Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Announcement Coming in January 2016? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’ve been told by a couple of people that Canon is gearing up for a “significant’ DSLR announcement in January of 2016. While no camera was mentioned, we feel that any “significant” announcement would be for Canon’s new flagship DSLR and not an EOS 80D.</p>
<p>We have been <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/more-canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-talk-cr2/">told previously</a> that we should expect the new camera to be shipping no later than April 2016.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>

 

[Chaitanya]

I dont think 80D will come until Sept 2016 or later on. Also I am hoping finally dumbarse canon will adopt 4k for video recording.

 

[PureClassA]

Not that it really means anything but is there any precendent for a January announcement for something like this? CES? Just doesnt seem like they would announce this without a big show to launch it. But CES doesn't seem like the usual place.

 

[MintChocs]

Itching to see what sensor developments Canon is bringing in, hopefully some will appear in the 6Dmkii. Fingers crossed.

 

[jeffa4444]

It makes sense that they would annouce the flagship camera first and January gets them off to a flying start in 2016. I still think the 5D MKIV will be annouced on March 2nd and the 80D will likely be a Photokina annoucement in September.

In April or just before NAB they will likely annouce the Cinema EOS C500 MKIII.

Lens wise were definately see a high end 50mm, medium telephoto zoom and possibly a new macro.

 

[plam_1980]

It makes sense that they would annouce the flagship camera first and January gets them off to a flying start in 2016. I still think the 5D MKIV will be annouced on March 2nd and the 80D will likely be a Photokina annoucement in September.

It is very unlikely in my opinion that they will announce 5D MkIV before 1D XII even starts shipping, because that will "cannibalize sales"... But it will be a pleasant surprise for me if you are right

 

[StudentOfLight]

It makes sense that they would annouce the flagship camera first and January gets them off to a flying start in 2016. I still think the 5D MKIV will be annouced on March 2nd and the 80D will likely be a Photokina annoucement in September.

In April or just before NAB they will likely annouce the Cinema EOS C500 MKIII.

Lens wise were definately see a high end 50mm, medium telephoto zoom and possibly a new macro.

This sounds like a very reasonable timeline assuming there are no unforeseen delays.

 

[PureClassA]

Can CR clarify if this is CR1 because we arent certain of a major announcement? Or there if there is a major announcement and we arent very sure if its the 1DX2? Thanks!

 

[privatebydesign]

I dont think 80D will come until Sept 2016 or later on. Also I am hoping finally dumbarse canon will adopt 4k for video recording.

Canon were the first to adopt 4k video in a DSLR, don't let facts get in the way of your opinions............

 

[privatebydesign]

For the longest time the 50 f1.4 was the lens used for the body release promo shots, though it has lost favour more recently.

I wonder if that means we might see a 50 f1.4 refresh announced at the same time as the 1DX MkII?

 

[Brymills]

Olympics start August 5th 2016, Nikon D5 already announced to be in development. The race to Rio is on!

 

[NancyP]

Oh please, a new 50 to 58mm! Preferably one that doesn't weigh a ton.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

So I've got $2,000 saved. Only $5,000 to go (estimated) and it'll be mine.

At this rate I'll be getting the 1DX II when the 1DX III comes out :-\

 

[takesome1]

About time. Canon must release a new 1D body and it must have a sensor with massive improvements or they will go bankrupt next year. At least I have read that on this forum.

However, on a lighter note.
The in service time of the 1Dx will be longer than any other 1D model if they do not release a new model mid next year. It would have already been longer had it not taken so long to actually ship the 1Dx after announcement.
It is due.

 

[douglaurent]

Canon has to do this announcement quick because of the coming official D5 announcement. Both cameras will be pretty similar in specs.

 

[heptagon]

New package, old technology. It will be a bit better and faster, but not much, no radically improvement in the sensor, neither in dynamic range at low ISO nor in noise at high ISO. For high ISO we'll see some improvements but only because the JPEG engine is better at noise suppression. Let's bet!

My reasoning:
A) A high dynamic range is not very important for a journalist camera. What we have is just good enough, you pay for the robust body and the speed. They could make more use of integrated WiFi and automatic uploading to get the shots out as fast as possible. When there is WiFi already integrated we might even see 3rd party apps like Facebook upload but I wouldn't bet on that.

B) At high ISO there is not much to gain physically maybe half a stop with current technology optimized, likely less to none. You need a whole new technology with stacked RGB sites with really good color separation to get 1-2 stops of improvements here - after that we're done there aren't anymore photons to count. Canon would be like the 3rd player in the market to implement that if it really works well.

 

[Quackator]

Nikon has announced that they are developing a camera that will be called D5.
Nothing more.

Do you remember when development of Duke Nukem was announced?

A "significant" announcement can be mirrorless as well.
Wouldn't surprise me at all.

Regardless if mirror or not (or both) - the one thing is for sure:
It will be the next generation of canon sensor tech.

 

[mkabi]

And the announcement is... That canon is partnering with Samsung not Nikon... Haha.

 

[PureClassA]

I've been saying the same thing for a while now. With the 35L II now out, the new 50L should be right behind it and and It would the perfect lens to unveil with a 1DX2

For the longest time the 50 f1.4 was the lens used for the body release promo shots, though it has lost favour more recently.

I wonder if that means we might see a 50 f1.4 refresh announced at the same time as the 1DX MkII?

 

[Loswr]

Canon has to do this announcement quick because of the coming official D5 announcement. Both cameras will be pretty similar in specs.

I recall when Canon had to announce the 1D X II soon because the Nikon D4s was announced.