

Giving photographers greater control over images directly after capture, a new range of in-camera editing functions includes processing of RAW files, as well as the ability to easily adjust white balance, sharpness and Picture Style.

Following direct user feedback from photographers around the world, the new firmware further extends to the camera’s advanced image quality, high speed shooting and creative functionality.įirmware v2 now offers greater control of image settings and functionality, including a higher maximum RAW burst rate, now up to 25 RAW files or 130 JPEGs. The Canon 7D firmware v2 will be available to download from August 2012.Nited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 7th August 2012 – Canon today announces that the EOS 7D firmware v2 is now available, adding a range of new benefits and functionality for enthusiasts looking to explore the creative boundaries of their photography. Other upgrades include file name customisation, faster scrolling of magnified images and time zone settings.

The new firmware also enables the 7D to be used with the new GPS receiver GP-E2, which can be attached to the camera's hotshoe for geotagging photos. A digital wind-cut filter also reduces noise made by movement of air around the microphone. Image rating data is stored in the metadata of a file, which can then be read by a range of editing software, including Canon's own Digital Photo Professional and Adobe Lightroom.Įxtended Auto ISO control now allows for the photographer to set any point within ISO 400-6,400 as the maximum cap to suit personal preferences.ġ6 bit digital stereo sound, sampled at broadcast-quality 48KHz, and a new manual control of audio levels complements full HD video recording. An image rating facility, which has proven popular on other models in Canon's range has also been introduced.

Edited photos will be saved as new JPEGs on the camera, while in-camera cropping (of JPEGs) is also available.
