Canon 7D Mark II Users Guide

[@Pamsdogacademy]

I am a rookie photographer and just purchased the Canon 7D Mark ii. This video really helped me navigate through my new camera. Now I know where the settings are and what to mess with to get shots. Thank you! Pam

[@phatcrayonz]

Pam's Dog Academy I just bought this camera from a rebel t3

[@Pamsdogacademy]

Awesome! How do you like it?

[@Pamsdogacademy]

PhatCrayonz Awesome! How do you like it? I love mine! 😊

[@phatcrayonz]

Pam's Dog Academy I love it! Very different from the entry level t3 rebel. But it’s still canon so I was familiar with the system. Love it!!!!

[@MarkFuriniArt]

I'm jealous of you're hair. Not since Bob Ross or Hendrix has this worked so well for someone on camera.

[@atyl1972]

What Fro didn't mention which i believe is important is when you view the histogram, use the RGB one not the standard, it gives a more truer representation of exposure.

[@basilbcf]

You skipped over the built-in GPS. The bump in front of the hot shoe is the GPS antenna. The important thing to know about GPS is that it is a tremendous battery drain, so just be aware if you use it.

[@grephusingati7807]

As an amateur I am very impressed…from Nairobi Kenya .Thank you.

[@iMadDJ]

Amazing bro .... thank you ... i just got my 7D mark 2 ... I'm so exaited ... your videos help me a lot ... cheers.

[@SEMPERFI8387]

Maybe I missed it, but did he show the DOF button use? You can push it while looking through the viewfinder and get an idea of your depth of field based off your aperture setting. It's the button beside left side of lens on face of camera facing it from the front.

[@kennethcarpenter3642]

I was orally lost when I bought this professional camera. You did a great job explaining the functions.

[@JonathanRogler]

That’s quite the typo isn’t it

[@zleepyjan]

It is now '2021 and this is the Best User Guide :)

[@flyingwolf82]

Thanks for this video. I just got this camera yesterday and plan to go out shooting in the morning. Hopefully I've learned enough to keep me from being frustrated.

[@DavisMabenga]

This is an awesome guide man.

[@atyl1972]

great video Jared thanks so much, i have just ordered this today as a xmas gift for myself, along with the 70-200mm L IS USM lens

[@johnmcglade6417]

Great introduction to the camera, thanks.

[@forsterl.stewart414]

Safety shift: When in auto modes like Av or Tv mode. When you've reached the limits of exposure control. Lets say in AV mode your lens is a f4 and your cameras fastest shutter speed is 1/8000th and your iso it at 1000. On a bright sunny day the meter says at this aperture you'll need a shutter speed of 1/32000th. Your photo will be over exposed so safety shift allows the camera to adjust whatever you select your camera to use to make steps for a correct exposure. I usually choose iso as my preffered method.

[@ibrahimhamdy4571]

I’ll i

[@JaredRibic]

My only gripe is I wish Canon didn't disable the Exposure Level Indicator on the top LCD when in Manual Mode on the 7D Mk2. All my other Canon bodies have had this (20D. 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D Mk2, 5D Mk3), but it's disabled on the 7D Mk2. Hopefully there will be a firmware update to bring it back to the 7D Mk2, and I hope it's still available on the 5D Mk4. Other than that, the only thing I could wish for is ISO 50.

[@xpy1]

Would you recommend the 7d mk ii Or the 5d mark ii for fashion editorial and runway I have to make a choice asap

[@Comeflywithme1]

Great video brotha... helped me a ton... thank you !!!! Keep up the good work.... thank you!!

[@alexcorona]

release shutter without lens is when you use Samyang/Rokinon manual focus lenses. Or when using adapted lenses or when you connect the camera to a telescope/microscope.

[@legalinoregon8442]

"On my 27 inch iMac" The humblebrag is strong with this one.

[@cranberrymoonchild]

Is there a user guide for the 7D (no I)? I'm trying to get the absolute best from my favourite dinosaur an love your videos.

[@horsetom10]

According to Canon blurb: Exposure safety shift is a feature that overrides the set aperture or shutter speed (in aperture or shutter-speed priority, respectively) in the event said aperture or shutter speed causes the other exposure determinants required to achieve a correct exposure to exceed the camera's limits. Basically if the processor in the camera thinks that you have set the wrong exposure it will over-ride your settings to get what it thinks is the correct exposure to return an 18% grey photo.

[@CharlotteBassetti]

With Safety Shift on, the camera will adjust either your shutter speed or aperture (depending on whether youre in Av or Tv mode) to make sure you get the best exposure. If, however, you are using a particular shutter speed or aperture to achieve a specific look to your images, the EOS 5D Mark III, EOS-1D X, EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS-1D Mark III DSLRs offer the ability to adjust the exposure using ISO instead. (Auto ISO) This allows you to retain control of your shutter speed or aperture and thereby maintain the look you were after, using the extensive ISO ranges of the cameras to get the correct exposure.

[@jonathandarts6158]

Nice video! You missed the DOF preview button ;-) I'd like to see a detailed review (with sample images) of the complex focus system.

[@CheesePuff-r8c]

when the picture of the manual popped up the green arrow to the right just fit perfectly with the scene

[@shirzaad828]

perfect thank you it was really useful for me I just got my 7D m..ii and simply I sit it up the way I want

[@kevindiossi]

I'm still extremely upset that the exposure meter randomly switches to a small vertical meter on the right side of the viewfinder in manual mode.

[@lisabailey296]

Great video! At 24:36 in your video, you have the AF Point Selection on the back screen. Can you tell me how to get that to show up on the back screen? Mine is showing in the viewfinder and is cumbersome that way. I have looked everywhere and tried everything!

[@amoo3505]

yo u a real cool dude for makin these vids.

[@LubaLuba1]

If you had a choice between R50 vs 7D mark2 which one would you use for let’s say tennis match.

[@ian71x96]

I thought the point of having two memory cards was to keep one for video and the other for stills. Can it be set up like this?

[@forsterl.stewart414]

Back up

[@GeorgePop]

I love the different cases on my 5Dmark3 as well although I haven't had much time to play with them or shoot anything that's moving fast. I think the bracketing is 3,2,5,7 because the default number for bracketing was always 3 including in film days, not sure how they would even do it with 2.

[@RickyLJones]

Excellent video Jared.

[@octowboy]

If you call iso office they pronounce it eyeso, and they released a press release saying it is not an acronym

[@froknowsphoto]

will f your point is?

[@octowboy]

@jared, you made a big point to say that it was an acronym when it isn't. If you just said it how you wanted and kept on point then i wouldn't have commented but you went into this kinda bully tone off subject just to defend a misinformed notion... btw: don't read this as an attack but rather a playful banter as this really isn't that important on how we all pronounce it.

[@jasondoe2596]

will f Makes you wonder whether there are any ISO standards for horizontical photos... Oops, sorry, couldn't resist.

[@section31]

His point was that you kept insisting its an acronym when it's not.

[@MartinClifford]

Jared Polin He's trying to educate you and you just don't seem to care. Kind of how you make grammatical errors all the time, but belittle readers who make one while taking time out of their day to ask you a question because they're a fan.

[@dicksonnoronha523]

nice vid J.. could you please help me with a change i wanted to do while taking photos i would like to take some photos/videos in 16:9 picture format instead of the 3:2.. how do i do that?

[@gsr51]

In this video when you turn the camera on the Quick Menu comes on automatically. I have to press the "Q" button to enable mine and still it goes away as soon as I press something else. How do I get my Quick Menu to come on when I turn the camera on? Thanks.

[@Elperroviejo1]

what is the lens you have on the camera.? & what you use that one to shoot.??? thx so much im learning a lot from ur vid thx so much.

[@gbsailing9436]

He has the wide angle 16-35mm lens (which I own and use frequently). This equates to a final length of 25.6mm-56mm respectively. However, it is a "L" series lens meaning it has the BEST glass Canon has to offer the professional community. It does produce great colour, good bokeh, reduced flare, and vignetting and other characteristics. But it is not cheap at $2000+. Plus it is heavy, and offers little variance for composition for travel photography - with such a short focal length, 16-35mm. Canon produces a cheaper version. Typically, this is use for most shooting situations where subjects are close or when taking panoramas (vistas). However, for pulling subjects up close when shooting at subjects further away a longer lens is needed, such as lenses of 28-300mm or even the 70-200mm focal length. Your choice between these lenses will be dictated by the aperture that you wish to work with, ie. f2.8 or f4-5.6. Cost varies accordingly. Aftermarket manufacturers have options more attractive costs with limitations on photographic performance of course!

[@mstreasureseeker814]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT VIDEOS! Very informative! Canon should hire you!

[@polacotoritos6237]

could you tell me how can i set up my canon 7D Mk2 for take pictures to water falls in silk expression mode. please and thanks

[@perak2006]

hold it still on a tripod and change the shutter speed to really slow like 3-5 seconds. make sure to adjust the aperture and iso appropriately so it doesn't become overexposed. To make things easier, you can also use shutter priority or bulb mode.

[@abeibrahim5846]

Can you please give us a comprehensive overview of "7d mk ii, Register/recall shooting functions" and how to set it - The manual is poorly written, Thanks!

[@benjaminsgs5799]

Why didn't you mention the not so easy things? That's not a camera for beginners, everyone who buys this should know how to put in the battery, but hearing more about iTr, about some more af-settings etc. (almost all of the things you didn't mention) would help more people.

[@MartinClifford]

It's a Canon, he has no clue what advanced features it has because he doesn't care and doesn't shoot Canon. You are absolutely right though.

[@newviewblue]

Thank you Jared! So helpful.

[@AndresArosemena]

Hi Jared Polin , how do you configure the "on screen info" to show the audio levels while recording? I can only see that if i press the quick menu button and select the headphones Icon but as soon as I start recording it goes away.

[@AndresArosemena]

Jared Polin never mind, I just found out it only works while recording audio on manual and not on auto.

[@mdrakibhasan8646]

Canon 7D mark II or Nikon D7200? Which one should I buy? I don't have wild life or sports photography passion. I would like to buy a camera for my personal purposes. Image quality is something what matters to me.. Please suggest..

[@nattydreadloxx]

There's another button you forgot to tell us about, which I've been searching to know what it is. It's located on the front bottom left of the camera if you have the front of the camera facing you. What is that for?

[@Kapechick]

I agree! What does that button do? its like a sunshade. like putting sunglasses on. Fro Knows? then Fro tell!!!

[@Kapechick]

seems we don't need this fro guy after all. :)www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-the-depth-of-field-preview-button-on-your-dslr/

[@The1suzyQ]

Do you mean the depth of field preview? or the lens lock release. These are the two buttons on the front of the camera.

[@gc1599]

It’s the DOF Preview Button

[@karenagray8154]

do you ever calibrate your lenses to your camera body? is it worth it, or even a smart idea

[@gbsailing9436]

Are you using Canon lenses? If so why would you even do that. If you are NOT, then you would have to question why you are NOT using Canon lenses. If you still wish to use third party lenses then yes you might use the calibrate or more correctly "fine adjustment" option. But I argue, if you are a working photographer and time is money, surely you don't have time to do this and you are just replacing the lens saving against time EXPENDITURE in calibrating ALL your lenses. YOU need to ask yourself, 'how much is my time worth?' if you feel the need to save on expenditure and spend time on calibration. Calibration is not easy, nor simple, for each lens. Before and after photographs and printing each time each photo. and retrying all over again. You'd be better off renting lenses for each job and saving up to buy a lens. IMO

[@sritchie.7215]

How do you fin the files out of the 7D compared to the 1Dx? I would love to see a comparison of the two.

[@dar00dsandstrooom3]

hey Jared i have a question. I am using a canon 7DmkII and if i were to increase my ISO to maybe 3200, should i tone down my L RAW to M RAW? some say toning down the MP will make your photos less grainy. please help and awesome channel :)

[@Gomezhrt]

hey fro whats the best all purpose lens for this body?

[@aphamfilms]

Cannot seem to find the option to set my fps to 60...any tips? I only see 24FPS ALL-I and IPB. Does it matter on the lens?

[@tapsahtip]

Whats that LOCK switch for below the dial ?

[@thesharpercoder]

tapsahtip At around the 21:00 mark he cautions against accidentally changing settings. The [LOCK] switch disables the buttons that allow you to change settings on the Quick Menu. In fact you can select which buttons are disabled when you turn on the key lock button.

[@D_Kak]

Please do a user guide for Sony a6000

[@ownagekidwoody]

Hey. What is the little spinning dial right next to the eyesight? Got a + and - on it, but I can't see what it actually does

[@karynthompson1059]

+Christopher Wood that will adjust the clarity in the eyepiece. i was told that after i told someone i couldn't never use manual focus because my vision is so bad ... he said "well at least you can make it as clear as possible with your vision by adjusting how you see it in the eyepiece" ... soooo relieved !!

[@twowheelsonly5080]

to set up look through the viewfinder auto focus your cam then adjust the dial till your eyepiece is in focus.

[@BRENNANSTECHBITE]

What picture style do you normally shoot photos in? Standard or something flat?

[@EnUsUserScreenname]

I often use monochrome. It helps me to see the lighting better on camera. The colours are still in the raw file.

[@BrandonKingVloggin]

No point when shooting in RAW, but if I need a quick fix in JPEG I just use a flat picture style and edit colours later

[@EnUsUserScreenname]

Kyle Medina You should really try it. You really get to see the "actual" lighting without the colour messing with your brain ;)

[@BrandonKingVloggin]

No I mean if it's something that I'm too lazy to do otherwise I just have an automated setting with JPEGS then they're set to upload. When I shoot RAW (90% of the time) I like to check details and work with photos individually. Just my system. With the JPEGS, it's only a slight push and pull until I find something I like

[@georgeng2954]

jared whats the best all around lens for a 7dmk2?

[@twowheelsonly5080]

24-105 f4 imo

[@benyamtesgaye3747]

tell us about canon 7D mark II setting photo and best in video

[@marufhossain2729]

7D Mark II is fine for lens cape photography?

[@waleedal-jarah2580]

I have problem with my camera d7100

[@colinjones7635]

Thanks for the video very helpful,keep up the great work.

[@jillcapps9782]

So helpful, thank you!!

[@MrPopsean]

I dont have any lenses for this camera! I need suggestions from you experts for canon camera. I want to capture wildlife and sports photography! Im looking to buy better lenses, able to bring out the true potential of this camera.

[@10399alex]

MrPopsean 15-85 or 17-55 and 100-400 mk2

[@Napalm832]

+MrPopsean 70-200 & 70-300mm are also some to consider.

[@melaniamahoney2783]

When I first started using my 7dmII the image thumbnails showed up on my computer when I copy the images over, but all of a sudden new images copied don't include thumbnails. Any suggestions? I have searched manual and forums, and as far as I know I have not changed any settings that would effect this. Anyone else experienced this? Thanks for any help you can provide!

[@PurityRX]

Hey Jared, I love your videos watch them everyday I just got into photography and I’m loving and I’m trying sports photographer manly, i have my heart set on a 7Dmkii which I can’t afford I know its only 1400$ bucks these days. If you so happen to still have the camera collection dust it would mean the world to me if you could send it my way. Keep up the good work with the videos

[@BobbyJSmithPhotography]

i see you have the volume control for the microphone and headphone but on my camera only the headphone icon shows. why?

[@kbellanger4140]

Thanks Jarrod

[@lassebirkhenriksen]

So the quick switch is also the joystick?

[@dwayneh91]

The quick switch is a Q with a square around it just below the joystick. (It look like a magnifying glass). Then the joystick toggles around it.

[@rickyontz9605]

my canon hesitates when I turn it on the red lock light comes on and I have to wait to snap a photo can you suggest how to correct it?

[@mattpacker4372]

help i haven't got a lens yet and my camera seems to be in manual focus and it doesn't let me change to one shot af or a servo ? why is this

[@ziu3581]

Hi. What is best in video canon 80d vs 7d mark 2 ?

[@GabrielKhanSkate]

I use the 7d mark ii And I think that the 80D is better because of the flippy articulating screen, Also the 80d is what a lot of youtubers use for dslr vlogging. So I'd reccomend the 80d for video!

[@mtbnomad1019]

Whats the (G) in the model name mean on the box?

[@AKD-qq8gp]

thank you for this video your awesome

[@edwardq.pimbleton8371]

How can I upload the pictures to my computer??

[@pteriss]

Kudos for the "first things first, I'm a realist" reference :)

[@moisemahano5057]

and I still shoot with it today!

[@omar4.20]

any info how to know shutter count?\

[@dodothebird2199]

I think you need to go onto battery info

[@Raytrace3Dee]

Not even helpful - what is the value of watching someone show you their settings without saying why certain options were chosen.

[@EllyNick]

i got my self a new 7d m2 but seems half of my menu is missing... what could be the problem?

[@PraveenKumar-zi4vc]

Elly Delon of

[@baconjam3164]

Elly Delon Itcould be damaged, look for any signs of damage or mishandling. The other thing could be the battery or SD card could be damaged, (the battery when taken out for too long can affect some of the settings.) Otherwise I suggest going to your nearest camera or Cannon store and getting that checked out.

[@AnkurTripathi]

does any one have Grainy images issues with 7D mark 2

[@fisherdogshots]

I just got a 7d mark II. I've been watching your video, at about the 24 minute mark you move the focus points around. However, you just say something like "you press this button", but you don't show *which* button it actually is. I have no idea how you got to that autofocus screen. Good video otherwise!

[@tophmedia]

I'm thinking about buying a refurbished 7D mark II from Adorama... hmm

[@tophmedia]

+SparkyHD but then again adorama also has a 70d for $800 main reason I'd choose the 70d is honestly the touch screen and the swivel screen.

[@CineBaker]

Arent stills defult in 4:3?

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

69ingChipmunkzz IT depends on the camera. The 7D had a 4:3 aspect ratio; the mk ii has a 3:2. It varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even model to model - as in this case.

[@CineBaker]

Willoughby Krenzteinburg thanks

[@gbsailing9436]

SAFETY SHIFT!?!?! You're telling me you don't know what Safety Shift is??? Oh my goodness! This was introduced back in the late 70-80's when Canon introduced the AE-1 Program camera, a beautiful camera. This introduced a new level of electronics on Canon cameras just prior to them moving to their 'EOS' system. What it did was shift exposure settings in either Av, or TV modes to fulfil reciprocity values, thereby keeping reciprocity failure from happening when the photographer changed his settings in "either" mode. What does that mean? Ok say you are working in Av mode. Your last photo was at f2.8 @ ISO 200, if you then moved your camera to view a new setting with different lighting and you suddenly changed the aperture to f5.6 say, without changing the ISO (which you would not have done in those days due to the fact that you were working with film - you were stuck with the same ISO throughout the whole length of film - not like today with digital, where you can just change anything you like), then it would automatically change the shutter speed to the correct speed for a correct exposure. "Oh that happens automatically in today world!" Yes it does! Is my answer. Most photographers take this very much for granted today and work this with Safety Shift on everyday. However, here (as you explain above), Canon give you the option to turn the Auto setting off and leave you in control. Considering "AUTO" ISO, this could be a better option, but like you say, without reading the manual (WHICH EVERYONE SHOULD DO !!!), leaving it intact will probably be OK. AS long as you have you ISO, Aperture, and shutter Speed parameters SET back in the RED menu!!!

[@sebastianCantor1]

fantastic!

[@65judge]

excellent

[@nadeemqasimkhan4972]

well done sir

[@GiuseppePipia]

Yes you too have a dislike right after you publish your videos! Makes me feel better about my videos! Hahaha :D But good job on these guides. :) You're inspiring for me.

[@joeydavis9732]

what lense is used in this video

[@cardiacade]

16-35 f/2.8 ii

[@laurenbielby8953]

When I want to change where it says “One Shot” but mine says MF, I need to get it to Al Servo, how do I get it again?

[@laurenbielby8953]

Mine also didn’t say One Shot, it says MF

[@MichaelPott]

If you didn’t figure it out by yourself yet: MF Stands for manual focus. To change that you have to set a little switch on the lens to AF. If you did that and it still doesn’t work, there’s a good chance the lens either doesn’t have AF (unlikely if it’s a canon lens) or the AF-Motor inside the lens might be broken.

[@coolted12]

this is great, i just got a 7d mark ii

[@mushamrus]

I used a chamber 3 months, the processor hasn't sustained, has burned down. Bad camera. After repair, I have again burned down.

[@stevengoetz6773]

by "Program" mode, you meant "Professional" mode, right? ;)

[@stevengoetz6773]

It's not really an acronym, because their organization's name is International Organization for Standardization, and they use it like "ISO" not "I.S.O."

[@arvindgiradkar8500]

wedding ke liye 7d kaisa rahega

[@friduarte9795]

I noticed that Mr.'re using a ninja atoms 2 to 7d MarkII has full screen without those black borders? audio out live by hdmi?

[@marianwhit]

Hit the "info" button while in MENU for help.

[@Adi-S]

It seems you are just going thru the menu and show them. What i thought you will do is, explain them, especially the not so common ones.

[@WBanduMedia07]

Thanks your service.

[@hesham932]

*Nice* *and* *Easy* Walkthrough (Y)

[@geo80551]

The former KGB agents just made another photographer into a traitor from Nikon to Canon.

[@keinname629]

Sitting there, pushing buttons, reading out loud what everybody can see - without explanation. Only comment from time to time: "this is what I use" ... makes absolutely no sense.

[@vorticalacorn7ok906]

that reference tho