Canon Rumors

EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS not imminent [CR2]

From the same source as the 100-400
Canon has no imminent plans for an update to the 24-70. Canon has 5-6 lenses in queue for an update beforehand. There is a small chance you could see the lens at the same time as the 1Ds update in late 2009/early 2010.

One new lens that could be coming is a 500 f/5.6L IS. That would all but assure the end of the 400 f/5.6L. There is a market of baby boomers that are eating up higher end camera gear. Such a lens would be a sales monster according to a lot of people at Canon.

Ireland
Obviously I arrived alive. Working on getting this mobile broadband USB modem working, it doesn’t like Vista 64. That should get sorted so I can post a bit more often.

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EOS-1 Ds Mark X

Some ideals of specs out there
I’ve read some various things around the web about the next incarnation of the 1Ds line. Some stuff is from conversations I’ve had as well.

mp: 28-38
proc: Dual DIGIC V 16bit?
LCD: 3″-3.5″
FPS (Still): 5-7
FPS: (Movie): Variable, 1-120fps.
AF: A new 45 point system
Feature: WiFi
Feature: GPS

I’m not sure Canon cares much about WiFi and GPS in camera bodies. I wouldn’t hate having wifi, I might use it. I have no clue why I’d want GPS in a camera though, Google Earth applications aside!

I’ll be weighing closer to its release. I have it penciled for launch in the first half of 2010.

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1D & 1Ds Updates in 2009 [CR3]

What’s going on?
I’ve been asking a few people on their thoughts about the chances of seeing new pro bodies in 2009. The general consensus has been that we might see a 1D near the end of 2009 and will not see a new 1Ds until 2010.

1D
Since the sub mirror fix, the 1D has been selling relatively well. Obviously not as well as Canon hoped before the release. People have had very good experiences with the camera and the positive press from users has helped with a resurgence of sales.

1Ds
It has sold about as well as planned. It’s a high margin camera with a price tag that probably won’t be staying stable through 2009. You can expect solid price drops. It’s a great camera, with amazing resolving power that impresses anyone that uses it. Like the 1D, it’s just missing the “sexiness” of the D3… whatever that means.

Nikon D3/D3x
It appears Nikon will be launching a 24mp version of the D3 on the 1st of December if our friend at Nikon Rumors is correct. This will be sure to cause a lot of Canonites to become quite angry and green. I can almost see the forum threads now!

2009 isn’t going to be Canon’s year of “wow”(sorry Microsoft) unless you want a new Rebel or a 60D. So sit tight, and enjoy making great images with your currect EOS-1’s… I will be.

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Canon Canada discontinues 1Ds Mark III!

Probably not
As pointed out by a reader, Canon Canada is not currently listing the 1Ds Mark III!

Link Here

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1Ds Mark IV & Lenses [CR1]

From Slashgear via China

1Ds Mark IV Specs

• CMOS Size: 36×24mm, 21MP.
• ISO25-12800 (Ext ISO10, 25600, 51200 )
• 69 focusing points (TTL-AREA-SIR II AF)
• Flash Sync Mode of 1/4000 ESR
• External HD and USB2.0
• 4:3 and 16:9 display
• HDMI, LiveView
• 6.8 fps
• 2 DIGIC4 processors
• 24fps or 30fps HD Movie

There is also a info in regards to new lenses
“2 upgrade lens come out with 1Ds Mark IV, 100-400L F4.0-5.6 IS and 50/F1.4 USM”

The 100-400 will be a hot rumor until it’s actually replaced. Don’t expect a 50 f/1.4 USM upgrade before a revamp of the 35L & 135L.

EF 400 f/4L IS [CR2]
A different source claims Canon has demo versions of a non DO 400 f/4L IS lens in the hands of testers. This is something I heard a few months ago, and it has resurfaced.

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More Laforet & 1Ds Mark IV [CR1.5]

5D Mark II Stills from Vincent Laforet:
ISO 1600 is extremely clean.

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller … cleID=2128

1Ds4 Specs from a comment
1Ds MKIV, for the manuel:

Two new modes are added, 1 is an electronic shutter mode which uses liveview and now sound the other works through the viewfinder and has a latency of 80ms but is able to flash sync to 1/4000.

This IS a rumors site

1DS Mark IV [CR1.5]

The Mark IV!

From:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho … p?t=563508

1Ds Mark IV to be released
February 2009

32 Megapixel FF sensor
Dual Digic IV processors
ISO from 50 - 12800 + H1(25600) + H2(51200)
5.5 FPS
60 JPG Continuous Shooting
19 Raw Continuous Shooting
slightly larger AF area compared to the Mk III
920,000 pixel LCD screen

Something about a fuel cell too.

1D Mark IIIn

1D Mark IIIn in 2008? Nope
There's a few rumors about a new 1D Mark III, don't believe them! Canon won't be touching the model until 2009 at the earliest. After speaking with some people at Canon, none of them really have a desire to explain why the camera needed an “n” version, which makes sense. Admitting some kind of defeat would only worsen the PR related to the camera.

Am I a bit biased since I just got one and don't want to see it replaced? YES! Seriously though, the camera kicks butt. It even AF's in AI Servo!