Canon to Make a Big Splash at Photokina? [CR2]

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<p><strong>*UPDATE*

</strong>The something “big” teaser from Canon India turns out to be a photo contest. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canonindia/photos/p.798948450135433/798948450135433/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">See it here</a>.</p>
<p>We’re told there are tons of new DSLR products coming for Photokina this September. The announcement for the new stuff should happen on September 4th or 5th, depending on where you are in the world. Our source has mentioned a DSLR body as well as a host of lenses for various budgets.</p>
<p><strong>What will be announced?

</strong>First up, the successor to the EOS 7D will be announced. We’re told that there’s “a lot of the 1D X” in the new camera. As well as some revolutionary sensor technology.</p>
<p><strong>What about lenses?

</strong>We’re getting more confirmations that the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS will be replaced by a new version with a rotating zoom instead of the push/pull design that the lens currently uses. It looks like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canonindia/photos/a.131759853520966.14154.128718407158444/797938930236385/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">Canon India is teasing a new “big” lens</a> on their Facebook page.</p>
<p>The following lenses I’d rate as [CR1], as they’re the first time I’ve heard about them for Photokina this year.</p>
<p>We’re told that at least one EF-S lens is possible, most likely a replacement to the EF-S 18-200. The lens could be replaced with an 18-300 IS STM.</p>
<p>Another lens we’re told to expect is targeted at the EOS 6D user. It will be a “cheaper version of the 28-300L” lens. Canon is lacking a big range non L zoom for full frame cameras.</p>
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Will the EF-S lens have weather sealing? I'm concerned about it getting water inside from the 'big splash'. I believe we'll see a 7DII. Nothing other than a bona fide Canon press release will make me believe in an updated 100-400L. 8)
 
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The single most interesting thing is going to be the sensor in the new camera. I want to know if Canon is going to compete with Sony or keep putting lipstick on their current sensor technology. This will help me decide where my future camera dollars are going to be spent.
 
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SwampYankee said:
The single most interesting thing is going to be the sensor in the new camera. I want to know if Canon is going to compete with Sony or keep putting lipstick on their current sensor technology. This will help me decide where my future camera dollars are going to be spent.

I hear you brother. No new sensor and I buy a Sony A7R
 
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Two years ago, I was salivating for a new 100-400L. Now, I'm not sure I'll buy one even if it comes out. I recently sold my 100-400 due to lack of use. The 70-300L delivers excellent IQ and is a very convenient size for travel. When I need a longer focal length, I use the 600/4L IS II.

But, I hope Canon releases a new 100-400L - when the current was my primary birding lens, I was very happy with it.

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The more "1DX" they put into the 7D Mark II, the more I will like it! 8)

What if most of what the 1D X they put in the 7DII is retail cost? :o ;)
 
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Marauder said:
The more "1DX" they put into the 7D Mark II, the more I will like it! 8)

I want it to have both more and less than the 1Dx.

  • More video performance (dual pixel, hybrid viewfinder) and a better sensor per unit of area.
  • Less size and weight (no integrated grip), much less cost.
 
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