New Extensive Firmware for the Canon EOS 7D? [CR1]

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</strong>I received some information that suggested instead of a near future 7D Mark II, we’d see a firmware update that would add new features to the current 7D.</p>
<p>Most of the added features mentioned would aid video. It mentioned new visual aids on the LCD for exposure and audio. Also a suggestion about an autofocus feature being added. We have heard that a new 18-135 IS lens would be coming with a silent autofocus motor alongside the T4i, so maybe there is a new AF feature coming.</p>
<p><strong>CRs Take


</strong>Canon has really only added significant features to the 5D Mark II via firmware in the past, so this would be a unlikely situation in my opinion. Although, adding features to the 7D to boost some sales while we wait for a successor does make some sense. Definitely CR1 for now.</p>
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Astro said:
thewallbanger said:
Increasing the record time would be a gimme.

will never happen. it´s a tax thing.

My 5D Mark III records up to 29 min 59 seconds. EU tax is incurred for any device recording over 30 minutes. The 7D's recording time is limited by 4GB file sizes, which the 5DmkIII circumvents by seamlessly creating separate 4GB movies without dropping frames. It's a software thing. Easily correctable.
 
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I will say: About f......g time!!
Every smaller camera that came out after 7D, had the features I miss.

"Digtal" zoom when shooting movie
Manual Audio.

I have a very special wish I don't hear a lot: A 2,35:1 mask in video mode - this must be very easy to make, and would be a cool feature.

Also, I don't get why the camera can't shoot movies more than 12 min. when my old HF100 puts 2GB chunks together without gaps.

I could also wish two different setups in video and photo mode, so you have one set of ISO, Highligt priority ect. in video and another in photo, so it's easier to shift between the two.
 
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