Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following fix :
Corrects the phenomenon in which remote shooting with the Camera Connect App is not possible after connecting the EOS 7D Mark II to a smartphone via the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1.
This phenomenon only occurs when the firmware was updated from Version 1.0.5 or earlier to Version 1.1.1.
There is no need to update the firmware if the firmware was updated from Version 1.1.0 to Version 1.1.1, or if the EOS 7D Mark II was equipped with Firmware Version 1.1.1 at the time of purchase.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II APS-C camera with W-E1 WiFi Adapter card
MELVILLE, N.Y., August 25, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the new Canon EOS 7D Mark II Kit, featuring the new SD card-sized Wi-Fi® Adapter W-E1. This new Wi-Fi adapter, when placed in one of the camera’s SD card slots, provides the EOS 7D Mark II with Wi-Fi capabilitiesi like easy transferring of images and MP4 videos as well as use of the Canon Camera Connect App for remote capture of still images via a compatible smartphone or tablet.
The Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 will be sold with the EOS 7D Mark II body as well as sold separately, and can also be used with the EOS 5DS and 5DS R as well as previously purchased EOS 7D Mark II camerasiii. When used with EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras, the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 functionality is limited to the transfer of still images only. The W-E1 will support 802.11 b, g and n using the 2.4 GHz band.
Additionally, for the first time the EOS 7D Mark II camera will be conveniently bundled with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. This lens has been optimized for high-speed autofocusing when shooting stills and quiet and smooth zoom when shooting video. This is the first Canon lens equipped with Nano USM technology providing high-speed autofocus for shooting stills and silent, smooth autofocus when shooting video. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens also provides up to four stops of optical image stabilization.
The new Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lens Kit is currently scheduled to be available in October 2016 for an estimated retail price of $2,449.00*, with the body-only version also currently scheduled to be available in October 2016 for an estimated retail price of $1,849*. The Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 is scheduled to be available in early September 2016 for an estimated retail price of $50.00*. A firmware update to enable compatibility with the W-E1 for previously purchased cameras is currently scheduled to be available in early September 2016 for the EOS 7D Mark II camera and November 2016 for the EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras.
A few days ago, I reported Canon will be announcing the W-E1 SD card adapter for their EOS cameras. This is essentially a cheaper device to do almost the same functions as the WFT-E7A wireless file transmitter.
The Canon EOS-7D Mark II may be the first camera to get a firmware upgrade to go with this new adapter, follow by other EOS cameras in the lineup, depending on the model. The list price may be about $40. My readers know I have picked the EOS-7D as the best value APS-C camera for sports and wildlife photography four years in a row. Now the Mark II model has taken over that role for me.
Ever since the introduction of the Nikon D500 APS-C camera in January, it gave the EOS-7D Mark II a very good competition for many photographers and I am impressed by some of the D500's new features. The Nikon camera was announced about 15 months after the Canon. As stated earlier, I expect Canon to come out with a major firmware update, maybe late this year, to keep the EOS-7D Mark II competitive, until the Mark III model comes out, perhaps in late 2017.
Beginning to get back to my daily routine and keeping my readers up to date on the latest photography news while I was away. My readers know I have picked the Canon EOS-7D as the best value APS-C camera for sports and wildlife photography four years in a row. Now the EOS-7D Mark II has taken over that title for me. I have taken this camera on many global photo shoots and found it to be an excellent successor to the original body. Now Canon has announced a WiFi adapter, the W-E1 for the camera that will fit into the SD card slot. It is much less expensive than buying the WFT-E7A wireless file transmitter.
Specifications for the W-E1 Adapter
Size: 24.0Mm x 32.0Mm x 2.1Mm
Weight: about 2g
Transmission scheme: IEEE 802.11B / G / N
Transfer range: 10m/33ft
Allows the camera to be remote controlled from a smartphone
Wireless remote operation possible using EOS Utility
Nikon announced the D500, their top-of-the-line APS-C camera in January, 2016. The new body appears to be very impressive on paper. I have no interest in the 4K video or the SnapBridge features. They do little for a wildlife photographer like myself but the new AF system on the D500 looks interesting.
The D500 will give Canon some challenge in the cropped frame camera arena. My readers know I have picked the Canon EOS-7D as the best value APS-C camera in wildlife photography four years in a row. The EOS-7D Mark II was announced over one and a half years ago and I expect Canon to release a major firmware upgrade to the Mark II some time in the second half of 2016 or early 2017 to extend the life of the camera and tuneup the AF system a bit until the Mark III appears some time in late 2017 or early 2018. You can see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com
Nikon Professional Services has created a Shooting Tips Page for D500 users. It covers useful features and functions for Sports AF and Movie editions. Also, a new firmware has been released.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.01 to 1.02
Addressed an issue that sometimes caused errors with certain UHS-II SD memory cards. As we were able to confirm that these were read errors arising not in the camera but in the cards themselves, we addressed the issue with a work-around that switches temporarily to UHS-I mode when a card-side error occurs in UHS-II mode. The camera switches back to UHS-II mode when turned off and then on again or when the standby timer restarts. Card-side read errors may still occur after the update, albeit very infrequently.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II vs Nikon D500 APS-C camera comparison
My readers know I have picked the Canon EOS-7D as the best value APS-C camera for wildlife photography 4 years in a row. When the EOS-7D Mark II came out in September 2014, I bought it immediately and put the camera through some global wildlife photo shoots to test the new body.
The Nikon D500 was announced in January, 2016. It represented the closest challenge to the Canon DSLR. You can read my complete review of the EOS-7D Mark II. I just came back from a photo tour to the High Arctic. Met a photographer with the Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6 VR lens. We spent a few days together and I got the opportunity to see the Nikon equipment first hand.
The feeling I came away is this. Both APS-C cameras are excellent. The Canon EOS-7D Mark II may have finally met its match. It really boils down to one's preference and investment in lens inventory. The EOS-7D Mark II came out over one and a half year's ago so one would expect the Nikon D500 may have some of the latest features unavailable to the Canon. I expect Canon to come out with a major firmware upgrade late this year to increase the functionality of the Mark II and keep it competitive until the Mark III arrives in 2017.
