The most sought-after PowerShot camera, the G7 X series will finally see a mark III version in very early 2019. It's possible we'll see the camera come by CES 2019 in January.
We're told the focus of the camera will definitely be as a premium compact image taker as well as for vlogging on a budget.
4K with DPAF will be featured in the camera, along with a new image sensor, slightly longer zoom range and new ergonomics. A detailed spec list has not yet been shown to us.
We're told that the PowerShot G9 X may also get a replacement at the same time.
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Now that's interesting news.
I hope that this new sensor is no step back in IQ, even if AF will be better with DPAF.
I also hope that Canon won't change the zoom aperture much.
If I was to decide zoom range over higher aperture number I'd be going for the old lens over a - say - f/2.0 - 5.6.
There is only so much to improve, IMO. For stills, I would primarily be interested in a bit faster AF. DPAF would be great, but I am not expecting it. Of course, any improvement in IQ is always welcome, but I am not sure how much can be improved as I am not seeing competing cameras with better sensor scores (likely, they are all using the same Sony sensor).
For video, I am sure people will want 4K. But that is not important to me. I would like a hot shoe and mic jack. I do use this for 2K video and would love to be able to add an external microphone.
In addition to the external microphone, the hot shoe would occasionally be used for a flash as the built in flash is ok, but could use more power and I would like to be able to add on my EVF-1 that I own.
I agree, being able to add the EVF would be a GREAT feature.
Then why are they still using 1" Sony sensors in the G9x II and G7x II? :P I guess it was a holdout until they can bring their own 1" sensor development cost down to the level needed for these cameras. And if that's the case, we may also see a G5x II and G3x II with DPAF in the near future.
I’d use the 4K once a year at least. I wouldn’t use the hot shoe or external mike input. Other than testing bounce flash by using the spring, I’ve never used the built-in flash. I’d probably use it as a fill in portraits, but I don’t do that in my travels.
I was just reading a review of the Sony RX 100 VI. They made the lens somewhat slower and increased the zoom up to 200mm equivalent. If Canon does something similar with the III, I’ll be less likely to get it. For my travel photos I find 24mm more of a constraint than the 100mm limit, and f/1.8-2.8 is nice in interiors. Still, I guess I should look at the Sony when I’m considering the III. If the Sony still costs 50% more, it would have to be a slam dunk for meeting my needs and interests. Size is also an issue. I wouldn’t want anything bigger than the II for travel. My first trip with the II, I took along my S120 as backup, as well as in case I found the extra size of the G unhandy at times, but I never used it. The next trip it stayed home.
Colleague, I fully support!
4k too much! Need a FullHD 120 fps. )))
Everything else is a minor improvement (I also have G7XII and I like it).