With the release of the new 5D models, and the competition from the D750, I think Canon is going to make the following moves.
The next Canon Rebel will move slightly up market in terms of price, and way up in terms of features. A top LCD, wheel lock, and rear wheel are pretty big pluses that made the existing Rebels a little cumbersome in quick use.
Canon 80D will be slightly better specs than the next Rebel but with an emphasis on video functions over the next Rebel. Focus systems will be similar. Canon is smart to get entry users of Rebels accustomed to the control layouts of a top LCD and rear wheel, thus making the move up to a 80D or 7D2 much easier.
The 7D2 will remain where it is for now.
The 6D2, will move down market in terms of price and build quality. It is not quite down to "super rebel" standards yet. I think there is a large market for a bare-bones full frame model that can entice people to move up from crop. Current 6D prices are pretty good, but maybe Canon can get the next model even lower? They would be silly not to give it a Rebel form factor with the articulating touch screen. A near $1000 FF model like this would fly off the shelves.
The 5D4 will improve slightly in specs and might add better video. Most importantly, it might move down market in terms of cost to compete with the D750, which is a beast of a machine for the price. Still up in the air if they would be brave enough to add a tilt screen. Personally, as someone who has done wedding and journalism work in the past, a tilt screen can be super handy when you can't just push your way around through people. (unless you're a jerk wedding photographer, LOL) It will get Dual Pixel AF for video and if it comes with a tilt screen it will make shooting much faster and more accurate.
The new 5Ds models will take on the feature and price segment of the D810. Canon would be wise not to price it above the D810, if they plan on getting market share back that was lost to Nikon.
I think this makes sense and could be a very real possibility given the way the market is changing right now. I also think Canon is going to push harder over the next 5 years to crush the competition in lens advancements and offerings. It is cheaper than trying to crush the competition on sensor or AF performance alone. Their new line if STM lenses out out of this world for image quality at the price. I got a 55-250 STM which is honestly right up there with my 70-200l F4 IS on a crop camera. L quality is working its way down into the cheapest lenses Canon offers.
That is all. Any thoughts?
The next Canon Rebel will move slightly up market in terms of price, and way up in terms of features. A top LCD, wheel lock, and rear wheel are pretty big pluses that made the existing Rebels a little cumbersome in quick use.
Canon 80D will be slightly better specs than the next Rebel but with an emphasis on video functions over the next Rebel. Focus systems will be similar. Canon is smart to get entry users of Rebels accustomed to the control layouts of a top LCD and rear wheel, thus making the move up to a 80D or 7D2 much easier.
The 7D2 will remain where it is for now.
The 6D2, will move down market in terms of price and build quality. It is not quite down to "super rebel" standards yet. I think there is a large market for a bare-bones full frame model that can entice people to move up from crop. Current 6D prices are pretty good, but maybe Canon can get the next model even lower? They would be silly not to give it a Rebel form factor with the articulating touch screen. A near $1000 FF model like this would fly off the shelves.
The 5D4 will improve slightly in specs and might add better video. Most importantly, it might move down market in terms of cost to compete with the D750, which is a beast of a machine for the price. Still up in the air if they would be brave enough to add a tilt screen. Personally, as someone who has done wedding and journalism work in the past, a tilt screen can be super handy when you can't just push your way around through people. (unless you're a jerk wedding photographer, LOL) It will get Dual Pixel AF for video and if it comes with a tilt screen it will make shooting much faster and more accurate.
The new 5Ds models will take on the feature and price segment of the D810. Canon would be wise not to price it above the D810, if they plan on getting market share back that was lost to Nikon.
I think this makes sense and could be a very real possibility given the way the market is changing right now. I also think Canon is going to push harder over the next 5 years to crush the competition in lens advancements and offerings. It is cheaper than trying to crush the competition on sensor or AF performance alone. Their new line if STM lenses out out of this world for image quality at the price. I got a 55-250 STM which is honestly right up there with my 70-200l F4 IS on a crop camera. L quality is working its way down into the cheapest lenses Canon offers.
That is all. Any thoughts?