5D Mark III Kit Lens Update?
Received a tip that the 5D Mark III would get an updated “kit” lens. Whether or not it’s a direct replacement to the 24-105 f/4L IS is unknown.
The likelihood is good that an updated kit lens could appear with the 5D Mark III. If Canon is upping the megapixel amount as much as we think they will, more resolving power is definitely needed.
Other Rumors?
Nothing of major note to mention at this time. Some small bits are still showing up, but nothing beyond the obvious.
If I piece together all I’ve read and been told, there will be 3 full frame cameras coming in 2011. There is nothing concrete about what that 3rd one would be. We know the other 2 (1Ds4 & 5D3).
The fabled 3D perhaps?
It was pointed out the name “3D” could be confusing from a marketing standpoint. Could you really call something “3D” if it doesn’t actually do 3D? There’s a big trend in the electronics world for 3D and it’s only going to grow exponentially in 2011.
I’m still not convinced there’s room for 2 full frame cameras between the 7D and 1D Mark IV. Unless your plan is to merge the 1D line in time.
Price Watch Pages
The price watch pages here at CR have been fixed. They weren’t updating. Sorry about that.
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Warning!
I received these specs today, they’re nothing like anything I’ve received before. So I’m going to post them for fun.
This is a rumors site!
EOS 3D Specifications
- Price: 3499
-27mp Foveon (?)
Foveon is property of Sigma, so that kills the spec list. Unless Canon has their own version.
- 5FPS
- 16bit (16 bit what?)
- BG-E9 Grip, uses 7D & 5D2 battery
- 7D Weathersealing
This one deserves a massive grain of salt like I said earlier.
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More Info
I’ve recevied some more info about a possible replacement of the 50D/5D Mark II.
The source says a new xD camera is imminent.
The DSLR lineup from Canon will be as follows.
1000D / XS
500D / T1i
550D / T2i
7D
5D Mark II
3D (?)
1D Mark IV
1Ds Mark III
There could be some truth to this, if the price of the 7D is cut like the 5D Mark II’s has been.
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Stills and Video
Received word of someone speaking at a gathering in the USA about a new camera.
Apparently the new camera is from Canon and shoots HD video and stills at the same time. The camera is a lot different than the 5D Mark II.
That camera is currently being tested outside of Canon.
No word on arrival time.
3D Info
More info about a Canon 3D. This rumor is the longest lasting in the Canon photographic world.
NL received info that the camera will have a relatively low mp count and the sensor will be optimized for video.
It sort of fits with the above mention of a video/still camera.
Any mention of a “3D” requires an entire quarry of salt.
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So here’s some fun stuff
Want a 3D Camera?
Dean Francis has shown us his version of a Canon 3D camera!
http://www.deanfrancisstudios.com/index2.php?v=v1
House Tonight
Don’t forget to watch House tonight. It was shot 100% with the Canon 5D Mark II.
http://www.fox.com/house/index1.htm
Sony NEX Editorial
I played with and fell in love with the Sony NEX cameras at the Henry’s show in Toronto.
I much prefer the feel of the camera over the Micro 4/3 stuff I have used. I cannot wait to get my hands on one for a longer time.
I’d definitely buy the NEX 3
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