

Affected products that exhibit this phenomenon will be repaired free of charge by Canon Australia, regardless of the warranty status, if it is confirmed that the lens error has been caused by disconnection of the part inside the lens.

If you do own an affected product, you may contact Canon Australia Services & Support on 13 13 83 (local call) to arrange for the repair to be carried out. 

Canon Australia apologises to owners of affected products for any inconvenience caused. 

Read more about this service notification on the Canon Australia website.

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