7d Firmware Upgrade

[Steph]

A bit of control on the auto-ISO looks like a nice improvement. So far, I always avoided using auto-ISO because I wasn't able to limit the max and honestly ISO 6400 on the 7D is quite grainy. It seems it's going to be pretty basic though; not as nice as on the 5D III.

S.

[neuroanatomist]

3. Being able to Limit the Auto ISO is another big advantage. I like useing auto ISO, especially when specific aperature and shutter speeds are critical, but I never liked being unable to limit how far auto-iso will go. If I can set it to stay between 100-800, then I would be a happy camper.

This is the big one, for me. My S95 and S100 can do it, why not the 7D...

...I wasn't able to limit the max and honestly ISO 6400 on the 7D is quite grainy...

FWIW, Auto ISO on the 7D (current firmware) runs from 100-3200, you only get ISO 6400 if you set it there youself. But I'd often prefer to limit it to 1600 or even 800.

[Steph]

FWIW, Auto ISO on the 7D (current firmware) runs from 100-3200, you only get ISO 6400 if you set it there youself. But I'd often prefer to limit it to 1600 or even 800.

Ah, I didn't realised that but after a quick check, indeed, it only goes to 3200 which is as you said still too high to my taste even if I don't print posters. I think the blurred background produced by my 50mm f/1.4 suffers a lot when reaching ISO 1600. At first sight, I would have thought, who cares it's blurred but it doesn't look good.

Cheers,
S.

[Raid]

I’m very keen on the improved write speeds but you should note the fine print.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...rmware_compare

^‡‡ Figures based on updated firmware, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style and with 8GB CF memory card (normal speed). Figures in parentheses apply to 128GB UDMA 7 CF memory card (high speed). Note: UDMA 7 CF memory card read/write speeds are not fully supported with the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera, if using UDMA 7 memory cards, the read/write speeds will be equivalent to UDMA 6.

Also the GPS is something big for me, once you start Geotagging you won’t want to go back. The only problem I have with the GPS unit is its location, you cannot use an external flash. I’m looking forward to the review from Bryan.

[conropl]

The only problem I have with the GPS unit is its location, you cannot use an external flash.

Are you saying you can not use a flash because it is attached to the accessory shoe (I assume that is the hot shoe)? Because you can also teather it with a USB so your flash can be connected to the hot shoe.