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.Originally Posted by Raid
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.
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Next Gen, def not, but they look useful and helpful to me.
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I am happy about the ability to set the maximum on auto-iso. That should be a feature on every camera.
I am not sure about the new buffer capacity, I was already getting ~22-23 RAW shots before the buffer filled up and they are claiming that with the new algorithms, I may get 25.I think it is an increase over what the 7D was rated, but it will be interesting to see what pans out in actual use. But, the only time I've filled the buffer where in tests we did here earlier this year. So, that is a non-issue for me.
Added video features may be nice, I've been thinking I should shoot more video. And I'll have to wait to see on the in camera editing features. I can see those being handy once in a long while. Say, when visiting family and if they want a shot that I took in RAW I could convert in camera to a jpeg and down load it for them.
I would like in camera HDR, but I don't see that listed.
So, not "next generation" but it is very nice that canon is flowing down some features to the 7D. It does make me think that we should not expect a 7DII for awhile.
Next generation features, to me, would be improved high ISO performance, increased DR, slightly sharper images, a few more MP, etc.
But, overall, thanks Canon.
I'm looking forward to the updated firmware, for me I'm looking for the ability to rate photos; faster burst rate, quicker zooming, panning, the time zone setting is handy as lower end cameras had this option. The video updates sound fine, but I don't use that function enough to get too excited about it- I suppose when I'm recording a waterfall I can turn the audio down a bit.
I too am wondering why they are waiting on releasing it. I'm sure this is to hold people who want to upgrade to the next 7D as I'm sure there's a delay in the mkII.
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Max ISO finally! That alone is HUGE for me. I shoot a lot of concerts, and the auto ISO constantly varies between 400 and 3200. Never been able to find the "right" manual ISO setting, since lighting conditions change so quickly and so drastically, so always had to use auto. Some shots at 3200 are useable, but being able to cap it at 1600 or so will be a huge, huge help.
Audio... I guess that's helpful, but any video I'd be doing that I wanted to look and sound "professional" I'd have an external audio setup anyway.
I am still waiting for the self portrait attractiveness filter..... other than 1/8000 iso 100 f22.... lens cap on - just in case.
This seems to be a good step to update/expand the 7d to some of the 60d/T3i/T4i feature sets - like setting ISO max, on camera audio, etc. Updated burst limit, etc.
If I am a stills shooter - this is getting pretty darn good for a crop sensor I would think. Not quite the uber low light/high iso of the 5dIII but plenty of other useful things.
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For the 7D, you *must* connect the GP-E2 via USB, hot shoe connectivity is only for the 5DIII and 1D X.
Canon states, "†When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply: a) geotagging function will not work for movies while recording; b) geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility; c) electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available; d) transmission via the hot shoe is not possible."
What I don't know is if the GPS must be connected to the hot shoe to work as well. If it can be moved, even dangled from the cord, it may make it more usable.
I tend to agree that it looks like the 7D II will be delayed.
Last edited by Raid; 06-28-2012 at 11:20 PM. Reason: need to proof read, to maney errorrs
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Another bit of information on card speeds:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/de...4319/kw/UDMA 7
It looks as though only the SanDisk Extreme Pro is UDMA 6 capable and they only have one UDMA 7 card that's the 128GB Extreme Pro.
So I won't be getting a maximum burst rate of 25 or even 23.
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I see no reason it would need to be connected to the hotshoe - it's powered by an internal AA battery and draws no power from the camera via the hotshoe. I'd assume Canon provides the USB connection mainly so you can simultaneously use a mounted flash, just on a 7D that's the only option. It can be mounted on the 7D hotshoe for convenience, but it's not necessary.
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