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Canon 7D Mark II: Mostly the same on the outside (pictures)
Given that the 7D is 5 years old, the body has surprisingly few changes for the Mark II.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Now that the 7DM2 incorporates a Dual Pixel CMOS, you'll need to get STM lenses for best Live View performance. Sadly, there are no fast, high-quality STM lenses.
A new lever around the joystick is designed to make it easier to cycle through AF point configurations. But the fixed, non-touchscreen LCD makes me sad.
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