Eos7D mk2, How EXCITED will you be if . . .?

[Botts]

My 7D gets very hot when shooting in the sun, hot enough that I am considering painting it white.

My 7D did that too!

I'd be excited if I could get this list:

- Great High ISO performance. (Think Sony a7s) I'd trade high MPs for low noise all day long.
- 5D3 Auto-Focus
- GPS
- More than 10 FPS
- Weather sealing as good or better than the 7D
- 7D Ergonomics

 

[tapanit]

What I'd want is IQ better than the 5Dmk3 cropped 1.6x (i.e., in focal-length-limited situations) even at (moderately) low light with a good enough lens. That is, the "crop factor advantage" would have to be actually realized. I don't think that's an impossible wish - FF bodies would still beat it hands down in low light when there's no need to crop.
Besides that, I'd want better movement-tracking AF (at least 5Dmk3 level, preferably better) and speed (I could live with 8 fps, but I'd want a big buffer - that's my only real gripe with the 5Dmk3 as compared to the 7D).
Otherwise I don't care much - GPS, WiFi, dual card slots would be nice but not important, video I don't care about.

 

[dslrdummy]

I want a faster frame rate and a little more reach for field sports and wildlife. If the light goes down I'll use my 5Diii. I wouldn't use a 7Dii above 1600 iso with my 300 f/2.8 anyway so if it can give me low noise images at that iso I'll be buying next year after the reviews are out. I'm assuming sensor and AF wise it will be a significant upgrade on the current 7d. After 5 years it should be.

 

[dslrdummy]

Besides that, I'd want better movement-tracking AF (at least 5Dmk3 level, preferably better) and speed (I could live with 8 fps, but I'd want a big buffer - that's my only real gripe with the 5Dmk3 as compared to the 7D).

Yeah, I forgot to mention the buffer gripes me too.

 

[that1guyy]

Honestly if they gave me a 7d with a stop better noise and dynamic range improveed and high quality video I would buy it. But knowing Canon, the video will again be crippled and I'll be disappointed.

 

[Ivan Muller]

Bigger sensor
24mp
less shadow noise
Joystick
WIFI
GPS
3.2 inch touchscreen LCD or bigger
Heck while were at it electronic viewfinder...Canon has to get in the game at some stage!
2 axis spirit level
100% viewfinder
radio control for speedlights
Intervalometer
MF aids like zebra stripes etc

 

[Ivan Muller]

Disclaimer: I'm not trying poke fun at Ivan's original thread so much as build some excitement around a release. Mondays need positive thoughts because they are, in fact, Mondays.
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No sweat, this is all fun and games anyway. But it would be great if anyone senior at Canon actually read this stuff! Personally I am erring on the side of caution to avoid disappointment!

 

[crashpc]

It would be exciting if it could be called (as mentioned) "D7100 killer" (IQ wise).

 

[GMCPhotographics]

I want a faster frame rate and a little more reach for field sports and wildlife. If the light goes down I'll use my 5Diii. I wouldn't use a 7Dii above 1600 iso with my 300 f/2.8 anyway so if it can give me low noise images at that iso I'll be buying next year after the reviews are out. I'm assuming sensor and AF wise it will be a significant upgrade on the current 7d. After 5 years it should be.

I think you really want a 1D-x....but for 7D money, good luck with that!

 

[dslrdummy]

I think you really want a 1D-x....but for 7D money, good luck with that!

You think so? If the 7Dii doesn't give lower noise at up to 1600 they may as well not bother.

 

[mustafa]

I'll wait for the MkIII.

 

[AvTvM]

I will preorder the 7d ii if it has
* af like 5d 3
* iq better than nikon d7100 at low and hi isos
* eye control af v2.0
* working wifi implementation + fully featured wireless tethering app for ios and android
* canon RT radio flash commander built-in
* price like 7d at launch ... € 1649 MSRP

If it comes with the same performance and features but in a compact mirrorless version with top notch evf and ef-m mount ... I'd be willing to pay up to € 2.500

 

[GMCPhotographics]

I think you really want a 1D-x....but for 7D money, good luck with that!

You think so? If the 7Dii doesn't give lower noise at up to 1600 they may as well not bother.

With that complete list, yes it's a 1D-x requirement. But if you take a single spec in isolation...no it's not too much to ask. But I really can't see a 7DII having a faster frame rate than 8pfs....happt to be proved wrong though.

 

[dslrdummy]

I think you really want a 1D-x....but for 7D money, good luck with that!

You think so? If the 7Dii doesn't give lower noise at up to 1600 they may as well not bother.

With that complete list, yes it's a 1D-x requirement. But if you take a single spec in isolation...no it's not too much to ask. But I really can't see a 7DII having a faster frame rate than 8pfs....happt to be proved wrong though.

You should re-read my original post. I didn't compile a list of specs. I just said I wanted slightly more reach, a faster frame rate than my 5D and low noise at up to 1600 iso. That doesn't come close to being a cheap 1DX. Of course, if I had the money for a 1DX I'd probably buy one, but ….

 

[pwp]

I'm hoping for souped up video functionality...starting with the blindingly obvious 4k (internally recorded unlike A7s) and focus peaking. If it goes this way it's to have to be good. I've just dropped around $3.5k on the completely awesome 4k Panasonic GH4 with assorted MFT glass. For video (under 3200 iso) this just blows the 5D3 out of the water. I'm not the only one looking at leaving Canon for video work.
http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/gh4-review/
http://dslrvideoshooter.com/panasonic-gh4-review-video/
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_GH4/

Either the 7D2 will be pitched as a great action stills performer with modest video functions (so as not to cannibalize Canon Cinema sales) or a game changing video front runner. Either way, it's something to look forward to.

-pw

 

[Tugela]

I'm hoping for souped up video functionality...starting with the blindingly obvious 4k (internally recorded unlike A7s) and focus peaking. If it goes this way it's to have to be good. I've just dropped around $3.5k on the completely awesome 4k Panasonic GH4 with assorted MFT glass. For video (under 3200 iso) this just blows the 5D3 out of the water. I'm not the only one looking at leaving Canon for video work.
http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/gh4-review/
http://dslrvideoshooter.com/panasonic-gh4-review-video/
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_GH4/

Either the 7D2 will be pitched as a great action stills performer with modest video functions (so as not to cannibalize Canon Cinema sales) or a game changing video front runner. Either way, it's something to look forward to.

-pw

None of Canon's consumer cameras will cannibalize Cinema EOS sales, that is a completely different market aimed primarily at professionals who have different needs. Cameras such as the 7D and 5D will be aimed at what the competition in the high end consumer market are putting out. If those competitors have high end video functions, chances are that new Canon products in the market sector will as well. Whatever the Cinema EOS cameras have is irrelevant. And in any case, major updates in those cameras are likely imminent as well, so why would Canon cripple new products that will be expected to compete for three years, so that they don't interfere with sales of other products that are nearing the end of their market life?

People keep on making this argument as though it makes sense, but it is an insane approach from a business point of view, and I don't think that Canon is stupid.

 

[that1guyy]

Apparently Canon's cinema line will be updated with Mark ii versions of the C500 and C300. Hopefully those get a huge improvement. 4k RAW and crazy DR? High frame rates?

If Canon is planning that for their cinema line, then maybe we shall get compressed 4k on the 7D and 60p 1080p. Hopefully at the very least its not the soft mush like the past several models.

 

[TAF]

The only thing that would interest me would be a much higher video frame rate.

Give me full HD at 1200 frames per second for less than $2K and I'm there.

 

[Don Haines]

I'm hoping for souped up video functionality...starting with the blindingly obvious 4k (internally recorded unlike A7s) and focus peaking. If it goes this way it's to have to be good. I've just dropped around $3.5k on the completely awesome 4k Panasonic GH4 with assorted MFT glass. For video (under 3200 iso) this just blows the 5D3 out of the water. I'm not the only one looking at leaving Canon for video work.
http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/gh4-review/
http://dslrvideoshooter.com/panasonic-gh4-review-video/
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_GH4/

Either the 7D2 will be pitched as a great action stills performer with modest video functions (so as not to cannibalize Canon Cinema sales) or a game changing video front runner. Either way, it's something to look forward to.

-pw

None of Canon's consumer cameras will cannibalize Cinema EOS sales, that is a completely different market aimed primarily at professionals who have different needs. Cameras such as the 7D and 5D will be aimed at what the competition in the high end consumer market are putting out. If those competitors have high end video functions, chances are that new Canon products in the market sector will as well. Whatever the Cinema EOS cameras have is irrelevant. And in any case, major updates in those cameras are likely imminent as well, so why would Canon cripple new products that will be expected to compete for three years, so that they don't interfere with sales of other products that are nearing the end of their market life?

People keep on making this argument as though it makes sense, but it is an insane approach from a business point of view, and I don't think that Canon is stupid.

agreed!
The money is in the lower models.... If Canon is going to do something to protect a DSLR, that DSLR would be the T31....

 

[keriboi]

I'd like the 7D2 to fill the place of the 1D4....essentially I'd like a 1 series APC weather sealed, wildlife monster.

I would spend 3000-3200 on that in a heart beat and I'm sure many other wildlife / sports guys would also. For other stuff I'll hold onto my 5D3.

Yes but that would kill sales on the long lens and idx. Canon do need to bring this out, but as a 3D and simlar price to the 1D x