Archive for the ‘Canon 7D Mark II’ Category

No 7D Mark II? [CR1]

This is a first
I received a suggestion that Canon will not be making a sequel to the 7D. In other words, no 7D Mark II. The 60D replacement (70D?) will move back up to its previous position in the lineup. Does that mean the end of the 60D “super rebel” style camera as well?

I’d like to see a higher end rebel retain the scroll wheel. I also think the “Rebel” name alone may add to the sales count better than “60D”.

No timetable was given for an announcement.

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7D Mark II for Photokina? [CR1]

7D Mark II
I’m told along with others that a 7D Mark II will be one of the big items Canon shows at Photokina 2012 in Cologne, Germany.

I’m told the camera will be APS-C, even though there have been murmurs about it being APS-H.

B&H Deal on the 7D
Speaking of the 7D, B&H has a deal on it kitted with the EF-S 18-135 IS for $1575 shipped (USA). (Buy)

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5D Mark III & 7D Mark II Within a Month! [CR0]

Two DPR Rumors in one Week!
[1K1] posted a [DPR] rumor about a 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II being announced within a month.

Enjoy the spelling mistakes. :)

My local dealer, media markt, claims that the new 5d3 and 7d2 will be announced within a month and in the shelves this summer. The sales representative was so sure and convincing that I am selling my 5d2 before the price drops. He claimed the sales team already prepares for the rush of totally 7 new models/updates from Canon and Nikon, and that the new add’s from media markt are being prepared formthis as we speek!

CR’s Take
Not likely. I think I’ll see a 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x before I see a 7D Mark II.

I know of two dealers that have advanced knowledge of some product announcements, and by advanced… I mean about 48 hours.

File this under “grain of salt bigger than a Bentley”

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