Designed with a penchant for speed, the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera from
Canon is characterized by its APS-C-sized 20.2MP CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC
6 image processors, and a top continuous shooting rate of 10 fps. Both a
65-point all cross-type phase-detection AF system and Dual Pixel CMOS
AF technology benefit fast, accurate focusing performance for both
optical viewfinder and live view shooting. Additionally, the combination
of the dual image processors along with the CMOS sensor also contribute
to enhanced low-light sensitivity to a native ISO 16000, which is
further expandable to ISO 51200. The 7D Mark II comfortably performs in a
range of challenging situations, and while ideally situated as a tool
for sports and wildlife photographers, it resides equally as well in the
hands of contemporary multimedia image-makers.
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.
In regard to the optical design, one Ultra-Low
Dispersion element is featured, along with one PMo (precision molded)
aspherical element, to reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom
range as well as limit spherical aberrations and distortions, for
increased clarity and sharpness.