The 7-D keeps on kicking

Canon Adds many new improvements to the 7D in August  firmware update

It's always good news when a new firmware is introduced especially on a camera as venerated and "old " as the Canon 7D. It  adds features not there to begin with.

It's interesting that these improvements can be made at all.

If you wanted edit and rate photos in the camera, you now can.  You can process RAW files, correct for artifacts and then save the new files as JPEGs, which you can re size on the spot. Incredible.

There are also  extra control options for both photos and movies.  The update provides control over Auto ISO,allowing you to set a minimum and maximum exposure.  You can also set more options for audio when you're recording video, adding up to 16-bit 48kHz stereo sound.

There are many more features that include 25 shot bursts or RAW images, GPS compatibility, and several customization options.  The firmware is set to launch in August. Wonderful.