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awesome 7D firmware available.

Canon Professional Network - Canon to enhance EOS 7D with new firmware update

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The new EOS 7D Firmware Version 2 update will enhance the camera with the following additional features:

IMPROVED RAW MAXIMUM BURST
In the EOS 7D the maximum burst of RAW file frames was 15 – with the firmware update this will be significantly increased so that the camera’s buffer will handle up to 25 RAW frames in a continuous burst.

IN-CAMERA RAW CONVERSION
The EOS 7D will allow for in-camera post-processing of images. RAW images can be edited in-camera and options can be changed before saving the finished file as a ready-to-print JPEG or for sending wirelessly. This function can be used with full resolution RAW files, but not with M-RAW or S-RAW files.

The settings for in-camera RAW processing include White balance, Picture Style, High ISO speed noise reduction, Colour Space, and lens data corrections (Peripheral Illumination Correction, distortion correction and Chromatic Aberration Correction).

IMAGE RATING CAPABILITIES
Like other Canon EOS DSLRs, such as the EOS 60D, EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS 7D will be able to rate images from 1 to 5 stars in-camera for quicker and easier sorting of images within your workflow. The ratings can be used to sort images in applications such as Adobe Elements, Adobe Bridge and Apple Aperture. The ratings are XMP compliant and Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software has been updated to reflect this.

AUTO ISO MAXIMUM SETTING
Within the EOS 7D’s shooting menu photographers will have the ability to set a maximum ISO speed for ISO Auto, within the ISO range of 400-6400, so that you can minimise the amount of noise in your images.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR AUDIO RECORDING LEVELS
During EOS Movie shooting you will be able to manually adjust the audio recording levels to one of 64 levels, whilst the sound volume during playback can be set to one of 11 levels. During movie recording noise from the aperture is reduced and the camera also has an automatic wind cut filter.

JPEG RESIZING
Within the camera’s image-recording menu with all JPEG images you will be able to resize the image (for image downsizing) and save it as a new image. JPEG L and M images can be resized and saved as separate JPEG M or S images. Note that the aspect ratio cannot be changed.

SUPPORT FOR THE GP-E2 GPS UNIT
The GP-E2 unit arrived with the EOS 5D Mark III and this firmware update will enable the GPS unit to be used with the EOS 7D, via a cable connection, so that photographers can geo-tag images with latitude and longitude data in the EXIF fields.

QUICK CONTROL DURING PLAYBACK
With the Quick Control (Q) button pressed during image playback photographers will be able to select options for protect images, rotate images, rate images, resize images, highlight alert, AF point display and image jump.

FILE NAME SETTING
In the EOS 7D’s camera settings menu in user setting 1 the first four characters of the file name can be adjusted, whilst in user setting 2 the first three characters of the file name can be adjusted and the fourth will be set automatically according to the recording quality.

TIME ZONE SETTING
Within the EOS 7D’s camera settings menu you will be able to set the time zone, plus daylight saving time can also be set.

FASTER SCROLLING OF MAGNIFIED IMAGES
The screen scrolling speed will be faster for scrolling through images when they are enlarged. The ease of use is improved when using the camera to zoom in and check focus.

The existing impressive specifications of the EOS 7D include up to 8fps shooting speed, high ISO sensitivity up to 12,800 for low light shooting, an iFCL metering system with a 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor for superbly accurate exposures, plus outstanding in-camera Speedlite Transmitter flash technology.

does anyone know where I can find a 5DMK2 battery door/cover?
Took mine off for the grip, but thinking about taking off the grip, and can't do it without the cover.

thanks

Didn't you attach the cover to your grip? I don't think any store will have it in stock - it will have to be special ordered as a part.

^ You are awesome, I was wondering about the same thing and searched my entire house for where the cover is. The grip makes it too heavy especially when I want to attach it on my capture clip for hiking.

Thanks

didn't know you could attach the cover to the grip...
anyways no dice, tried to look all over for it once again and couldn't find it.

I guess i'll just have to go order it in from somewhere possibly.

so looks like 4K video is the new thing camera companies are going to push

http://im.tech2.in.com/gallery/2012/...1049598299.jpg

Point Grey Flea3 camera captures 4K video in a 1.2-inch cube form factor for $949 | The Verge << really crappy 1.2" cube recorder

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget..../07/eos1dc.jpg
and Canons prototype dslr http://www.eoshd.com/content/8310/ca...rect-from-card

i guess more and more tv companies will be releasing 4k sets (there's a couple atm)

video sample is only 1080p you can download the actual 4k video here https://www.dropbox.com/s/an95idim9fzxa9x/MVI_3775.MOV

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Originally Posted by w00tgasm (Post 7961133)

If digital backs weren't so expensive, I wouldn't have to sell these lenses...

What work do you do that requires a digital back? :woot2:

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Originally Posted by XTC_604_DKNY (Post 7963789)

The part of the grip, that slides into the cameras battery opening, has a holder for the door. You need to remove the grip to see it.

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Originally Posted by Senna4ever (Post 7963601)

Didn't you attach the cover to your grip? I don't think any store will have it in stock - it will have to be special ordered as a part.

I totally had no idea there was that feature till you posted this!!!

Anyone have any software recommendations for creating timelapse videos from jpgs?

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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo (Post 7968209)

Anyone have any software recommendations for creating timelapse videos from jpgs?

I think the easiest is using Quicktime Pro. Haven't tried anything else.

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Originally Posted by gars (Post 7968224)

I think the easiest is using Quicktime Pro. Haven't tried anything else.

What he said (wrote)!

Where can I get my sensor/mirror cleaned? Need it done ASAP, I live in Surrey but willing to make it out to Vancouver if the price isn't too bad.

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Originally Posted by mb_ (Post 7970472)

Where can I get my sensor/mirror cleaned? Need it done ASAP, I live in Surrey but willing to make it out to Vancouver if the price isn't too bad.

Have you considered doing it yourself? (Lots of DIY on the internet)

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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo (Post 7970485)

Have you considered doing it yourself? (Lots of DIY on the internet)

Yup but I'm too scared to fuck it up :pokerface:

I thought it's usually advised against cleaning the mirror yourself? Sensor is ok.

birthday present, whoa! thank you Canon for not changing battery sizes for the 5D3!

http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...2/06/grip2.jpg

http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...12/06/grip.jpg

5DMKIII?? I'm jelly.

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Originally Posted by mb_ (Post 7970472)

Where can I get my sensor/mirror cleaned? Need it done ASAP, I live in Surrey but willing to make it out to Vancouver if the price isn't too bad.

It's not as daunting as it seems. Really. I do it all the time, many times a week - even $60,000 medium format digital backs. The real threat is dropping the unit as you clean it. :p

Having it cleaned - $50-$75 at Vancam or Camtex. The price seems to fluctuate.

DIY - $4 material cost.

In depth article on sensor cleaning:
Beau Photo Supplies - Digital SLR Sensor Cleaning

What's the difference between Hoya's HMC UV(N) + UV(0) + UV(C) ?

Hoya's website seem to only list the (0) ones.
I have a old filter that is (N).
The Hoya filters on Amazon are (C).

:fulloffuck:

If you are going Hoya, get the HD one. It got a special hardened coating on it. Very easy to clean and they are among the best filters I have ever owned.

It's a bit pricey. But it lasts... pretty much forever.

cool. just looked in my menu at the battery info. the camera "sees" both of them:

http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...atteryinfo.jpg

^^^^ 5DmkII does that as well as just about every recent pro-sumer Canon body.

New toy: 24-70mm f2.8L II. This thing is sharp and contrasty - shot a wedding with it today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/171A9078.jpg