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EOS 7D Mark II (G) E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 2
Introduction The EOS 7D Mark II (G) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC 6, approx. 100% viewfinder coverage, high-precision and highspeed 65-point AF (Cross-type AF point: Max. 65 points), approx. 10.0 fps - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 3
. Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items. Connecting to Peripheral Devices When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting an interface - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 4
the following manuals in PDF format: • Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version) • Quick Reference Guide Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM are on pages 532-533. Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) Contains various software. For more information and installation - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 5
this camera (p.67). CF (CompactFlash) cards * Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible. SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table. Movie Recording Size (p.330 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 6
is possible with either a CF card or an SD card in the camera. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens (p.50). Align the lens's white or red mount index with the camera's index of the same color. 4 Set the lens's focus mode switch to (p.50). 5 Set the power switch to (p.45). 6 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 7
Quick Start Guide 6 While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.29). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus on the subject (p.55). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 8
switch is set to and the switch is set to the left (Multi function lock released) (p.45, 59). It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are set to their defaults. The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 9
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 1 Getting Started 37 2 Basic Shooting 79 3 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 85 4 Image Settings 145 5 GPS Settings 197 6 Advanced Operations 215 7 Flash - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 10
53 Basic Operation 54 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions 61 3 Menu Operations 64 Before You Start 67 Formatting the Card 67 Disabling the Beeper 69 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off 69 Setting the Image Review Time 70 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 70 10 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 11
75 Setting the Viewfinder Information Display 77 Help 78 2 Basic Shooting 79 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto 80 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto 83 3 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 85 f: Selecting the AF Operation 86 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 12
190 File Numbering Methods 193 Setting Copyright Information 195 5 GPS Settings 197 GPS Features 198 GPS Precautions 200 Acquiring GPS Signals 201 Setting the Positioning Interval 205 Using the Digital Compass 206 Setting Time from GPS on the Camera 209 Logging the Route Traveled - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 13
the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 285 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 286 Shooting Function Settings 292 Menu Function Settings 294 Using AF to Focus (AF Method 299 MF: Focusing Manually 308 9 Shooting Movies 313 k Shooting Movies 314 Autoexposure Shooting 314 Shutter-priority AE 315 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 14
320 Shooting Still Photos 327 Shooting Function Settings 329 Setting the Movie Recording Size 330 Setting the Sound Recording 336 Silent Control 338 Setting the Time Code 339 Menu Function Settings 342 10 Image Playback 353 x Image Playback 354 B: Shooting Information Display 356 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 15
Settings 394 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 394 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images 395 11 Post-Processing Images 397 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera 398 S Resizing JPEG Images 403 12 Sensor Cleaning 405 f Automatic Sensor Cleaning 406 Appending Dust Delete Data 407 Manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 16
480 Menu Settings 484 Troubleshooting Guide 495 Error Codes 510 Specifications 511 Handling Precautions: EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM 523 Safety Warnings 526 16 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer 531 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 17
card Î p.148 Release shutter without card Î p.42 Lens Attaching Zoom Hood Image Stabilizer Î p.50 Î p.51 Î p.52 Î p.53 Basic Settings Language Î p.49 Date/Time/Zone Î p.47 Beeper Î p.69 Copyright information Î p.195 Clear all camera settings Î p.70 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 18
Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.175 Noise reduction for high ISO speeds Î p.176 Noise reduction for long exposures Î p.178 Highlight tone priority Î p.180 Lens aberration correction Î p.181 Anti-flicker Î p.185 Color space Î p.187 Shooting Shooting mode HDR Multiple exposures Mirror lockup - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 19
348 Still photo shooting Î p.327 Playback Image review time Single-image display Shooting information Index display Image browsing (Jump display) Magnified view Two-image display Image rotation Protect Rating Movie playback Slide show Viewing images on a TV set Copying Erase Quick Control Î p.70 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 20
blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not remove the focusing screen unless you are changing it. When - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 21
using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as a TV set, speakers, or - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 22
Nomenclature Flash exposure compensation/ISO speed setting button (p.257/154) LCD panel illumination button (p.60) AF area selection/ Multi-function button (p.92/258) Main Dial (p.56) Shutter button (p.55) Self-timer lamp (p.143) Remote control sensor (p.248) Grip (Battery - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 23
(p.45) Menu button (p.64) Terminal cover Nomenclature AF start button (p.55, 86, 287, 325) AE lock button (p.229) AF point selection button (p.92-93) Quick Control button (p.61, 293, 329, 374) Touch pad (p.59) Quick Control Dial (p.57) Setting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 24
392) Speaker (for beeper) LCD monitor (p.64, 286, 314, 354, 394) Tripod socket Ambient light sensor (p.394) Serial number SD card slot (p.41) CF card slot (p.41) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.40) Battery compartment cover (p.40) Access lamp (p.44) Multi function lock switch (p.59) CF - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 25
warning (Card) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLn) Logging function (LOG) White balance (p. AF point selection ([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) AF point registration ([ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP) Card warning (Card 1/2) Card full warning (FuLL timer shooting (p.250) HDR shooting (p.233) Multiple - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 26
CF card selection icon ISO speed (p.154) ISO speed (p.154) Highlight tone priority (p.180) SD card selection icon SD card indicator AF operation (p.86) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF 4 L Manual focus Exposure level indicator (Setting value) Exposure compensation amount - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 27
Information Electronic level (p.76) Spot metering circle (p.224) Grid (p.74) Area AF frame (p.91, 97) Shooting mode White balance (p.168) Drive mode (p.141) AF operation (p.86) Metering mode (p.224) JPEG/RAW (p.149) Nomenclature Large Zone AF frame (p.91, 97) Focusing screen Single AF - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 28
(p.259) FEB in-progress (p.269) High-speed sync (p.269) Flash exposure compensation ISO speed (p.154) Focus indicator (p.80, 87) AF status AF point selection ([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) AF point registration ([ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP) Card warning (Card 1/2) Card full warning (FuLL - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 29
Dial lock release button). F : Bulb (p.230) a : Manual exposure (p.222) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.220) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.218) d : Program AE (p.216) A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.80) Custom shooting mode You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF operation, menu settings, etc., to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 30
Nomenclature EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Focusing ring (p.140, 308) Focus mode switch (p.50) Hood mount (p.52) Zoom position index Filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring lock lever (p.51) Zoom ring (p.51) Image Stabilizer switch (p.53) Lens mount index (p.50) Contacts (p.21) 30 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 31
Nomenclature EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Hood mount (p.52) Focus mode switch (p.50) Zoom position index Distance scale Filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p.51) Focusing ring (p.140, 308) Image Stabilizer switch (p.53) Contacts (p.21) Lens mount index (p.50) 31 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 32
). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power plug IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 33
Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 34
Cable Protector When connecting the camera to a computer, printer or Wireless File Transmitter, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (shown in the System Map on page 478). When connecting the interface cable, also use the provided cable protector. Using the cable protector prevents - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 35
shown in the lower-right illustration for step 4, check that the interface cable is securely attached to the digital terminal. To connect the camera to a TV set, using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is recommended. Using the cable protector is recommended even when connecting an HDMI cable. 35 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 36
MEMO 36 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 37
steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. 37 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 38
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. LC-E6 LC-E6E 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 39
using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released , the battery has reached the end of its service life. Check the battery's recharge performance (p.470) and purchase a new battery. After disconnecting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 40
fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera. The camera's viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when cover until it snaps shut. Only Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 can be used. Removing the Battery 40 Open the cover and remove the battery. Press the battery - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 41
images on both cards (p.146-148). If you use an SD card, be sure the card's write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card card Write-protect switch 2 Insert the card. The camera-front side slot is for a CF card, and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 42
are supported. UHS-I SDHC or SDXC memory cards can also be used. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Even if shooting 2,000 or more shots is possible, the indicator will display only up to 1999. Setting [z1: Release - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 43
Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Access lamp 1 Open the cover. Set the power switch to . Make sure the access lamp is off, then open eject button. To remove the SD card, push it in gently and release it. Then pull it out. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover. 43 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 44
on the LCD monitor, remove and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (p.67). The card may then return to normal. Do not touch the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 45
the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 47 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to or - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 46
set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Display Level (%) 100 - 70 The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the battery may exhaust faster. For the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 47
to the correct time zone for your destination and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time. 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 48
again. After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time are set. When performing [Sync time between cameras] via Wireless File Transmitter, using another EOS 7D Mark II is recommended. If you perform [Sync time between cameras] using different models, the time zone or time may not be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 49
zone while referring to the difference with UTC. The time can be set using the GPS auto time setting function (p.209). 3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the button and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 50
arrow until it clicks in place. Red index 3 Set the lens's focus mode switch to . stands for autofocus. stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35mm film format, the angle - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 51
vision. When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera's power switch to . If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part. If you purchased a lens kit with the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, see "Handling Precautions" on page 523 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 52
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Hood A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow, dust, etc. adhering to the front of the lens. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse. If the Lens and the Lens Hood Have a Mount Index 1 Align the red - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 53
When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to is recommended. The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. With the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM or EF-S15-85mm - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 54
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.247). If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using body. 5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other. 6. Press the camera against - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 55
setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for 4 sec. (metering timer/0). Pressing Completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Preventing Camera Shake Hand-held camera camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during menu - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 56
Basic Operation Mode Dial 6 Main Dial Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. Use it to set the shooting button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use this dial to select or set the metering mode, AF operation, ISO speed, AF point, etc. (2) - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 57
. When the function selection ends or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use this dial to select or set the white balance, drive mode, flash exposure compensation, AF point, etc. (2) Turn the dial only. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 58
a button at the center. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, operate the Quick Control screen, etc. You can also use it to select and set menu items. For menus and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 59
Dial, Multi-controller, and AF area selection lever from moving and changing a setting inadvertently. switch set to the left: Lock released switch set to the right: Lock engaged If the switch is set to the right and you try to use one of the locked camera controls, will be displayed - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 60
Basic Operation U LCD Panel Illumination Turn on (9) or off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. Displaying Shooting Function Settings After you press the button a number of - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 61
functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. 1 Press the button (7). X The Quick Control screen will appear. mode 2 Set the desired functions. Use to select a function. X The setting of the selected function is displayed. Turn the or dial to change the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 62
* (p.180) ISO speed (p.154) Flash exposure compensation (p.257) Custom Controls (p.445)/ Flash firing (A mode) Image-recording quality (p.149) Recording function/Card selection (p.146) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.175) Drive mode (p.141) * Functions marked with an asterisk cannot be set with the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 63
screen will appear. Turn the or dial to change some of the settings. There are also functions that are set by pressing the button. Press to finalize the setting and return to the previous screen. When you select < > (p.445) and press the button, the previous screen will reappear - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 64
quality, date/time, etc. button LCD monitor button A Mode Menu Screen Main Dial Quick Control Dial button * Certain menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in the mode. d/s/f/a/F Mode Menu Screen 3: Playback 2: AF z: Shooting Secondary tabs 5: Set-up 8: Custom - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 65
Turn the dial to select the item, then press . 4 Select the setting. Turn the dial to select the desired setting. The current setting is indicated in blue. 5 Adjust the setting. Press to set it. 6 Exit the setting. Press the button to exit the menu and return to shooting-ready. 65 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 66
the dimmed menu item and pressing . If you cancel the overriding function's setting, the dimmed menu item will become settable. Some dimmed menu items will not show the overriding function. With [54: Clear all camera settings], you can reset the menu functions to the default settings (p.70). 66 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 67
Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 68
a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.510). Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting and you can use the SD card as usual. When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management information is changed. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 69
off Time/Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. The default setting is 1 min., but this setting can be changed. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Disable]. After the power turns off, you - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 70
function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. 1 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all camera settings], then press . 2 Select [OK]. X Clearing all the camera settings will reset the camera to the default settings on pages 71-73. 70 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 71
Before You Start Shooting Function Settings AF operation One-Shot AF AF area selection Single-point AF mode (Manual Selection) AF point selection Center Registered AF point Canceled Metering mode q (Evaluative metering) ISO speed Auto ISO speed range Minimum limit: 100 Maximum limit: - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 72
reduction Disable High ISO speed noise reduction Standard Highlight tone priority Disable Record function Standard File numbering File name Continuous Preset code Auto cleaning Dust Delete Data Enable Erased Camera Settings Auto power off 1 min. Beep Enable Release shutter without - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 73
Enable Silent LV shooting Mode 1 Metering timer 8 sec. Movie Shooting Settings Movie Servo AF Enable AF method u+Tracking Grid display Off Movie recording quality MOV/MP4 MOV Movie NTSC: L6X recording size PAL: L5X 24.00P Disable Sound recording Auto Wind filter Disable - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 74
a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. 1 Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press . 2 Select [VF grid display]. 3 Select [Enable]. X When you exit the menu, the grid will appear in the viewfinder. You can - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 75
display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear, set [53: z button display options] so that the electronic level can be displayed (p.468). 2 Check the camera's tilt. The horizontal and vertical tilt are displayed in 1° increments. When the red line - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 76
can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder. Since this can be displayed while you shoot, you can correct the camera tilt while shooting. 1 Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press . 2 Select [Viewfinder level]. 3 Select [Show]. 4 Press the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 77
information to be displayed. Then select [OK]. X When you exit the menu, the checkmarked information will appear in the viewfinder (p.27). If no card is inserted in the camera manual focusing is used and the AF/MF switches as the lens's focusing ring is turned (p.119), the respective information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 78
Help When [z Help] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the feature's description (Help) can be displayed. The Help screen the button and turn the dial. Example: [21: Case2] B Î Example: [24: Orientation linked AF point] B Î Scroll bar Example: [83: Multi function lock] B Î 78 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 79
2 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial's (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking. In the mode, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.480). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 80
subject is still or moving (p.83). Area AF frame 1 Set the Mode Dial to . Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center. 2 Aim the Area AF frame over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and the camera will focus on the closest object. Aiming the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 81
did not obtain the desired color tones, change the mode to , , , or , set a Picture Style other than , then shoot again (p.160). FAQ The focus indicator blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 82
manual focus), set it to (autofocus). The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject's dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control to set was too close to the camera. Move further away from the subject - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 83
Full the mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the subject continuously. continue beeping softly.) As long as you keep the Area AF frame positioned over the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 84
. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. 4 Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely. X The picture is taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X When the playback display ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 85
shooting conditions and subject. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used only in these modes: . In the mode, the AF operation and AF area selection mode are set automatically. stands for autofocus. stands for manual focus. 85 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 86
to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the mode, "AI Focus AF" is set automatically. 1 Set the lens's focus mode switch to . 2 Set the mode. 3 Press the button. (9) 4 Select the AF operation. While looking at the LCD panel or through the viewfinder, turn the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 87
halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus indicator in the viewfinder will also light up. AF point With evaluative metering (p.224), the Focus indicator exposure setting will be set at the same - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 88
, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF area selection mode (p.90) is set to 65-point automatic selection AF, focus tracking will continue as long as the Area AF frame covers the subject. With AI Servo AF, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 89
It illuminates the subject to help autofocusing. In the mode, if [Flash firing] is set to , the built-in flash will not emit the AF-assist beam. The AF-assist beam will not be emitted with AI Servo AF operation. The built-in flash will make a sound when firing continuously. This is normal and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 90
to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF point patterns will differ. For details, see "Lenses and Usable AF Points" on page 100. AF Area Selection Mode You can select one of seven AF area selection modes. For the setting procedure, see page 92. Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) For - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 91
focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) One of nine zones is used to focus. Large Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) One of three zones (left, center, or right) is used to focus. 65-point automatic selection AF The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. This mode is set automatically in - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 92
you tilt to the right, the AF area selection mode changes. Each time you press the button, the AF area selection mode changes. With [24: Select AF area selec. mode], you can limit the selectable AF area selection modes (p.124). If you set [24: AF area selection method] to [S9Main Dial], you - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 93
the or dial will change the zone in a looping sequence. When [24: Initial AF pt, AI Servo AF] is set to [Initial AF pt selected] (p.127), you can use this method to manually select the AI Servo's AF starting position. When you press the button, the LCD panel displays the following: • 65 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 94
for high-precision autofocusing. The blinking AF points are horizontal-line or vertical-line sensitive. For details, see pages 99-103. Registering the AF point You can register a frequently-used AF point to the camera. When you use the button or lever set with the [83: Custom Controls] (p.445) menu - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 95
be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject. Single-point AF (Manual selection) Select one AF point to be used for focusing. AF point expansion (Manual selection ) The manually-selected AF point and adjacent AF points (above, below, on the left and on the right) are - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 96
with just one AF point. AI Servo AF and One-Shot AF work in the same way as with AF point expansion (manual selection ) mode (p.95). Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 97
on the nearest subject, focusing on a specific target may be more difficult than with single-point AF. The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as . 65-point automatic selection AF The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. This mode is set automatically in the mode. With One - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 98
Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), focusing with the Speedlite's AF-assist beam may be difficult. If a peripheral AF point or a wide-angle lens is used, achieving focus may be difficult with an EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite's AF-assist beam. In such a case, use an AF point closer to the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 99
AF Sensor The camera's AF sensor has 65 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible with the center AF point. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 100
group the lens in use belongs to. When you press the button, the AF points indicated by the mark will blink (The / AF points will stay lit). Regarding lighting up or blinking of the AF points, see page 94. Regarding new lenses marketed after the sales start of EOS 7D Mark II in the second half - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 101
is achieved. Group C Autofocusing with 65 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and highprecision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lines. Group D Autofocusing with 65 points is possible - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 102
is possible. (Not possible with all 65 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 65-point automatic selection AF. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 103
points above, below, on the left, and on the right. Only the following AF area selection modes are selectable: Single-point AF (manual selection), Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), and AF point expansion (manual selection ). If an Extender is attached to the lens and the maximum aperture is - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 104
USM C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II C EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM C EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS B EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM B EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS B EF-S55-250mm - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 105
Lenses and Usable AF Points EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF1.4x B EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF2x B EF300mm f/4L USM B G (f/8)* EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM B EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM A EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM A EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM B EF17-35mm f/2.8L USM A EF17-40mm f/4L - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 106
5A EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 PZ EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III EF35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM EF35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 EF35-135mm f/4-5.6 USM EF35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM EF38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 EF50-200mm - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 107
f/2.8 A Lenses and Usable AF Points When using a lens and an Extender in the combination marked with *, precise focus may not be achieved with AF. Refer to the instruction manual of the lens or Extender used. Both "Extender EF1.4x" and "Extender EF2x" apply to all the I/II/III models (under this - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 108
to 115, case 1 to 6 are six setting combinations of "Tracking sensitivity", "Acceleration/deceleration tracking", and "AF point auto switching". Refer to the table below AF points Starting line of a bicycle race, alpine downhill skiers, etc. 110 For subjects that accelerate or Soccer, motor sports - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 109
moves horizontally or vertically. Case 2: Continue to track subjects, ignoring possible obstacles Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: Locked on: -1 • Accel./decel. tracking: 0 • AF pt auto switching: 0 The camera will try to continue focusing on the subject even if an obstacle enters the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 110
3: Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: Responsive: +1 • Accel./decel. tracking: +1 • AF pt auto switching: 0 Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to consecutively focus on subjects at different - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 111
up, down, left, or right. This setting takes effect when the AF area selection mode is set to AF point expansion (manual selection ), AF point expansion (manual selection, surrounding points), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), or 65-point automatic - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 112
automatically to track the subject. This setting takes effect when the AF area selection mode is set to AF point expansion (manual selection ), AF point expansion (manual selection, surrounding points), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), or 65-point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 113
subject. The +2 setting is more responsive when focusing on the next subject than +1. However, the camera will be more prone to focus on the wrong subject. [Tracking sensitivity] is the feature named [AI Servo tracking sensitivity] in the EOS-1D Mark III/IV, EOS-1Ds Mark III, and EOS 7D. 113 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 114
3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN Acceleration/deceleration tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving the camera becomes less prone to focus in front of it. Setting +2 can track dramatic changes in the moving subject's speed better than with +1. However, since the camera will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 115
), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), or 65-point automatic selection AF. 0 Standard setting for gradual AF point switching. +2 / +1 Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right and moves away from the AF point, the camera switches - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 116
3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN Changing Cases' Parameter Settings You can manually adjust each case's three parameters: 1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Acceleration/deceleration tracking, and 3. AF point auto switching. 1 Select a case. Turn the dial to select the icon of the case you want - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 117
With the [22] to [25] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. 22: AI Servo AI Servo 1st image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot with AI Servo AF. : Equal priority Equal priority is given - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 118
AI Servo 2nd image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AF. : Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting speed. In low light or with low-contrast subjects - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 119
3 Customizing AF FunctionsN 23: One Shot Lens electronic MF With the following USM and STM lenses equipped with an electronic focusing ring, you can set whether to use electronic manual focusing. EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF85mm f/1.2L USM EF85mm f/1.2L II USM EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF300mm f/2.8L USM - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 120
when necessary only if an external Speedlite is used. The camera's built-in flash will not fire the AF-assist beam. IR: IR AF assist beam only When an external Speedlite is attached, only infrared AF-assist beam will be emitted. This prevents the AF-assist light from firing as a burst of small - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 121
FunctionsN One-Shot AF release priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for One-Shot AF. : Focus priority The picture will not be taken until focus is achieved. Effective when you want to achieve focus before capturing the shot. : Release priority Priority is - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 122
24 Lens drive when AF impossible If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct focus or have it stop searching. ON: out of focus during focus search, taking more time to achieve focus next time. Setting [Stop focus search] is recommended. 122 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 123
3 Customizing AF FunctionsN Selectable AF point You can change the number of manually selectable AF points. If 65point automatic selection AF is set, the Area AF frame (entire AF area) will be used for AF regardless of the setting below. : 65 points All 65 AF points will be manually selectable. : 21 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 124
. : Auto selection:65 pt AF The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used for focusing. The mark cannot be deleted from [Manual selection:1 pt AF]. If the attached lens belongs to group G (p.103), you can only select [Manual select.:Spot AF], [Manual selection:1 pt AF], and [Expand AF area: ]. 124 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 125
] is set, use the to move the AF point horizontally. Orientation linked AF point You can set the AF point or the AF area selection mode + AF point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. : Same for both vert/horiz The same AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 126
mode and manually-selected AF point (or zone) set for that orientation. : Separate AF pts: Pt only The AF point can be set separately for each camera orientation (1. Horizontal, 2. Vertical with the camera grip at the top, 3. Vertical with the camera grip at the bottom). While using the same AF area - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 127
button during Manual select: Spot AF, Manual selection: 1 pt AF, Expand AF area: , or Expand AF area: Surround to switch to AI Servo AF using Auto selection: 65 pt AF instead of the AF point used immediately before. AUTO: Auto The AF point which AI Servo AF starts with is set automatically to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 128
-Shot AF mode, EOS iTR AF makes focusing on people easier, so you can prioritize composition. OFF: Disable AF points are automatically selected based only on AF information. (The AF will not use information based on faces, subject colors and other details.) If [Enable] is set, the camera will take - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 129
side. This function works in AF area selection modes other than Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), and 65point automatic selection AF (works with AI Servo AF). : Stops at AF area edges Convenient if you often use an AF point at the periphery. : Continuous - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 130
3 Customizing AF FunctionsN AF point display during focus You can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following cases: 1. When selecting the AF point(s), 2. When the camera is ready to shoot (before AF operation), 3. During AF operation, and 4. When focus is achieved. : Selected ( - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 131
AF points used for focusing light up in red during AI Servo AF. This will not work if [VF display illumination] is set to [Disable]. When you press the button, the AF points will light up in red regardless of this setting. The electronic level and grid in the viewfinder and the information set - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 132
or outside the field of view. : Show in field of view The AF status icon is displayed in the lower right of the viewfinder's field below the focus indicator outside the viewfinder's field of view. The AF status icon is displayed while you press the shutter button halfway after focus is - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 133
. Note that performing this adjustment may prevent accurate focusing from being achieved. Adjust All by Same Amount Set the adjustment manually by adjusting, shooting, and checking the result. Repeat this until appropriate adjustment is made. During AF, regardless of the lens used, the point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 134
3 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of FocusN 4 Make the adjustment. Set the adjustment amount. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward "-: " will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus. Setting it toward "+: " will shift the point of focus to the rear of the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 135
AF's Point of FocusN Adjust by Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera Set the adjustment manually by adjusting, shooting, and checking the result. Repeat this until the desired adjustment is made. If you use the instructions on the next page. Regarding - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 136
3 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of FocusN Entering the Serial Number Select the digit to be number inscribed, enter any serial number. If [Adjust by lens] is selected and an Extender is used, the adjustment will be registered for the lens and Extender combination. If 40 lenses have already been - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 137
focal length lens Zoom lens 3 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of FocusN 4 Make the adjustment. For a zoom lens, select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing will turn off the purple frame and make the adjustment possible. Set the adjustment amount, then press . The adjustable range - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 138
position, and other shooting conditions. Therefore, even if you perform AF Microadjustment, focus may still not be achieved at the suitable retained even if you clear all the camera settings (p.70). However, the setting itself will be [Disable]. Notes for AF Microadjustment It is best to make the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 139
Strongly backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Cars with highly reflective bodies, etc.) Near and distant subjects framed close to an AF point (Example: Animals in cages, etc.) Subjects such as dots of light framed close to an AF point (Example: Night scenes, etc.) Repetitive patterns (Example - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 140
When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focus Focusing ring 1 Set the lens's focus mode switch to . X shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the focus indicator will light up when focus is achieved. With 65-point automatic selection AF, when the center AF point achieves focus, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 141
the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken. o: High-speed continuous shooting While you hold down the shutter button completely, the camera will shoot continuously at a maximum of approx. 10.0 shots/ sec and movie shooting, shooting will not be silent even if or is set. 141 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 142
, etc. * With the AF mode set to One-Shot AF and the Image Stabilizer turned off when using the following lenses: EF300mm f/4L IS USM, EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. If the [51: Record func+card/folder sel.] menu's [Record func.] is set to [Rec - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 143
on a tripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still lifes or long exposures. After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.354) to check focus and exposure is recommended. When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.83) on an object at the same distance - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 144
MEMO 144 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 145
settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, highlight tone priority, lens aberration correction, antiflicker shooting, and other functions. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 146
either a CF card or SD card is already inserted in the camera, you can start recording captured images. When only one card is a CF card and SD card, you can select the recording method and select which card to use for recording and playing back images. [f] indicates the CF card, and [g] the SD card - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 147
setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera size. You can also select RAW+JPEG. If [Rec. separately] is set and different recording qualities are set set, the movie will be recorded to the card which is set for [Playback]. [Rec. separately] and [Rec. to multiple] The same file number is used - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 148
to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playing images. If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple], select the card for playing images. Standard / Auto switch card Select [Record/play]. Select [Record/play], then press . f : - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 149
You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61 (p.152). 1 Select [Image quality]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Image quality], then press . 2 Standard - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 150
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Image-recording Quality Setting Examples 73 only 1 only 1+73 61+84 If [-] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 73 will be set. The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 on the LCD panel. 150 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 151
19) 260 18 (19) 340 18 (19) *1: b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo frame. *2: c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a Web site. b and c will be in 7 (Fine) quality. The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 152
the image sensor converted to digital version of DPP, update it with the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk CD-ROM provided with this camera. (The previous version will be overwritten.) Commercially-available software may not be able to display RAW images taken with this camera. For compatibility information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 153
momentarily. If you assign [One-touch image quality setting] or [One-touch image quality (hold)] to is displayed even when a card is not inserted in the camera. Make sure that a card is inserted before taking a or lower and the internal buffer memory becomes full, "buSY" will be displayed in the viewfinder - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 154
156). ISO Speed Guide ISO speed Shooting Situation (No flash) Flash Range ISO 100 - ISO 400 ISO 400 - ISO 1600 ISO 1600 - ISO 16000, H1, H2 Sunny outdoors Overcast skies or evening time The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be. Dark indoors or night * High ISO speeds - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 155
, images may not be recorded properly. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result. If you set H2 (equivalent to ISO 51200) and shoot a movie, it will switch to H1 (equivalent to ISO 25600) with manual-exposure movie shooting. Even if you switch back to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 156
mode. Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting A d/s/f/a F With flash Automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 6400 Automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 16000*1 ISO 400*1 ISO 400*1*2*3*4 *1: The actual ISO speed range depends on the [Minimum] and [Maximum] settings set in [Auto ISO range]. *2: If fill - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 157
ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the Manually-Settable ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 to H1 (equivalent to ISO 25600), and the maximum limit within ISO 200 to H2 (equivalent to ISO 51200). 1 Select [ISO - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 158
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - ISO 16000. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - ISO 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - ISO 16000. 1 Select [Auto ISO range]. 2 Set the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 159
when Auto ISO is set. This is convenient in the and modes when you use a wideangle lens to shoot a moving subject or when you use a telephoto lens. It helps to reduce camera shake and blurred subjects. 1 Select [Min. shutter spd.]. Automatically set Manually set 2 Set the desired minimum - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 160
automatically to [D] (Auto) in the mode. 1 Press the button. 2 Select [A]. X The Picture Style selection screen will appear. 3 Select a Picture Style. X The Picture Style will be set and the camera will be ready to shoot. You can also select the Picture Style with [z3: Picture Style]. 160 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 161
for blue skies, greenery and sunsets, and in nature, outdoor and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture Style. P Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. Q Portrait For - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 162
want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting is canceled. You can display in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when [Monochrome] is set (p.441). W User Def. 1-3 You can register a basic style such as [Portrait], [Landscape], a Picture Style file, etc., and adjust - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 163
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 165. 1 Press the button. 2 Select [A]. X The Picture Style selection screen - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 164
i Saturation j Color tone 0: Less sharp outline -4: Low contrast -4: Low saturation -4: Reddish skin tone +7: Sharp outline +4: High contrast +4: High saturation +4: Yellowish skin tone By selecting [Default set.] in step 4, you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameter - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 165
Picture StyleN V Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [ trees stand out more. Filter N: None Ye: Yellow Or: Orange R: Red G: Green Sample Effects Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. The blue sky will look more - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 166
register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create multiple Picture Styles with different settings for parameters such as sharpness and contrast. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style that is registered to the camera with EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 167
(EOS software) will have only its modified parameters reverted to the default setting. To shoot with the Picture Style you adjusted, select the registered [User Def. *], then shoot. Regarding the procedure to register a Picture Style file to the camera, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 168
source or set it manually by shooting a white object. is automatically set in the [Q] mode. 1 Press the button. (9) 2 Select a white balance setting. While use Custom (p.169) Color temperature (p.171) Color Temperature (K: Kelvin) 3000-7000 5200 7000 6000 3200 4000 Automatically set* - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 169
can be taken. O Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Perform this procedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Shoot a white object. Look through the viewfinder and aim the entire dotted - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 170
, and images shot with another camera. Instead of a white object, a gray chart or 18% gray reflector (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with the EOS software will be registered under . If you perform step 3, the data for the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 171
the white balance's color temperature numerically. This is for advanced users. 1 Select [White balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [White balance], then press . 2 Set the color temperature. Select [P]. Turn the dial to set the color temperature, then press . The color temperature can be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 172
users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters. White Balance Correction 1 Select [WB Shift/Bkt.]. Under the [z2] tab, select [WB Shift/Bkt.], then press . Sample setting: A2, G1 2 Set the white balance correction. Use to move the " " mark - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 173
White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. B/A bias ±3 levels Set the white balance bracketing amount. In step 2 for "White Balance Correction", when you turn the dial, the " " mark on the screen will change to " " (3 points). Turning the dial to the right - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 174
images are recorded for one shot, it takes longer to record the image to the card. You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot. When - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 175
corrected if necessary. Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase. If the Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and the image is too bright, set [Low] or [Disable]. If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 176
NR]. Under the [z3] tab, select [High ISO speed NR], then press . 2 Set the level. Select the desired noise reduction level, then press . M: Multi Shot Noise Reduction This applies noise reduction with higher image quality than [High]. For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 177
You cannot use AEB and WB bracketing. The [Distortion] setting will be set automatically to [Disable]. If [z3: Long exp. noise reduction], [z3: Multiple exposure], [z3: HDR Mode], AEB, or WB bracketing is set, [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] cannot be set. Flash shooting is not possible. The AF-assist - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 178
reduction]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction], then press . 2 Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press . Auto For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 179
"1" or higher. Images taken at ISO 1600 or higher may look grainier with the [Enable] setting than with the [Disable] or [Auto] setting. With [Enable], if a long exposure is shot with the Live View image displayed, "BUSY" will be displayed during the noise reduction process. The Live View display - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 180
details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights priority applied. When [Enable] is set, noise may increase slightly. With [Enable], the settable range will be ISO 200 - ISO 16000. Also, the icon - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 181
aberration correction are set to [Enable], and Distortion correction is set to [Disable]. noise may appear on the image periphery. The correction amount applied will be lower than the maximum correction amount settable with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.536). The higher the ISO - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 182
[Enable], then press . 2 Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the chromatic aberration corrected. Distortion Correction 1 Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Distortion], then press . Select [Enable], then press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 183
in the camera. With EOS Utility (EOS software), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.536) on the Software Instruction Manual CD - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 184
already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [ amount will be less if the lens used does not have distance information. Notes for Lens Correction If the effect Life-size Converter is attached. If the correction data for the attached lens is not registered to the camera, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 185
shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result. With anti-flicker shooting, the camera detects the by the flicker. When [Enable] is set and you shoot under a flickering light source, the shutter-release time lag may become slightly longer. Also, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 186
not be detected. Under certain special types of lighting, the camera may not be able to reduce the effects of the flicker result may not be obtained even if you use this function. Taking test shots is recommended. Anti-flicker shoot.] is set to [Disable], metering under flickering light source will cause - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 187
will therefore be required. If the captured still photo was shot in the Adobe RGB color space, the first character in the file name will be an underscore "_". The ICC profile is not appended. Refer to explanations about the ICC profile in the Software Instruction Manual (p.539) on the CD-ROM. 187 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 188
3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder 1 Select [Record func+card/folder sel.]. Under the [51] tab - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 189
). When a folder becomes full, a new folder with the folder number increased by one is created automatically. Also, if manual reset (p.194) is executed from A to Z, numerals, and the underscore "_". The space cannot be used. Also note that two folder names cannot share the same three-digit folder - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 190
followed by a four-digit image (Example) BE3B0001.JPG number (p.193) and extension. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However, you can change them. With "User setting1", you can change and register the four characters as desired. With - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 191
the and select the desired character. Then press to enter it. 4 Exit the setting. After entering the correct number of characters, press the button, then select [OK file name, then press . If User setting2 is registered, select "*** (the 3 characters registered) + image size". 191 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 192
3 Changing the File Name The first character cannot be an underscore "_". User setting2 When you select the "*** + image size" registered with User setting2 and take pictures, the image-recording quality character will be automatically appended as the file name's fourth character from the left. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 193
number is like the frame number on a roll . 2 Select the file numbering method. Select the desired setting, then press . Continuous Continues the file numbering sequence even folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, it is recommended that you use a newly-formatted card each - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 194
and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset. (There will be no - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 195
Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright information], then press . 2 Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author's name] or [Enter copyright details], then press . 3 Enter text. Press the button. The text palette will be highlighted with a color frame, and text can be entered. Operate - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 196
the preceding page, you can delete the [Author] and [Copyright] information. If the entry for "Author" or "Copyright" is long, it may not be displayed entirely when you select [Display copyright info.]. You can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536). 196 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 197
explains the camera's built-in GPS settings. The EOS 7D Mark II (G) can receive satellite navigation signals from GPS satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites (Russia), and the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) "Michibiki" (Japan). The GPS function is set to [Disable] by default. This manual uses the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 198
essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time. Logging the Route Traveled You can use the GPS logging function to automatically record the camera's location information at set intervals. This geotag information can be viewed on a map displayed on a computer. * Certain traveling conditions, locations - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 199
GPS Features Viewing Images and Information on a Virtual Map Shooting locations and the route traveled can be viewed on a map displayed on a computer, using the Map Utility (EOS software, p.537). Map data ©2014 ZENRIN - 199 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 200
use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when using GPS outside your home country. Be careful about using restricted. Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged pictures or movies. Be careful when - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 201
toward the sky while keeping your hands, etc., away from the camera top. When the signal acquisition conditions are good, it will take the camera approx. 30 sec. to 60 sec. to catch the GPS satellite signals after you set [GPS] to [Enable]. Check that [r] is displayed on the LCD panel, then shoot - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 202
will decrease. If you will not use the camera for a prolonged period, set to [Disable]. The GPS antenna information may be recorded. Indoors, underground, in tunnels or forests, between buildings, or in valleys. Near high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the 1.5 GHz band. The camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 203
Viewing GPS Information 1 Select [Set up]. Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable]. Select [Set up], then press . 2 Select [GPS information display]. X Detailed GPS information is is essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time. In the sample screen, the NE45° direction indicates northeast 45°. 203 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 204
button to display the shooting information screen (p.357). Then tilt up or down to check the geotag information. Latitude Longitude Elevation UTC East 90° South 180° When you shoot a movie, the GPS information at the time when shooting begins is recorded. Note that signal reception conditions - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 205
The interval (time) to update the geotag information can be set. Although updating the geotag information at shorter intervals will make it more accurate, it will reduce the number of possible shots. 1 Select [Set up]. Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable]. Select [Set up], then press . 2 Select - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 206
Using the Digital Compass Camera orientation information (the direction the camera is facing) can be appended to the image. 1 Select [Set up]. Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable]. Select [Set up], then press . 2 Set [Digital compass] to [Enable]. Select [Digital compass], then press . Select [ - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 207
powering trains), or metal facilities (including footbridges and guardrails) • At high latitudes Calibrating the Digital Compass While you are using ]. Check that [Digital compass] is set to [Enable]. Select [Calibrate digital compass], then press . X The camera will be ready for calibration. 207 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 208
until the calibration is completed. If the compass is not calibrated after you perform this, turn your body to the right or left and move the camera again. 3 Exit the calibration. When the calibration is completed, a screen indicating completion will be displayed. Calibration will be completed - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 209
[Auto time setting] is set to [Auto update], the date or time cannot be manually set with [Date/Time/Zone] under the [52] tab. If you use Wireless Transmitter WFT-E7 (Ver. 2/sold separately) and do not want to change the time after performing [Sync time between cameras], set [Auto time setting] to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 210
on a computer using the Map Utility (EOS software, p.537). Note that the GPS logging function will Map data ©2014 ZENRIN - continue to log information even when the camera's power is off, including auto power off. 1 Select [Set up]. Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable]. Select [Set up], then press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 211
Logging the Route Traveled Geotag Information Logs Geotag information for the route the camera traveled is recorded at the intervals set with [Position update interval] (p.205). The log data is saved in the camera's internal memory by date. The table below shows how many days' worth of data can be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 212
on a map. Importing the log data using EOS software With the camera connected to a computer via the provided interface cable, you can download the log data to the computer with EOS Utility (EOS software). For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (CD-ROM). Transferring the log data - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 213
cable, use the provided cable protector (p.34). The GPS antenna is located at the top of the camera's body. For this reason, even when carrying the camera, such as in a bag, try to keep the top of the camera facing upwards, and do not place anything on top of it. Set the camera time and date as - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 214
MEMO 214 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 215
shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain the desired result. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used only in these modes: . After you press the shutter button - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 216
Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus on the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 217
, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Differences Between and Modes In the mode, many functions, such as the AF operation and metering mode, are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 218
AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter speed. While looking at the LCD panel or through the viewfinder - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 219
slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the higher f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from "8000 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 220
Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the number: f/5.6) Sharp foreground and background (With a high aperture f/number: f/32) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired aperture. While looking at the LCD - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 221
number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. Aperture Display The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The f/number displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, "00" will be displayed for the aperture. Depth - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 222
, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the ISO speed (p.154). Shutter speed Aperture Bright (+) Dark (-) Standard exposure index - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 223
a: Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation with Auto ISO If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO), you can set exposure compensation (p.226) as follows. • [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] • Under [83: Custom Controls], use [s: Expo comp (hold btn, turn )] (p.455) or [p: Expo comp (hold down lever, turn )] (p.455). • - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 224
r:Spot metering e:Center-weighted average metering q Evaluative metering This is a general-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. w Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 225
ModeN r Spot metering This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene. Spot metering covers (Spot metering), and e (Center-weighted average metering) modes, the exposure is set at the moment the photo is taken. (Pressing the shutter button halfway does not lock the exposure.) When - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 226
up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control (p.61) or follow the instructions for [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page. If the mode with the Auto ISO set, see page 223 to set the exposure compensation. 1 Check the exposure. Press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 227
By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop AEB range 2 Set the AEB range. Turn the dial to set the AEB range. If you turn , you can set the exposure compensation. Press to set it. X When you exit the menu, and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 228
±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or . AEB cannot be used with flash, bulb exposures, or when [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] or [HDR Mode] is set. AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to or when the flash is ready to fire. 228 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 229
Point Selection Method (p.93) Automatic Selection Manual Selection q* AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF point. wre AE lock is applied at the center AF point. * When the lens's focus mode switch is set to , AE lock is applied at - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 230
exposures produce more noise than usual. If Auto ISO is set, the ISO speed will be ISO 400 (p.156). For a bulb exposure, if you use both the self- self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-release sound, but no picture will be taken. If you use the bulb timer under the same shooting conditions, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 231
. With the bulb timer, you need not hold down the shutter button during the bulb exposure. This reduces camera shake. The bulb timer can be set only in the (Bulb) shooting mode. It cannot be set (or will not function) in any other shooting mode. 1 Select [Bulb timer]. Under the [z4] tab, select - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 232
desired exposure time. Select the hour, minute, or second. Press so is displayed. Set the desired number, then press (Returns to ). 4 Select [OK]. X The set time will be displayed on the menu screen. X will be displayed on the LCD panel. 5 Elapsed exposure time Take the picture - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 233
each shot and then merged together automatically. The HDR image is recorded as a JPEG image. * HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. 1 Press the button. 2 Select the HDR mode. Select [w], then press . X The HDR mode screen will appear. 3 Set [Adjust dyn range]. Select the desired dynamic range - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 234
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Effects Natural For images preserving a wide tonal ) edges. Saturation Bold outline Brightness Tone Art standard Standard Standard Standard Flat Art vivid High Weak Standard Flat Art bold Higher Strong Standard Flat Art embossed Low Stronger Dark Flatter - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 235
automatically after the shooting ends. With [Every shot], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 3 is set to [Disable HDR]. 6 Set [Auto Image Align]. For handheld shooting, select [Enable]. When using a tripod, select [Disable], then press . 7 Set the images to be saved. To save all - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 236
the subject's movement may leave afterimages. In HDR shooting, 3 images are captured with different shutter speeds set automatically. Therefore, even in and shooting modes, the shutter speed will be shifted based on the shutter speed you set. To prevent camera shake, a high ISO speed may be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 237
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN When shooting HDR images with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable], AF point display information (p.359) and Dust Delete Data (p.407) will not be appended to the image. If you perform handheld HDR shooting while [Auto Image Align] is set to [Enable], image - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 238
exposure. Select [P], then press . X The multiple exposure setting screen will appear. 3 Set [Multiple exposure]. Select [On:Func/Ctrl] or [On: but the following operations are disabled during shooting: menu viewing, Live View display, image review after image capture, image playback, and undo - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 239
single exposure is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Refer to the basic guide below to set a negative exposure compensation. Exposure Compensation Setting Guide for Multiple Exposures Two exposures: -1 stop, three exposures: -1.5 stop, four - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 240
-exposure image, select [All images], then press . To save only the merged multipleexposure image, select [Result only], then press . 7 Set [Continue Mult-exp]. Select either [1 shot only] or [Continuously], then press . With [1 shot only], multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 241
while holding down the shutter button, the shooting will stop. The image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction and color space, etc. set for the first single exposure will also be set for the subsequent exposures. [z5: Aspect ratio] will be fixed at 3:2. During - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 242
will be. Also, as noise increases with higher ISO speeds, shooting at low ISO speeds is recommended. If [Additive] is set, the image processing after taking the multiple exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up for longer than usual.) If you perform Live View shooting while [On - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 243
to be used as the information (p.443). [Disable] will be applied for [z1: Lens aberration correction], [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], and [z3: Highlight tone priority] regardless of the settings of the RAW image selected as the first single exposure. The ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 244
Multiple Exposures During Shooting When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the button looks and the exposure. (Not possible when [On:ContShtng] is set.) If you press the button, the operations possible during multipleexposure - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 245
settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exposure will be a 1 image. Image-Recording Quality Setting ? With [On:Func/Ctrl] set, you can shoot multiple exposures with are used for saving merged multiple-exposures? If all images are set to settings will be canceled. Before - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 246
camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups (macro photography). 1 Set mirror lockup. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 247
also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.248). Setting the remote controller to a 2-sec. delay is recommended. Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use picture to look dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.33) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 248
F Using a Remote Switch You can connect the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (sold separately) or any EOS accessory equipped with an N3-type terminal to the camera for shooting (p.478). To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual. 1 Open the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 249
controller toward the camera's remote control sensor, and press the set toward the camera and operate it, it may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter inadvertently. Remote control shooting is also possible with devices such as an EX-series Speedlite equipped with a remote-release - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 250
H Interval Timer Shooting With the interval timer, you can set the shooting interval and the number of shots. The camera will automatically repeat taking one shot with the set interval until the set number of shots are taken. 1 Select [Interval timer]. Under the [z4] tab (the [z2] tab in ), - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 251
timer shooting, the shooting function settings, menu operation, image playback, and other operations will be suspended, and the camera will be ready to shoot. If than the set number of shots. Interval timer shooting can be combined with AEB, WB bracketing, multiple exposures, and HDR mode. You - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 252
If the lens's focus mode switch is set to , the camera will not shoot when focus is not achieved. Setting it to and focus manually first is recommended. Live View shooting, movie shooting, bulb exposures, or mirror lockup cannot be performed with interval timer shooting. During interval - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 253
explains how to shoot with the built-in flash and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set flash settings with the camera's menu screen, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting. Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire. AEB cannot be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 254
shows the shutter speed and aperture settings that will be used with flash. Shooting Mode Shutter Speed A Automatically set d Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 1/60 sec.) s Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) f Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) a Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 255
) ISO Speed EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S15-85mm f/3-5.6 IS USM Wide Angle: f/3.5 Telephoto: f/5.6 ISO 100 1-3.1 / 3.3-10.3 1-2.0 / 3.3-6.4 ISO 200 1-4.4 / 3.3-14.6 1-2.8 / 3.3-9.1 ISO 400 1-6.3 / 3.3-20.6 1-3.9 / 3.3-12.9 ISO 800 1.1-8.9 / 3.6-29.2 1-5.6 / 3.3-18.2 ISO 1600 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 256
the Built-in Flash 3 Red-eye Reduction Using the red-eye reduction lamp when taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. 1 Select [Red-eye reduc.]. Under the [z4] tab (the [z2] tab in ), - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 257
amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to . You can also set flash exposure compensation with [Built-in flash settings] under [z1: Flash control] (p.262). The camera can also be used to set the EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite's flash exposure compensation in the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 258
D Using the Built-in Flash A FE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the image. 1 Press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 259
as with built-in flash. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera's menu, see pages 262-271. Shoe-mount - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 260
the flash can be fired at full output only. Set the camera's shooting mode to (manual exposure) or (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 261
If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Do not connect to the camera's PC terminal any flash unit with an output voltage of 250 V or more. Do not attach a high-voltage flash - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 262
Speedlite's Custom Functions. If you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions. For details on the external Speedlite's flash functions, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 1 Select [Flash control]. Under the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 263
to suit the scene's brightness. With an external Speedlite, high-speed sync is also possible. : 1/250-1/60sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from being set in low-light conditions. It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 264
Screen Directly When you use the built-in flash or an external, EX-series Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can press the button to directly display the [Built-in flash settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen without first displaying the menu screen. With built - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 265
the built-in flash. To set the flash output level manually, select [Manual flash]. Select [2flash output], then set the flash output level to within 1/1 - 1/128 (1/3-stop increments) before shooting. This mode is for advanced users. With [MULTI flash] selected, you can use a slow shutter speed to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 266
functions With wireless flash photography (via optical transmission), you can use the built-in flash to wirelessly control external Speedlites. For details, see "Using Wireless Flash" on page 272. When using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. or slower. If the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 267
on the external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite's Custom Function settings, etc. To see which functions your Speedlite (sold separately) provides, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. Sample display Wireless functions/ Flash ratio control Flash mode Shutter synchronization - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 268
or use wireless flash with slave units. For details on flash ratio control, refer to the macro flash's instruction manual. Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With Speedlites having a zooming flash head, you can set the flash coverage. Normally, set this to [AUTO] so that the camera will automatically set - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 269
especially effective for portraits using fill flash when you want to give priority to the aperture setting. Flash exposure compensation You can set flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. For details, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. Flash exposure bracketing - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 270
TTL II meter.], and [Flash exposure compensation] under [External flash func. setting]. ([Shutter synchronization] can also be set with certain EX-series Speedlites.) If flash exposure compensation is set with an external Speedlite, you cannot set the flash exposure compensation with the camera. If - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 271
on the external Speedlite's Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite's (sold separately) instruction manual. 1 Select [External flash C.Fn setting]. 2 Set the desired functions. Select the number, then press . Select the setting, then press . With an EX-series Speedlite, if the [Flash metering - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 272
your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. The settings other than the ones below for the slave unit's control are all set with the camera. Different types of slave units can be used and controlled together. (1) Set the external Speedlite as a slave unit - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 273
, it operates regardless of the channel set on the camera. *2: In small rooms, the slave unit may work even if its wireless sensor does not face the camera. The camera's wireless signals can bounce off the walls and be received by the slave unit. When using an EX-series Speedlite with fixed flash - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 274
Ratio comp. Page Single - - - p.275 Single - - Used p.277 Multiple - - - p.278 Fully Multiple Set Automatic Multiple Set (E-TTL II Multiple autoflash) Multiple Set - - p.279 Set - p.280 - Used - Used p.281 Multiple Set Set Used • Flash exposure compensation p.282 • FE lock - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 275
This shows the most basic setup for fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite. Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore, these steps are omitted in other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereafter. On the menu screens, the icons - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 276
button. X The slave unit will fire. 9 Take the picture. Set the camera and take the picture in the same way as with normal flash shooting. To terminate wireless flash shooting, set [Wireless func.] to [Disable]. Setting [E-TTL II meter.] to [Evaluative] is recommended. Wireless MULTI flash shooting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 277
Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and the picture. Select [1:2] and set the flash ratio within 8:1 to 1:1. Setting a flash ratio to the right of 1:1 is not possible. If the built-in flash does not fire sufficient light, set a higher ISO speed (p.154). The 8:1 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 278
, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II Wireless func. :0 Channel : (Same as slave units) [1All] Using multiple slave Speedlites as one flash unit Convenient when you need a large flash output. All the slave units - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 279
Using Wireless FlashN [1(A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups You can divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual and set one slave unit to firing A B group A and the other - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 280
Using Wireless FlashN [1(A:B C)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups This is a variant of the [1(A:B)] setup. This setup has group C eliminating the C background shadows created by groups A and B. Refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual and set three slave units to firing A B - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 281
can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple Speedlites complemented with the built-in flash. 1 Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II Wireless func. :0+3 Channel : (Same as slave units) 2 Set [Firing group]. Select one of the following: [1All and2], [1(A:B)2], or [1(A:B C)2]. With - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 282
exposure compensation is applied to both groups A and B. Grp.C exp. comp. The flash exposure compensation is applied to group C. FE lock If [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], you can press the button to perform FE lock (p.258). 282 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 283
Using Wireless FlashN Manual Setting of the Flash Output for Wireless Flash Shooting When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure can be set manually. The flash output settings that can be set ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) vary depending on the [Wireless func.] setting ( - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 284
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blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536) installed on your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.539 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 286
subject. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF method (p.299). 4 Take the picture. Press the shutter During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will also be applied to subsequent shots. You can also use a remote controller (sold - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 287
Set [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z3] tab in ) to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting (Approx. number of shots) Temperature Room Temperature Low Temperatures (23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F) No Flash 270 260 50% Flash Use the image sensor or the camera's internal - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 288
time you press the button, the information display will change. Possible shots HDR shooting/ Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Shooting mode Maximum burst/ Number of remaining multiple exposures Battery check Temperature warning AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Histogram display Card - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 289
time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places. 289 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 290
the shooting mode, the camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the AF method is set to [u+Tracking]. If another AF method is set, the "Non-portrait" icon will be displayed even if a person is detected. *2:Displayed when the attached lens has distance information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 291
any of the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • Image Stabilizer lenses marketed in Metering mode Exposure (with [z5: Expo. simulation: Enable] set) Depth of field (with depth-of-field preview button ON - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 292
will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the or dial to set the respective shooting function. By pressing the button and then the button, you can set WB shift and WB bracketing. When you set w (Partial metering) or r (Spot metering), a metering circle will be displayed in the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 293
button (7). X The settable functions will be displayed. 2 Select a function and set it. Use to select a function. X The setting of the selected function is displayed on the screen. Turn the or dial to set it. To set the RAW image-recording quality, press . To select the card for - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 294
menu screen apply only to Live View shooting. They do not work with viewfinder shooting (settings become invalid). Live View shooting You can set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. AF -307 for the AF method. Continuous AF The default setting is [Disable]. The camera attains rough focus on - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 295
saved with the [3:2] aspect ratio. Since aspect ratio information is appended to the RAW image, the image can be generated in the set aspect ratio when you process the RAW image with the camera or EOS software. When you display RAW images on the camera, aspect ratio lines will be displayed to show - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 296
settings marked with an asterisk do not match the respective aspect ratio exactly. The recorded image areas of the aspect ratios marked with an asterisk may be slightly different from what are displayed. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting. If you use a different camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 297
cannot be performed.) When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2]. If [Mode 2] is set and you use a Remote Controller (p.248), the operation will be the same as with [Mode 1]. With the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II lens - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 298
the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Performing any of the following operations will stop Live View shooting. To start Live View shooting again, press the button. • Selecting [z3: Dust Delete Data], [53: Sensor cleaning], [54: Clear all camera settings], or [54: firmware ver.]. 298 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 299
shooting and movie shooting, the AF control method used (phase-difference detection with the image sensor or contrast detection) will switch automatically depending on the lens and function used, such as magnified view. This can greatly affect the AF speed and the camera may take a longer time to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 300
LCD monitor. 2 Select an AF point. When a face is detected, the frame will appear over the face to be focused on. If multiple faces are detected, will be displayed. Use to move the frame over the face you want to focus on. If no faces are detected, the camera will switch to FlexiZone - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 301
use to move the AF frame over the desired subject. Once the AF frame achieves focus, it will track the subject even if the subject moves or if you change the composition. If the subject's face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be possible. You can prevent this by setting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 302
. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. Area frame Zone frame 2 Select the AF point.N Pressing or will toggle between automatic selection and zone selection. In the mode, automatic selection is set automatically. Use to select the zone. To return to the center zone - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 303
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 4 Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.286). If the camera does not focus on the desired target subject with automatic AF point selection, select a zone or switch the AF method to [FlexiZone - - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 304
. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. X The AF point < > will appear. During movie shooting, if [Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF point will be displayed in a larger size. 2 Move the AF point. Use to move the AF point to where you want to focus. (It cannot be moved to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 305
- Single] is set and you press the button, the area covered by the AF point will be magnified. If you press the shutter button halfway, focusing will be performed while displaying the magnified view. If focusing is difficult in magnified view, return to the normal display and use AF. Note that - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 306
and cannot keep still due to camera shake or subject blur. A subject approaching or moving away from the camera. Performing AF while the subject is very far out of focus. Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens. A special effect filter is used. Noise (spots, banding, etc.) appears on the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 307
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you cannot achieve focus with AF, set the lens's focus mode switch to and focus manually. If you shoot the subject at the periphery and it is slightly out of focus, aim the center AF point or zone over the subject to focus on, focus again, and then take the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 308
with MF (manual focus). 1 Set the lens's focus mode switch to . Turn the lens's focusing ring to focus roughly. 2 Display the magnifying frame. Press the button. X The magnifying frame will appear. Magnifying frame 3 Move the magnifying frame. Use to move the magnifying frame to the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 309
MF: Focusing Manually 5 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens's focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to the normal view. 6 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 310
Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the camera's internal temperature may rise - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 311
image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed source. If you point the camera in a different direction, it using a (super) telephoto lens equipped with the focus preset mode, available since the second half of 2011. FE lock will not work if the built-in flash is used - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 312
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shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to . For cards that can record movies, see page 5. If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera shake can cause blurred movies. Using a tripod is recommended. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 314
1 Set the Mode Dial to , , or . Recording movies 2 Set the manual focus (p.299-309). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF method. 4 Shoot the movie. Press the button to start shooting a movie. X While the movie is being shot, the "o" mark - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 315
AE When the shooting mode is , you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . Shutter speed 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 316
Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is , you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 317
be ISO 200 - ISO 16000. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], [Auto ISO range] and [Min. shutter spd.] cannot be set (p.158-159) for movie shooting. Also, [ISO speed range] cannot be set in the mode. For [ISO speed range], if [Maximum] is set to [H2 (51200)] and you switch from still photo shooting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 318
's Exif information. Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with an LED Light During movie shooting in the , , , , and modes, this camera supports the function that turns on the Speedlite's LED light automatically in low-light conditions. For detailed instructions - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 319
mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed, and the shooting will be AF method is set to [u+Tracking]. If another AF method is set, the "Non-portrait" icon will be displayed even if a person is detected. *2: Displayed when the attached lens has distance information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 320
Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . Shutter speed Aperture 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to . 3 Set the ISO speed. Press the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 321
16000), it will not take effect. You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - ISO 16000 in 1/3-stop increments. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set [ISO speed range]'s [Maximum] setting to [H1 (25600)], the manual ISO speed setting range's maximum will be expanded to H1 (equivalent to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 322
k Shooting Movies Under [ISO speed range], if [Maximum] is set to [H2 (51200)] and you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting, the maximum ISO speed for the manual ISO range during movie shooting will be H1 (equivalent to ISO 25600). It cannot be expanded to ISO 51200. Changing the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 323
information display will change. Maximum burst Possible shots Movie shooting mode : Autoexposure (A) : Autoexposure (d/F) : Shutter-priority : Aperture-priority : Manual exposure AF method Drive mode Movie recording size Frame Aperturepriority AE K: Manual exposure MOV/MP4 ISO speed Highlight tone - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 324
the AF method is set to [u +Tracking] or the camera is connected to a TV set with multiple] is set, the movie will be recorded to the card which is set for [Playback]. If is set and the ISO speed or etc. [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] (p.176) and [Distortion] (p.182) cannot be set. (They will not - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 325
the movie recording size is set to L). You camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 326
will look like. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically show the effects of the settings listed below. Final Image Simulation for Movie Shooting Picture Style * All settings such as sharpness, contrast, color saturation, and color tone will be reflected. White balance White - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 327
size is [640x480], the aspect ratio will be 4:3. • : ISO 100 - ISO 6400 ISO Speed* • , , , and : ISO 100 - ISO 16000 • : See "ISO Speed in the mode" on page 321. Exposure Setting • , , and : Automatically-set shutter speed and aperture. • : Manually-set shutter - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 328
a high-speed card is recommended. Setting a smaller imagerecording quality for still photos and shooting fewer continuous still photos are also recommended. You can shoot still photos in all drive modes. The self-timer can be set before you start shooting a movie. During movie shooting, the camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 329
compensation, HDR mode, and Multiple exposures. Q Quick Control In the , , , , and modes, the AF method, Drive mode, Movie recording size, Recording level (set manually only), Volume (headphones), Recording/playing back card and image quality (still photos), White balance - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 330
, press the button. Pressing will return the camera to movie shooting. 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size With [z4: Movie rec quality] (the [z2] tab in ), you can set the movie recording format, movie recording size (size, frame rate, compression method), and other functions. The - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 331
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Movie Recording Size You can select the movie's size, frame rate, and compression method. Image Size L 1920x1080 Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio is 16:9. w 1280x720 High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio is 16:9. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 332
fps) or 7(50.00 fps) is set, certain functions will not be available. • Movie Servo AF will not work. • Contrast-detection AF will be applied. (Focusing may take longer than usual.) • Still photos cannot be taken. If you change the [53: Video system] setting, set the movie recording size again. 332 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 333
you have set [Movie rec. size] and then set [24.00p] to [Enable], set the [Movie rec. size] again. Cautions for [24.00p: Enable] [53: Video system] cannot be set. [53: HDMI frame rate] (p.350) cannot be set. The movie will be output at 1080/24.00p via HDMI. If you connect the camera to a TV set etc - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 334
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute In MOV Format Movie Recording Quality 87 X 65 L B4 W 65 B4 X 87 W w 87 X x 65 X Total Recording Time on Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 8 min. 17 min. 34 min. 5 min. 11 min. 23 min. (Approx.) File Size - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 335
. You can start shooting a movie again by pressing the button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.) When shooting movies, if the file size exceeds 4 GB, "buSY" will be displayed on the LCD panel for a while. Still photo shooting is not possible while "buSY" is displayed on the screen. 335 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 336
Manual Disable : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically. Auto level control will operate automatically in response to the sound level. : For advanced users up the "12" (-12 dB) mark on the right for the loudest sounds. loud noises. Even if [Sound rec.] is set to [Auto] or [Manual] - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 337
movie playback. When using headphones for audio, noise reduction will not be applied to the headphone output. Because of this, what you hear will differ from the actual audio recorded with the movie. In the mode, [Sound recording] can be set to [On] or [Off]. If [On] is set, the sound-recording - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 338
3 Silent Control You can change the settings of the ISO speed, sound-recording level, etc., without making too much noise while shooting a movie. When [z5: Silent Control] (the [z3] tab in ) is set to [Enable h], you can use the touch pad on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial. You can - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 339
. Reset : The time set with [Manual input setting] and [Set to camera time] is reset to "00:00:00." or "00:00:00:" (p.341). Set to camera time : Sets hours, minutes, and seconds to match the camera's internal clock. "Frames" will be set to 00. Shooting still photos during movie shooting will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 340
code will always be recorded to the movie file. The [Movie play count] setting under [z5: Time code] switches in tandem with the [x3: Movie play count] setting. Changing either setting will automatically change the other. "Frames" are not displayed for movie shooting or during movie playback. 340 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 341
an output from HDMI to an external recording device, the camera's movie shooting start/stop can sync with the recording from that frame rate is 4(23.98 fps), B(24.00 fps), 5(25.00 fps), or 7(50.00 fps), drop frame is not used. (If 4/B is set or if [53: Video system] is set to [For PAL], [Drop frame - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 342
(commercially available) to reduce lens operation noise in the movie. Also, using the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens will reduce lens operation noise. y If you want to set the lens's focus mode switch to during Movie Servo AF, first set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 343
Menu Function Settings y If you want to keep the focus at a specific point or you do not want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. When you stop Movie Servo AF, the AF point will turn gray. When you perform the same steps below, Movie Servo AF - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 344
3 Menu Function Settings Grid display With [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. movie shooting. Movie recording quality You can set the movie recording format (MOV or MP4), movie recording size, and 24.00p. For details, see page - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 345
in 2009 or later and STM lenses (for example, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM) support slow focus transition during movie shooting. For details, refer to the Canon Web site. If L8(59.94 fps) or 7(50.00 fps) is set, Movie Servo AF will not function and therefore the settings above will not be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 346
subject, such as during panning or when an obstacle enters the AF points. This function is available when [Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable] and [AF method] is set to [FlexiZone - Single]. Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1 This setting makes the camera less inclined to track a different subject if the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 347
z5 3 Menu Function Settings Silent LV shootingN This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 297. Metering timerN You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Time code You can set the time code. For details, see pages 339-341. Silent Control - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 348
view the output on the camera's LCD monitor, you cannot make the settings for output without an information overlay even by pressing the button. • When recording a movie without an information overlay, use an external monitor to confirm that the shooting information, AF point, and other details - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 349
3 Menu Function Settings [Mirroring] • The movie is displayed on the LCD monitor and via the HDMI output simultaneously. • The HDMI output movie does not show the shooting information, AF frame, and other details (output without an information overlay). If you will leave the camera untouched for - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 350
on the video standard of your output device). If the manually-set frame rate is not compatible with the external recording device, the frame rate will be set automatically. If [53: HDMI frame rate]'s [59.94i] or [59.94p] is set together with the movie recording size 4 (23.98 fps), the movie will be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 351
Image Stabilizer is not necessary, it is recommended that you set the IS switch to . The camera's built-in microphone will also pick up camera operation noise. Use an external microphone (commercially available) to reduce camera operation noise in the movie. Do not connect anything other than an - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 352
see if the card can write fast enough. If the indicator indicates that the card is full and movie shooting stops automatically, the sound near the end of the movie may not be SD card (p.67-68) may resolve the problem. Still Photo Shooting during Movie Shooting Regarding the image quality of still - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 353
explains how to play back or erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 354
, turn the dial counterclockwise. To play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Each time you press the button, the information display will change. No information Basic information display Shooting information display 354 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 355
follows. For details, see pages 357-358. Detailed information GPS information Lens / Histogram information Lens aberration correction information White balance information Color space / Noise reduction information Picture Style information 3 Grid Display In single-image display and two-image - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 356
B: Shooting Information Display Sample Information for Still Photos Basic information display Eye-Fi transfer completed Rating Eye-Fi card transmission status Protect images Battery check Card Playback number/ Total images recorded Folder number File number - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 357
Optimizer Color temperature when is set White balance correction AF Microadjustment Shooting date and time ISO speed Scroll bar Highlight tone priority Metering mode File size Flash exposure compensation amount / HDR Mode / Multi Shot Noise Reduction Image-recording quality Picture Style - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 358
Lens name Focal length • White balance information Histogram display (Brightness) Histogram display (RGB) • Picture Style information • Color space / Noise reduction information • Lens aberration correction information • GPS information Latitude Longitude Elevation UTC (Coordinated Universal - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 359
Information Display Sample Movie Information Display Playback Aperture Shutter speed Shooting mode ISO speed Movie recording format Movie recording size Frame rate Movie file size Shooting time, Playback time/ Time code Compression method • < > and < > modes: Shutter speed, aperture and ISO - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 360
disp.]. [Brightness] Display This histogram is a graph showing the Sample Histograms distribution of the image's brightness level. The horizontal axis color. If there are too many pixels on the left, the respective color information will be lacking. If there are too many pixels on the right, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 361
on one screen. 1 Press the button. During image playback or when the camera is ready to shoot, press the button. X [6u] will be displayed B B B B 3 Select an image. Turn the dial to move the orange frame and select the image. Press the button to turn off the [6u] icon, then - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 362
dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image jump one by one e: Jump 10 images f: Jump 100 images g: Display by date h: Display by folder i: Display movies only j: Display stills only P: Display - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 363
display, turn the dial. X You can browse by the method that was set. Playback position To search images by shooting date, select [Date]. To search images by folder, select [Folder]. If the card contains both movies and still photos, select [Movies] or [Stills] to display one or the other. If - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 364
1. During image playback (single-image display), 2. During the image review after image capture, and 3. From the shooting-ready state. Press further will display the index display (p.361). 2 Scroll around the image. Use to scroll around the magnified image. To exit the magnified view, press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 365
size (from selected point) The recorded image's pixels will be displayed at approx. 100%. The magnified view starts at the AF point that achieved focus. If the photo is taken with manual Single] (p.299) or with [Distortion] set to [Enable] (p.182), the magnified view will start at the image center even - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 366
settings will match those of the image not highlighted with an orange frame.) By holding the button, you can display the image highlighted with an orange frame as a single image. To return to the previous display, press the button. By pressing the button, you can change the information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 367
the image. Each time you press , the image will rotate clockwise as follows: 90° 9 270° 9 0°. To rotate another image, repeat steps 2 and 3. If you set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD] (p.395) before taking vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above. If the rotated image is not - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 368
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect images], then press . 2 Select [Select images]. X An image will be displayed. Image protection icon 3 Select an image. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 369
card (p.67), the protected images will also be erased. Movies can also be protected. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera's erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. If you erase all the images (p.393), only the protected images will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 370
K Protecting Images Protecting Images with the Button During image playback, you can use the button to protect an image. 1 Select [m btn function]. Under the [53] tab, select [m button function], then press . 2 Select [Protect]. 3 Select an image. Press the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 371
Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of the five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. Rating Images with the Button 1 Select an image. During image playback, turn the dial to select an image or movie - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 372
Setting Ratings 3 Setting Ratings with the Menu 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating], singleimage display, turn the dial clockwise. 3 Rate the image. Press and a blue highlight frame will appear as shown in the screenshot. Turn the dial to select a rating, then press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 373
Setting Ratings A total of up to 999 images of a given rating can be you can play back only images with a specific rating. With Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.536), you can select only the image with a specific rating (still photos only). With Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 374
RAW image processing (RAW images only)], [S: Resize (JPEG image only)], [ : Highlight alert], [ : AF point display], and [e: Image jump w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set. 1 Press the button. During image playback, press the button. X The Quick Control options will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 375
Q Quick Control for Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the button during the index display will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 376
Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV Set (p.385) By connecting the camera to a TV set with HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately), you can play back the camera's still photos and movies on the TV set. Since hard disk recorders do not have an HDMI IN port, the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 377
back with ImageBrowser EX (EOS software). To have the movie play back smoothly on a computer, use a highperformance computer. Regarding the computer hardware requirements for ImageBrowser EX, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide (PDF). If you want to use commercially-available software to play - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 378
on the playback procedure, see the next page. Before listening to a movie's sound through headphones, turn down the volume to prevent hurting your ears. The camera may not be able to play movies shot with another - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 379
of the screen. 5 First frame Displays the movie's first frame. 3 Previous frame Each time you press , the previous frame is displayed. If you hold the camera farther away from the TV set or turn down the TV sound volume. If you took a still photo while you shot the movie, the still photo will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 380
(Cut end), then press . Tilt to the left or right to see the previous or next frames. Holding down the key will fast forward or fast rewind the frames. Turn the dial for frame-by-frame playback. After deciding which part to edit out, press . The portion highlighted in gray on the top - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 381
] to save the edited movie and return to the movie playback screen. Since the editing is performed in approx. 1-sec. increments (position indicated by [ ] on the top of the screen , movie editing is not possible. Use a fullycharged battery. Movies shot with another camera cannot be edited with this - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 382
the screen, then press . All images/Movies/Stills/Protect Select one of the following: [jAll images] [kMovies] [zStills] [JProtect]. Then press . Date/Folder/Rating Select one of the following: [iDate] [nFolder] [9Rating]. When is highlighted, press the button. Select the desired - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 383
photos and movies on the card will be played back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date will be played back. Still photos [Set up] as desired. Select [Set up], then press . Set the [Display time] and [Repeat] settings for still photos. After completing the settings, press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 384
5 Exit the slide show. To exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the button. To pause the slide show, press . During During auto playback, you can press the button to change the still photo display format (p.354). During movie playback, you can adjust the sound volume - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 385
with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play the camera's still photos and movies on the TV set. For the HDMI cable, HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is recommended. If the picture does not appear on the TV screen, set the [53: Video system] correctly to [For NTSC] or [For PAL] (depending - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 386
Select [Enable], then press . 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV set. X The TV set's input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the camera. If it does not switch automatically, use the TV set's remote control to select the HDMI - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 387
require you to first enable the HDMI CEC connection. For details, refer to the TV set's instruction manual. Certain TV sets, even those compatible with HDMI CEC, may not operate properly. In such a case, set [33: Ctrl over HDMI] to [Disable], and use the camera to control the playback operation. 387 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 388
a Copying Images The images recorded on one card can be copied to another card. 3 Copying a Single Image 1 Select [Image copy]. Under the [31] tab, select [Image copy], then press . 2 Select [Sel.Image]. Check the copy source and target cards' number, and remaining capacity. Select [Sel.Image], - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 389
a Copying Images Total images selected 4 Select the images to be copied. Turn the dial to select an image to be copied, then press . X The [X] icon will appear on the upper left of the screen. If you press the button and turn the dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 390
a Copying Images 8 Select [OK]. Check the information of the source card and target card, then select [OK]. X The copying will start and the progress will be displayed. When the copying is completed, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 391
will be overwritten. If an image with a print order (p.421) is overwritten, you will have to set the print order again. The image's print order information, image transfer information, and photo book order information will not be retained when the image is copied. Shooting is not possible during the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 392
. Erasing a Single Image 1 Play back the image to be erased. 2 Press the button. X The Erase menu will appear. 3 Erase the image. Select [Erase], then press . The image displayed will be erased. Setting [84: Default Erase option] to [[Erase] selected] makes it faster to erase images (p.444 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 393
All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can erase all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [31: Erase images] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be erased. To erase - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 394
dial, then press . You can adjust [Auto] to one of three levels, and [Manual] to one of seven levels. Automatic adjustment Manual adjustment While [Auto] is set, be careful not to obstruct the round, ambient light sensor (p.24) on the lower left of the Quick Control Dial with your finger, etc - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 395
image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image may not be rotated automatically for playback. If the vertical image is not automatically rotated on the computer screen, it means the software you are using is unable to rotate the image. Using the EOS software is recommended. 395 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 396
MEMO 396 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 397
a page title indicates a function that can be used only in these modes: . The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter cannot be performed while the camera is connected to a computer via an interface - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 398
Note that 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera. Use Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.536) to process those images. 1 Select [ to make the RAWprocessing options appear (p.400). Use to select an option, then turn the dial to set it. X The displayed image will reflect - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 399
You can magnify the image by pressing the button in step 3. The magnification will differ depending on the pixel count of [Image quality] set in [RAW image processing]. With , you can scroll around the magnified image. To cancel magnified view, press the button again. Images with Aspect - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 400
Auto Lighting Optimizer. The displayed image will reflect the setting's effect. High ISO speed noise reduction (p.176) You can set the noise reduction for high ISO speeds. The displayed image will reflect the setting's effect. If the effect is difficult to discern, magnify the image (p.399). Image - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 401
) If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. If the effect is difficult to discern, magnify the image (p.399) and check the four corners. The peripheral illumination correction applied with the camera will be less pronounced than with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) and may - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 402
camera, use EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536) to register the lens correction data. Processing RAW images in the camera will not produce the same results as processing RAW images with Digital Photo Professional. When processing images with [Distortion] set to [Enable], AF point display information - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 403
dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from the index display. 3 Select the desired image size. Press to display the image sizes. Select the desired image size, then press . Target sizes 4 Save the image. Select [OK] to save the resized image. Check the destination folder and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 404
JPEG Images Resize Options by Original Image Size Original Image Size 3 4 a b Available Resize Settings 4 a b c k k k k k k k k k k Image Sizes Image sizes by aspect ratio are shown in the table below. The imagerecording quality figures marked with an asterisk do not exactly match - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 405
in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating, you can press - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 406
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to or , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation. However, you can choose to perform sensor cleaning manually, or - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 407
the dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.536) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper. Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer. Set the lens's focus mode switch to and - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 408
if there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start collecting the Dust Delete update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. For details about using Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.536) to erase dust spots, refer to the Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 409
"CLn" will blink on the LCD panel. 4 Clean the sensor. 5 End the cleaning. Set the power switch to . If you use a battery, make sure it is fully charged. If you use Battery Grip BG-E16 (sold separately) with size AA/LR6 batteries, manual sensor cleaning will not be possible. For the power source - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 410
damaged. • Setting the power switch to . • Removing or inserting the battery. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 411
images on the card. The camera is compliant with "wPictBridge", which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.421) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 412
can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the camera's LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera's power switch to . 2 Set up the printer. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to a printer. Use the interface - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 413
step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. Resolve the problem displayed in the error message (p.420). Printing is not possible if Multi Shot Noise Reduction or the HDR Mode is set. You can also print RAW images taken with this camera. If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 414
to be printed. 2 Press . X The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets printing effects (p.416). Sets date or file number imprinting to on or off (p.417). Sets quantity to be printed (p.417). Sets print area (p.419). Sets paper size, type, and layout (p.415). Returns to the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 415
images will be printed as thumbnails on A4 or Letter size paper*2. • [20-upc] will have the shooting information*1 imprinted. Default The page layout will vary depending on the printer model or its settings. *1:From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 416
characteristics are the same as the "Natural" setting. However, this setting enables finer printing adjustments than with "Natural." EDefault Printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, changes - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 417
default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. Refer to the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the image's file size and select [OK]. If you execute [54: Clear all camera settings] (p.70), all the settings will revert to their defaults. 417 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 418
brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram's distribution and adjust the screen. When [Detail set.] is selected, you can adjust the [Contrast], [Saturation], [Color tone], and [Color balance]. To adjust the [Color balance], use . B is for - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 419
ratio can be changed with [Paper settings]. Changing the Cropping Frame Size Turn the dial to change the cropping frame size. The smaller the cropping frame, the larger the image magnification will be for printing. Moving the Cropping Frame Use to move the frame over the image vertically or - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 420
If you imprint shooting information on an image shot at an expanded ISO speed (H1 or H2), the correct ISO speed may not camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After fixing the problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to the printer's instruction manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 421
all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [31] tab, select [Print order], then press . 2 Select [Set up]. 3 Set the options as desired. Set the [Print type], [Date], and [File No.]. Select the option - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 422
DPOF, use the card whose print order specifications are set. It will not work if you just extract images from the card and try to print them. Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photofinishers may not be able to print the images as you specified. Refer to the printer's instruction manual before - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 423
to the box [X]. The image will be included in the index print. Byn Select [Mark all in folder] and select the folder. A print order for one copy of will not be included in the print order even if you set [Byn] or [All image]. When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 424
"Connecting the Camera to a size. Certain printers cannot imprint the file number. If [Bordered] is set, certain printers may imprint the date on the border. Depending on the printer, the date may appear faint if it is imprinted on a bright background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 425
image transfer can be performed with the camera while you look at EOS software, see page 538. Preparing Image Transfer 1 Set the camera's power switch to . 2 Connect the camera to a computer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. When connecting the cable to the camera, use - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 426
will not be displayed. (The image transfer function will not be available.) If the EOS Utility screen does not appear, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, p.539). Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. 3 Transferring RAW - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 427
the image's transfer status on the upper left of the screen: No mark: Not selected. X: Selected for transfer. l: Transfer failed. k: Transfer succeeded. The procedures for [RAW+JPEG transfer] (p.426) and above steps 1 to 4 can also be performed while the camera is not connected to a computer. 427 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 428
[Clear card's transf. history], see "Sel.n" above. If any screen other than EOS Utility's main window is displayed on the computer, [Direct transfer] is not displayed. During the image transfer, certain menu options cannot be used. You can also transfer movies. Up to 9,999 images can be transferred - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 429
(EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specified images will be copied to a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online. Specifying One Image at a Time 1 Select [Photobook Set-up]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Photobook set-up], then press . 2 Select - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 430
specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the specified for a photobook in another camera for another photobook with this camera. The photobook settings may be overwritten. 430 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 431
14 Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, current camera settings can be saved under positions of the Mode Dial. The features explained in this chapter can be set and used in the following - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 432
new aperture 82: Exposure/Drive Set shutter speed range Set aperture range Continuous shooting speed p.434 p.435 p.436 p.437 A LV Shooting k k Movie Shooting k k In a k (Still photo, k with WB k bracketing) k k p.438 p.439 k k k k k (Still photo) The shaded Custom Functions do - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 433
during Tv/Av Multi function lock Custom Controls p.440 A LV k Movie Shooting Shooting p.441 p.442 k k k k k Depends on setting 84: Others Add cropping information Default Erase option p.443 p.444 k (During playback) 85: Clear Selecting [85: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] will clear all - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 434
level will be displayed as shown below. ISO speed setting increments 1/3: 1/3-stop 1/1: 1-stop Even when [1-stop] is set, you can set ISO 16000. Bracketing auto cancel ON: Enable When you set the power switch to , the AEB and white balance bracketing settings will be canceled. AEB will also be - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 435
shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be changed from the default, 3 shots, to 2, 5, or 7 shots. When [Bracketing sequence: 0, -, +] is set, the bracketed shots will be taken as shown in the table below. 3: 3 shots 2: 2 shots 5: 5 shots 7: 7 shots (1-stop increments) 1st Shot 2nd - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 436
it if a standard exposure cannot be obtained. The minimum and maximum ISO speeds of the safety shift using the ISO speed will be determined by the [Auto ISO range] setting (p.158). However, if the manually set ISO speed exceeds the [Auto ISO range], the safety shift will take effect up or down to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 437
cannot be maintained within the range set with [ISO speed range], the ISO speed will not change automatically. If you do 1, 2, or 3 and the camera turns off (power switch is set to , etc.) while the exposure is being maintained, the target exposure will be updated to the exposure at the moment - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 438
and then undo 1, 2, or 3 without manually changing the ISO speed, shutter speed, or aperture, so that the camera is back to its original state, the original exposure setting will be restored. If [ISO speed] is set and the ISO speed increases to an expanded ISO speed, the shutter speed may change to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 439
per second (fps). Low speed You can set it from 1 to 9 frames per second (fps). Silent continuous shooting You can set it from 1 to 4 frames per second (fps). If [z4: Anti-flicker shoot.] (p.185) is set to [Enable] or EOS iTR AF (p.128) is set to [Enable], the camera may not be able to shoot at the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 440
setting to match the focusing screen type. It is to obtain the correct exposure. Std.: Eh-A Standard screen provided with the camera. setting will not be cleared even if you select [85: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)]. To change the focusing screen, refer to the focusing screen's instruction manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 441
image quality function (p.456), the warning icon will appear. When M is set If [z3: High ISO speed NR] is set to [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] (p.176), the warning icon will appear. When spot metering is set If the metering mode is set to [Spot metering] (p.225), the warning icon will appear. When - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 442
to lock, then press to append a checkmark [X]. Select [OK] to register the setting. 6 Main Dial 5 Quick Control Dial 9 Multi-controller p AF area selection lever If the switch is set and you try to use one of the locked camera controls, will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 443
format camera (6x6 cm, 4x5 inch, etc.). When you take a picture, the aspect ratio information for cropping the image with the EOS software will be appended to the image. (The image is recorded to the card without being cropped.) After the image is transferred to a computer, you can use Digital Photo - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 444
Default Erase option During image playback and image review after image capture, when you press the button, the erase menu appears (p.392). You can set which option, [Cancel] or [Erase], is to be preselected on this screen. If [Erase] is set, you can just press to quickly erase the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 445
83: Custom ControlsN You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. 1 the bottom left, you can press the button and set other related options. 4 Exit the setting. When you press to exit the setting, the screen in step 2 will reappear. Press the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 446
lock k k AE lock (while button pressed) AE lock (hold) k 454 k k AE lock, AF stop k k Exposure FE lock k k Set ISO speed (hold button, turn ) ISO (hold down lever, turn ) Set ISO speed ( during meter) Exposure compensation (hold button, 455 turn ) Exposure compensation (hold down - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 447
83: Custom ControlsN * k k k k*2 k*2 k k k*3 k*3 p k*4 k k*5 k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k * The AF stop button ( k k k k k ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses. 447 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 448
hold) Image quality Picture Style Depth-of-field preview IS start Menu display Register/recall shooting function Image Playback Magnify/Reduce (press SET, turn ) Cycle: y • g/Drive • AF/WB • q Unlock while button pressed Flash function settings No function (disabled) Page 456 457 457 458 Operation - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 449
83: Custom ControlsN * p k*6 k*6 k*6 k*6 k k k k k k k k k * The AF stop button ( k k k k k k k k ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses. 449 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 450
the AF Point 1. Set the AF area selection mode to one of the following: Single- point Spot AF (manual selection), Single-point AF (manual selection), AF point expansion (manual selection ), AF point expansion (manual selection, surrounding points), or 65-point automatic selection AF. Zone AF (manual - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 451
to perform AF with the set AF operation. AF area selection mode (p.90) Press the or button to perform AF with the set AF area selection mode. If you want to keep using currently selected AF point when you press the or button, set [AF start position] to [Manually selected AF point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 452
for a subject that keeps moving and stopping. : Switch to registered AF point During metering, when you press the button assigned to this function, the camera will switch to the registered AF point. *3:On the setting screen, when you press the button, you can select [Switch only when btn is held - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 453
During metering, you can use to directly select an AF area selection mode without pressing the button. If [Direct AF point selection] is assigned to , you cannot use to scroll up/down the shooting information display (p.354, 357) during the image review just after shooting. 453 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 454
When you press the shutter button halfway, only the exposure metering is performed. : AE lock When you press the button assigned to this function, you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. : AE lock, AF stop When you press the button assigned to this function, you can lock the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 455
83: Custom ControlsN : Set ISO speed (hold button, turn ) You can set the ISO speed by holding down and turning the dial. If this control is used while Auto ISO is set, manual ISO speed setting will take effect. Auto ISO cannot be set. If you use this function in the mode, you can adjust - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 456
the image-recording quality to be switched to with [One-touch image quality setting] and [One-touch image quality (hold)], [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] (p.176) will not work after the switch. For [z3: High ISO speed noise reduct'n], [Standard] will be applied for shooting. During the switch to the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 457
display Press will display the menu on the LCD monitor. : Register/recall shooting function You can manually set the main shooting functions such as the shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, metering mode, AF area selection mode, and register them to the camera. Only while you hold down the button - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 458
Cycle: y • g/Drive • AF/WB • q Pressing the button changes the settable function in this sequence: y•g9R•f9B•q. : Unlock while button pressed Even when the switch is set to the right, only while you hold down the depth-of-field preview button, you can use the camera control buttons and dials - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 459
3 Registering My MenuN Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. You can also name the registered menu tabs and press the button to display the My Menu tab first. Adding My Menu Tab 1 Select [Add My Menu tab]. Under the [9] tab, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 460
confirmation dialog. You can register up to six items. To return to the screen in step 2, press the button. My Menu Tab Settings You can sort and delete items under the menu tab, and rename or delete the menu tab. Sort registered items You can change the order of the registered items in My - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 461
*] tab. Rename tab You can rename the My Menu tab from [MY MENU*]. 1 Select [Rename tab]. 2 Enter text. Press the button to delete any unnecessary characters. Press the button. The text palette will be highlighted with a color frame, and text can be entered. Operate the dial or to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 462
its default. Delete all items You can delete all the items registered under the [MY MENU1] to [MY MENU5] tabs and keep the tabs. The menu tab(s) will remain. When [Delete all items] is selected, all the items registered under all the created tabs will be deleted. If you do [Delete - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 463
3 Registering My MenuN Menu Display Settings You can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the button. Normal display Displays the last displayed menu screen. Display from My Menu tab Displays with the [9] tab selected. Display only My Menu tab Only - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 464
respective Custom shooting mode can be automatically updated to reflect the changes in settings. To enable this automatic update, in step 2, set [Auto update set.] to [Enable]. Canceling Registered Custom Shooting Modes In step 2, if you select [Clear settings], the camera will revert to the default - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 465
exposure noise reduction, High ISO speed noise reduction, Highlight tone priority, Multiple exposure (settings), HDR Mode (settings) [z4] Red-eye reduction, Interval timer, Bulb timer, Anti-flicker shooting, Mirror lockup [z5 (Live View shooting)] Live View shooting, AF method, Continuous AF, Grid - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 466
linked AF point, Initial AF point AI Servo AF, Auto AF point selection: EOS iTR AF [25] Manual AF point selection pattern, AF point display during focus, VF display illumination, AF status in viewfinder, AF Microadjustment [x2] Slide show (settings), Image jump with 6 [x3] Highlight alert, AF point - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 467
information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press to display some of the logos of the camera's certifications. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 468
append a checkmark [X]. After completing the selections, select [OK]. Note that you cannot remove the [X] for all three display options. The [Displays camera settings] sample screen is displayed in English for all languages. Even if you uncheck the [Electronic level] so it does not appear, it will - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 469
exposures/HDR/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Card selection icon Flash-ready/FE lock/High-speed sync Pressing the button enables Quick Control of the shooting settings (p.61). When you press the , , , or button, the setting screen appears and you can use , , , or to set - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 470
If you use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, the camera's full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result. If Battery Grip BG-E16 (sold separately) and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (Ver. 2, sold separately) are both attached to the camera, battery information only for - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 471
be registered if Battery Grip BG-E16 (sold separately) using size-AA/LR6 batteries is attached or the camera is powered by AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately). If six battery packs are already registered, [Register] cannot be selected. To delete unnecessary battery information, see page 473. 471 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 472
Information Labeling Serial Numbers on Batteries It is convenient to label all registered Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using in. in size. b29fda30 2 Take out the battery and affix the label. Set the power switch to turn on the camera. If you use Battery Grip BG-E16 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 473
the battery history screen. X You can check the respective battery pack's remaining capacity and the date when it was last used. Remaining capacity Deleting the Registered Battery Pack Information 1 Select [Delete info.]. Follow step 2 on page 471 to select [Delete info.], then press . 2 Select - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 474
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 3 Place the cord in the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 475
of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or contact the card manufacturer. The camera is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 476
H Using Eye-Fi Cards 4 Display the connection information. Select [Connection info.], then press . 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-Fi card's MAC address and firmware version. Press the button to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 477
wireless transmissions are prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera. If the image transfer does not function, check the Eye-Fi card and computer settings. For details, refer to the card's instruction manual. Depending on the wireless LAN's connection conditions, the image transfer may - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 478
-RT 90EX 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 600EX-RT Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX II MT-24EX Dioptric Kit ACK-E6 Battery Grip BG-E16 Car Battery Cable CB-570 Car Battery Charger CBC-E6 Leather Case EH20-L 478 Battery Magazine Battery Magazine BGM-E16L for BGM-E16A for LP-E6N/LP-E6 size - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 479
card PictBridge-compatible printer *1: Battery Pack LP-E6 can also be used. *2: To use the older model WFT-E7 (not Version 2), the firmware must be updated and Interface Cable IFC-40AB II or IFC-150AB II must be used. *3: With IFC-500U II, the communication speed will be equivalent to Hi-Speed USB - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 480
Manually set okkkkk kkkkk Picture Style Automatically set/Auto Manual selection okkkkk kkkkk Auto okkkkk Preset kkkkk White balance Custom kkkkk Color temperature setting kkkkk Correction/Bracketing kkkkk Auto Lighting Optimizer okkkkk Long exposure noise reduction kkkkk High ISO - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 481
-field preview HDR shooting Multiple exposures Interval timer*5 Bulb timer Single shooting High-speed continuous set to , the AF-assist beam will not be emitted. *2: Settable only during Live View shooting. *3: With Auto ISO, you can set a fixed ISO speed. *4: Settable only when Auto ISO is set - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 482
Style Manual selection k kkk k k Auto o k kkko k k Preset k kkk k k White balance Custom Color temperature setting k kkk k kkk k k k k Correction k kkk k k Bracketing k k Auto Lighting Optimizer o k kkko k k Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 483
Photos z*1 Function A d/F s f a A d/F/s/f a Metering yk My k M o o oo o o o o Exposure Program shift AE lock Exposure compensation k k k *3 k k k k*4 k *3 k k*4 AEB Drive Depth-of-field preview Single shooting High ISO, you can set a fixed ISO speed. *4 : With Auto ISO, you can set - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 484
Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page Image quality 1 / 41 / 61 149 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c Image review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 70 Beep Enable / Disable 69 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 42 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 485
/ Auto / Enable 178 High ISO speed noise Disable / Low / Standard / High / reduction Multi Shot Noise Reduction 176 Highlight tone priority Disable / Enable 180 Dust Delete Data Obtain data to be used by EOS software to delete dust spots 407 Multiple exposure HDR Mode Multiple exposure - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 486
/ Enable Mirror lockup Disable / Enable * In the mode, these menu options are displayed under [z2]. z: Shooting 5* (Red) Live View shooting AF method Enable / Disable u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / FlexiZone Single Continuous AF Disable / Enable Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 487
Menu Settings 2: AF1 (Purple) Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5 Case 6 Versatile multi purpose setting Continue to track the subjects, ignoring possible obstacles Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points For subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly For erratic subjects moving - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 488
Menu Settings 2: AF4 (Purple) Page Lens drive when AF impossible Continue focus search / Stop focus search 122 Selectable AF point 65 points / 21 points / 9 points 123 Select AF area selection mode Manual selection: Spot AF / Manual selection: 1 point AF / Expand AF area: / Expand AF area: - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 489
images / Date / Folder / Movies / Stills / Protect / Rating 362 3: Playback 3 (Blue) Highlight alert Disable / Enable 359 AF point display / Actual size (from selected 365 point) / Same as last magnification (from center) Control over HDMI Disable / Enable 386 * The setting is linked - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 490
Record/playback / Playback: f / g 148 Folder: Creating and selecting a folder 188 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 193 File name Preset code / User setting 1 / User setting 2 190 Auto rotate OnzD / OnD / Off 395 Format card Erase data on the card by formatting 67 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 491
default settings 70 Display copyright information / Enter author's Copyright information name / Enter copyright details / 195 Delete copyright information Certification Logo Display Some of the camera's certification logos are displayed 467 z firmware ver. Select to update the firmware of - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 492
Menu Settings 8: Custom Functions (Orange) Page C.Fn1: Exposure 434 C.Fn2: Exposure/Drive 438 C.Fn3: Display/ Operation Customize camera functions as desired 440 C.Fn4: Others 443 C.Fn5: Clear Clear all Custom Function settings 433 9: My Menu (Green) Add My Menu tab Add My Menu tabs - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 493
Menu Settings Movie Shooting z: Shooting 4*1 (Movie) (Red) Page Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable 342 AF method u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / FlexiZone Single 343 Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n 344 MOV / MP4 330 Movie recording size: • 1920x1080 / 1280x720 / 640x480 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 494
/ Movie play count*2 / HDMI / 339 Drop frame*3 Silent Control Enable h / Disable h 338 V button function /z / q/z / /k / q/k 348 HDMI output + LCD No mirroring / Mirroring 348 *1: In the mode, these menu options are displayed under [z3]. *2: The setting is linked to [Movie play count - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 495
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. If the battery's remaining - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 496
Troubleshooting Guide The access lamp still lights AF frequently without taking a picture. • Using the lens's Image Stabilizer. • Using the LCD monitor frequently. • Continuing Live View shooting or movie shooting for a prolonged period. • Using GPS. • [GPS] is set to [Enable] even after the camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 497
Troubleshooting Guide Auto power off does not work. During interval timer shooting, auto power off will not take effect (p.250). Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.50). The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery pack in the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 498
Troubleshooting Guide I have to press the shutter button twice completely to take a picture. If [z4: Mirror lockup] is set to [Enable], set it to [Disable]. The image is out of focus. Set the lens's focus mode switch to (p.50). Press the shutter button gently to prevent camera shake (p.54-55). - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 499
Troubleshooting Guide AF speed changes depending on lenses used. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, the AF control method (phase-difference detection with the image sensor or contrast detection) switches automatically depending on the lens type and function used such as magnified view. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 500
exposure compensation while both manual exposure and Auto ISO are set. See page 223 to set the exposure compensation. Even if an exposure compensation is performed, it will not be applied for flash photography. Multi Shot Noise Reduction cannot be set. If the image-recording quality is set to RAW or - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 501
Troubleshooting Guide The multiple-exposure image is shot in 1 quality. When the image-recording quality is set to 41 or 61, the multiple-exposure image will be recorded in 1 quality (p.245). When I use z1: Flash control], set [Flash sync. flashes as an AF-assist beam (p. . If you use the built-in - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 502
Troubleshooting Guide The external flash always fires at full output. If you use a flash unit other than an EX-series Speedlite, the flash will always be fired at full output (p.260). When the external Speedlite's Custom Function setting for [Flash metering mode] is set to [TTL flash metering] ( - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 503
AF cannot be used. The movie recording size is set to L 8(59.94 fps) or 7(50.00 fps). The ISO speed cannot be set for movie shooting. If the shooting mode is , , , , and , the ISO speed will be set automatically. In the mode, you can freely set the ISO speed (p.321). The manually - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 504
may reduce the problem. The subject looks distorted during movie shooting. If you move the camera to the left or right quickly (high-speed panning) or shoot a moving subject, the image may look distorted. Still photo shooting is not possible during movie shooting. The movie recording size is set to - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 505
Troubleshooting Guide Operation Problems I cannot change the setting with the dial, dial, , or . Set the switch to the left (lock release, p.59). Check the [83: Multi function lock] setting (p.442). A camera camera's unique file name or the file name registered under User setting - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 506
and time in the picture, using the date and time recorded in the shooting information (p.417, 421). [###] is displayed. If the number of images recorded on the card exceeds the number the camera can display, [###] will be displayed (p.373). In the viewfinder, the AF point display speed is slow. In - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 507
: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable] (p.359). The image cannot be erased. If the image is protected, it cannot be erased (p.368). The movie cannot be played back. Movies edited with a computer using ImageBrowser EX (EOS software, p.537) or other software cannot be played back with the camera. Camera - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 508
with the interface cable, then transfer the images to your computer using EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536). I cannot process the RAW image. 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera. Use the EOS software, Digital Photo Professional to process the image (p.536). I cannot resize the image - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 509
the screen vary depending on the printer. This instruction manual lists all the printing effects available (p.416). Computer Connection Problems Communication between the connected camera and computer does not work. When using EOS Utility (EOS software), set [z4: Interval timer] to [Disable] (p.250 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 510
be performed. Turn the camera off and 06 on again. Î Operate the power switch (p.45). 10, 20 30, 40 50, 60 70, 80 99 An error prevented shooting. Turn the camera off and on again or re-install the battery. Î Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack again, or use a Canon lens - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 511
Specifications • Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash CF cards (Type I, UDMA 7 supported) SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards * UHS-I cards compatible. Approx. 22.4 x 15.0 mm Canon EF lenses (including - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 512
fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (approx. 2500-10000 K), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing provided * Flash color temperature information transmission possible Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Auto Lighting Optimizer provided - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 513
), AF point expansion (manual selection: surround), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), 65-point automatic selection AF AF point automatic Based on EOS iTR AF setting selection conditions: (Enables AF incorporating human face/color information) * iTR - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 514
Specifications AE lock: Interval timer: Bulb timer: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button Shooting interval and shot count settable Bulb exposure time settable • HDR Shooting Dynamic range adjustment: Auto, ±1, ±2, ±3 Effects - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 515
methods: Dual Pixel CMOS AF system/Contrast-detection AF system (Face+Tracking, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone- Single), Manual focus (approx. 5x and 10x magnified view possible for focus check) Continuous AF: Provided Focusing brightness EV 0 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100) range: Metering - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 516
Specifications Compression method: ALL-I (For editing/I-only), IPB (Standard), IPB (Light) * IPB (Light) is for MP4 only. File size: [MOV] • Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (Standard) : Approx. 440 MB/min. • Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/ALL-I : Approx. 654 MB/min. • Full HD (29.97p/25. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 517
set within ISO 100 - ISO 16000, expandable to H1 (equivalent to ISO 25600) M: Auto ISO (automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 16000), ISO 100 - ISO 16000 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), expandable to H1 (equivalent to ISO 25600) Time code: Supported Drop frames - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 518
All images, By date, By folder, By movies, By stills, By protected images, By rating Possible Possible • Post-Processing of Images In-camera RAW image Brightness correction, White balance, Picture Style, Auto processing: Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG image-recording - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 519
printers JPEG and RAW images DPOF Version 1.1 compliant • Image Transfer Transferrable files: Still photos (JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG images), Movies • GPS Function Compatible satellites: Geotag information appended to image: Geotag updating interval: Time setting: Digital compass: Log data: Log data - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 520
Kit ACK-E6. * With Battery Grip BG-E16 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used. Remaining capacity, Shutter count, Recharge performance 32.10 oz. (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 820 g / 28.92 oz. (Body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F range: - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 521
Specifications EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Focal length / Speed: 18 mm-135 mm / f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 * f/22-38 when 1/2 stop increments set 1.28 ft.) Filter size: 67 mm Max. - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 522
diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only). Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens manufacturer. 522 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 523
to the following EF-S lens compatible digital SLR cameras: EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 70D, EOS 60D, EOS 60Da, EOS 50D, EOS 40D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 20Da, EOS REBEL T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, EOS REBEL T1i/500D, EOS REBEL XSi/450D, EOS REBEL T3/1100D, EOS REBEL XS/1000D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 524
is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Google Google Maps™, and Google Earth™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Map Utility uses Google Maps™ to display images and routes traveled on a map. All - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 525
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 526
does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places. • Do not fire the flash at - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 527
equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens • Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 528
support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera , promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. • Do not use • Do not use paint thinner, benzene - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 529
on, the user is encouraged with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 530
Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 530 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 531
/ Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to install the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM to your computer, download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 532
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Simple and portable guide covering basic function settings - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 533
can save the PDF file to your computer. The Camera instruction manuals (PDF files) have page links to make it quick to open the page referred to. Click on a page number in the Contents or Index to jump to that page. To learn how to use Adobe Reader, refer to Adobe Reader's Help section - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 534
facing the back of the camera. Connect the cord's plug to the computer's USB terminal. 3 Use EOS Utility to transfer the images. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM (p.539). Use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (p.478). When connecting the interface - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 535
the card reader. 3 Use Canon software to download the images. X Use Digital Photo Professional. X Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.539). When downloading images from the camera to your computer with a card reader without using EOS software, copy the DCIM - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 536
, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely from the computer connected to the camera. Digital Photo Professional This software is recommended for users who - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 537
Shooting locations can be displayed on a map on a computer screen by using the geotag information recorded using the GPS function. The ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser programs that came with previous cameras does not support the EOS 7D Mark II's still photos, MOV, and MP4 files. Use ImageBrowser EX. 537 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 538
optimized for this camera. You can also use the auto update feature to add the latest functions. If previous versions of software other than ImageBrowser EX and Map Utility are installed in your computer, follow the procedure below to update (overwrite) the software. 1 Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 539
the names below are copied. EOS Utility Digital Photo Professional Picture Style Editor Map Utility Windows Macintosh EUx.xW_E_xx EUx.xM_E_xx DPPx.xW_E_xx DPPx.xM_E_xx PSEx.xW_E_xx PSEx.xM_E_xx MUx.x_E_xx Instruction manual for ImageBrowser EX (ImageBrowser EX User Guide) is included in the - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 540
, 343 AF Microadjustment 133 AF-ON (AF start) button 55, 446, 448 AF operation 86 AF point 90, 93, 95, 99 AF point expansion 90, 95 AF point registration 450 AF point selection 93, 453 Beeper 69 Color information 128 Customization 117 f/8 AF 99, 103 Facial information 128 Manual focusing - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 541
sensor 405 Clearing the camera settings ..........70 CLn 409 Color space 187 Color temperature 168, 171 Color tone 164 Continuous AF 294 Continuous file numbering 193 Continuous shooting 141 Contrast 164, 175 Coordinated Universal Time .........198 Copyright information 195 Creative photo - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 542
67 Frame rate 331, 350 Free run 339 Full Auto mode 80 Full High-Definition (Full HD 313, 331 Function availability by shooting mode 480 G GPS 197 Grid 74, 295, 344, 355 H HD 331 HDMI 34, 341, 348, 350, 385 HDMI CEC 386 HDR 233 Headphones 337 Help 78 High ISO speed noise reduction - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 543
level 75 Image playback 353 Menu display 64, 484 Shooting function settings.. 60, 469 LCD panel 25 Lens 30, 50 Chromatic aberration correction 182 Distortion correction 182 Image Stabilizer 53 Instruction manual........... CD-ROM Lock release 51 Peripheral illumination correction 181 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 544
movies 376 File size 334, 335 Frame rate 331 Free run 339 Grid 344 HDMI output 348 Headphones 337 Information display 323 Manual exposure shooting....... 320 Metering timer 347 Microphone 314, 337 Movie recording size 331 Movie Servo AF speed 345 Movie Servo AF tracking sensitivity 346 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 545
Index N Noise reduction High ISO speed 176 Long exposures 178 Nomenclature 22 Non-Canon flash units 260 Normal (image-recording quality) ......149, 151 NTSC 331, 385, 491 O ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF 87 One-Shot AF 87 One-touch image quality setting 153, 456 P P (Program AE 216, 314 PAL 331, - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 546
settings.......60, 469 Shooting information display.........356 Shooting modes 29, 60 Av (Aperture-priority AE) ..........220 B (Bulb 230 w (Custom shooting 464 M (Manual shooting 141 Single-image display 354 Single-point AF 90, 95 Single-point Spot AF 90, 95 Slide show 382 Small (image- - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 547
MEMO 547 - Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 548
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of August 2014. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPX-E105-000 © CANON INC. 2014
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EOS 7D Mark II (G)
E
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL