


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.
