Canon EOS 7D to get Firmware V2

If you own a Canon EOS 7D, we have good news for you today, this SLR camera will soon get Firmware V2. This firmware adds “powerful memory management algorithms” that allow the camera’s buffer to accommodate up to 25 raw files or 130 JPEGs.

The firmware also offers improved audio functionality in movie mode, a digital wind-cut filter, expanded user control over the camera’s auto ISO feature, as well as added capacity for users to track the location of their still images with new support for the GPS Receiver GP-E2.

Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 – new features:

• Improved maximum burst for RAW images (up to 25)
• In-camera RAW image editing
• In-camera Image Rating
• In-camera JPEG resizing
• Maximum Auto ISO setting (ISO 400-6400)
• Manual audio level adjustment in movie recording
• GPS compatibility
• File name customisation
• Time zone settings
• Faster scrolling of magnified images
• Quick control screen during playback

The Firmware v2 will roll out from August 2012. We don’t have to wait too long.

So what do you think?