We've had the Canon 7D for over 2 years now and last night, Canon finally announced a major firmware update to the dSLR. The 7D is already a very capable dSLR but the version 2.0 update surely adds a lot of new features and capabilities. Check out this comprehensive list of new features that will come with the update. Improved RAW maximum burst In the EOS 7D the maximum burst of RAW file frames was 15 – with the firmware update this will be significantly increased so that the camera's buffer will handle up to 25 RAW frames in a continuous burst. Image rating capabilities Like other Canon EOS DSLRs, such as the EOS 60D, EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS 7D will be able to rate images from 1 to 5 stars in-camera for quicker and easier sorting of images within your workflow. The ratings are XMP compliant and Canon's Digital Photo Professional software has been updated to reflect this. Support for the GP-E2 GPS unit The GP-E2 unit arrived with the EOS 5D Mark III and this firmware update will enable the GPS unit to be used with the EOS 7D, via a cable connection, so that photographers can geo-tag images with latitude and longitude data in the EXIF fields. Read more in our articles including "Canon announces EOS 7D Firmware Version 2.0" and "Canon shows off EOS 5D, 50D & 1000D".
We've had the Canon 7D for over 2 years now and last night, Canon finally announced a major firmware update to the dSLR. The 7D is already a very capable dSLR but the version 2.0 update surely adds a lot of new features and capabilities.
Check out this comprehensive list of new features that will come with the update. Improved RAW maximum burst In the EOS 7D the maximum burst of RAW file frames was 15 – with the firmware update this will be significantly increased so that the camera's buffer will handle up to 25 RAW frames in a continuous burst. Image rating capabilities Like other Canon EOS DSLRs, such as the EOS 60D, EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS 7D will be able to rate images from 1 to 5 stars in-camera for quicker and easier sorting of images within your workflow.
Our coverage of canon 7d update includes: "Canon announces EOS 7D Firmware Version 2.0"; "Canon shows off EOS 5D, 50D & 1000D"; "Canon Ixus 80: Back to Small and Handy". Each article provides unique insights and information.