New Stuffs
This is some information from a couple of decent known sources about the upcoming 50D replacement. We should expect an announcement in the fall. Canon appears to be holding form on the new 1 year product cycle for the xxD line.
The Goodies
- The 60D will remain at 15.1mp. There will be an upgrade of the current sensor.
- There will be 1080p video at 30fps. Probably no manual control. What I got from this is the 5D2 will get a firmware functionality upgrade and the 60D will basically have what the 5D2 has now.
- We will see a newer AF system introduced.
- The camera will shoot 8fps.
- There will be a external mic jack.
- The camera will be DIGIC V
That's all I have for now.
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Every serious user review I’ve seen says the 50D autofocus is better than the 40D. This is likely due to a faster processor and better software algorithms. Of course, I like it to improve to the 1D level, but it is pretty good right now, and any improvements will likely be more processor and software related than a bunch of additional cross type sensors.
The 5D MK II is also faster than 5D, probably the same reason, faster processor and software.
It wont be 15 MP. It will not be a minor upgrade like the 20D to 30D.
Yeah, that’s what I meant by only the 1D & 1Ds line are weather sealed ;)
Dude you read two different camera rumor sites??? Someone plan an intervention here our friend needs help!
Yep, I’ve looked at the Helicon stuff. Near as I can tell, stacking to average out noise is a function of Helicon Filter, which is MS-OS-only. I’d only thought of Photomatrix in HDR terms, but I do see how that it mentions blending. Thanks!
As for emulation, VMware Fusion is pretty slick, and the price thing is to a large extent an urban legend.