Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specifications
Below is the expected specs of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, we haven’t had anything to say that these are not the real deal. There could still be some surprises, especially around the sensor.
Kit lenses: 18-135 IS STM and 15-85 IS (no STM)
CF, UDMA mode 7 + SD, UHS-I
GPS is in the camera
No WiFi
Fixed LCD, with no touch function.
20.2MP APS-C Sensor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Dual DIGIC 6 Processors
65 AF points “All Cross-type”. Dual cross on the center point.
f/8 on center point at least, could be on more points.
10fps
ISO 100-12800, ISO Boost mode 25600 and 51200
1080p/720p both get 60fps
Servo AF for video shooting.
Anti-flicker mode, eliminates flickers under flickering lights (e.g. fluorescent lamps).
Spot metering size 1.8%
Built-in flash
Mic and headphones connectors
Can sync time between 7D II cameras.
Lens electronic MF
About 100% coverage OVF
New Battery – LP-E6N
New Battery Grip BG-E16
New Lenses
It looks like 3 new lenses are coming. Surprisingly we will not be seeing the announcement of the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS replacement, unless Canon does a “development” announcement.
EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake
EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II
I'm actually quite interested in a 7d2. My 5d3 does an excellent job at weddings, but if the 7d2 has similar ISO performance and a silent shutter, it could be a good tool for me.
A crop frame camera would give me something different; a 24-70 becomes a ~35 to ~100 and that's a helpful range in many circumstances. It would probably be preferable for shots like the confetti as a longer range and (presumably) deeper buffer and faster FPS would give me something extra.
DOF would be "increased" of course compared with full frame, but I can choose what I have on which camera for the best effect.
A really interesting camera. My concern is that Canon will see it as just a sports / wildlife camera and not bother with a particularly silent shutter.
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
JimmyJames wrote:
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
We can't get a Canon high-megapixel camera like Nikon let alone a camera that can change from FF to crop. Please, one thing at a time....baby steps.
JimmyJames wrote:
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
I suppose that would be useful for some people... but without an MRAW option I simply wouldn't want a camera which was 36mp. I've used d800 files and they're sooo ssssllloooowwww even on my very very fast machine.
I think the (rumoured) d750 from Nikon will be a popular wedding camera on Nikons side! Now hopefully Canon will reciprocate with a high DR, high MP camera for those who want it
PhilDrinkwater wrote:
I'm actually quite interested in a 7d2. My 5d3 does an excellent job at weddings, but if the 7d2 has similar ISO performance and a silent shutter, it could be a good tool for me.
A really interesting camera. My concern is that Canon will see it as just a sports / wildlife camera and not bother with a particularly silent shutter.
The silent shut makes sense for wildlife photography, so I'm not sure why Canon wouldn't include it.
Even the Canon 70D has a "silent" mode, although it's not nearly as well-dampened as the 5D3's.
surf monkey wrote:
The silent shut makes sense for wildlife photography, so I'm not sure why Canon wouldn't include it.
Even the Canon 70D has a "silent" mode, although it's not nearly as well-dampened as the 5D3's.
I think that's my point. The 1dx has a silent mode but it's rubbish. My concern isn't whether they'll include it, it's whether it's any good. I've got so used to an effective silent shutter
JimmyJames wrote:
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
It's only really useful because Nikon limits the framerates on some of their bodies unless you shoot in crop mode (and/or use a grip).
Canon crop lenses cannot be used on a ff camera,because the mirror would collide with the rear element of the lens. Nikon did not chose to move the rear element closer to the sensor and therefore their crop lenses can be used on ff cameras.
JimmyJames wrote:
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
JimmyJames wrote:
How come we cannot get a camera that switches from full frame to crop mode like some of the Nikons. I don't know specifics on the Nikons but work with some guys who have them and that seems really useful.
Milan Hutera wrote:
Canon crop lenses cannot be used on a ff camera,because the mirror would collide with the rear element of the lens. Nikon did not chose to move the rear element closer to the sensor and therefore their crop lenses can be used on ff cameras.
That's not really the issue. The crop mode on Nikon bodies works with any lens, not just Nikkor DX lenses. The purpose is to reduce the file size, which increases the buffer depth and framing rate in some cases. Even some DX bodies have a crop mode, which makes the image closer to 4/3.
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Like the 7DII, not on my short list.
