I think those are pretty impressive specs. I think it will make a lot of consumers happy. I am most interested in details that won't be known until there are a few hands-on reviews. What is the low-ISO/high-ISO noise like? Did they upgrade sensor tech? What is the exact benefit of IR in the AF sensor (how "dark" of light can this camera focus)? What is the general IQ in terms of sharpness and color? Is there an improvement in DR?

And I am not a DRone, but, still, what is the range of the 7D? And what is the price (rumor $1,799 to $2,199)

But, overall, that is a very solid spec list, IMO. Whether it is "exceptional" or "revolutionary" will only be known once people get their hands on it and see what it can do.

But, generally speaking, Canon hasn't missed many marks and seem to do a great job of developing cameras for a particular niche that can also be used more broadly. I know that people complain. But people always complain. I expect this to be very solid. I am not sure what it would take to get me interested in buying one. I have considered it as a less expensive way to get reach. But it would need clean ISO 3200, and I am not expecting that.

I am most interested to see what technology may arrive in it that will next show up in the 5DIV.

Until then, and maybe even after, I'll very happily shoot with my 5DIII.