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Canon DSLR Body Rumors for 2013

From Xitek
A collection of camera body rumors has appeared on Xitek. Below is a collection of rumors from Japan’s Impress magazine.

EOS 7D Mark II – New Sensor, 10fps, ISO 25600

EOS 70D – Same Sensor as 7D Mark II, 3″ flip screen, ISO 25600

EOS M2 – New Mirrorless

EOS 1DSx – The big megapixel camera in 2013

Predictions for 2013

Source: [NL] via [XT]

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Information [CR1]

Where will the EOS 7D fit?
Some mentions about who the EOS 7D Mark II is going to be marketed too. It’s suggested the camera will be “firmly” aimed at the nature and sports market. The 10fps feature we and others have been told about is a big part of the plan. The camera will also get some technologies from the EOS-1D X, like the AF system and noise performance. While it may not have 61 focus points, the performance could be on par.

A different megapixel count of 21mp has also been mentioned. There’s a good chance various configurations of test cameras exist.

Source: [NL]

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First Round of EOS 7D Mark II Specs [CR1]

First EOS 7D Mark II Specs Surface
From an unknown source, a vague spec list surfaces for a new APS-C Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The person says an announcement will be coming near the end of February.

Specs

• 24.2mp APS-C Sensor
• 10.2 fps
• Dual DIGIC V
• Dual Card Slot (No mention of card types)
• New Ergonomic Design
• New Battery
• February 2013 Announcement

Since the source is a new one, take this with a grain of salt.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Rumors Surface [CR1]

A new EOS 7D Mark II mention
A new EOS 7D Mark II is rumored to be announced some time in January, 2013. The camera would take the place of the  7D and 60D.

Specs are minimal, as should be expected. However, it should have a 20+ megapixel sensor and the ability to shoot 10fps. The frame rate is a “targeted spec” for the camera.

I think we’ll see the APS-C market slow down a bit, now that the D600 and EOS 6D are changing the pricing structure for consumer camera bodies.

Source: [NL]

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EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 70D & 700D in 2013? [CR1]

Sensor delays
A new sensor line will appear in 2013 that will be seen across the entire APS-C lineup. Expect to see the first announcements in the first half of 2013.

The delays in developing the sensor was apparently a big reason for the big firmware update for the 7D. It’s also suggested that there may not be a 7D/60D amalgamation in the future. The 7D Mark II will not be an APS-H camera as some have wished/rumored.

Source: [NL]

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specs? [CR1]

The 7D Mark II a go?
Below is a purported spec list for an upcoming EOS 7D Mark II.

Specifications

• 24MP – an all new sensor with phase AF on chip and noticeably lower noise than the current 18MP.
• 1Dx/5D3 based AF system.
• 10 FPS.
• ISO 100-25600.
• High speed video, with still capture.
• Improved durability and sealing.
• Available this year.

I tend to agree with the source, I am not convinced such a camera is on the horizon. We’ve heard for a while that the 70D would move up a level and the 7D would be left alone. With the recent major firmware update for the 7D, replacing the camera directly this soon seems like a stretch.

Source: [NL]

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Canon EOS 7D Successors [CR1]

The prosumer market up next?
Now that Canon has addressed the “professional” space with the 5D Mark III, 1D X & 1D C (Yes, I know some want the big megapixel camera), it could be time to turn our attention to the “prosumer” space. We keep hearing bits of information about what’s planned for the segment in the coming months.

The 70D
The latest I have heard, and spoken about before, is that we’ll see the 70D move up the line. It’ll be specced close to the current 7D, however with a new higher megapixel APS-C sensor.

The 7D X
The rumor that won’t go away is that the APS-H sensor will return to the Canon lineup and fit between the 70D and 5D Mark III. Is it really possible? Maybe. I don’t think Canon needs more APS-C cameras beyond the Rebel, a 70D and possibly a mirrorless entry.

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Odds & Ends: 70D, 7D2, New Full Frame, D600 & Photoshop CS6

Lots of small things
The rumor mill has started to heat up as of late, most of the stuff seems pretty out there. However, stuff is appearing on other sites and in my inbox. I’m not sure how much of it is recycled speculation, but that does happen from time to time.

I’ll rate each bit of information on its own.

3 new DSLR bodies this summer [CR1]
A mention of 3 new EOS bodies before Photokina in September. Only one of them being a full frame camera. It was suggested that an “entry level” full frame camera wouldn’t be announced and it would be an upper level EOS-1D style camera.

7D Mark II to be full frame? [CR1]
I’ve seen this in my inbox a few times, and it has shown up on [cw]. I’ve never really believed this one, I don’t think they can call it “7D Mark II” and change the sensor size from a marketing perspective. There are lots of EF-S lenses in the hands of 7D owners.

I have no doubt there will be a full frame camera under the 5D Mark III, but it can’t have all the prosumer features of the 7D to retain the moniker and stay around $2000. That just doesn’t seem like smart marketing. But hey, I’m not in marketing. :)

Canon EOS 70D [CR1]
More mentions of the 70D moving up the ranks in the APS-C realm and becoming the flagship APS-C camera. We’ve heard similar things and think it’s entirely plausible.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Review
We have posted Ben Long’s review of the Adobe’s latest version of Photoshop, Read it here.

Nikon D600
The speculated “entry level” full frame Nikon D600 looks to be quite real. Check the photo evidence here.

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Canon EOS 70D & EOS 7D Mark II Speculation [CR1]

APS-C replacements soon?
The first of what will probably be many spec lists about the mentioned cameras. With the knowledge of an 18mp T4i, it stands to reason that Canon will retain the same megapixel count in the next xxD and xD APS-C cameras. Still no mention whether or not it’s an updated sensor. I would certainly hope it is.

EOS 70D

• Digic 5
• 18mp
• 100% viewfinder with grid lines like 7D
• 19 AF Points from 7D
• Continuous AF in LiveView & Video Recording
• September Announcement

7D Mark II

• Dual Digic 5
• 100% viewfinder
• 61 Point AF from 5D Mark III
• Announced after 70D

This is a grain of salt spec list, though I do think anything announced for Photokina would be mostly finalized by now.

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Canon 7D Mark II Info? [CR2]

Random Tidbits
A few randon things came in that go against some of things we’ve heard about the 7D replacement.

Two bits of info say an APS-C camera capable of 10fps is in testing, the same camera also has a variation of the 61pt AF system found in the 5D Mark III and 1D X. No mention of megapixels or any other features of the prototype.

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