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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Video Specs Reactions

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Adrian Lee, founder of VideoLane.com, has been involved in the business of capturing events on video since 1998. However, he has been interested in all things audio-visual since he started out as an electronics technician dealing with hardware such as television and computers. His career branched into the vocation of recording seminars, conferences and interviews for Multinational Companies, Government Agencies and Professional Speakers. Besides Event Videography, Adrian also dabbles with his YouTube channel. His breakthrough in web video production is a YouTube clip that garnered over a million views. Adrian now shares his expertise in professional Videography and experience in web video production to aspiring Video Makers and Clients.

Canon released the EOS 7D Mark II on 15 September 2014.

It is the successor of EOS 7D introduced five years ago.

Being a Videographer, I am interested only in the video specifications.

First the Feature Highlights, a.k.a. selling points:● 20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor● Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors● 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Clear View II LCD Monitor● Full HD 1080p/60 Video & Movie Servo AF● Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View● 65-Point All Cross-Type AF System● Native ISO 16000, Extended to ISO 51200● Continuous 10 fps Shooting● Magnesium Alloy Body Construction● Built-In GPS Receiver & Digital Compass

Video Specifications of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II:● Captures Full HD 1920 x 1080● Records at 60fps, 30fps and 24fps ● Also HD 1280 x 720 60fps and SD 640 x 480 30fps ● MOV and MP4 Formats● Compression MPEG-4 AVC / H.264● Uncompressed video to external recorder via mini-HDMI ● Video out (NTSC/PAL)● Dual Pixel AF for video (first introduced in 70D)● Movie servo AF speed (predictive) setting● ISO up to 16000● Dual Card Slot: Records to SD card and Compact Flash● External microphone input jack● Headphones output jack● Time-lapse capability● Max recording time: 29min 59sec

I am happy to see these video specs:● MOV and MP4 Formats: Recording at compressed H.264

means I save memory space, and I’m not doing broadcast anyway.

● Video out (NTSC/PAL): Great for live video projection during an event shoot.

● Movie servo AF speed (predictive) setting: Predictive focusing is what I call a SMART feature any e-device should have.

● ISO up to 16000: I have seen on YouTube, videos shot in the dark and there is practically no video grains. Kudos!

● External microphone input jack: A must for video interviews.● Headphones output jack: A must when recording

interviews.● Time-lapse capability: Time-lapse video footage sells, and it

is best shot with a high resolution still camera.

I am disappointed with these missing video specs:● No 4K recording: That means it’s not future-proof

and will become a dinosaur in a very short while.● No 25fps: Need to confirm if video flickers when

shooting under 50Hz fluorescent lighting.● No slo-mo: 60fps is not good slow motion any more,

there should be at least 120fps or 240 fps.● No HDR: Contrasting exposure is always a big

problem. If smart devices have HDR, why not this?● No touch screen: Another sign of advancement

standing still or rather moving backwards.● No Wifi: In this mobile wireless era, why no wifi?● Recording stops at 29min 59sec: When I see this,

I know I am not buying it for my work, not even for pleasure!

Verdict: If you want a still camera that can shoot video,

I wouldn’t recommend the Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

To be fair, this is a great still camera designed for fast

action sports photography.

PS:● If you really must shoot video with a 7DM2, use Canon STM lenses.● The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens has dynamic image

stabilization with quiet and smooth focusing. ● The price for EOS 7D Mark II (Body only) is US$1799.● The price for EOS 7D Mark II (with EF S18-135 IS STM) is US$2149.● Let me know your thoughts and questions here… http://videolane.com/?

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Adrian Lee Independent Videographer | Videography Trainer

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