RickSpringfield said:
Here's hoping that Canon consolidates all of the 5D camera bodies into a single camera called the 'Canon 5DSr Mark II'.
It seems possible to make a FF camera with high megapixels, without an AA filter, include a headphone jack/focus peaking/zebras/useable encoded full sensor 4k, WiFi, GPS, 7-9 FPS for stills, a flippy touch screen, weather seal it, and include in body image stabilization, the ability to shoot at a lower RAW MP if/when wanted/needed, and dual card slots.
Charge the 3700$ if they must (Although 2899$ would be a huge hit).
I think that camera would get critical acclaim and also bring IQ focused enthusiasts to Canon. I'm not convinced that the promise of smaller size bodies and lenses for mirrorless is enough on its own to bring people over. I think Sony is drawing people in because hybrid shooting is more prevalent than ever and enthusiasts would rather have the ability to shoot in this hybrid video/photo manner vs. being forced into 2 separate devices... one body for photos, one body for video.
Canon built the hybrid shooter market with the 5D Mark II. They could win all of that back with a release like the above.
I don't think that makes sense and I, personally, don't want it.
I have said for a long time three 5D models makes most sense to me:-
1: A video centric 5DC, lower resolution optimized for video, C Log, peaking, zebras, blah blah.
2: The general purpose 5D Mk!, most people don't want mega high resolution or pay a video premium, they want an optimized general purpose camera with a decent framerate (that doesn't require $916 worth of extras to achieve) and resolution high enough for general outputs yet small enough to work with in event type volume, along with mid level video features just because.
3: 5DSR Mk! An out and out photographer centric body with the 'best' high resolution sensor Canon can make in any generation.
R&D costs will be spread across the three lower selling bodies and savings could be made with some shared components. But as it makes sense to me it is certain to not happen!