And We Wait for the Sleeping Giant...

[Canon Rumors]

With the recent <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-nikon-d5-has-leaked/">leaks of Nikon’s new flagship D5 DSLR body</a>, the Canon community is starting to twitch with anticipation for the camera giant to unleash what it sure to be their finest DSLR ever (sorry for the bravado).</p>
<p>Sadly, we do not have any images of the upcoming Canon EOS-1D X Mark II (if that’s what it’s called), but we are hearing an announcement may come before the end of January 2016. We have confirmed that production of the EOS-1D X ceased “months ago”, which is a great sign for a new release being around the corner.</p>
<p>We have been told marketing projects for “multiple new products” are underway.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>

 

[bereninga]

Sleeping for sure!

 

[ahsanford]

More like "And we wait for the sleeping giant that is holding up my future 5D4 in traffic."

I'll never buy a gripped rig and I don't need a $7k camera. But I won't see a 5D4 until this monster is unleashed, so get on with it, Canon.

- A

 

[helpful]

"Small" but killer features that I would like to see:

1. Ability to sync every body not only with each other as you can do now, but also within 1/1000th of a second of the official atomic clock.
2. Two shutter buttons. The second one could be programmed separately. Think of how useful, in fact not merely useful but essential, this would be in the moment, when the quick turns of shutter speed, ISO, and/or aperture dials, quality, drive mode, and even custom settings, are much too slow and error-prone.

These two priceless features would literally save the world for working photographers like me.

 

[pedro]

More like "And we wait for the sleeping giant that is holding up my future 5D4 in traffic."

I'll never buy a gripped rig and I don't need a $7k camera. But I won't see a 5D4 until this monster is unleashed, so get on with it, Canon.

- A

+1

 

[Warrenl]

I would like to see:

1. Backlit buttons
2. Built in WiFi
3. Higher usable ISO & better low ISO DR
4. More MPix

 

[PureClassA]

Saw the D5 pics. Meh. I still can't ever get used to the circular eye piece LOL. I know it sounds petty, but it's those little things that get me sometimes. I am however anxious to see what sort of AF points these rumored 153 from Nikon claim to be. It "sounds" lovely, but how well do they work? Did Nikon actually produce a reliable AF system to compete with a Canon flagship? Or did they just throw more inferior Nikon AF points on the screen to compensate somewhat?

I still think Canon lets Nikon have it's 15 minutes of fame with the D5 and then proceed to steal the entire show from there forward.

 

[Greatland]

"Small" but killer features that I would like to see:

1. Ability to sync every body not only with each other as you can do now, but also within 1/1000th of a second of the official atomic clock.
2. Two shutter buttons. The second one could be programmed separately. Think of how useful, in fact not merely useful but essential, this would be in the moment, when the quick turns of shutter speed, ISO, and/or aperture dials, quality, drive mode, and even custom settings, are much too slow and error-prone.

These two priceless features would literally save the world for working photographers like me.

You just want to make it too easy!

 

[takesome1]

If it doesn't come soon and have massive improvements Canon just as well get the bankruptcy attorneys on hand.
All the Canon loyalist will be leaving like rats jumping off of a burning ship.

or...

So say the trolls that live under the bridge.

 

[MrToes]

All we need for Christmas is... 5 stops more DR with less noise in the shadows, 400K ISO, 3 more frames per second, 2 less grand and a single leaked photo?

 

[mackguyver]

If they add a few more MPs, anti-flicker, and (in a perfect world) shave some weight off the 1D X, I'll be all set. Better high ISO, DR, and such would be gravy, but the 1D X is still damned-near perfect to me.

 

[catfish252]

I would like to see:

1. Backlit buttons
2. Built in WiFi
3. Higher usable ISO & better low ISO DR
4. More MPix

I never thought about back lit buttons but that is a tremendous idea - I would love to have that feature Thank you.

 

[wockawocka]

It's exciting to see a new 1D body on the horizon, hopefully closely followed by a 5D4.

I have my concerns though. This year has afforded me the chance to play with the A7ii, 645z and just delivered today, the D750.

All very capable cameras and in the case of the D750 a very very attractive camera for the stuff I shoot. I still intend to shoot dual 5DSr's as normal but I'm slowly being pulled towards other manufacturers out of boredom more than anything.

Even is they do release these bodies soon I will find it hard to justify being an early adopter based on price and that's what the next great moan will probably be. Not the dynamic range but how much the things cost

 

[brianb]

And we are still waiting............

 

[nebugeater]

I would like to see:

1. Backlit buttons
2. Built in WiFi
3. Higher usable ISO & better low ISO DR
4. More MPix

I never thought about back lit buttons but that is a tremendous idea - I would love to have that feature Thank you.

If they had trouble keeping the outside light out int he past how are they going to keep the inside light out?

 

[et31]

We have arrived at a crossroads in the latest DSLRs between Nikon and Canon:

Exit stage left: Canon

or, exit stage stage really left: the Ultimate Canon, even!

...the choice is yours!

 

[ahsanford]

I would like to see:

1. Backlit buttons
2. Built in WiFi
3. Higher usable ISO & better low ISO DR
4. More MPix

I never thought about back lit buttons but that is a tremendous idea - I would love to have that feature Thank you.

If they had trouble keeping the outside light out int he past how are they going to keep the inside light out?

If light leaks are a concern, they'll just seal/gasket each individual light+button assembly. Remember, a 1DX isn't exactly a camera for the proletariat -- overdesigning a feature is squarely on the table for this price point.

- A

 

[Mr Bean]

If they add a few more MPs, anti-flicker, and (in a perfect world) shave some weight off the 1D X, I'll be all set. Better high ISO, DR, and such would be gravy, but the 1D X is still damned-near perfect to me.

+1
The body, ergonomics and general performance are pretty much there with the current 1D X. If it came with 24mp I'd pull the trigger on a 1D XII

 

[TowcesterNews]

Looks Like Tethertools have info on Canon 1dx 2

 

[gunship01]

Looks Like Tethertools have info on Canon 1dx 2

Odd that the Mark 1 DX is in the list towards the top and the 1 DX MK 2 warrants the "EOS" label in the front and inclusion towards the bottom.
Regardless, it is good that various apps are getting ready for the camera's debut.