Canon officially announces the 7D Mark II

The launch price is simply stunning. Consider this:

(2008) 5D II launch price: $2699
(2012) 5D III launch price: $3499

(2009) 7D launch price: $1699
(2014) 7D II launch price: $1799

The price difference between 5D II and III (3.5 years apart): $800
The price difference between 7D and 7D II (5 years apart): $100

Awesome Canon!! Now, can we see a $2999 5D IV next year?

Geordie Amanda wrote in post #17156171
I am so pleased that it doesn't have WiFI. I am also pleased that it does have USB3 If I get one, I can't see me using the GPS unless I get lost, so it would remain switched off. That seems to be the only features I didn't want on the 7DII. So the specs I have seen are better than I hoped for and as long as the new Sensor is a decant step up from my current 7D (in the noise area) I will be placing an order in the near future Perhaps I am exactly the average person Canon was thinking of?

thats not what GPS is for.

GPS in cameras is used to geotagging for camera to keep track where pictures were taken, this way you can display them on a map.

SYS wrote in post #17156181
Can't find any information as to whether the 7DII comes with "Silent" shutter option. On BH site, it states "Electronic and Mechanical Type" in describing the shutter. For 5DIII, which comes with the silent shutter option, it states, "Mechanical Type." So what's the difference between these two?

electronic shutter is completely silent, zero sound.

i bet 7d will use electronic shutter in live view and possibly in "silent" mode.

To me, having the images geotagged so that I years after can see where they are taken is such an advantage that I've actually equipped my 7D with the WFT-E5B grip, a Kensington USB Bluetooth adapter and a Wayfinder GPS puck just to get that functionality. I also have the GP-E1 on my 1DX for the same purpose.

nekrosoft13 wrote in post #17156186
thats not what GPS is for.

GPS in cameras is used to geotagging for camera to keep track where pictures were taken, this way you can display them on a map.

What!!!! You mean this new 7D MKII will not say turn right, turn right .

David Arbogast wrote in post #17156182
The launch price is simply stunning. Consider this:

(2008) 5D II launch price: $2699
(2012) 5D III launch price: $3499

(2009) 7D launch price: $1699
(2014) 7D II launch price: $1799

The price difference between 5D II and III (3.5 years apart): $800
The price difference between 7D and 7D II (5 years apart): $100

Awesome Canon!!

Adjusted for inflation:

(2008) 5D II launch price: $2699. 2012 Dollars $2878.15
(2012) 5D III launch price: $3499

Canon really priced out a premium for the AF system of the 5dmkIII.

(2009) 7D launch price: $1699. 2014 dollars $1886.79
(2014) 7D II launch price: $1799

Basically you get a discount of under $100 for a better camera. Remarkable price point. Rarely when you adjust for inflation is the new price lower.

nekrosoft13 wrote in post #17156189
electronic shutter is completely silent, zero sound.

i bet 7d will use electronic shutter in live view and possibly in "silent" mode.

I am glad that they included that feature (zero sound of the shutter).

vipergts831 wrote in post #17156193
Basically you get a discount of under $100 for a better camera. Remarkable price point. Rarely when you adjust for inflation is the new price lower.

Even better!

Geordie Amanda wrote in post #17156171
I am so pleased that it doesn't have WiFI.

As long as you are happy.

Dog forbid you'd switch it off and the rest of us can actually put it to use.

adoroma has the new 7d-2 up on there sight for $1,799.95,dam thats alot of money ! but the specks good,who the hell needs GPS any way as big brother no's just where we are at any given time!i don't no if i'll be trading in my 7d as yet though unless i get rid of some other stuff 1st,hopefully canon will lower there price by then!but i like this camera.

blanex1@netzero.com wrote in post #17156207
...who the hell needs GPS any way as big brother no's just where we are at any given time!i

and the hits keep on coming...

WARNING: No drinking and posting please.

shocolite wrote in post #17155959
Wex have listed the 7Dii at £1599 and then state "Claim Upto £250 Cashback, see buying options for further details" .......can't find the details though of the cashback! Perhaps this is tied in with the kit deals.

Yes- its if you buy selected lenses... i.e. kits...

nekrosoft13 wrote in post #17156189
electronic shutter is completely silent, zero sound.

That's fantastic!