Could the 7D-iii be closer than we might think???

[ahsanford]

March 2018 would be a reasonable date for the 7D3.

They still have to launch the 5D4, 6D2, T7i/T7s, 5D s/r 2.

I'd drop Rebels from that list as they -- like EOS-M -- do not poach business from the major lines. I see Rebels and EOS-M just sort of 'happening' at regular intervals alongside the big boys.

But I'd also throw in a new camera line altogether as potential monkey wrench for those wanting a 7D3 faster. The 6D and 5DS lines are recent phenomena, and Canon is known to drop in a surprise from time to time, like the SL1, the astro rigs, the 1D C, etc.

In the next few years, it's not unreasonable to say that a FF mirrorless (or a very high end APS-C offering), FF SLR for astro, or a high MP 1D gripped studio rig might be announced. Those would certainly shuffle the deck timing wise for the next 7D.

- A

 

[moreorless]

Early examples and tests show that the D500 IQ is noticeably better than the 7D2. That is saying something, given that Canon glass is better. That indicates to me that Nikon's sensor is better, and is making up for it quite a bit. Much like how the 5D3 was holding even with the D810 because of superior L glass, despite the significant megapixel disadvantage.

I don't see much evidence of this supposed great advantage in Canon lenses personally, I'm sure there are some examples there their superior but also likely some where their inferior.

I could potentially see a faster update to the 7D line now though I'd agree. I think the 7D2 and the D500 are really fundamentally different cameras to the 7D and the D300, more specialist action photography tools and as such keeping them at the forefront of performance is probably more important.

 

[jeffa4444]

We often take stills lenses and remount them for specialist cinematography use (sometimes adding or replacing certain elements). Both Nikon & Canon have lenses that are very good and consistant and others that whilst they wear a L red ring are not so good on the Canon side. Often lenses of the same type vary and we return those that dont cut it to the manufacturers or dealers.
The 7D MKII had the market pretty much to itself as did the MK1 before it. The Nikon D500 will change the game and with it Canon will need to revise quicker.

Some say that Canon has too many cameras in its range but Sony are maintaining their first three R series cameras along side the three new ones an in the UK and are running ads showing all six full frame cameras together. Ive long held the view Canon can add a camera to either sit above the 6D or sit below it if they move the 6D MKII to compete with Nikon D750 and still maintain the 5D MKIV sales niche models are all the rage these days.