Canon EOS 7D Firmware 2.0 Available for Download

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<strong>New 7D Features!


</strong>Canon has made available the new firmware for the EOS 7D.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d/#DriversAndSoftware" target="_blank">Download the Canon EOS 7D Firmware 2.0</a></strong></p>
<p>All the new features of firmware 2.0 can be seen <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/06/canon-eos-7d-firmware-v2-official/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>*Note</strong> At the time of posting, the firmware was not available if you select Mac OS X Mountain Lion, select Lion instead.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/646908-REG/Canon_3814B004_EOS_7D_SLR_Digital.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank"><em>Canon EOS 7D at B&H Photo</em></a></p>
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[atomicpunk]

Woohoo!

Custom file names!
Larger RAW buffer!
GP-E2 GPS compatibility!

Thanks Canon! Seriously, GREAT job adding value for your customers.

 

[eenoog]

The official video:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos7d/firmware.html

The text summary:
http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/news/firmware_update_to_enhance_EOS_7D.do

I've been fiddling with it since about 10pm. Very happy.
Got 23 RAW high-speed images (vs 25 promised), 120+ JPEGs (it just keeps on shooting)
Q button offers quick access to convenient features.
In-camera editing of raw is actually useful (saves new image).
Rating nice too.
Faster zoom actually noticeable when reviewing images.
Max ISO setting for auto was about time.
12,800 ISO very noisy, but better than a missed shot.

 

[AndyVN2]

Hi, would anyone upgraded to 2.0 please check whether the RAW file is compatible with current version of Adobe Camera Raw or not? Thanks

 

[atomicpunk]

I just tried and got 25 RAWs.

 

[atomicpunk]

Works fine with LR 4.1.

 

[Bosman]

Another way to keep the 7dm1 valid while the wait for 7dm2 arrives and long in the tooth at that. Maybe this is a 3 yr cycle camera. Sept 1st 2012 will be 3yrs, i wonder if we hear about a new 7d.

 

[Zlatko]

I wish they had added a minimum shutter speed setting for Auto ISO, just as the 5D Mark III has. When using Auto ISO and Av mode, the camera will often choose too-slow shutter speeds.

 

[Ricku]

A lot of user's first response is: Will this improve the low ISO noise? LOL!

Haha!. If a new camera body won't improve low ISO noise (the 5D3), then people should not expect it from a mere firmware update.

 

[nicku]

Finally.... i can use the features that are the most important to me ( audio control and increased buffer)

 

[Aglet]

A lot of user's first response is: Will this improve the low ISO noise? LOL!

Haha!. If a new camera body won't improve low ISO noise (the 5D3), then people should not expect it from a mere firmware update.

Sure we can EXPECT it, since banding on some 7Ds seems to be a result of the dual-channel readout process. It is possible, depending on hardware design, to better calibrate the dual readout channels for a better match and thus, reduce banding.

Will have to put mine to the upgrade test after I hear how v2 firmware works for more critical functions... like AF.

 

[Musicjohn]

Big disappointment on my side. I was expecting the audio volume bars during movie recording to stay on screen, so you can actually monitor that the audio does not clip, and if so, adjust accordingly. I record a lot of music performances, and really need the manual audio controls.

I mean, why provide a feature called "manual audio control" when there is nothing to monitor or adjust when recording?

The fact that Canon now gives me a dB meter and more adjustment notches prior to recording, does not have any value at all. They may as well not have bothered!

 

[Cannon Man]

I like how Canon has a middle finger up to all the 1D IV buyers, the 7D get's a major 2.0 firmware update
and 1D IV is still at 1.1.1

Granted the 1D IV works great but 1D IV was announced later than the 7D an now it is already discontinued
from production with no new improvements in the firmware.

If you ask Canon they probably won't admit 1D IV ever existed and laugh at whoever bought it.

 

[candyman]

Very nice. It just came in time. Soccerseason is starting this weekend. Thanks

 

[jmalmsten]

First few notes after fiddling around with it for a couple of hours.

- The new stills raw-processor and ratings-feature don't work on stills taken prior to the update. Rating won't work on videos prior to update.

- The manual audio is a massive fail to say the least. Yes, we can set it. But we can't monitor it during filming. And as far as I can tell. The windcut filter is there by default and cannot be disabled. So, yes, it's there. But how are we supposed to use it effectively?

- Stills RAW-processor cannot change ISO on the images, and testing on a pic taken with the Tokina 11-16mm, the distortion-correction crops the image horribly and introduces reverse distortion. And the Cromatic Aberration Correction actually introduces more CA. I'm guessing that minor updates with more lens-data is needed for the non-canon lens-users.

- New feature to change how scrolling in playback is a bit wonky. I can set the top wheel to scroll only movies. But doing that, it only scrolls between two videos out of a dozen... so, it's unusable still. I'll set it back to change folders...

So my initial reaction. Luke-warm... about the only real thing I'll be using is the fixed audio-setting (still recording blind as to what the audio-levels are though), the ratings and custom file-names... Overall, it's just a bit underwealming when you know perfectly well what kind of power could be unleashed with something like Magic Lantern if they only wanted to...

 

[pwp]

I like how Canon has a middle finger up to all the 1D IV buyers, the 7D get's a major 2.0 firmware update
and 1D IV is still at 1.1.1

Granted the 1D IV works great but 1D IV was announced later than the 7D an now it is already discontinued
from production with no new improvements in the firmware.

If you ask Canon they probably won't admit 1D IV ever existed and laugh at whoever bought it.

It sounds like you don't own a 1DMk4. Most photographers who use them are likely to consistently thank their original decision to buy one.
There is no particular need that I can see for firmware fixes. What is it you are taking aim at?

I think Canon can be justifiably very proud of the overall performance of the 1DMk4. It's a very refined and worked over upgrade from the previous 1D Mk3. I'd be more likely to laugh at photographers who have not had the pleasure of working with a Mk4 than expect to hear the smug laugh from Canon that you suggest.

Until I get a 1DX, I'll safely say that in a fairly long career using top of the line equipment the 1D Mk4 is the best camera I have ever worked with.

PW

 

[paul13walnut5]

- The manual audio is a massive fail to say the least. Yes, we can set it. But we can't monitor it during filming. And as far as I can tell. The windcut filter is there by default and cannot be disabled. So, yes, it's there. But how are we supposed to use it effectively?

I've been through the manual and cannot find any mention of a windcut function, by default or otherwise.
Can you point me to it via the menu or in the handbook?

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d#BrochuresAndManuals

If wind noise is a problem the cheapest solution is a rycote micro windjammer for the front mic.
A better solution is to use an external mic with windjammer or softee when required.
An even better solution is use an off camera external mic with windjammer or softee when required.

If you are serious enough about audio to require constant monitoring then you will no doubt want to use a set of headphones. Even if full time VU's were available why would you monitor with these visually alone? Sound is audible not visual.

I use a beachtek dxa-5da, there are other models available, and similar devices from the likes of juiced link. Some folk prefer zooms though I prefer to have everything on camera and in one file.

The beachtek gives you live VU's, gives you live pans, and gives you a headphone socket, so you can at least monitor the audio going to the camera.

Typically I would set a record level on the camera that permits me to keep the cameras pre-amps low (this may require a hot mic such as a sennheiser K6) or an interface with phantom power pre-amps (DXA-DSLR, Minx, SQN) and then control ongoing levels via the external unit.

The genesis of this problem is that the 7D dates from a time when video was still something of an after thought, even to this day, unless you buy a dedicated video camera such as the EOS c300, there is no way to get XLRs (the default professional mic connection) into a DSLR.

Firmware can add audio levels, but it cannot add physical connectors such as headphone sockets.

I would never ever seek to monitor audio by VU alone. Unless you are hearing what the mic is hearing then you are seeing is electrical signal strength with no clue of quality. That is not monitoring.

 

[Klahanieman]

Hello, has anyone had the opertunity to use the GPS module? I have had mine for months, and it's my main reason for wanting this update. Go, figure I would be away without access to my computer.

Thanks

 

[Musicjohn]

If you are serious enough about audio to require constant monitoring then you will no doubt want to use a set of headphones. Even if full time VU's were available why would you monitor with these visually alone? Sound is audible not visual.

I totally disagree with you. The very reason you can not connect a headphone to the 7D to monitor audio levels makes a visual reference an absolute MUST HAVE !!!

At least you can see when it's peaking into the red zone, and you could then adjust the levels accordingly. But since that is not the case, this feature of the firmware update is a complete waste of time. Canon should have created the possibility to keep the dB meter on the screen whilst recording, and make it possible to adjust the levels during recording by using the main dail.

 

[Cannon Man]

I like how Canon has a middle finger up to all the 1D IV buyers, the 7D get's a major 2.0 firmware update
and 1D IV is still at 1.1.1

Granted the 1D IV works great but 1D IV was announced later than the 7D an now it is already discontinued
from production with no new improvements in the firmware.

If you ask Canon they probably won't admit 1D IV ever existed and laugh at whoever bought it.

It sounds like you don't own a 1DMk4. Most photographers who use them are likely to consistently thank their original decision to buy one.
There is no particular need that I can see for firmware fixes. What is it you are taking aim at?

I think Canon can be justifiably very proud of the overall performance of the 1DMk4. It's a very refined and worked over upgrade from the previous 1D Mk3. I'd be more likely to laugh at photographers who have not had the pleasure of working with a Mk4 than expect to hear the smug laugh from Canon that you suggest.

Until I get a 1DX, I'll safely say that in a fairly long career using top of the line equipment the 1D Mk4 is the best camera I have ever worked with.

PW

I was half serious. i should have put LOL at the end. I own two 1D IV cameras and it's a fine camera and i have nothing but good memories using them but compared to the 1DX it is old and kind of useless cos' 1DX does everything much better. Still i think the 1D IV would deserve some new features even though it had a short life span. LOL LOL LOL