7d ii

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Originally Posted by Haydn1971

I've read elsewhere that the new N batteries are backward compatible in the 7D/6D/5DIII etc but the old ones don't work in the 7DII

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If it's of any relevance, LP-E4N batteries from a 1Dx are backward compatible in older LP-E4-enabled 1D cameras (1D3, 1D4, and 1Ds3), LP-E4 batteries work in a 1Dx (with albeit less capacity). Both batteries are compatible with both chargers (LC-E4 and LC-E4N), though there's a 10% capacity reduction in one or more combinations (can't remember which). I've had a couple of surprises where one of my LP-E4* batteries "woke up nearly dead" in one of my cameras, but I can't remember the exact combo and it has been infrequent (so not a trend).

The 7D II will accept the older LP-E6 batteries. The only difference in the new batteries is a slightly larger capacity.

Excellent. Thanks, everyone. That OEM N version is pricey. I'll be able to use what I have, til the 3rd party batteries show up. :)

FYI, I got a shipping notice. Looks like the revised Oct 30th date was the real deal. It was last seen by Canada Post, working it's way through Mississauga (Toronto essentially), at 5:30 Eastern, scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning.

Great. Looking forward to your impressions.....BTW, I was in Mississauga a couple of weeks ago. The locals I met with, without prompting, were very adamant that they were not Toronto. ;)

I called the local camera store today. They said they would start selling the 7D II tomorrow. However they are only selling the kits not body only.

So, I've only taken a couple test shots in the office, JPG only, with the 24-70mm f/4L IS, reviewed on camera... noise levels look awesome. I can see some mild chroma noise at ISO12800, but ACR should be able to fix it up no problem (whenever Adobe gets around to updating PS/LR). I should be able to post some images later tonight. I passed the camera off to Magda at lunch time, so there should be plenty of data. ;)

In the preview, Bryan mentioned not liking the new zoom controls during image review... I have to agree. I'll get used to it, but, ugh, WHY?!?

Brant, you know, most people who adamantly swear they aren't something, often are.

Per B&H the 7D II body only is scheduled to be received on 11-3-14 at their warehouse.

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Originally Posted by DavidEccleston

Brant, you know, most people who adamantly swear they aren't something, often are.

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Ha! too true....

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Originally Posted by HDNitehawk

Per B&H the 7D II body only is scheduled to be received on 11-3-14 at their warehouse.

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My body will be arriving tomorrow. I was able to get them to upgrade me to free overnight to compete with Adorama. :)