Canon Rumors

40D….. 50D… oh my [CR2]

Stock
Canon Canada still shows the 40D in stock and current as body only and 17-85 kit. The 28-135 kit is “backordered”. Did they finally sell all their overstock on that lens?

50D Specs:
15.1mp
VGA LCD
6.5fps
Weather Sealed
Improved LV
Improved Sensor Clean
9 Point AF (bleh)
DIGIC III

Available in various forms:

Body Only
18-200 IS Kit
17-85 IS Kit

Expect an announcement on August 26. The 40D will remain current.

The problem with a lot of the 50D rumors is they all quote “6.3fps”. The 40D is 6.5fps, it was DPR that found it to be 6.3.

Just a small observation.

No Canon 50D yet? [CR3]

2 new SLR's still valid
I received some good info from a very valid source. “The 40D is safe for a while”. So don't expect a replacement before Photokina.

I am certain there are 2 SLR's coming down the pipe before Photokina, it's looking like original information about 2 FF cameras is still very valid.

The other thought is they may add a 1.6 crop camera to the fold.

Stay tuned, I might upgrade this to CR4…

Canon 50D [CR2]

Hello again
Checked mail, a lot of the rumors that have already made their way around the web. No point in me posting. Thanks for posting some to the comments section.

A couple 50D specs:
One email from an unknown source claims the 50D will be a 14mp camera with an 8fps burst. More AF points will be availble to the user as well, but no “pro” AF system.

I'll be home soon hopefully.

40D Going Away [CR3]

14mp 1.6x Coming
A new source claiming great knowledge says that indeed the 40D is on its last legs. The 50D will be a 14mp 1.6x camera. There was no other information on the camera. Will they include the 51 point AF? Will it be kept CF?

I do recall a posting from a long while ago that stated Canon would be replacing every SLR in its lineup in 2008. That means the 40D, 5D and 1D's are going to be replaced before Christmas (1Ds is probably considered 2008, though it was announce last August).

I do also remember information stating Canon would move the xxD cameras to a 1 year product cycle with the Rebels.

All of this makes a lot of sense.

Canon 40D run ending in October? [CR2.5]

2.5?
Yes, 2.5 :).

I just received some info that Best Buy in the US is showing October as the end of the 40D. Does that mean a 50D is coming? or will the 2 new full frame cameras fill the void?

Or maybe it's computer misinformation.

Canon EOS 50D & 1Dx [CR2]

For PMA as thought
Some tidbits of info about Canon's PMA plans.

They will release the 1Dx (won't use “4).

1Dx

Resolution: 14mp
Sensor: APS-H 1.3 Crop (I think FF)
AF: 51 Point (New System)
FPS: 12
Proc: Dual DIGIC IV
ISO: 100-12800
Feature: New Live View
Feature: HD Video (another rumour)

50D

Resolution: 14mp
Sensor: 1.6 Crop
AF: 11 Point
FPS: 8
Proc: DIGIC IV
ISO: 100-3200
Feature: Better Sealing

Seems to be a mishmash of features, and some people have expressed their thoughts that the XXD line of cameras would be erased from Canon's lineup. I think this is true eventually, but not quite yet.

Big News

40D being replaced for Photokina
I can't give out anymore info until tomorrow, I'm waiting to hear some clarification.

Update
Still waiting….

Canon 50D/3D/7D/Some kind of D

40D Replacement already?
I received an interesting email by someone claiming to be in the know. They spoke about Canon replacing the 40D this fall. That would go a long way in explaining the massive discounts on the camera.

I was told Canon would be introducing a new “Pro” type of xxD camera. Better AF system, full weathersealing and 14mp to compete with the D300 and still come in a bit cheaper. He/she also said that the camera *could* be a cheaper full frame, but Canon may not be fully behind killing the money making EF-S line of lenses.

I wouldn't at all be shocked to see Canon throw a curveball this fall. They need to have some marketing muscle to get back a lot of the hype from Nikon

Canon EOS 45D

Canon to follow the Nikon path with a really quick update to a camera? Nikon did it with the D40 to D40x. Some think Canon is about to do the same with the 40D at PMA

Same specs except for 12.2mp, 3″ VGA LCD and Contrast AF in live view.

POTN

Canon EOS 50D

Next year at this time we will be discussing the newly announced 50D from Canon. I don't believe they will be doing away with the XXD line yet in favor of a FF option.

EOS 50D Specs:
MP: 12.2
Crop: 1.6x
AF: 15 Point
Bit Depth: 14bit
Proc: DIGIC IV
ISO: 100-3200 (6400 H)
VF: Bigger & Brigher
LCD: 3″ VGA
FPS: 8fps
Weather Sealing: More than the 40D
Memory: SD & CF
Liveview: Full AF
Special: Real Auto ISO
Special: Movie Mode

There are other ideas about built in WiFi and a Hard Drive battery grip, those are probably not happening.