Thanks to the new firmware which adds powerful memory management algorithms taken from Canon’s flagship EOS-1 series, photographers will now be able to enjoy greater flexibility in continuous shooting, with the maximum RAW buffer now extended to a new high of 25 RAW files or 130 JPEGs. With an 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, Dual “DIGIC 4? processors and an extended maximum ISO of 12,800, the EOS 7D offers fast, high-quality shooting at speeds of up to 8 frames per second. When developing the new firmware Canon followed a similar approach, gaining direct user feedback to bring the EOS 7D up to date with enhanced performance and a greater range of shooting capabilities and creative functionality. Offering the perfect combination of outstanding image quality and exceptional versatility across a range of photography styles, even today it is still considered to be one of the best APS-C cameras on the market. Originally launched in 2009, the EOS 7D was carefully developed based on the feedback from thousands of photographers from across the globe. Building on the camera’s high speed, advanced handling and creative versatility, the new firmware provides photographers with a host of new benefits including higher maximum RAW burst rate, in-camera editing functions, user-definable Auto ISO and support for Canon’s latest GPS Receiver, GP-E2. London, UK, 28 June 2012 – Canon today enhances the EOS 7D with firmware v2, adding a range of new features for enthusiasts looking to push the limits of their photography.

Manual audio level adjustment in movie recording.

Maximum Auto ISO setting (ISO 400-6400).Improved maximum burst for RAW images (up to 25).

There are a lot of improvements and to me it doesn’t seem like this would be something that Canon would be doing if there was a 7D MKIII just around the corner. The press release below walks you through all the changes and if you are a 7D shooter then you are going to be feeling pretty good about now. You can finally download the previously announced V2 firmware for the Canon 7D HERE from Canon.

Canon 7d firmware v2