Already?
I have been receiving email after email about a 5D Mark III being announced this summer.
Only a couple of people have cited the big rebates on the camera body.
Could Canon move to a 2 year product cycle this time?
I say no, until I see something more concrete.
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5D Mark II
The 5D Mark II currently has an instant $500 rebate in Canada.
I do not recall ever seeing that big of a rebate on a camera body. The 800 f/5.6 which costs about 5 times more than a 5D Mark II has a $1000 rebate.
I’ve received some info about a new Hybrid camera for September that is a giant leap forward.
I’m not saying 5D Mark III, but that’s a big rebate for an “affordable” camera.
D700 replacement imminent?
60D
Various reports of reps saying a 60D is on the near horizon.
A lot more stores reporting a dried up inventory of 50D’s and inability to get more.
100-400 Replacement
More reports of a 100-400 replacement.
I’m going to say it isn’t coming based on past experience ordering products that are about to be replaced. The 100-400 is still very easy to get from Canon Canada.
I’ll monitor this closely.
One thing that may suggest it’s coming is Nikon is preparing a replacement of the 80-400 I’m told. If we go by the 70-200 f/2.8 replacements, we could expect Canon to upgrade theirs as well.
I will note the 100-400 is a massive seller for Canon as it sits.
500 f/5.6 or 600 f/5.6
I’ve heard a couple request for both of these lenses. With the ISO abilities of camera bodies now, why do we need to lug around f/4 supertelephotos?
A replacement of the 400 f/5.6L with a 500 f/5.6L IS makes a pile of sense. A lot of people take the 100-400 over the 400 prime. A 500 prime at f/5.6 could cost $3000-$4000 and sell very well.
A 600 f/5.6? A lot less likely. I’d expect to see a 600 DO first.
Canon G12
The next “G” will be CMOS equipped and shoot HD video. I’m told I can guarantee it. Not really a reach after seeing the SD4000. :)
Another suggestion is a form factor change and a better optical VF.
Gearing up for Rumor Season
A lot more little things are coming in now. Expect things to take off soon.
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5D Mark III in 2011
Vincent Laforet on a recent webcast alluded to the next incarnation of the 5D coming “next year”.
He also mentioned Canon is committed to improving the mini HDMI connector on the cameras.
It’s rare to hear any of the sponsored photographers mention future products.
New Flash
A brief comment I received said Canon is readying to replace the 580EX II with a new unit. This will not be an addition to the flash lineup. There will be some new technology built into the flash as well.
PowerShot SX20 Replacement
The SX20 replacement will take a bit of a departure from the SX10 & SX20. Expect a new lens setup, design and image sensor technololgy.
The source also says expect the SX20 to be the last superzoom from Canon that uses AA batteries. I know that will NOT be music to the ears of a lot of people. It seems to be a 50/50 split for LiIon vs AA with the camera line.
New Waterproof Camera
Expect a new waterproof camera to be announced with the 60D in the coming month. I’ve also been told there could be a waterproof camcorder.
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From NAB
Our man on the floor in Las Vegas at NAB 2010 has let us know what’s going on.
“What the Canon floor exhibits are showing: Broadcast lenses, HD camcorders, DSLR’s, Real IS LCOS projectors, large format Prograf & Pixma printers.
On hand to play with in the booths: HD studio lenses, IS zoom HD field lenses, cinema style primes and zooms, remote control robotic pan/tilt/zoom HD cams, Canobeam HD wireless video transceiver, telephoto HD lens for stereoscopic 3-D HD camera rigs and IP video security cams.
Notably, the featured cams are the 1D IV, 5D II and 7D. No showing of the 1Ds line at all (not hard to figure out why). Also, 5D II still being pushed as though it came out yesterday.”
That should let you know that the 5D Mark II isn’t going to be replaced in 2010. You’ll be waiting for the 5D Mark III into 2011.
5D Mark II Does House
Old news by now, but here it is.
The 5D Mark II was used to shoot the entire season finale of House.
http://philipbloom.co.uk/2010/04/10/house-season-finale-shot-entirely-with-canon-5dmkii/
Canon Expands the Explorers of Light
Canon has added some cinematographers to their Explorers of Light.
New folks on board? How about Alex Buono, Russell Carpenter, Rodney Charters, Crescenzo Notarile, Damien Strohmeyer & Shane Hurlbut.
Official press release and bios here: http://www.usa.canon.com/
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1Ds Mark IV Points (Direct Quotes) (CR1)
1. The announcement of 1Ds4 is coming in the very near future.
2. We are expected to see some breakthrough on 1Ds4 that we’ve never seen on any DSLR, such as the compatibility to USB 3.0.
5D Mark III (Direct Quote) (CR1)
1. The release of 5D3 depends on the successor of Nikon D700. That is, 5D2 has beaten D700 since it was released.
There’s no any other FF DSLR can compete with 5D2 in the current DSLR market; hence, for Canon, it’s not necessary to replace it recently.
*CR’s Note: Presumably this means the 5D2 has outsold the D700.
4. 5D3 will be equipped with better AF system, though it won’t be as good as the 19-point AF system like 7D.
5. 5D3 may not come before October, 2010.
EF-24-70 f/2.8L IS (CR2)
This info comes from a known source who’s been right a couple of times.
The new 24-70 is “done” and is in the hands of the marketing department for release. There is still no timetable.
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From NL
They received a comment that the xxD isn’t dead, it’ just resting. They’ll use the camera to give a longer time between the 7D and 7D Mark II.
Weekend Rumor Mill
Two comments came in saying not to expect the 1Ds Mark IV announcement until mid August.
Lenses
A lens announcement in the late spring as well as in August. As usual, no word on lenses.
There will be a new 300 2.8 & 400 2.8 being tested at the World Cup and not yet for sale.
2011
A 5D Mark III will be coming as well as a new full frame camera below the 5D Mark III.
We will also see a new EF mount video camera system.
Site Design
I’ve had a new site design completed for about a week now and will be doing the switch on Sunday. So expect some minor downtime.
I’m also working to troubleshoot some back end issues that make the site unavailable every so often. The problem has been isolated.
