*UPDATE* Here's an Invite for March 2, 2012

[thatcherk1]

That may just be the depth perception, let's be realistic here, that's just not a good angle to judge what he's holding exactly.  It's cool seeing all the EOS lenses lined up on the shelf though..

Yeah, I know.  I'm just trying to convince myself.

Maybe it's a 1DX mark ii announcement.

[WarStreet]

what a photo, just enough to figure out the 70-200 IS II but I can't figure out the camera 

[benprasetyatan]

A little bit photoshopped...

Looks like has a pop-up flash. I'll make sure what is he holding actually tomorrow afternoon Shanghai time.

[EYEONE]

A little bit photoshopped...

Looks like has a pop-up flash.

There is no way anyone can honestly tell if it has a pop up or not. It's hard to even tell if it's a camera even though we know it is.

[Cinnamon]

While I'm hoping like everyone else that this is a 5D announcement and not 'just' a Rebel announcement, I really have to hand it to Canon for cramming so much into the newer Rebels. I still am impressed that my friend's T2i has a native ISO of 6400 (although my 5D's Boost ISO 6400 looks better).

I'm also really impressed with the articulating screen on the consumer bodies. While the T3i's articulating screen may appeal to more consumers than professionals, I think it's really convenient to have, whether you're trying to capture a shot over a crowd (like at a press event), or trying to shoot from a unique point of view on a tripod without having to physically go low to the ground.

[whoaaa]

Would they even need/want a celebrity to endorse a prosumer camera?

If that was a 5d3, wouldn't there be a bigger effort to conceal that entire image instead of having it out in the open?

[SpareImp]

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned, but I’ll add to the conversation. Japan Photo, a pretty big Norwegian photography chain, posted this on Facebook today:

“Note: Japan Photo presents a world innovation under Fotomessen (photo show). Don't miss this huge launch (which currently is secret) at stage 1: 00. 11:10, Friday 2. March”.

Norway is in the same time zone as Italy.

It doesn’t mention Canon specifically, nor a camera, but Canon will be there as well and how many world innovations can we expect during a photo show the same date as the other mentioned shows?

[DJL329]

I was hoping that having a star like Jackie Chan would mean Canon is announcing the 5D Mark III, but I just remembered that he has done a series of commercials and advertisements here in the US for the Canon Rebel line.     Of course, it's still anyone's guess.  We'll know for sure in the next ~36 hours!

[Lyra Video Productions]

I was hoping that having a star like Jackie Chan would mean Canon is announcing the 5D Mark III, but I just remembered that he has done a series of commercials and advertisements here in the US for the Canon Rebel line.     Of course, it's still anyone's guess.  We'll know for sure in the next ~36 hours!

We can only hope it's as exciting as this: http://www.dslrphoto.com/dslr/canon-china-introduces-eos-550d-aka-rebel-t2i-dslr-jackie-chan-limited-edition,14694.html

[tt]

Hopefully then the 650D and the Nixus's are the warmup act!

[Ricku]

It can't be a rebel. NO WAY!

Has Canon ever advertised a rebel together with a big fat L lens?

[thure1982]

Didn't you guys look at the rest of the pictures?
Its a Powershot event. NOOOOOO!
http://img.bbs.pchome.net/dcbbs/38_1000/37037.jpg

[awinphoto]

I was hoping that having a star like Jackie Chan would mean Canon is announcing the 5D Mark III, but I just remembered that he has done a series of commercials and advertisements here in the US for the Canon Rebel line.     Of course, it's still anyone's guess.  We'll know for sure in the next ~36 hours!

We can only hope it's as exciting as this: http://www.dslrphoto.com/dslr/canon-china-introduces-eos-550d-aka-rebel-t2i-dslr-jackie-chan-limited-edition,14694.html

Well if Nikon can use ashton kutcher, we have jackie chan dang it haha... Here's hoping for a 5d3!

[NormanBates]

thinking of this right now... http://xkcd.com/989/

[tt]

Didn't you guys look at the rest of the pictures?
Its a Powershot event. NOOOOOO!
http://img.bbs.pchome.net/dcbbs/38_1000/37037.jpg

The EOS Powershot? Powershot ain't EOS -  http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/PowerShot/
So there's *definitely* 2 lines being shown at the very least.
See the EOS stand, and what Jackie Chan's holding. Don't know too many PowerShots that take L glass