The Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor with phase-difference detection will provide buttery smooth continuous autofocus, fast not only for stills, but also for video. Low light autofocus is accurate thanks to -3 EV sensitivity at the center dual-cross type point.Įxisting Canon users will likely agree that Canon 7D and 5D autofocus while in live view mode has never been something to write home about. The 7D Mark II's AF points are spread over a larger area of the frame than it’s predecessor, allowing for fast autofocus no matter where the point of interest is. Moving targets won't stand a chance against the 7D Mark II's improved autofocus technology, with autofocus points increasing from 19 autofocus points in the original model to 65 points in the Mark II. Better and more efficient shutter mechanics help reduce shutter lag to 55 milliseconds, as well as reduce vibrations, improving autofocus accuracy and image sharpness. Those DIGIC 6 image processors allow the 7D Mark II to capture up to 31 RAW, 19 RAW + JPEG, and over 1000 JPEG images in a single burst, working in real time to correct lens aberrations and distortion. The low light sensitivity is also highly impressive, with ISO 100-16000, expandable to an ISO 51200 equivalence. This combo allows the 7D Mark II to shoot continuous full resolution at up to 10 fps.

While this may not sound as exciting as Nikon's low priced full frame release – the D750 – rest assured that Canon jam-packed the highly capable 7D's heir apparent with amazing features, further greying the area between enthusiast and professional equipment.Ĭanon has replaced the heart of the 7D with an advanced combination of 20.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 6 image processors. In a long-awaited move, Canon announced that their consumer flagship digital single lens reflex camera – the 7D Mark II – would be arriving in the hands of consumers in November of this year.

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