MELVILLE, NY — Canon USA (www.canon.com) has introduced the EOS 7D Mark II digital SLR camera, which builds upon its predecessor, the popular EOS 7D. This new EOS model features a range of new features such as Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for high image quality and rapid burst shooting up to 10 frames per second. It also incorporates Canon’s first 65-Point All Cross Type autofocus (AF) system for accurate, spot-on fast focus.
Within the camera’s durable magnesium alloy body resides a newly developed 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, safeguarded by enhanced dust and weather resistance. The camera features a standard ISO range of 100–16000 for both still and video (expandable to ISO 51,600). The EOS 7D Mark II camera also features an enhanced version of Canon’s EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF, originally introduced with the EOS-1D X DSLR camera, enabling the camera to recognize subjects based on face and color detection utilizing the new AE system, and can track subjects using all 65 AF points.
At 10 fps, the camera’s buffer capacity can consecutively capture up to 31 RAW images or 1,090 Large Fine JPEGs. Built to last, the camera also features a shutter durability rating up to 200,000 cycles, approximately 33 percent more than the original EOS 7D camera.
Canon’s DAF supports over 100 models of Canon EF lenses (including many earlier models), providing a wide array of options for photographers.
A built-in GPS Receiver provides a digital compass and can record location information including longitude, latitude, elevation, camera direction and universal coordinated time (UTC) as EXIF data for geotagging both images and movie files in realtime. The built-in pop-up flash is convenient for many applications and can also act as an optical controller with compatible off-camera EX-series Speedlites for enhanced pro-quality lighting effects.
The EOS 7D Mark II camera features dual card slots for SD/SDHC/SDXC and CF memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards. Data transfer speeds from the camera to a personal computer are enhanced with the addition of a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.
The EOS 7D Mark II camera offers users the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD or 720p HD video up to 60p enabling slow-motion capture at full resolution in either ALL-I or IPB codecs with optional embedded time code, exceeding the specifications of other current EOS cameras. Users can also choose between .MOV and .MP4 recording formats for maximum flexibility. The EOS 7D Mark II camera’s mini HDMI port can be used to record uncompressed Full HD video to external recorders.
The EOS 7D Mark II is scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in November for an estimated retail price of $1,799.00 for the body only and $2,149 bundled with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.