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EOS 7D

FAQ ID: L00000151
Last modified: 29-Jun-12


FAQ: EOS 7D & Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 B - Firmware Announcement

Details:


We are making preparations to release new firmware in the beginning of August 2012 for the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera to improve and add functions. We are also going to release new firmware for the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 B to support the new firmware of the EOS 7D camera.

In response to requests from the market, the new firmware incorporates the functional improvements and additions listed below -

EOS 7D
1. Improves maximum burst during continuous shooting

JPEG Large/Fine：  About 94 (126) bursts *1 -> About 110 (130) bursts *2
RAW：   About 15 (15) bursts *1  -> About 23 (25)bursts *2
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine： About 6 (6) bursts *1  -> About 17 (17) bursts *2

*1: The figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 4GB card. The figures in parentheses indicate the number of shots that can be taken with an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 4GB card, based on Canon’s testing standards.
*2: The figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8GB card. The figures in parentheses indicate the number of shots that can be taken with an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 128GB card, based on Canon’s testing standards.

2.  Supports a new accessory, GPS Receiver GP-E2
3． Adds a maximum ISO Auto setting function
4． Adds an in-camera RAW processing function
5． Adds a Quick Control function during playback
6． Adds a rating function
7． Adds a JPEG image resizing function
8． Adds a sound recording level manual adjustment function
9． Adds a file name setting function
10. Adds a time zone setting function
11．Faster scrolling of magnified images

WFT-E5 B
1. Supports the new EOS 7D firmware

Affected Products
EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 B

Solution:


Once the preparations for releasing the new firmware are complete, an announcement will be made on the website.

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