Announcements Before Photokina

[Mt Spokane Photography]

We should be getting leaks in two or three days, as more and more people become aware of the details. It is true that new lens announcements are kept quiter than announcements for bodies, just not as many leaks.

 

[ablearcher]

Disappointed? Yes.
Surprised? No.

On a separate note - this kind of tech stuff takes time to develop and clearly manufacturers have a certain road map/schedule marketing and production wise for relaese of larger items - like dslrs and glass. So why do they never announce their plans? Why this type of announcements is always kept secret till the last moment? I mean - if they are planning to release a FF entry body say in December - why not tell us about this now? This could stop a number of folks jumping ship to Nikon this September. Is this beacuse they fear competition? But I doubt they (or competition) can suddenly decide to use a larger sensor or a more upscale AF system simply because this type of stuff gets announced now and is planned to be in production in 2-3 months... I donno much about this stuff, so i'm curious.

 

[kennephoto]

We should be getting leaks in two or three days, as more and more people become aware of the details. It is true that new lens announcements are kept quiter than announcements for bodies, just not as many leaks.

I want the leaks now! I'm so on the fence about a 5d3 or 5d2! Give me something new canon please!

 

[birtembuk]

On a separate note - this kind of tech stuff takes time to develop and clearly manufacturers have a certain road map/schedule marketing and production wise for relaese of larger items - like dslrs and glass. So why do they never announce their plans? Why this type of announcements is always kept secret till the last moment? I mean - if they are planning to release a FF entry body say in December - why not tell us about this now? This could stop a number of folks jumping ship to Nikon this September. Is this beacuse they fear competition? But I doubt they (or competition) can suddenly decide to use a larger sensor or a more upscale AF system simply because this type of stuff gets announced now and is planned to be in production in 2-3 months... I donno much about this stuff, so i'm curious.

Well, Canon this year had some problems with delays in the release of a number of items. Or did they ? Even the 650D which was on time had problems with the grip. We should all agree that it'd be better if products announced were released pronto, like the 60Da (just trying to find one ??? ). Think it's better for everyone and saves tons of bile worldwide. Sure Canon must have acknowledged that. I for one had my share in the bile dept but I must admit that it's a waste. There's so much we can do with what we already have, don't we ?

 

[Gman]

5th September,
I like the latest update, lots of new toys to be announced next week before Photokina.

For me the one I'll be looking out for will be the next Powershot G model. As the the Powershot with a brighter lens, wasn't that hinted at before the last two Powershots were introduced? ƒ1.8 or ƒ1.9 lens?

The only problem wil be whether it will be another carrot to dangle in front of us like the EOS M announced a month ago but not available until late October, will the next PS Gxx be announced next week but only available in time for xmas?

 

[Setazo]

I was (and still am) hopping for a "6D" as many people here.

If nothing comes, I'm left with 2 options:
1- 5diii: a too expensive and a bit overkill (for me) body and no glass
2- or 5dii: a 3 year old body (which is fine apart from the outdated AF)+ 1-2 good glass

Putting it like this, it would be logical to go with option 2. But I must admit that I'm no better than the regular consumer:
I want something new!!
I guess I'm just as brainwashed as many others and find it very difficult to buy a 3 year old body (for new, if I was buying used, it would be another story)

 

[amgc32]

Any updates on whether they will release an update for 430 ex II speedlite?

 

[flangad]

a G12 replacement I’m told is likely, as well as a new fast lens PowerShot.

Does this mean the G12 replacement won't have fast lense but we will have to choose between a G12 replacement (with all G12 capacities: tilting screen, optical viewfinder...) OR another camera with fast lense?

crazy Canon!!!

 

[albron00]

Personally, I'm waiting for less expensive than 5DmIII FF camera to replace my already second 7D body and... EF 35mm f1.4 L II. Why not?

 

[Marsu42]

Any updates on whether they will release an update for 430 ex II speedlite?

Once everybody who is annoyed by the lack of a 430ex2 successor finally bought the expensive 600rt to have the future-proof tech - I'm sure the delay is there to get as much revenue as possible, and once the 600rt sales drop a little the 440ex will be there.

 

[papercutMS]

Any updates on whether they will release an update for 430 ex II speedlite?

This is what I am waiting for, Canon to add a cheaper RT option to the 600EX-RT.

 

[crasher8]

A road map, a blueprint. A sign that there is some sanity in the previous few releases, bodies, lenses etc……Too many lines, too many bodies…...

 

[poias]

First you all complain of new higher prices, then complain when there is nothing new to buy.

May be they just want something new (tech wise), but not intended to milk its customers. Ahem Nikon ahem.

 

[zim]

A road map, a blueprint. A sign that there is some sanity in the previous few releases, bodies, lenses etc……Too many lines, too many bodies…...

You mean something like this?
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/news/article/news/expanding-the-fujinon-xf-lens-range-for-the-fujifilm-x-pro1/

That would be way to sensible

 

[drmikeinpdx]

All this confusion makes it hard for the consumer to make intelligent buying plans. I have to wonder why Canon tries to keep their new products secret until they are released. There must be some cost for this effort and lots of wasted paper for non-disclosure agreements. :-\

Most manufacturing companies start advertising (or leaking info about) their new products well in advance to generate interest and encourage consumers to save up their money for the latest gadget.

Why does Canon do it backwards? Very frustrating!

 

[Etienne]

A road map, a blueprint. A sign that there is some sanity in the previous few releases, bodies, lenses etc……Too many lines, too many bodies…...

You mean something like this?
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/news/article/news/-c9415ff1ff/

That would be way to sensible

There are some nice lenses coming. I might just check out the XPro 1

 

[simonxu11]

Any updates on whether they will release an update for 430 ex II speedlite?

Once everybody who is annoyed by the lack of a 430ex2 successor finally bought the expensive 600rt to have the future-proof tech - I'm sure the delay is there to get as much revenue as possible, and once the 600rt sales drop a little the 440ex will be there.

Cannot agree more~like someone said in another thread the market team runs Canon

 

[preppyak]

What happened to the 6D in October?

It's not October yet

 

[nonac]

It's really bad, been saving my cash for this Fall for the latest and greatest new body, preferably a 7d successor. Looks like I'll have to spend my money elsewhere.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

All this confusion makes it hard for the consumer to make intelligent buying plans. I have to wonder why Canon tries to keep their new products secret until they are released. There must be some cost for this effort and lots of wasted paper for non-disclosure agreements. :-\

Most manufacturing companies start advertising (or leaking info about) their new products well in advance to generate interest and encourage consumers to save up their money for the latest gadget.

Why does Canon do it backwards? Very frustrating!

Yeah but then when they didn't do that, and announced that a 1DX would be arriving in a year and the 24-70 II way ahead and so on then everyone went ape shit when it took a year for them to arrive so.... they can't win.