After publishing a detailed Canon EOS 7D Mark II First Look in September, we have now received a production unit. It was supplied with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens , which we reviewed in July 2012.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a semi-pro DSLR featuring 20.2 Megapixels, 10fps continuous shooting, tough build and 1080p movies with continuous AF. Announced in September 2014 it comes a considerable five years after the original EOS 7D, and aims at a similar group who want the handling and power of...

Tough build and excellent ergonomics, Broad 65-point AF with lots of customization, Fast 10fps shooting; Delivers in practice, Intelligent tracking and recognition works well, Smooth and confident AF tracking for movies, Flicker detection, bulb timer, interval timer, Built-in GPS receiver

Spot metering not linked to AF point, Movie Servo AF and ALL-i not available at 50 / 60p, No Wifi built-in; Requires accessory, No articulated or touch-screen, No 1080p above 60p or 4k option, No truly silent shutter; Or focus peaking

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 . The 20-megapixel camera may bear the same moniker, but the Mark II is completely revamped.

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

Canon EOS 7D Mark II is one of the best latest camera products with all features that you need in camera.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a new APS-C sensor DSLR camera that's built for speed. Completely rebuilt and redesigned, the EOS 7D Mark II features 10fps burst shooting, a new 65-point cross-type AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 processors, new 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a native ISO 100-16,000 range...

Canon certainly can't be accused of having a short product cycle with the EOS 7D series. It is five years since the original Canon EOS 7D was launched, but the follow-up is finally here.

Fast 10 fps continuous shooting with large buffer; Ultra-fast autofocusing system with 65 cross-type AF points; Crop-frame camera giving more reach with telephoto lenses

No built-in Wi-Fi; No touchscreen or tilting LCD

Have harvested 650D, 700D, 6D and now I run with the 7D Mark II. Love all the settings (particularly AF) and AF is amazing fast. Also loves construction quality and it feels sturdy as hell. Sometimes lack tiltable screen. Do not lack the touch-screen. Certainly lacks WiFi.

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

Though mirrorless camera sales continue to grow, the interchangeable lens camera market is still overwhelmingly dominated by traditional DSLRs. And when it comes to traditional DSLRs, the gold standard (for the last couple of years, anyway) has been those with full-frame sensors.

With both Canon and Nikon sitting quietly for almost 6 years and not releasing updates to their high-end APS-C DSLRs, many thought that demand for such market was dead and neither company would release such a camera.