Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera

Canon EOS 7D Mk II DxOMark score vs Nikon D300s camera
DxOMark published their test results for the new Canon EOS 7D Mk II camera - their main remark is that the camera's low ISO performance lags behind rivals. The 7D MkII overall test score is actually equal to the 5 years old Nikon D300s DSLR (dynamic range is even worse). Obviously the new 7D has several advancements not present in the D300s and many of you will question DxOMark's test practices, but here I just report their findings.

Here is the 7D Mark II vs. the Nikon D7100 comparison:

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and the Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs. the first Canon 7D:

Canon EOS 7D Mk II DxOMark test score
DxOMark's conclusion:

"On paper, the Canon EOS 7D Mk II looks to be a solid choice for sports and action photographers, but its sensor performance is somewhat behind the best in class, at least at low ISOs. Relatively high noise, less discriminating color, and below-average DR at base ISO all continue to hold back Canon sensors against rivals, but that’s not the case at higher sensitivities. In fact, when light levels fall, the Canon EOS 7D Mk II performs competitively, even surpassing rivals slightly. If Canon could only address performance at base and low ISO, the EOS 7D Mk II would make a thoroughly convincing all-round choice, but in this category the Sony A77 II looks to be the more compelling option."

In contrast, the Canon PowerShot G7 X camera scored very well:

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Canon will soon announce a new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens

Canon 100-400mm f:4.5-5.6 IS lens patent  Canon 100-400mm f:4.5-5.6 DO lens patent
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Canon will soon announce the previously rumored EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens (see patent) that will replace the current model. The model number of the new lens hood will be ET-83D.

Via Digicame-info

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Panasonic LX100 and Canon G7 X cameras now in stock, Fuji X100T and silver X-T1 to start shipping next week

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Panasonic LX100 camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon.

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Canon Powershot G7 X camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon.

Fujifilm X30 camera black

Fuji X30 is also now in stock.

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The Fuji X100T camera will start shipping on November 13th, 2014.
Fuji X-T1 graphite silver camera
The latest silver graphite Fujifilm X-T1 camera is expected to start shipping on November 15th.

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. MFT lens is now in stock at B&H and Adorama.

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Kodak earned $19 million in third quarter

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After years of financial troubles, Kodak reported $19 million earnings in third quarter:

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Olympus, Canon and Fuji

Ricoh 6mm f:1.8 lens patent Ricoh 16mm f:1.4 lens patent
→ Ricoh continues to file lens patents for a camera with a small sensor: 6mm f/1.8 lens designed for a 1.5" sensor and 16mm f/1.4 lens designed for a 2/3" sensor.

Olympus camera lens module for smart phones patent 2  Olympus camera lens module for smart phones patent
Olympus filed a patent for a camera lens module for smart phones (similar to the Sony QX series)

Olympus 24-300mm f:2.8 lens patent
→ Olympus got a new patent application for a 5.2-64.3mm f/2.8 lens for 1/1.7" sensor (24-300mm equivalent). Could this lens be used in the Stylus1 replacement?

Canon 35mm f:1.4 lens patent
→ Canon filed a patent for a 35mm f/1.4 lens.

Canon EF-M 55-250mm f:4.5-6.3 lens patent
→ Canon filed a patent for a EF-M 55-250mm f/4.5-6.3 lens (for Canon's EOS M mirrorless product line).

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The Kodak Pixpro SP360 is a new 360 degrees HD action camera

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JK Imaging Ltd SP360
JK Imaging announced another Kodak branded 360 Degrees HD action camera - the Kodak Pixpro SP360 ($399.99). Here are the basic specifications (detailed specifications are available here):

  • 360º viewing range
  • Built-in 16MP 1/2.33" MOS sensor
  • 2m shockproof / -10ºC freezeproof / dustproof / water resistant
  • Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
  • Control wirelessly with iOS & Android devices
  • Supports 1080p30 and 720p60 video
  • Captures 10.6MP Photos Up to 10 fps
  • microSD/SDHC Memory Card Slot

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The upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens is huge

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Samsung S 300mm f:2.8 ED OIS NX lens
Here are few pictures of the upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens (previously reported here) attached to a NX1 and it's huge:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October 2014

Mamiya-7-II-medium-format-cameraSamsung NX1 mirrorless camera
Adobe-Lightroom-logoSanDisk-512GB-Class-10-ExtremePRO-SDXC-Memory-Card
Canon-EOS-7D-Mark-II-DSLR-cameraCanon premium compact camera teaser
Canon-USA-see-impossible-campaign    Adobe-logo
Topaz-Labs-ClarityCanon-EOS-6D-discontinued
These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October, 2014:

  1. More details on the rumored Sony/Zeiss and Mamiya medium format digital rangefinder cameras
  2. First Samsung NX1camera ISO test is out
  3. Adobe Lightroom 6 rumors
  4. One day only SanDisk memory cards sale
  5. Canon EOS 7D Mark II sample pictures now available
  6. New Canon premium compact camera teaser
  7. Canon does not have a new “impossible” product, just a new marketing campaign
  8. Adobe announced a new release of Creative Cloud
  9. Deal of the day: Topaz Labs Clarity 25% off until 10/31
  10. Canon EOS 6D, Sony RX1, Nikon D800E, Fuji X100s, Leica X2: all listed as discontinued
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