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Canon EOS 7D Mark II firmware improves AF with EF 16-35mm F2.8L and EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 lenses

Published Sep 9, 2015 | Allison Johnson

Canon has released firmware version 1.0.5 for the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR. This update fixes a couple of bugs and claims to improve AF accuracy when the camera is used with the EF 16-35MM F2.8L USM or EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM lens. See below for the complete list of changes in this firmware.

Download Canon EOS 7D Mark II firmware version 1.0.5

Firmware Version 1.0.5 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

Improves AF accuracy when used in combination with the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM lens or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens.
Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, the "Peripheral illumination correction" is applied inconsistently.
Fixes a phenomenon in which, while performing an EF lens firmware update, the progress bar displayed on the LCD monitor may freeze at 100% even though the update has been completed.
Fixes a processing error in relation to the leap second for the "Geotag information appended to image" and "Log data" GPS functions.
Fixes a phenomenon, where at the time of shooting in very rare cases "Err 70" occurs, or the shutter does not release.

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Littleted

What !!!!! doesn't have WIFI??? come on Canon it's 2015 not the 90s

Sep 14, 2015permalink

xmeda

Still no match for Pentax K3 ;)

Sep 11, 2015permalink

Robert Zanatta

I've used the camera a few times, and it has some great features. Tracking is just excellent.

WiFi would have been a useful feature, and having used a touch screen, that would have been useful for live view shots.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

TrimbleGator

Haters still are going to hate. Most of the people who are complaining about this camera don't even own it. I own it! I love it! Now no camera is perfect just ask Nikon's d600😇! Dont get me wrong there is no comparison between the two (7DMII blows it away) but that was a crowning achievement for Nikon wasn't it?

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Michiel953

Huh? Where's the sense in comparing a full frame camera with this aps-something offering?

Sep 10, 2015permalink

AbrasiveReducer

The sense is in comparing something that has a defect with something else that does not. Or at least not a problem serious enough to result in legal action. Has nothing to do with sensor size.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Michiel953

Ahh. So that's what "blows it away" means.

You learn something every day. I'm not a native English speaker you see.

Sep 11, 2015permalink

TrimbleGator

Like I said, it seems the people who are complaining the most (and loudest) are the people who don't even own the camera. Every camera has firmware updates to improve its functionality! You can not engineer a perfect camera! It is impossible to have a camera work perfectly with every combination of lens and camera body that is on the market. I own the 7DMII and am very pleased and happy with it.

Sep 13, 2015permalink

steelhead3

Everyone knows the 7DII has no problems with focusing...just read the Canon Forum

Sep 9, 2015permalink

Juck

Swing and a miss.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

photomedium

Is it true that the 16-35/2.8 is discontinued? Good on the big "C" for legacy support.

Sep 9, 2015permalink

Promit

Okay, let's get a couple of the common ones out of the way, shall we?

"Canon keeps making a great camera even better."
"Finally Canon is acknowledging that their flagship sports DSLR still needs work."
"Now if only Canon could fix the dynamic range in a firmware update."
"Pointless, just buy a A7R II instead. DSLRs are dead."
"This level of of commitment to pros is why Canon will never lose marketshare to other brands."
"Good to see they're not charging for firmware updates like Panasonic."
"Sony <whatever> is better."
"Nikon <whatever> is better."
"Overpriced camera that still doesn't focus well."
"The best crop DSLR on the market keeps getting better."
"I had a 7D2 and it was the worst camera ever made. Now I shoot with four D810s and thirty thousand dollars of lenses."
"I had a D810 and it was the worst camera ever made. Now I shoot with the 7D2 and only these Canon lenses."
"My iPhone still focuses faster."
"No EVF, no point."
"Nikon needs to release the D400 immediately."

Sep 9, 2015permalink

AbrasiveReducer

You forgot one. When Fuji corrects a problem: "Thank you Fuji for making a great camera even better!!!" For some reason, this enthusiasm for firmware updates applies only to Fuji.

Sep 9, 2015permalink

MXC

Promit has too much free time on his hands....

Sep 9, 2015permalink

Jerry-astro

@Abrasive, there's a good reason for that. Fuji is one of VERY few manufacturers that's actually willing to add functionality via firmware updates. And, not just once, but in some cases, multiple times during the life of a camera. That's worth some enthusiasm given Canon's and Nikon's very different philosophy of only correcting bugs (such as this one) and only very rarely actually adding functionality and features.

That said, Promit definitely has too much time on his hands. :-)

Sep 9, 2015*permalink

quiquae

@Jerry-astro
Ironic that you say that in this article, since 7D2's predecessor was the one Canon DSLR to which major features were added via a software update.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Jerry-astro

Yup, well aware of that and as you must know, it is without question the exception to the rule. In the 12 or so years I shot Canon (10D thru 7D), this was the one and only firmware update I can recall that added any real new functionality. Canon was effetively forced to do something given the fact that the 7D was seriously aging and its successor was still many months off. It's good to point out that there are exceptions to the rule, but clearly this particular example was very much not what a Canon user should expect. Canon's philosophy is very clear: firmware updates are primarily there to fix bugs, not to add new functionality. From what I can tell, Nikon's stance on this is very much the same.

Sep 10, 2015*permalink

Jeff Svuk

Old firms, working in old ways. All they seem to be doing is leaving the door wider and wider open to competition. This must be very frustrating for the engineers who know how much better they can make the cameras if only they were allowed to.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Michiel953

No pics? You don't exist.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

balios

As an owner of Fuji and Canon cameras, my Canons have worked better out of the box than my Fuji has even after multiple firmware updates. As much as I've enjoyed the Fuji camera and their willingness to release firmware updates, it would be nice if they'd learn to polish the product a bit more before releasing. There is only so much a firmware can fix.

A company like Canon relies on beta testers, actual working photographers, to work out the majority of the issues and to provide feature suggestions. It seems Fuji relies on its customers to be the beta testers, which would be great if firmware could change the hardware, move buttons, upgrade processors or af motors, etc.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Jerry-astro

Everyone has different experiences and impressions. My X-T1 worked great right out of the box. It's not the equal to DSLRs in every way, so if you're a sports or action shooter it may not be the best choice. I'm not, but in terms of handling, usability, the "fun" factor, and intuitive operation, it pretty well blows anything Canon I've used out of the water. This is all very much a matter of individual preferences, styles, etc. and probably not something worth debating.

However, to your last statement, with all of Canon's beta testing, they've had more than their share of issues -- e.g. AF issues with the 7DMkII being a recent example. So, I'd have to take difference with your comment about Fuji simply relying on customers to shake out their issues. Overall, their recent cameras have been relatively free of problems (X-T10 being a really good example of that).

One thing for sure... I'm not missing my Canon and I doubt that I'll ever return to a DSLR. YMMV.

Sep 10, 2015*permalink

rrccad

Odd.. 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 1DX, 7D all received firmware with enhancements post sale.

Granted Fuji takes this alot further, but then again, they have such a limited rollout of cameras as far as units, it's much easier to control the costs.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Jerry-astro

Yup, Fuji has established a nice niche and there's no question that they can't compare in terms of market share, size of product offering, etc. So, their decision to enhance their cameras mid cycle via substantial firmware updates is a differentiator. Canon's updates, with very few exceptions (such as the mid cycle 7D update) are very light on feature enhancements. Canon has plenty of resources to adopt this same philosophy if that was their strategy, however, they've consistently chosen a different path. It's one of a number of things I don't miss about Canon, but in fairness, it doesn't take away from their accomplishments or the popularity of their line.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

rrccad

No, you missed the point, and you're wrong. 1DX, 5DII and 5DIII all added important features via firmware into the camera.

it's a matter of cost.

it's not a linear cost when you consider the units involved here.

at last could the total Fuji camera sales were less than 1 million - that's including P&S.

Canon rolls out around 10 times that amount. and even 5 times that amount in simple ILC's.

So where Fuji can do it because they have a limited install base, it gets alot more complicated with a much larger install base, and alot larger eco system.

and if you're not using canon.. why bother comment on a canon firmware announcement?

Sep 10, 2015*permalink

Jerry-astro

If you read back to my original post here, it was in response to someone who had made a comment about Fuji with respect to firmware updates. You should know darn well that I don't make a practice of trolling and very rarely post in Canon forums or threads any more. I hold no ill will towards them.

And to your comment, Canon's larger installed base is supported by far more resources. So, if they chose to enhance their cameras more substantially (and more often) via firmware, they most certainly could. This isn't a size or logistics issue, it's one of corporate philosophy. You may be happy with what they're doing in that respect, but I've read many, many years of comments by established Canonizes that echo some real frustration about their general unwillingness to make substantial feature enhancements via firmware. Yes, there are exceptions, but that's what they are... exceptions. We can probably agree to disagree on this point since I'm not sure further debate will matter much.

Sep 10, 2015permalink

Vignes

I'm Xt1 owner. It took years for Fuji to improve on AF options like zone selection. These feature should have been included in the first release for a camera at this price point. Fuji fixes gaps via firmware upgrade. What they do is pre mature release their cameras get people's expectation low than impress them with firmware releases which were intended for either for bug or product gap fixes.

Sep 11, 2015permalink

Jerry-astro

Years? The camera hasn't even been out for 2 years yet. You should have been very clear on what features the camera had when you purchased it, so if the AF capabilities fell short for your needs and expectations, then it's on you for not having done your due diligence before buying the camera. I rented the X-T1 for a few days before deciding to buy and was well aware of areas where it could be improved. I appreciate the enhancements in AF and other areas, but found that the camera more than met my needs when I bought it. Obviously, given the popularity of the camera, a whole lot of others didn't seem to feel that the camera's release was "premature". All cameras have shortcomings... I appreciate the fact that Fuji is willing to address them without requiring you buy a new camera, as both Canon and Nikon most often do.

Sep 11, 2015permalink

skanter

Was there a problem with AF with these two lenses that needed to be improved?

Sep 12, 2015permalink

Vignes

I have both 7d2 and the 17-55. I did experience AF issues on the wide side even after AF micro adjust. Tele side was OK. i did the the FW upgrade, did some test and it does seemed to be better. I'll still need to do more test.

Sep 12, 2015*permalink

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