7D Mark II for Photokina? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

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<strong>7D Mark II

</strong>I’m told <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7dmk2.html">along with others</a> that a 7D Mark II will be one of the big items Canon shows at Photokina 2012 in Cologne, Germany.</p>
<p>I’m told the camera will be APS-C, even though there have been murmurs about it being APS-H.</p>
<p><strong>B&H Deal on the 7D

</strong>Speaking of the 7D, B&H has a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Canon//Ntt/EMLBLCAE7D18/N/0/BI/2466/KBID/3296">deal on it kitted</a> with the EF-S 18-135 IS for $1575 shipped (USA). (<strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Canon//Ntt/EMLBLCAE7D18/N/0/BI/2466/KBID/3296">Buy</a></strong>)</p>
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[smirkypants]

And the clouds parted. And the angels sang. And there was much rejoicing.

 

[surfing_geek]

Woohoo! I bloody hope so! That would make my year Finally I'm approaching the level of saving needed to buy something new

And the clouds parted. And the angels sang. And there was much rejoicing.

- Seconded!

 

[wickidwombat]

it makes sense that it would remain APS-C and the flagship crop body.

looks like it could be an expensive year for me with a new 5D and 7D model coming out
I hope they bundle it with the 17-55 f2.8 IS and not some other bizzar lens like they did with the 7D

 

[D_Rochat]

I'm very interested to see where they go with this one since it's the only remaining zD with a crop sensor. If they did happen to go with an APS-H, do you think it would be a recycled 1D mkIV sensor or a new one? hmmm ??? I think they really need to separate this one from the zzD line.

 

[KHAWACHEN]

2012 will be a good year for those looking for new body or bodies.

Just picked up a new 7D body for $1100. I bet the new 7D M2 will be at least $1599 for body alone.

it makes sense that it would remain APS-C and the flagship crop body.

looks like it could be an expensive year for me with a new 5D and 7D model coming out
I hope they bundle it with the 17-55 f2.8 IS and not some other bizzar lens like they did with the 7D

- Agreed.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I'd expect a relatively minor update, the other models are still catching up to the 7D features. Probably nothing a current 7D owner would want to upgrade for.

New Battery, new video features, larger LCD, digic V, and a lower MP sensor.

 

[surfing_geek]

I'd expect a relatively minor update, the other models are still catching up to the 7D features. Probably nothing a current 7D owner would want to upgrade for.

New Battery, new video features, larger LCD, digic V, and a lower MP sensor.

coming from a 400d, that would do me nicely ta!


hopefully going to be a VERY happy new year!

 

[wickidwombat]

I'd expect a relatively minor update, the other models are still catching up to the 7D features. Probably nothing a current 7D owner would want to upgrade for.

New Battery, new video features, larger LCD, digic V, and a lower MP sensor.

I hope they leave the battery the same I want them to be interchangeable with the 5DII. the current battery is awesome anyway (not broke dont fix it)

 

[lonelywhitelights]

As far as a Mark II 7D goes:

the only thing I would look to improve on my current 7D is the low light / high ISO performance, other than that I have no issues at all. very hard to fault the 7D and very hard to decide what to upgrade.. lower MP might be an idea? the 15mp on the 50D is really rather good...

 

[Rowbear]

Its been "top of the crops" for two years now, so until Nikon brings a D400 to the table, they sure don't need to rush out a 7D II.

 

[100]

If they use APS-H it needs more megapixel (18mp APS-C is about 27mp ASP-H), a descent crop mode for APS-C and the ability to use EF-S lenses. APS-H doesn’t seem likely, but not many people predicted an 18mp FF successor for both the 1D and 1Ds.
If they put a descent AF in with the ability to autofocus up to F8 it would be a great wildlife camera.

 

[wickidwombat]

If they use APS-H it needs more megapixel (18mp APS-C is about 27mp ASP-H), a descent crop mode for APS-C and the ability to use EF-S lenses. APS-H doesn’t seem likely, but not many people predicted an 18mp FF successor for both the 1D and 1Ds.
If they put a descent AF in with the ability to autofocus up to F8 it would be a great wildlife camera.

Wow I hadn't even considered canon doing something like that, While I think that would be absolute nirvana I cant see them doing it. I think even in Nikons line only the D3s and D3x do the automatic crop when using DX lenses, i'm not sure about the D700 as I havent used one.

 

[JR]

If they use APS-H it needs more megapixel (18mp APS-C is about 27mp ASP-H), a descent crop mode for APS-C and the ability to use EF-S lenses. APS-H doesn’t seem likely, but not many people predicted an 18mp FF successor for both the 1D and 1Ds.
If they put a descent AF in with the ability to autofocus up to F8 it would be a great wildlife camera.

Very unlikely, but man that would be sweet!

 

[Doodah]

It appears Canon is really taking Nikon head-on: 5D2 vs D800, 7D2 vs D400. And Nikon is pitching their D4 against Canon's 1DX. Interesting times.

However, I'll like to see Canon's response to Nikon V1/J1 and Nikkor wide angle lenses (both primes and zooms).

 

[smirkypants]

CR 1... the clouds returned, the angels packed it up, and the rejoicing was put on hold until further notice.

 

[Zuuyi]

I'm telling "Santa" I need this for 2012 Christmas.

 

[D_Rochat]

It's without a doubt too early to tell, but isn't the speculation fun The 7DmkII is likely going to be my next purchase unless it's a monumental disappointment or a used 1DmkIV comes down in price enough to get my attention. Either way, I think they have to step up a bit with the new 7D. The D7000 to me appears to be a better overall camera than the 7D, and it's not even in Nikon's "Pro" lineup like the 7D is suppose to be. Like I said in another post, I believe Canon is revamping their zD line and I wouldn't be surprised to see a total change in the 7D. But that's complete speculation and opinion mixed with a little hope.

I don't expect to hear anything until we at least have rock solid info on the 5DmkIII. I do look forward to it though.

 

[unfocused]

I'd expect a relatively minor update, the other models are still catching up to the 7D features. Probably nothing a current 7D owner would want to upgrade for.

New Battery, new video features, larger LCD, digic V, and a lower MP sensor.

I don't think so. Remember that the 7D will be three years old by the time Photokina rolls around. The three year cycle makes me believe Canon will want to give current owners an incentive to upgrade. They learned the risks of incremental upgrades with the 50D, I doubt they make that mistake again. And, since the market has matured so much over the past few years, (meaning slower growth) I'm sure they realize that they can't just rely on Rebel and 60D upgraders.

They don't want current 7D owners (like me) sitting on our wallets. Question is, how best to get us to pony up?

I'm guessing they will concentrate on improved image quality, ISO performance and auto-focus improvements.

The on-camera flash has a couple of problems that need to be fixed (contacts too easily bend and jam the flash shut and the flash itself overheats way too easily -- making the infrared trigger useless) But, those are about the only major issues that I am aware of.

Possibly some video improvements, but unlike the 5DII, I don't believe the 7D is viewed by Canon as a top video DSLR. I'm no video person, so I certainly could be wrong about that.

We know Canon is watching very carefully how the pro-market reacts to the death of the APS-H sensor. (Repeat after me: Canon will not put an APS-H sensor in a 7D. Canon will not put an APS-H sensor in a 7D...)

But, they could decide to sufficiently upgrade the 7D to target pro-sports and wildlife shooters. Either in a base model or in a 7D-X.

 

[photophreek]

I'd be interested in an upgraded 7D only if the RAW files are cleaned up. I've looked at a lot of CR2 files at all ISO levels and if an upgraded 7D could give me cleaner RAW files I'd be there.

The AF system is more than I need and the internal flash system works well for me and many Speedlites. I have no complaints about the IQ and I wouldn't want more pixels crowding an already crowded sensor.

A new battery grip with the multi-controller button on the grip similar to the 1D X would be very handy and it would be very nice if the batteries could be the same. One other thing would be an improvement is AF Servo performance which isn't the greatest on the current 7D.