New Firmware Version 2.0.X upgrades the EOS 7D with additional features:



Manual Audio Level Adjustment

For the ultimate in custom audio when recording video, the audio level can be manually adjusted to one of 64 levels. And to prevent mistakes in sound recording, an icon indicating manual audio recording is displayed on the Info screen during video shooting.

In-camera RAW image processing

With Firmware Version 2.0.X, the EOS 7D can process RAW files, in-camera, to produce JPEG files that can be quickly sent over the internet to be delivered to clients. Image processing settings such as White Balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO Noise Reduction, JPEG Quality, Color Space, Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction, Distortion Correction and Lens Aberration Correction can be applied to RAW images, in-camera, for optimal results without a computer.

In-camera JPEG image resizing

For quick resizing of recorded JPEG images, the EOS 7D can resize JPEG “L” and “M” images and save them as separate JPEG “M” and “S” images.

In-camera ratings

To help keep track of a specific image, or to organize a number of images easily, the EOS 7D offers a rating system of 0–5 stars, easily selectable during playback. Along with the rating system, the EOS 7D’s image browsing (jump) and slide show features have been improved, enabling the user to browse image and watch slide shows according to rating.

Quick Control during playback

With Firmware Version 2.0.X, users of the EOS 7D can access a number of features during playback via the Quick Control button. Images can be protected, rotated, resized, highlight alert and AF point displays can be accessed, and image jump can be accessed via the main dial.

Customization of file names

Firmware Version 2.0.X enables the customization of file names. With customization of file names, it’s simple to set the first four characters of the file name (replacing the default “IMG_”). With User setting 1, the first four characters can be replaced with alphanumeric characters, and with user setting 2, the first three characters are user defined, with the last character reflecting the image quality as shown here: “***L”, “***M” and “***S”

Time zone settings

For frequent travelers, the EOS 7D now offers simple time zone settings, making it quick and easy to define not only time zone, but also daylight savings time. When shooting in a different time zone, the camera can be set to record according to the local time. Upon the return home, reverting to the original time zone is quick and easy.

Faster scrolling of magnified images

For quick check of focus and detail, the upgrade significantly speeds up scrolling of magnified images. This increased speed makes it easier to know if the shot captured is correct, or whether recomposing and focusing is necessary.