The long-awaited EOS 7D Mark II takes the strengths of its predecessor – highly capable autofocus and video – and builds on every aspect of them. The camera is now comprised of advanced sensors and processors to provide high image quality than the EOS 7D.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specifications
Body Design
The 7D Mark II’s body is very similar to the 7D, providing similar levels of (generally-good) grip and ergonomics. We were told by Canon that the 7D Mark II is ‘four-times more weather-sealed’ than the original 7D. The button layout and controls are almost changed as a result it provides comfortable handling.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 360 Degree View
- Body type – Digital SLR
- Camera Format – Half-frame
- Body material – Aluminium alloy
- Weight – 820 g (body only)
- Weight of the body (including batteries, memory card without body cap) – Approx. 910 g
- Dimensions – Width 148.6 mm x Height 112.4 mm x Diagonal 78.2 mm
- Working temperature range – 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°, Humidity 85%
- Lens Mount – Canon EF Mount
- Shutter Type – Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
- Slower shutter speed – 30 sec
- Fastest shutter speed – 1/8000 sec (1/16000 sec in Live view)
- Shutter life – 2,00,000 Shots
- Mirror Lock-Up – Yes
- Memory Card Slots – SD / SDHC / SDXC, UHS-I cards compatible
- Battery description – Rechargeable Li-ion LP-E6N
- Battery Life – 670 shots (CIPA)
- Tripod Socket – 1/4 in
Sensor and Processor
The EOS 7D Mark II comes with a superb 20.2megapixel CMOS sensor and is powered by dual DIGIC 6 image processors to ensure impeccable imaging quality in shooting conditions and lighting situations. The performance of this camera can be pushed to its limit to its fullest to attain a great imaging experience in any condition.
- Sensor type – CMOS
- Effective Pixels – 20.20 million
- Sensor size – APS-C (22.4 x 15.0 mm)
- Max resolution – 5472 x 3648
- Other resolutions – 5472 x 3648 (L), 3648 x 2432 (M), 2736 x 1824 (S1), 1920 x 1280 (S2), 720 x 480 (S3), 5472 x 3648 (RAW), 4104 x 2736 (M-RAW), 2736 x 1824 (S-RAW)
- Processor – Digic 6
- Bit Depth – 14-bit Raw (Canon Original)
- Aspect Ratio – 3:2
- Colour space – sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Colour filter array – Primary colour filter
- Continuous shooting speed – High-speed continuous shooting: Maximum 10.0 shots/s (settable to 10 to 2 shots/s), Low-speed continuous shooting: 3.0 shots/s (settable to 9 to 1 shots/s), Silent continuous shooting: 4.0 shots/s (settable to 4 to 1 shots/s)
Image
The ISO capability has greatly been improved allowing ISO sensitivity of up to 51200—allowing handheld shooting with faster shutter speed and smaller aperture in low-light condition, producing clear sharp images with lesser noise.
- Image ratio – 3:2
- ISO Auto – 100 – 16000
- Minimum ISO – 100
- Maximum ISO – 51200
- White Balance presets – 8
- White Balance Bracketing – Provided
- Custom white balance – Provided
- File format – JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Optics and Focus
The camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF function provides smooth and accurate focusing when shooting videos so that subjects will remain in focus even in the most dynamic scenes. This enables high-speed phase-difference detection AF on the CMOS sensor plane, allowing for extremely fast AF and smooth subject tracking. The AF speed can also be adjusted to suit more sophisticated shots, such as slower focus shifts to suit softer moments. One of the highlights of the EOS 7D Mark II is undoubtedly the 65-point, all cross-type autofocus system. Let’s just stipulate up front that this focusing system is very fast. It’s easy to see in One-Shot focus mode when the AF points light up almost instantly upon pressing the shutter button.
- Lens mount – Canon EF
- Focal length multiplier – 1.6x
Auto Focus
- Number of focus points – 65
- Cross-type AF point: Maximum 65 points
- AF Mode – One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
- AF Area mode – Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), Single-point AF (manual selection), AF point expansion (manual selection: up, down, left, and right), AF point expansion (manual selection: surround), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), 65-point automatic selection AF
- AI Servo AF characteristics – Tracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF point auto switching
- Focusing Range – -3 to 18 EV
Screen and Viewfinder
The size of the viewfinder is a key factor in usability – the bigger it is, the easier it is to frame and focus your shots, and the more enjoyable and involving process it is. The EOS 7D Mark II viewfinder boasts 100% coverage and 1.0x magnification in APS-C terms (0.63x magnification in full-frame terms) which puts it squarely with its predecessor. The EOS 7D Mark II uses 1.04 million dots 3.0″ LCD featuring the latest gapless technology that reduces internal reflections to improve contrast.
- Screen Type – TFT LCD, liquid-crystal color monitor
- The Screen size – 3.0in
- Screen dots – 1,040,000
- Touch screen – Not Available
- Live view – Available
- Viewfinder Type – Eye-level pentaprism
- The Viewfinder coverage – 100%
- Eyepoint – 22mm
- Viewfinder Magnification – Approx. 1.0x
- Diopter Adjustment – -3.0 to +1.0 m-1
Photography Features
Through an all-new shutter and mirror mechanism, the EOS 7D Mark II has a fast 55 milliseconds shutter release time lag and can clock continuous shooting speeds of 10 fps. With a fast burst rate, users will be able to capture sporting events, wildlife, or active children with precision and sharpness. To cater to the needs of users who prefer low-shooting speeds and capturing slower moving subjects, the EOS 7D Mark II comes equipped with manually adjustable speeds – a feature previously only available in the top range EOS 1D series. With a new mirror bounce reduction mechanism, users may opt for Silent Mode while shooting under 5 fps.
- Exposure modes – Program AE (Scene Intelligent Auto, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure
- Picture Style – Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1 – 3
- Drive modes – Single shooting, High-speed continuous shooting, Low-speed continuous shooting, Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting, 10s self-timer/remote control, 2s self-timer / remote control
- Metering modes – Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average
- Exposure compensation – ±5 (at 1/3, 1/2 steps)
- Built-in flash – Retractable, auto pop-up flash
- External flash – Can be attached or used
- Flash Maximum sync speed – 1/250 s
- Flash Metering – E-TTL II autoflash
- Moreover, the Flash Compensation – ±3 (at 1/3 or 1/2 steps)
Video or Movie Features
The EOS 7D Mark II features enhanced video capabilities with the addition of the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF function. Mark II’s ability to track faces or other subjects is stellar, even if the subject briefly leaves the frame entirely, the camera will usually reacquire it should it re-enter the frame within a second or two. In Live View and movie recording mode with the new system, the subjects will be constantly kept in focus even with erratic changes in their distance from the camera, the 7D II appears to perform just as well in real-world use.
- Video Compression – MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
- Videography Format – MOV / MP4
- Movie Recording Size – Full HD (1920 x 1080), HD (1280 x 720), SD (640 x 480)
- Audio File Format – Linear PMC / AAC
- Audio Recording – Stereo Microphone
- Hence, Audio Input / Output – 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Other Special Features of Canon EOS 7D Mark II
The 7D Mark II also can detect and respond to flicker from a light source that you’re shooting under. At its most basic, this entails an in-viewfinder warning that the camera has detected flicker in the lighting. Also, it is capable of in-camera RAW image processing which facilitates many options for efficient usage.
- Time-lapse recording – Available
- Multiple Exposure – Available (2 to 9 exposures)
- HDR Effects – Natural, Art standard, Art vivid, Art bold, Art embossed
- Dust deletion feature – Auto / Manual, Appending Dust Delete Data
- In-camera RAW image processing – Brightness correction, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG image-recording quality, Color space, Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, Chromatic aberration correction
- Storage types – CF Card, SD/SDHC/SDXC
- USB Connectivity – SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- HDMI mini OUT terminal – Type C
- Wireless remote control – Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6
- GPS – Built-in
- Port Provided – Microphone, Headphone
- Remote control – Yes (Wired or wireless)
- Self-timer – Available
Best Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II
The camera is made for using it on any occasion for great functionality. The camera is capable of delivering high precise AF with all lens types, ranging from large aperture lenses to super telephotos attached to teleconverters, to produce sharp and crisp photographs. There is a wide variety of EF-S/EF lens line-up which can be combined with 90D for creating wonderful and dramatic photography and videography.
List of Best Common Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Best All-in-one Lens
- EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Most Common Standard Zoom Lenses
- EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM
- EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Best Standard Prime Lenses
- EF35mm f/1.4L II USM
- EF50mm f/1.8 STM
- EF85mm f/1.8 USM
Best Macro Lenses
- EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
- EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Top Standard Zoom Lenses
- EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM
- EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses
- EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
- EF11-24mm f/4L USM
- EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
- EF17-40mm f/4L USM
Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses
- EF14mm f/2.8L II USM
- EF-S24mm f/2.8 STM
- EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM
- EF35mm f/1.4L II USM
List of Best Specialized Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Best Indoor Sports Lenses
- EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
- EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
- EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
- EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Top Outdoor Sports and Wildlife Lenses
- EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
- EF400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
- EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM
- EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
- EF600mm f/4L IS III USM
- EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Best Portrait Lenses
- EF50mm f/1.2L USM
- EF50mm f/1.4 USM
- EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
- EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Best Travel and Street Lenses
- EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
- EF50mm f/1.4 USM
- EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Rating
As per the reviews and features of EOS 7D Mark II, the ratings for this camera stand 4.2/5. Professional Photographers consider this camera is best for wildlife, Sports, and Adventure because of its high-speed shooting and its fast data reading capacity with extreme AF performance. Also, it will be more useful for videography because of its FULL HD output at high speed with true colors and delivers accurate sharpness by using the advanced AF-system. This camera will be suitable for all enthusiasts who are looking for some advanced machines to improve the photographic experience. Further, this rating is given to Canon EOS 7D Mark II as per the survey of creative huts.
