Saturday, September 1, 2012

Canon 7D v2.0 firmware - new audio controls and burst speed

Canon recently emailed us the latest firmware details for Canon 7D, now with manual audio controls! Wow! Finally Canon!
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Thank you for using Canon products.

Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 7D digital SLR camera.

Affected Products:
EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera

Details
Firmware Version 2.0.0 incorporates the following improvements, new functions, and fixes.
Improves maximum burst during continuous shooting.

JPEG Large/Fine : About 94 (126) bursts *1) → About 110 (130) bursts *2)
 RAW : About 15 (15) bursts *1) → About 23 (25) bursts *2)
 RAW+JPEG Large/Fine : About 6 (6) bursts *1) → About 17 (17) bursts *2)

*1): The figures are based on Canons testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 4 GB card. The figures in parentheses indicate the number of shots that can be taken with an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 4GB card, based on Canons testing standards.

 *2): The figures are based on Canons testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card.

The figures in parentheses indicate the number of shots that can be taken with an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 128GB card, based on Canons testing standards.

Supports a new accessory, of the GPS Receiver GP-E2.

Adds a maximum ISO Auto setting function.

Adds an in-camera RAW processing function.

Adds a Quick Control function during playback.

Adds a rating function.

Adds a JPEG image resizing function.

Adds a sound recording level manual adjustment function.

Adds a file name setting function.

Adds a time zone setting function.

Faster scrolling of magnified images.

Fixes a phenomenon where a slow shutter speed may result when an external flash is used to fire intermittent, consecutive flashes.

Corrects the color space information in the Exif file for movies.

Questions or thoughts? Join us on the forums.








Sunday, January 1, 2012

When a CPS photog travels to typhoon disaster zone!


Disaster Zone Equipment List

Don Sausa, a Camera7D.com contributor, traveled to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, Philippines to help document the humanitarian crisis there. Here's his quick short list of what he brought with him:

You can his stories / web galleries here:

1. Aid groups and military mobilize in relief efforts - Cagayan de Oro
2. Typhoon victims mourn and attempt to Rebuild

Camera and lens:
* Canon EOS 1D Mk II
* Canon EOS 7D camera
* Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS lens - For close-ups or hard to reach subjects
* Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L Lens
* Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L Lens
* Vivitar 7mm fisheye lens for Canon EF

Camera storage, misc gear, tripod:
* LowePro camera bag
* Tamrac TR406 ZipShot Compact Ultra-Light Instant Tripod - For quick stability/P&S opportunities
* Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs
* Camera vest
* WD 1 TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - Backup all my images in the hotel. I don't remove them off the CF cards until I get home.
* Various 32GB CF cards + external CF card reader
* Extra batteries for cameras
* Lens cleaning kit

Videography tools:
* Stanley 3-in-1 Tripod LED Flashlight - Helpful for emergency lighting needs.
* Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone
* Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone
* Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash for Canon SLR Cameras - Canon flash unit with video light.
* ePhoto Shoulder Rig + Follow Focus

Special / Medical
* Press badge
* Notebook/pen
* Antibiotics
* Tylenol/fever reducer
* Class II ballistic armor for bag

Communications
* Samsung Galaxy Tab (unlocked) - I convert to a wireless Internet router using 3G networks.
* Blackberry 8900 - Work emails. Always on the go.
* Dell Studio laptop for image editing.

Questions or thoughts? Join us on the forums.