More EOS 7D Mark II Talk [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

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<p>A bit more about the EOS 7D replacement made its way to us over the weekend. This time we’ve received a little bit of information about the viewfinder in the upcoming EOS 7D Mark II.</p>
<p>We’re told the viewfinder will have 100% coverage and a magnification of 1.15. We’re told the top plate has a noticeably bigger bump around the viewfinder than the current EOS 7D.</p>
<p>Everything we’re hearing about the camera is coming from new sources.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[zim]

We’re told the viewfinder will have 100% coverage

Now that one I believe, they wouldn't dare do anything less!!

 

[Marauder]

This indicates the current 7D is 98%, but I think it's actually 100% at 1x magnification.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

It's interesting that Canon in the past commented that a 100% viewfinder and pop up flash was unweildy and not a workable solution....looks like the 7DII with have both....lol!

 

[seamonster]

So what is the point of greater than 1.0x magnification? Wouldn't that aggravate the perspective characteristics of ultra wides and long telephotos?

 

[meson1]

We’re told the top plate has a noticeably bigger bump around the viewfinder than the current EOS 7D.

A hybrid viewfinder perhaps? Or maybe the return of eye controlled autofocus?

 

[pedro]

tidbits of rumored info by "CR1" sources... 8) Is the small amount of rumored information a sign for a bigger innovative splash techwise? e.g. sensor?

 

[Lee Jay]

So what is the point of greater than 1.0x magnification? Wouldn't that aggravate the perspective characteristics of ultra wides and long telephotos?

?????

What does viewfinder magnification have to do with perspective?

Answer: Nothing.

A larger viewfinder magnification means a larger (and slightly dimmer) viewfinder. Nothing more.

 

[Maximilian]

... the current camera has 98% coverage and a 1.0x magnification. ...

Interesting.

Canon pages in US and Germany are always talking about "approximately 100%" coverage
see here
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d?selectedName=Specifications
and here
http://www.canon.de/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_7D/index.aspx

I am a little bit surprised that Canon marketing would define some 2% coverage missing as inaccuracy and tolerance.
I do not own a 7D so I didn't recognize this but I'd expected some 99.xx% coverage fom "approximately 100%".
But maybe I am just an engineer with different understanding of technical values

 

[AvTvM]

EOS 7D has 100% viewfinder coverage +/- minimal tolerance and 1.0x mag

EOS 70D has 98% viewfinder coverage and .95x magnification.

 

[Canon Rumors]

I have corrected it, I was looking at the 70D line in my spreadsheet of specs.

 

[AvTvM]

I have corrected it, I was looking at the 70D line in my spreadsheet of specs.

thanks! And now some more juicy details please. Brilliantly working Eye Control AF v.2.0 would be the one feature that would make me pre-order it. Despite the fact it's stil a mirror-slapper. ;D

 

[KyleSTL]

If true, the 7D Mark II's viewfinder will be the exact same size as the 5D Mark III:

5D3 - 1.00 / 1.00 x 0.71 = 0.71
7D2 - 1.00 / 1.60 x 1.15 = 0.71

Crop sensor fans would be elated.

 

[Lee Jay]

If true, the 7D Mark II's viewfinder will be the exact same size as the 5D Mark III:

5D3 - 1.00 / 1.00 x 0.71 = 0.71
7D2 - 1.00 / 1.60 x 1.15 = 0.71

Crop sensor fans would be elated.

Without other changes, that would make it 2.56x dimmer (or, 39% as bright, if you prefer).

 

[lopicma]

With all the long lens cameras covering the World Cup, I find it hard to believe there isn't even an incidental shot of the 7D Mk.II - that is if it's even there?

 

[m]

noticeably bigger bump around the viewfinder than the current EOS 7D.

return of eye controlled autofocus

I had the same thought when reading it.

 

[KarstenReis]

If true, the 7D Mark II's viewfinder will be the exact same size as the 5D Mark III:

5D3 - 1.00 / 1.00 x 0.71 = 0.71
7D2 - 1.00 / 1.60 x 1.15 = 0.71

Crop sensor fans would be elated.

Without other changes, that would make it 2.56x dimmer (or, 39% as bright, if you prefer).

I don't know anything about viewfinders. Could you elaborate on why it would become dimmer?

 

[mb66energy]

We’re told the top plate has a noticeably bigger bump around the viewfinder than the current EOS 7D.

A hybrid viewfinder perhaps? Or maybe the return of eye controlled autofocus?

Hybrid viewfinder: First thing I thought myself. Would be a great thing and excellent with eye controlled focus + a very fast AF system without and with live view ... might replace my 40D + 600D combo for photo + video.

 

[dadgummit]

With all the long lens cameras covering the World Cup, I find it hard to believe there isn't even an incidental shot of the 7D Mk.II - that is if it's even there?

It is not hard to believe. With thousands of dollars on the line for that perfect shot I am sure the photographers are all aiming on the field. If it is there it either looks like a 1dx without the 1dx written on it or it looks like a 5d/ 7d without 5d/ 7d written on it so it would be hard to notice unless you are looking for it. Maybe once one of the photog's comes home and happens to look through the pictures that will not make them money there would be the possibility that they accidently got a good shot of a camera they do not recognize.

 

[lopicma]

I find it hard to believe that everyone there is a professional. No hobbyist shooters, schmucks with iPhones, Canon SX50's? Who was the guy that took the shot at the last Olympics of all the photographers pointed toward the sports action? We need a shot from "THAT GUY"!

Just Say'in..