Okay, seriously… the Canon EOS 7D does some magical stuff in low light. Check out this video — The Cabbie — that kicked off  The Story Beyond the Still, an HD Video Contest by Canon and Vimeo.

“Introducing the first user-generated HD Video Contest where photographers become filmmakers, and we all see beyond the still. To kick off the contest, Canon asked me to interpret what story I saw beyond the still, and to tell that story with the new Canon EOS 7D. My short film (The Cabbie) will be the first chapter of seven, each ending with a still photograph for the next aspiring filmmaker to interpret. Posing the question to everyone, what do you see beyond the still?”

-Vincent Laforet

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Stouffville, Ontatio’s Grant Cronyn of First 3rd Productions was the grand prize winner of a Canon EOS 7D following Vistek’s Toronto & Ottawa product launch events. How did he win, you ask? Easy as pie – he simply attended the event and his name was drawn from a hat (ok, it might not have been an actual hat. The point it… his name was randomly chosen.)

Stay tuned for Vistek’s next exciting event… you never know what exciting giveaways might be in store!

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Calling all Calgary shutterbugs! Here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about and to get your hands on the Canon EOS 7D and see how it handles!

Come out and see the 7D as it’s put through its paces – showcasing its stills and HD video capabilities.
It’s a two-pronged test-drive. First you get to watch. Then you get behind the LCD and give the 7D a whirl.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Where: 1231 10th Avenue SW View Map

Because space is limited for this VIP event, you must register to attend.
Two seminars will take place at – one at 5:00 PM and one at  7:00 PM. You can register online or by calling 1-800-561-0333.

Full details can be found HERE.

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UPDATE:
Congratulations to Grant Cronyn @first3rd Productions – he’s won a Canon EOS 7D simply by attending Vistek’s VIP Launch event & entering our draw!

Vistek’s Canon EOS 7D launch party last Thursday was a resounding success! Over 300 people were on hand (when a max. of 250 were expected) to witness the new Canon EOS 7D – and to get their hands on the newest DSLR in the prosumer lineup. With live entertainment, amazing food and some incredible visuals projected onto the walls (and the event’s 57″ flat screen monitors), Shin Sugino’s Studio was abuzz with excitement.

“Everyone really enjoyed the evening,” says Vistek Events Co-ordinator Julie Webster, “the presentation was fantastic, the atmosphere was a lot of fun and people really seemed to love it.”

Canon representative Neil Stephenson was on hand and the camera was put through its paces by professional photographer Mario Miotti (who demonstrated, with the aid of two models, the camera’s image capture quality and overall performance) along with Vistek’s Matthew Nayman and Sean Manton – who demonstrated the camera’s HD video capabilities.

Folks in Ottawa can attend a smaller version of this incredible event on Thursday – check out all the details here & register now!

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That’s right – if you’re in our nation’s captial and want to see the new Canon EOS 7D in action, you have 4 opportunities to do so. We’ve got demonstrations taking place Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 pm. And, like the Toronto show, space is limited, so make sure you register in advance. Canon representative Neil Stephenson and pro photographer Errol McGihon will be on hand to put the new Canon powerhouse through its paces & answer any questions you may have.

What: Ottawa VIP Event | Download the Invite PDF
When: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 4–8 p.m.
Where: 499 Bank Street (Our new Ottawa store) View Map

Food – Refreshments – Music – Gifts – WIN an EOS 7D
Pro Photographer shooting live models
Draw for prizes – Special product pricing

Not only will you get to see the EOS 7D in action and test drive it for yourself… you get to check out our BRAND NEW digs. As of October 19, Vistek Ottawa has a new home at 499 Bank Street (at Argyle), just 2 blocks south of where we are now. The new 7,500 square foot facility will have more of all the amazing gear, equipment and rentals you’ve come to expect from Vistek – and that’s reason enough alone to celebrate!

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