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Wildlife and nature photographer, and Canon Northern Explorer of Light, Christopher Dodds posted his first impression of Canon’s new APS-C flagship, the EOS 7D Mark II. A pre-production model was used.

He writes (emphasis added):

[…] the new camera performed flawlessly. I was blown-away by the Dual Digic-6 processor driven auto focus system. In low contrast,  cloudy and slightly foggy conditions, shooting white birds against near white backgrounds, the auto-focus was unbeatable. I started with my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, and quickly went through all of the lenses and extender combinations to see if there were limits. Even shooting with a lens+extender combination with a maximum aperture of f/8 (600mm f/4L IS USM II and 2X III extender … yes, 600mm  with doubler =1200mm X 1.6 crop factor= 1920mm), the auto-focus proved it may even be slightly faster/better than the professional Canon 1DX. Throw in 10 frames per second capture rate and no noticeable shutter lag and this truly is a dream camera body for bird photographers and action/sports/press photographers alike.

Mr. Dodds was also impressed by the low noise of the EOS 7D Mark II sensor.

[via NaturePhotographyBlog]

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Amazon changed the shipping date of the EOS 7D Mark II to October 30 (previously November 28).

In Germany Wex Photographie is accepting pre-orders for the EOS 7D Mark II (€1,699).

7D Mark II 18-135mm IS STM KIT – $2,149 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

7D Mark II body only – $1,799 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

World-wide pre-order links after the break

The video showed up before but not the full 1080p version. Shot with the new EOS 7D Mark II. Look how well customised focus speed and therefore responsiveness work while shooting video (around 2:13). Enjoy.

World-wide pre-order links after the break

Canon Asia posted a four part interview with the developers of Canon’s latest APS-C flagship, the EOS 7D Mark II. Also, don’t miss the short clip above, it shows the EOS 7D Mark II in various dissection animations.

• [Part 1] More about the EOS 7D Mark II – Concept
• [Part 2] More about the EOS 7D Mark II – Body
• [Part 3] More about the EOS 7D Mark II – Technology
• [Part 4] More about the EOS 7D Mark II – Shooting

An excerpt:

Q: Does the body have a dust- and moisture-resistant structure?

A: Yes, the body is designed with considerations given to its dust- and moisture-resistance. In response to feedback on the design of the EOS 7D, dust- and moisture-resistance is about four times stronger on the EOS 7D Mark II, with enhancements made to many parts of the body, including the strap mount and battery compartment cover.

Image above:

• A: Shutter Charge Motor Unit
• B: Bounce Prevention Mechanism for Sub Mirror
• C: Main Mirror
• D: Mass Damper for Sub Mirror
• E: Bounce Prevention Mechanism for Main Mirror
• F: Drive Lever Unit for Main Mirror
• G: Mirror Drive Motor Unit

In Germany Wex Photographie is accepting pre-orders for the EOS 7D Mark II (€1,699). The new EOS 7D Mark II can be pre-ordered also in the USA. Shipment is expected for November 2014 and orders will ship on a first come first served basis:

• 7D Mark II 18-135mm IS STM KIT – $2,149 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon
• 7D Mark II body only – $1,799 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

World-wide pre-order links after the break

Update: Thanks to reader Frenky who found the video on Canon Japan’s marketing channel

Edit: I don not know why but the video turned to private. It’s a pity. At least I made a screenshot (below)

This short clip by CanonUSA on YouTube showcases the new EOS 7D Mark II. The animations and dissections on how the 7D Mark II is build and assembled are cool.

World-wide pre-order links after the break.