Most advanced autofocus system in its class, including for videoīuilt-in flash allows you to use fiber optic cables instead of sync cords We'll explore these 7D Mark II features in this review and compare the camera with other DSLRs in the same class.ġ080p/720p video both with 60fps (30fps with All-I)

While not important for underwater photos with strobes, the higher ISO capabilities will be welcome for videographers, who can push the ISO higher before image quality becomes an issue. The 7D Mark 2 also makes big improvements for shooting with higher ISOs, as this technology is changing fast in the digital camera world. Long story short, the Dual-Pixel AF opens new possibilities for using autofocus when recording video. This sensor technology allows the camera to use phase detection and contrast detection AF in the Live View mode (most DLRs rely only on contrast in Live View, which is why that AF is slow and unreliable for video, especially underwater). The Canon 7D Mark II has many upgrades you would expect: a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, faster processers, higher frames per second burst, increased ISO capabilities, intervalometer (finally, Canon!) and even a new battery.Ī major upgrade, and perhaps best reason to purchase this camera for underwater use, is the new Dual-Pixel CMOS AF first released in the Canon 70D. But how will it perform for underwater photo and video? The long-awaited 7D Mark II is a great camera with some major upgrades over the original 7D. We're starting to see the first underwater housings for the new Canon 7D Mark II - the perfect time to write our in-depth review of the camera.

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