Could a new Canon DSLR be announced during the Canon Expo in Shanghai?

[Frankie T Fotografia]

Just wanted to know if you guys see that happening. The expo is just hours away. I haven't noticed much buzz about that expo.

[CR Backup Admin]

Manufacturers typically announce before a event, not during.  This is because they want to show off a model or prototype and hand out brochures during the event.

I believe that the event started today in Shanghi, so if there is a announcement, we should have heard.  http://www.canon.com.cn/expo2011/index_en.html

Maybe a Jackie Chan gold 5D MK II.

[zerotiu]

Manufacturers typically announce before a event, not during.  This is because they want to show off a model or prototype and hand out brochures during the event.

I believe that the event started today in Shanghi, so if there is a announcement, we should have heard.  http://www.canon.com.cn/expo2011/index_en.html

Maybe a Jackie Chan gold 5D MK II.

so this means no new body at this canon expo? I believe this is still the 1st day.

[Frankie T Fotografia]

Actually, the event starts at 2pm in Shanghai so if there's a 12 hour difference from Eastern time, then it hasn't even started yet. It should start in about 1 hour.

[degies]

Suppose there is nothing new Where is all the tweeters when you need one!
Oh well

http://vr-zone.com/articles/canon-expo-2011-kicks-off-in-shanghai/12276.html

[ronderick]

More reports from mobile01 (it's in Chinese, but at least there's lots of pics and videos)

http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=10673

More on the cross media platform and the DSLR concept model.

PS: I really dig that mini cooper with EOS 1Ds3 marking...

[zerotiu]

@ronderick and all
do you think there is a chance that canon announces new body/lenses in this expo? I mean day 3 or even the last day,,

[CR Backup Admin]

@ronderick and all
do you think there is a chance that canon announces new body/lenses in this expo? I mean day 3 or even the last day,,

Zero Chance!!

That is not how Canon or other camera companies announce major new cameras or lenses.  They send out invitations about two weeks to news reporters inviting them to a press conference which is held 2-7 days before a major event.  They do not just show up with a major new product.  Canon wants the free publicity, and their booth in the event will have a big display covering new products.

Its those invitations that are leaked.  The invitations do not say what product will be, but it is known at that time that a major announcement might be made.  Sometimes its just a new printer or scanner.

There were no invitations to such a event!