Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Availability in 2016 [CR2]

[Don Haines]

I've been waiting to make the jump from a 60D to full frame and have been upgrading my lenses over the last couple of years. Been waiting for a 5DIV as this felt like a once in a decade upgrade for me and I didn't want to spend all my money on 4 yr. old tech (5DIII). I know it's all rumours but this post has just encouraged me to start looking at the price of a used 5DIII with a view to upgrading to a 5DIV(always assuming the spec. is actually something I want) maybe early in 2017 when the price has stabilised. Does that sound like a good plan to anyone - I'm assuming the 5DIII will hold a decent amount of its value even after the successor has come out?

Anti-flicker came out with the 7D2.... since then all new canon DSLRs have had it, so it is a sure bet that the 1DX2 and 5D4 will get it. If you are shooting indoor events, that feature alone is a game changer.... it gets surprisingly little mention, but can double your keeper rate.

Other than that, I would expect a stop better ISO performance and less noise in the shadows, 4K video at 30fps and 2K at 120fps, and hopefully cFast cards.....

 

[plam_1980]

<p>A very solid source let us know that the EOS-1D X Mark II will be in our hands no later than April 2016, but that Canon has yet to finalize an announcement date. So there’s no need to worry that this is going to be a Photokina 2016 product.</p>

If the availability is almost certain for April, this means that pretty much they have final specifications (and not like some people suggest still trying different options), is that so Craig?
Also what would be your estimation for an announcement date, if it will be available in April, not based on sources but just your thoughts
Thanks