Fall 2009
Just received some information about the replacement of the 50D.
The camera is to be launched in the fall of 2009 and on sale for Christmas.
You can expect it to be branded “7D” the source says. The “xxD” moniker is going away. There is a perceived confusion with customers between Canon and Nikon model numbers. I actually hear people saying model numbers wrong all the time.
Specs:
- 15.1mp (apparently it will be the same sensor with some internal upgrades)
- DIGIC V (DIGIC IV a stopover to a big advancement in processing)
- New 13 Point AF
- 1080p Movie Mode
- 8fps
- 3″ VGA LCD
- 98% VF
- New Battery
- Weathersealing
- Ergonomic Upgrades
- 1x Compact Flash and 1x Secure Digital Slots
Some might say “why would Canon put DIGIC V in the 7D and not 5D2?”. Remember Canon has outspecced xxD cameras with Rebels in the past. People also scoffed at the 21mp notion of the 5D2 with the 1Ds3 around. You're only as good as your latest camera I guess.
This is a new source, so CR2 folks.
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78 Comments
Looks like I will seriously consider switching to Nikon if that is all there is. A D300 would be my dream camera, with a usable AF, and weather sealing, among other goodies. Guess there will be a D400 before the 60(7)D …..
Will wait until the rumors materialize, but in the mean time no more investments in Canon. No, I don’t want 21 MP and FF, and the 1 series is over my financial limits.
wow…. let the crying and moaning begin… with all the flack that the 50D has gotten, I took the plunge and bought it…. I don’t know what peoples problem is… its an awesome camera! Is it the 5d MKII or a 1d series… NO… but its no rebel either… I see myself using this camera for years… i do wish they included the video on here… would have been nice to play around with in some situations but Im not going to be upgrading just for that…besides, a 1 year upgrade cycle on 1k+ cameras? thanks bordering on insulting… make a good camera… spend some significant time on r&d and then release a meaningful upgrade… just my 0.02
hum, should I read the same battery as the 5DMKII… new battery is really vague. It kills me to carry 2 different battery with me (30D and 5DMKII for me now).
13 points of AF?
This will be a final blow for me to switch to Nikon.
Why these product planners are always afraid that a APS-C camera with beter features that will kill 5D or 1D series?
No. It won’t happen!
Once you always save the best features on 1x series, then people will go and find a better replacement.
We would expect a D400 may release soon and we all wait and see.
Please please do switch to Nikon….