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
real 15 MP + digic V less noise + 8fps + improved AF + 1080 movie = killer camera
ouch
a friend changed to Nikon and all their old accessories are nearly twice the price of Canon equal.
Nikon SB-9 is HKD 1950 vs Canon CP-E4 is HKD 1100
Nikon SU-800 is extremely hard to get hold of vs Canon ST-E2 is hard to get but got stocks from time to time.
So please don’t moan about Canon switching battery types (why don’t you see the Sony batteries ranges – MAD lot but old tech batteries – I think the OLD “M” series still for their Alpha DSLRs too).
It’s inevitable that Canon will change all BP-511a to LP-E6 their NEW 60D / xxD series or whatever the name “7D” ?
BP-511a has been with us for far too long.
The 1D / 1Ds or merger 1 digital series will be replacing before 50D.
Pity about the movie mode if i wanted movie I would buy Movie cam