First spec list in a long time

We received our first spec list for a Canon EOS 7D Mark II (we’re calling it that for now) from a known source in a while this weekend. Most people are now saying that this camera is probably being announced at the end of summer, with availability almost right away like the EOS 5D Mark III.

It was also mentioned that their could be as many as 3 prototype configurations of the camera out there, and this one of them.

Specifications

24.1mp APS-C Sensor

Dual DIGIC V

10fps

Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)

61 AF Points (I wonder if we’ll get red focus points in AIS?)

3.2″ LCD

Build quality like 5D3

GPS & Wifi

$2199 ($500 more than the 7D at launch, I’d like to see such a camera come in under $2000)

ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3

“Lots of video features”

As we’ve been told before, this camera will basically be a mini EOS-1D X, and with that, comes a price increase. It was also stressed that about the only spec that may change is the sensor, as they have a few APS-C sensors available. I wonder about the megapixel count, though if Canon gets back to making industry leading sensors, I have no doubt 24mp could be a real winner.

Canon EOS 7D $1199 at BuyDig.com

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