Canon 7D Firmware 2.0 now available for download

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Canon has finally made available the 18.9Mb Firmware 2.0.0 for the popular 7D DSLR. Available for download here, the new firmware, which was announced in June, brings a bevy of feature upgrades. The biggest is an improved camera image buffer when shooting at the maximum 8fps, letting you shoot up to 25 RAW images or 130 high-res JPEGs before lag kicks in. Hit jump for more information.

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New firmware coming to Canon 7D in August

Canon's popular 7D DSLR is getting a whole new bunch of functionality upgrades com August when a new version of the firmware will be made available. The free upgrade will increase buffer capacify to 25 RAW images, add In-Camera RAW processing and a bevy of advanced shooting options that should improve still and video capture. Hit jump for the press release from Canon.

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Canon EOS 60D DSLR announced

Canon's 60D is an 18Megapixel DSLR that takes the best features of its predecessor, the EOS 50D plus the 18 Megapixel Digic 4 processor from the Rebel T2i and the video recording capabilities of the popular EOS 7D. One of the biggest updates to the prosumer camera is an articulating Vari-Angle 3'inch LCD screen.

Retailing for $1,199 (body only), $1,599 (with a  EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens) and $1,899 ( EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens) from popular Canadian retailers; the EOS 60D is the ideal DSLR for serious enthusiasts and professionals looking into an HD video and stills combination.