5D Mark III Brief Specs? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

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<strong>From Aquatech

</strong>On the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/AquaTech/267894565157">Aquatech Facebook page</a>, they have said the 5D Mark III will be 22mp and shoot at 7.5fps. They say it’s “directly from Canon”.</p>
<p>A few issues I have with this.</p>
<ul>
<li>Housing companies are notorious for “leaking” information for traffic, which I just did.</li>
<li>Any old staff member may have updated the Aquatech status.</li>
<li>NDAs exist with third party manufacturers.</li>
</ul>
<p>It could be legit. I’ve heard 21-22mp a lot. The frames per second is a new one.</p>
<p><em>thanks Zac</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[waving_odd]

Housing companies are notorious for “leaking” information for traffic, which I just did.

+1

 

[Loswr]

Can someone explain why Canon would provide any information to a waterproof housing manufacturer in advance of the release of a new camera, other than detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the external dimensions and button placements on that camera?

 

[V8Beast]

Regardless of whether this rumors is valid or not, all the recent rumors that the 5DIII will remain in the 21-22 mp range sounds logical. To me, that implies that it will be an evolution of the current 21 mp sensor, which makes perfect sense. The 5DII has a badass sensor and overall IQ that's still on par with the best offerings on the market.

All Canon has to do with the 5DIII is slightly improve the DR and ISO, while substantially improving the AF, and it will have a winner on its hands.

 

[traveller]

Can someone explain why Canon would provide any information to a waterproof housing manufacturer in advance of the release of a new camera, other than detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the external dimensions and button placements on that camera?

I was just thinking that myself... But I would be very impressed if their technicians could work out the sensor resolution and frame rate from this information!

 

[tooslick2k]

Can someone explain why Canon would provide any information to a waterproof housing manufacturer in advance of the release of a new camera, other than detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the external dimensions and button placements on that camera?

As a Florida Scuba Photographer, I would think in order to build a watertight case they would need to have the model on hand. Building cases have to be perfect so that you can maintain button functionally and a perfect fit to seal the case.

just my thoughts anyways

 

[kevl]

Match this with a pro level AF system and it will be simply irresistible!

 

[kevl]

As a Florida Scuba Photographer, I would think in order to build a watertight case they would need to have the model on hand. Building cases have to be perfect so that you can maintain button functionally and a perfect fit to seal the case.

just my thoughts anyways

+1

One would think that it would have to be an actual working model in order to do testing as well.

Kev

 

[Gothmoth]

oh my.. i can hear the noobs already scream....

what only 22mp.. where is the progression? i can´t crop with only 22mp.

8)

 

[tooslick2k]

Why isn't this CR0?

It has the potential of being true. We know the model is out being tested, why not supply it to the companies that create waterproof cases for them?

Apple does it when they release a new iPhone, they give a model to Otterbox so that the day it goes on sale you can order the protective casing at the same time.

 

[D_Rochat]

I'm curious to see what type of AF system they'll have to go with that 7.5fps. If it's anywhere close to a 19 point system, that would further imply that there may in fact be a 7D/5D amalgamation. I know, I know. They need an APS-C.... EF-S.... blah blah blah. Time will tell.

 

[bvukich]

Here's my "top secret" leaked spec list.

The 5DII replacment body will be:
Black or black-ish
Take still pictures, and probably video
Will most likely not use film
If digital, I have it on good authority the sensor will be larger than m4/3, but smaller than 645
Feature Auto-Focus
Will probably be EF mount
Will almost certainly be branded as Canon
Might have some type of removable flash memory based medium for picture storage
Will prominently feature button(s) <-note the plural, for key functions like taking a picture or changing setting

You heard it here first folks... :

 

[TexPhoto]

"Housing companies are notorious for “leaking” information for traffic, which I just did."

Damn housing companies. Publishing speculative information that is not confirmed! Reminds me of another site I frequent... Hummmm...

 

[Loswr]

As a Florida Scuba Photographer, I would think in order to build a watertight case they would need to have the model on hand. Building cases have to be perfect so that you can maintain button functionally and a perfect fit to seal the case.

just my thoughts anyways

+1

One would think that it would have to be an actual working model in order to do testing as well.

Maybe so. If that's the case, this leak has probably guaranteed that the next time Canon has a new camera they want to make a housing for, they won't get the camera in advance. Of course, their competitors will get the model in advance and have the case ready around launch...and that can't be good for the company who leaked the infomation. I suspect that the company in question would have known this, they would have counted on it, and not allowed the leak (which is why I clearly cannot choose the wine in front of them; dizzying, isn't it?).

 

[Loswr]

Will prominently feature button(s) <-note the plural, for key functions like taking a picture or changing setting

But no knobs, switches, or levers? I declare shennigans!

 

[D_Rochat]

Here's my "top secret" leaked spec list.

The 5DII replacment body will be:
Black or black-ish
Take still pictures, and probably video
Will most likely not use film
If digital, I have it on good authority the sensor will be larger than m4/3, but smaller than 645
Feature Auto-Focus
Will probably be EF mount
Will almost certainly be branded as Canon
Might have some type of removable flash memory based medium for picture storage
Will prominently feature button(s) <-note the plural, for key functions like taking a picture or changing setting

You heard it here first folks... :

What fun would Canon Rumors be without the rumors? That's the whole point of the site!

And Auto-Focus hasn't been confirmed yet.....

 

[waving_odd]

As a Florida Scuba Photographer, I would think in order to build a watertight case they would need to have the model on hand. Building cases have to be perfect so that you can maintain button functionally and a perfect fit to seal the case.

just my thoughts anyways

+1

One would think that it would have to be an actual working model in order to do testing as well.

Kev

So how about those companies like Radio Popper, Pocket Wizard, Nissin, etc??

Do they need to have a working 5D III in order to do their testing?

How about the LockCircle company who makes the expensive body cap?

 

[bvukich]

What fun would Canon Rumors be without the rumors? That's the whole point of the site!

And Auto-Focus hasn't been confirmed yet.....

Oh trust me, I love me some rumors... But I'd agree that this one is just a ploy for attention, like many of them are.

Good call on the AF, my "source" can neither confirm nor deny the existence of AF ;D

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

Can someone explain why Canon would provide any information to a waterproof housing manufacturer in advance of the release of a new camera, other than detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the external dimensions and button placements on that camera?

Canon recently held a briefing on the new body with marketing spiel to affiliated companies. They maybe just gave one briefing to everyone regardless of individual need. That said, that meeting was under full NDA. The specs seem bizarre (why make 22MP when you already have a new 18MP one which is close?) and 7.5fps might be just enough to be too much for the 1DX. I mean the specs sound awesome, but curious for Canon.

Only thing I can think of is the 36MP (?) D800 got Canon scared and they went all out, 1DX whatever, on this and that they wanted Aquatech to leak this info too.

Probably easier to believe Aquatech was pulling a stunt though, but IMO that just makes them look bad, but I guess they figure greater upside from traffic vs any losses from disgust over the tactic.

 

[bvukich]

Will prominently feature button(s) <-note the plural, for key functions like taking a picture or changing setting

But no knobs, switches, or levers? I declare shennigans!

If it doesn't have dials or sliders, I'm not buying it!