Canon announces EOS 7D digital SLR

Canon has this afternoon announced a new digital SLR, the EOS 7D. Due to ship in October, the Canon EOS 7D will fit between the 5D mark II and 50D in the EOS range.

The camera features dual DiG!C 4 processors and a new 18-megapixel CMOS APS-C size sensor (hence it's place below the full-framed EOS 5D mark II).

As well as the new body, Canon have announced 3 new lenses:

• Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
• Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

The first two of these lenses will be available on their own, and also combined with the EOS 7D in 'Super' and 'Platinum' kits. A 'Premium' kit, including the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens will also be available.

All products will appear during October.