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Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??
nicku:
In the last month or so everybody is speaking only about the 5D3/X.... there are any viable rumors about the 7D replacement? lets face it 7D is a 3 years old camera ( its time to be upgraded). From what i can see from the latest 5D photos, the camera is called 5D3 (not X) , logical that means is not a combination between 5D and 7D series.
I'm 99% sure that canon will not discontinue the 7D series build quality and features regardless that is called 7D mk2 or 70D.
takoman46:
The only rumor I recall reading about the 7D is that it may be discontinued from the line up. But that was a CR1 so probably just a rumor at best. The 7D is due for an update though. I'm looking forward to seeing what a 7DmkII might be capable of if it is not discontinued though.
Maui5150:
Yeah... It is discontinued.
Seriously... if the 5D MKIII has improved AF, weather sealing and FPS, the only difference for a 7D upgrade becomes crop sensor, and at that point... why bother.
My guess is the 70D becomes the legacy to the 7D
nicku:
--- Quote from: Maui5150 on February 29, 2012, 05:26:05 AM ---Yeah... It is discontinued.
Seriously... if the 5D MKIII has improved AF, weather sealing and FPS, the only difference for a 7D upgrade becomes crop sensor, and at that point... why bother.
My guess is the 70D becomes the legacy to the 7D
--- End quote ---
Exactly for that 1.6 crop sensor (extra reach) and the price . They will aim the new 7D ( or whatever will be called) to those photographers who can not afford a 1Dx.
foobar:
The 7D is a big seller, probably Canon's best-selling "pro" DSLR. I don't see why there wouldn't be a Mark II version.
--- Quote ---lets face it 7D is a 3 years old camera ( its time to be upgraded).
--- End quote ---
It may be one of the oldest cameras in Canon's lineup but it's certainly not "an old camera" technically:
- It has Canon's current APS-C sensor
- It has all the checklist features of newer DSLRs (high-res screen, video mode, etc.)
- It has features most newer Canon DSLRs either don't have or just recently got (LCD viewfinder, AF modes)
- It doesn't have any big weak spot (like the 5D2's AF for example)
My guess is that Canon won't release a 7D Mark II before Nikon releases the D400. They just have no pressure to do so.
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