Canon has announced their long awaited successor to their flagship APS-C camera: the all new EOS 7D Mark II. As expected, the 7D is very similar in shape and design to its predecessor. Dimensions appear to be mostly the same; button positioning and other ergonomics follow the blueprints laid down by the 7D, showing Canon’s commitment to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” style of camera design. Once you dig past the exterior, the differences between the two cameras become instantly apparent. Gone is the standard 18 MP sensor that once dominated two-thirds of Canon’s DSLR lineup, and in its place sits a new 20.2 megapixel sensor. The 7D, already known for its high-speed, accurate AF system has also received its own overhaul, with all 65 AF points now having cross type status (ideal for shooting moving subjects with this cameras top tier capture rate of 10 frames per second), while Canon’s dual pixel AF should have you covered for any video AF functionality you may want to use — features now possible thanks to Canon’s new Digic 6 processor. The center AF point on the 7D MK II is rated to -3 EV so autofocusing in low-light situation is now not only possible, but also extremely easy. While on the subject of low-light, the 7D Mark II now has an ISO sensitivity that extends to 16,000, with an expansion of up to 51,600. In situations where light may not be necessarily low, but difficult to properly expose, Canon’s new 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering system is there to pick up any slack and ensure your photographs are properly exposed, even when shooting 10 frames per second, up to a maximum of 31 frames in RAW format. In order to facilitate any shutter bugs who may have a heavy finger, the 7D’s shutter life has been extended to 200,000 shots minimum. Creative options have also had their chance to expand, with features from the 5D MK III like high dynamic range and multiple exposure shooting modes finding a home on the 7D. In order to capture your photos, the 7D Mark II has both an SD and a CF card slot, allowing you to use both simultaneously, or one format or another. As with most modern releases, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS is now built into the camera, allowing for geotagging, wireless transfer, and control over camera settings via Canon’s remote app. Head over to our link below to see more photos of the 7D Mark II, specifications, and the official press release.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:31:14 +0000
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