This is a very geek review/sensor analysis of the EOS 7D Mark II by Roger Clark of ClarkVision. He measured various figures of sensor noise, with an eye on long exposure settings and astrophotography. Well, it seems the 7D Mark II found another spot where it is a game changer.

The [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink] is a “stellar performer in low light situations, especially in the lowest light situations commonly found in astrophotography“. In the conclusion R. Clark writes:

The approximately 10x lower thermal dark current is a game changing factor, making this camera the top Canon camera for long exposure low light photography that I have tested. The superb autofocus system, comparable to Canon 1D series pro cameras with 65 autofocus points is another game changing innovation, as the camera is at a price point that is affordable to more people.

Thermal dark current influences noise because of electrons that collect in the sensor due to thermal processes, a phenomenon that occurs during long exposures. According to Clark’s measures, the 7D Mark II is the top performer when it comes to low thermal dark current. 10% lower than other Canon cameras. The [shoplink 7139]EOS 6D[/shoplink] is the next best low light camera in the Canon line-up.

Clark’s detailed examination of the 7D Mark II’s sensor properties is very technical and may not be anyone’s favourite read but it is definitely an insight into sensor analytics beyond DxOMark. Charts and test shots are provided.

The EOS 7D Mark II is on the way to become the industry leading APS-C DSLR. The AF-system of the [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink], 10fps, and amazing high ISO. Read more about the EOS 7D Mark II’s excellent weather sealing, the highly advanced AF, and the industry leading high ISO performance (have a look here too). All our coverage on the EOS 7D Mark II can be seen here.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II price check: [shopcountry 22664][shoplink 22664][/shoplink]

JPEG burstshot – 7D mark2 + EF 16-35mm

Want to see how the EOS 7D Mark II 10fps burst rate sounds and how it looks thru the viewfinder? Here you are, thanks to Youtube user Daero Lee. The fast mirror movement is quite impressing when seen in the viewfinder.

Daero Lee’s first video showed the [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink] game-changing AF tracking through the viewfinder, at 10fps while shooting an amateur dance performance. A video that perfectly shows how advanced the 7D2’s autofocus is.

The last video below shows the 7D Mark II’s movie AF in Live View mode (Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology).

RAW + S Jpeg burstshot – 7D mark2 + EF 16-35mm

RAW + L Jpeg burstshot – 7D mark2 + EF 16-35mm

Movie AF – 7D mark2 + EF 16-35mm

To learn more about the [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink] I recommend you read what pros say about the excellent weather sealing, the highly advanced AF, and the industry leading high ISO performance (have a look here too). To see all posts on the 7D Mark II click here.

Adorama has the EOS 7D Mark II for $1,799 with an additional, free battery. Canon EOS 7D Mark II price check: [shopcountry 22664] [shoplink 22664][/shoplink]

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Digital Photography Review added a section “Shooting Experience” to their upcoming Canon EOS 7D Mark II review. An excerpt:

Canon has clearly put an emphasis on consistency of controls across the 5D and 7D lines, suggesting that it sees this camera as one that a 5D III user might add to their kit for situations where fast action shooting or telephoto reach are of prime importance […] To Canon’s credit, this consistency of design works really well. After using the 7D II for a while I picked up a 5D III and the transition was virtually seamless.

The EOS 7D Mark II is the unbeaten champion in the APS-C world. Read more about the [shoplink 22664]EOS 7D Mark II[/shoplink]’s rugged weather sealing, the highly advanced AF, and the industry leading high ISO performance (have a look here too). More coverage on the EOS 7D Mark II can be seen here.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is shipping in the US:

• 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

EOS 7D Mark II price check for your country: [shopcountry 22664]

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