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Canon EOS R7 - How to Choose H or H+ Shooting Speeds

RIG — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:42:42 GMT

On my EOS R7 when it is drive mode and shutter mode mechanical, I can't choose H or H+ shooting speeds. How can I solve this problem?

Re: Canon EOS R7

Tronhard — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 02:15:38 GMT

Hi and welcome to the forum:

I don't have an R7, but I have read and researched quite a bit on the subject. To get to use the H and H+ shutter speeds, you seem to need to switch to electronic shutter. At that point you should be able to get to up to 30 FPS. I recommend you review your manual and look specifically for references to shutter speed and electronic shutter.

Re: Canon EOS R7

Tronhard — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:19:01 GMT

I recommend you check out this review of the R7 by respected wildlife photographer, Duade Paton:
HERE

Re: Canon EOS R7

Waddizzle — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:32:29 GMT

You need a USB Type C male to USB Type C male cable.

Re: Canon EOS R7

Tronhard — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:37:54 GMT

I think this post actually refers to another thread Bill.

Re: Canon EOS R7

Hazel_T — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:11:06 GMT

Hi RIG,

The H and H+ drive modes are available on the EOS R7 when it is in mechanical shutter mode. There are a few things that the camera needs to use the H+ mode. Those are listed on the manual page HERE and I've included them below as well:

H+ enables approx. 15 shots/sec. continuous shooting speed when set to [Elec. 1st-curtain] or [Mechanical] under these conditions.
- Room temperature (23°C/73°F)
- Using any of the following power sources
  - Fully charged LP-E6NH (note that continuous shooting speed may become slower when using batteries with weak recharge performance)
  - Household power outlet accessories (sold separately)
  - USB power adapters (sold separately)
- Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec. or faster
- Flicker reduction: None

Re: Canon EOS R7

Tronhard — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 02:14:54 GMT

Thanks so much for that clarification! 😊

Re: Canon EOS R7

RIG — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 02:57:37 GMT

My problem was that the camera wasn't letting me choose H or H+ in the mechanical shutter mode. It must have been a setting I choose in another menu that blocked the choice. I just solved the problem by doing a complete reset.

Re: Canon EOS R7

Waddizzle — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:50:25 GMT

One of the Noise Reduction or Image Enhancement settings restricts your range of available ISO settings at the low end. It might Highlight Tone Priority. Disable all of them if you are shooting RAW.

Re: Canon EOS R7

BrianDavies — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:33:29 GMT

I am guessing you had the Auto Level feature turned on. When that is turned on, you cannot choose H or H+ in mechanical shutter mode and cannot choose EFCS at all. You can choose electronic shutter and still get H and H+ though.

Re: Canon EOS R7

BrianDavies — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:32:14 GMT

You can shoot in H and H+ in mechanical, EFCS and electronic shutter.... the only difference is you get different frame rates. With -
mechanical shutter: L=3fps, H=6.5fps, H+=15fps
With EFCS: L=3fps, H= 8fps, H+=15fps
With ES: L=3fps, H=15fps, H+=30fps

One feature that stops H and H+ being available is turning on the auto-horizon levelling feature. This is where the sensor is actually rotated to straighten the horizon, as distinct from the 2-axis elelctronic level shown in the EVF. It removes the ability to choose EFCS, allows mechical shutter but greys out H and H+. It allows H and H+ in electronic shutter mode. So it is the levelling feature causing the issue, but you are right in saying you get H/H+ in electronic shutter mode, even when the levelling feature is turned on.

Re: Canon EOS R7

BrianDavies — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:41:14 GMT

Choosing Highlight Tone Priority (HTP) disables the option to shoot at ISO 100. Turning on HDR PQ in stills mode (or video) automatically turns on HTP, but you can turn it off and still use HDR PQ, as far as I know.

Re: Canon EOS R7

BrianDavies — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:37:36 GMT

Adding to your llist - turning on Auto Level (sensor rotation to straighten horizons) also stops H/H+ being available in mechanical shutter mode, completely disables EFCS and does allow H/H+ in electronic shutter mode.