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Will there be a 7d2 at all?

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Marsu42:
With the release of the updated 7d firmware, the writing's on the wall - it's hardly probably that a 7d2 is just around the corner if the year-old model gets a free facelift. So what's your take on Canon's strategy for the mid-price range?

moreorless:
My take would be that the 7D2 is probabley not going to see the light of day until next year and that Canon are updating the current model so it can remain more competitive with the 70D when its released.

x-vision:
No 7DII at all (unless it's FF).

The upcoming firmware update is a clear sign that we won't see a 7DII at Photokina.
But the longer Canon waits for the 7DII, the less sense it makes to announce it in the first place.

The $2000 price range will be taken first by Nikon's D600.
Later, Canon will (very) reluctantly follow.

So, if a 7DII is ever announced, it will be a FF camera, not 1.6x.

neuroanatomist:
It'll get a new AF system so the 19-pt system can go to the 70D. It'll get a higher MP sensor. Some might call those 'killer' but I call them incremental.

moreorless:

--- Quote from: x-vision on June 09, 2012, 01:28:29 PM ---The $2000 price range will be taken first by Nikon's D600.
Later, Canon will (very) reluctantly follow.
--- End quote ---

Do manifacturers need to limate themlseves to a single model in each price bracket?

I think its easy to see Canon selling a 7D mk2 with high level FPS, AF and build at a similar kind of price to a FF model with superior IQ but lesser specs in other areas.

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