it looks like the floodgates are open. The exact price and release date are still not available.
It'll have a 18MP sensor, dual DIGIC 4 processors, ISO from 100 to 6400 (and some crazy 12800 mode), a 3-inch LCD in addition to the 100% coverage viewfinder and of course HD video capabilities like its siblings. It looks like it'll compete most directly with the king of prosumer DSLRs, the Nikon D300s. Past rumors have suggested it'll cost around $2700, but we'll wait and see: We wouldn't be surprised if it was actually a lot less.
What to expect from Canon EOS 7D:
(direct translation from the posted description in Chinese Mandarin)
Approximately 18 Megapixel, APS-C CMOS Sensor (1.6x crop factor)
Dual Digic 4 with 14-bit Image Processing
Approximately 8fps (94 JPEG fine/15 RAW) burst buffer
All-new eight-directional double cross central AF point, total 19 cross AF points
ISO 100-6400 (Extendable to ISO 12800)
All-new 100% 1.0X magnification Viewfinder with three-dimensional electronic level display (yes!!!)
All-new iFCL intelligent metering system (calculates highlight & color)
3.0″, 920K dots, 160 degrees of viewing angle with anti-glare High Resolution LCD display type II
Full HD capability, external stereo mic input & HDMI output
Live View with Face Priority AF
New Video/Live View button switch
Aero Dynamic Body Design, metal characteristic shutter sound up to 150.000 cycle
All-new 24mm built-in flash with EOS Intelligent Speedlite System (finally!!!!)
Highlight Priority Mode
Lens Vignette Control
More Picture Style
EOS Integrated Dust Reduction System
