Complementing the 7D Mark II's still imaging assets, support for
recording full HD 1080p video is available, in multiple frame rates up
to 60 fps. Beyond saving to internal memory cards, uncompressed video
can also be recorded to optional external recorders via an HDMI
connection. Custom Movie Servo AF, which is aided by the Dual Pixel CMOS
AF system, serves to highlight movie recording abilities by enabling
controllable speed and sensitivity settings for continuous focusing with
moving subjects.
Housing the robust set of imaging capabilities is
an equally robust dust and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, which
contains a durable shutter mechanism tested for up to 200,000
actuations. 7D Mark II is built with a fixed 3.0" 1.04m-dot Clear View
II LCD screen is incorporated into the design, along with a bright
Intelligent Viewfinder II optical finder, for versatile monitoring and
playback abilities. Customizable buttons are placed about the body for
personalized control over different settings and a built-in GPS module
automatically embeds location data into files for geotagging images when
shooting.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
A versatile
zoom optimized for both stills and video, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
USM from Canon is a 28.8-216mm equivalent lens designed for
APS-C-format DSLRs. Incorporating NANO USM technology, this lens is
characterized by its combination of a fast, stills-optimized ring-type
Ultrasonic Motor and smooth, silent video-optimized Stepping Motor for
all-around focusing performance to benefit multimedia image-makers. This
dual-purpose AF motor also offers notably quicker performance
throughout the zoom range for more responsive shooting from near to far.
Additionally, also aiding both photo and movie recording, an Image
Stabilizer system compensates for up to four stops of camera shake for
sharper handheld shooting, and a Dynamic IS function specifically helps
to reduce camera shake when recording video. The lens is also compatible
with the optional PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter for more natural and
controllable zooming performance. Updated to suit the increasing
presence of video in a photographer's workflow, this zoom is versatile
in regard to both focus handling as well as with its wide-angle to
telephoto reach.