Although I've largely moved from Canon on Landscape and Architecture to the Sony A7R, the 7DII remains my favorite for Birds, Wildlife and Action. This is absolutely awesome when paired with the 100-400 Mk II or the 70-200L 2.8 IS.

Fast Focusing; Great Usability and Handling; the Camera for Birders; Wildlife and Sports - especially good with the new 100-400 Mk II

I would like a little better Dynamic Range; especially pulling up detail from dark feathers

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I was a big fan of the original Canon EOS 7D and eagerly awaited the 7D Mark II. And once it shipped, I was struck by how much the competition had changed in the interim, as well as the fact that I liked -- and disliked -- the same things about both models. So while the Mark II is a great camera with significantly improved performance and a few new features, including GPS, dual card slots and expanded video frame- and bitrates, important holes remain, like an articulated LCD and Wi-Fi.

The fixed LCD and lack of built-in wireless file transfer support may make some people cross it off their short list, but the Canon EOS 7D Mark II should please any Canon fan looking for speed.

Preserving its familiar and weather-sealed design; the 7D Mark II builds on the best of its predecessor: it's speedy with excellent photo and video quality; GPS; a flexible autofocus system and a big; bright viewfinder.

No tilting or articulated display makes shooting video without a rig annoying; and it lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II ($1,799, body only) is the long-awaited successor to the company's flagship APS-C D-SLR, the 7D ($999.00 at Amazon) . The 20-megapixel camera may bear the same moniker, but the Mark II is completely revamped. Its 65-point autofocus system runs circles around the 19-point system used by the original 7D, and on-sensor phase detection vastly improves autofocus speed when recording video. There are some drawbacks; it doesn't have an articulating rear display or integrated Wi-Fi like the less expensive Sony Alpha 77 II ( at Amazon) . But the 7D Mark II is a killer SLR that action shooters and videographers should take a close look at, and it earns Editors' Choice honors in the high-end APS-C D-SLR category. Design and FeaturesThe 7D Mark II ($1,499.00 at Dell)  is as big as some smaller full-frame bodies, measuring 4.4 by 5.9 by 3.1 inches (HWD), and its 2-pound weight is heavy in the hand. Its dense body features magnesium alloy construction, its 1/8,000-seco...

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II shoots at 10fps, offers pro-level video recording, and is built like a tank. It's our Editors' Choice for high-end APS-C D-SLRs.

10fps continuous shooting; 65-point cross-type autofocus system; Great control layout; Huge JPG shooting buffer; Lots of detail at high ISO; Access to Canon lens system; 1/8,000-second shutter; CF and SD card slots; Integrated GPS; 1080p60 video

Pricey; Lacks built-in Wi-Fi; Fixed rear LCD; Servo AF unavailable when shooting at 1080p60

Good all-round performance; Fast, accurate autofocus; Weatherproof and rugged;

A little pricy ; Doesn’t “push the envelope” tech-wise;

Fast and feature-packed, but the Canon EOS 7D Mark II isn't the showstopper we'd hoped for

We put Canon's newly announced 7D Mk II through its paces, to see how it compares to the original

A whole host of improvements make the Mk II look like a worthy successor to the original 7D

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