I purchased the Canon 7D MkII about 6 months ago. I am incredibly happy with this camera. I primarily use it for video and it serves this purpose very well compared to other Canon cameras (even when compared to the 5DmkIII) considering it has servo AF for video, audio metering and (speaking of new functionality that once was only accessible through magic lantern) also has time-lapse functionality built in. Having the added features that a Magic Lantern build for the 7dmkII brings, however, would allow this camera to do everything I need it to do. I'd especially be interested in having the option to turn peaking on and off, to assist with focusing while recording. Bulb-ramping time lapse options would be amazing, and what I was really hoping for was the ability to shoot HDR video. Finally rumors that magic lantern could unleash 4k potential on the 7DmkII would be a cherry on the top.
I bought this camera assuming Magic Lantern firmware would be developed for it, and I hope down the line developers are able to bring the firmware to the 7DmkII. It looks like developing the firmware for the 6D is taking precedence, as well as maintaining other builds. However, the 7DmkII stands to be one of the most powerful Canon cameras, especially when it comes to video, when paired with the added capabilities of magic lantern, and I hope the developers see the incredible potential here.
Without Magic Lantern for the 7DmkII, I probably would have been better off buying a Nikon D500: With the D500 I could get almost all the same standard camera features plus 4k video recording functionality at a similar price point as the 7DmkII. Magic lantern is the only thing keeping Canon competitive on the market anymore. So kudos to all the hardworking developers at Magic Lantern. And a huge thank you for all you bring to the Canon-user's universe!
I bought this camera assuming Magic Lantern firmware would be developed for it, and I hope down the line developers are able to bring the firmware to the 7DmkII. It looks like developing the firmware for the 6D is taking precedence, as well as maintaining other builds. However, the 7DmkII stands to be one of the most powerful Canon cameras, especially when it comes to video, when paired with the added capabilities of magic lantern, and I hope the developers see the incredible potential here.
Without Magic Lantern for the 7DmkII, I probably would have been better off buying a Nikon D500: With the D500 I could get almost all the same standard camera features plus 4k video recording functionality at a similar price point as the 7DmkII. Magic lantern is the only thing keeping Canon competitive on the market anymore. So kudos to all the hardworking developers at Magic Lantern. And a huge thank you for all you bring to the Canon-user's universe!