I have compared both audio tracks with and without the Preamp the Preamp wins. The camera audio is what it is, but can be enhanced by using a good Preamp and Mic. I will be posting them to YouTube as well, so the quality of the sound/audio is more that sufficient for the medium and audience. My video work is only for Lap Top computers and small monitors.

This Preamp allows me to suppress the hiss (disable the AGC) from the 7D and makes the audio quite good. I agree that my audio has to be passable after all the video is only a 7D and not an EX3 or a RED.Īfter all of the research I purchased an active BeachTek DSA-XLR and an Azden Shotgun Mic. I'm new to Video and have done a lot of research, including this site, to learn about shooting and recording audio. I own a 7D and I downloaded the upgrade to get the other features as well as the sound level controls. For those of you with 7Ds out there, come back and let us know what you think of the update. It does not allow downloading if you select Mountain Lion at this time, but it shouldn't really make a difference as the actual firmware itself is just loaded to the camera. To download the firmware, go to the link below and select your operating system and version. Only time will tell, but this firmware update is a clear sign that an updated camera body will probably not come by the end of this year. We'll see what Canon does with a future 7D Mark II (or whatever they will call it), but it would be a huge surprise if Canon decided not to update the video quality and used a similar 18mp sensor just like the Canon T4i. Either way, there are many shooters who need these controls, as much as some people prefer not even having the ability because the sound quality isn't the best in the world. This is unfortunate, but it seems that it's just not possible to implement (though it would have been wonderful). Just like the 5D Mark II and other previous generation Canon cameras (and the Nikon D800), the new firmware will not allow you to change levels during recording.

Maximum Limit for ISO Auto: 200-6400 Limit Set by User vs.Manual Audio Level Adjustment: 64 Levels.Maximum Burst Rate for Continuous Shooting: 24 RAW vs.Maximum Burst Rate for Continuous Shooting: 130 JPEG Large/Fine vs.

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