More Canon 7D Mark II Spec Rumors

Recent rumors suggest that the Canon 7D replacement, tentatively called the 7D Mark II, will be getting more of a pro look and feel for its control systems. Specifically, the rumors assert that the 7D Mark II will feature an EOS-1 style top plate. As a result, there will be no mode dial and it will function more like a pro-level camera in terms of the external controls.

However, the camera is rumored to still include a pop-up flash. Even though this is almost universally recognized as a consumer-ish feature, the pop-up flash is very useful for pros controlling off-camera Speedlites without the need to mount a master flash or remote on the hotshoe.

Finally, the rumors add that WiFi and GPS features will be built-in to the camera.

See the below list of previously rumored specs.

Canon 7D Mark II Rumored Spec Set #1

• 24.1mp APS-C Sensor
• Dual DIGIC V
• 10fps
• Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)
• 61 AF Points
• 3.2? LCD
• Build quality like 5D3
• GPS & Wifi
• $2199 ($500 more than the 7D at launch)
• ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3
• “Lots of video features”
• More recent specs suggest the following as more accurate.

Canon 7D Mark II Rumored Spec Set #2

• 20MP sensor
• ISO 100-12,800 (25600 extended)
• 1/8000 shutter
• Quiet shutter mode
• Phase detect AF, 19 area
• 8fps continuous shooting
• Buffer size – 15 raw, 126 JPEG
• 3.0? 1040k dot LCD (touch screen) – not articulated
• Weather sealed (as original 7D)
• 910g weight

(via CR)