February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

[Woody]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

 

[crasher8]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

I have no clue but what advantage would a Digic5+ or dual Digic 5's have in a 7D2? Would they help in the noise area over the dual D4's?

I'm trying to think what trickle down or even up tech might be helping the 7D2. (5D3/6D/T4i)

 

[Woody]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

Yes, to get those cleaner images, I'd get more low-ISO DR for free. But there's really only one time I've wanted more base-ISO DR and in that particular case, I needed about 20 more stops, not a measly 2 stops more.

I generally get where you are coming from.

BUT that's not how folks in the market for new DSLRs view the situation. Everyone turns to DXOMark these days (including DPReview). Whether DXOMark numbers make sense or not is another matter. It does not change how people perceive Canon sensors when they look at DXOMark camera ranking; not one Canon camera is in the top ten right now. That has a very serious impact on buyers' perception, hence the loss of Canon market shares to Nikon.

 

[RLPhoto]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

Canon could hold off nikon if they release a stunning lens line-up too irresistible making Nikon's sensors irrelevant. Afterall, Canon has always bragged about their superior lens line-up.

14-24L
35L II
50L II
85L III
135mm F/1.8L IS USM
100-400L II

If these lenses are released next year, I'll be very comfortable with canon.

 

[Jesse]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

What RLPhoto said!

 

[Dylan777]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

Canon could hold off nikon if they release a stunning lens line-up too irresistible making Nikon's sensors irrelevant. Afterall, Canon has always bragged about their superior lens line-up.

14-24L
35L II
50L II
85L III
135mm F/1.8L IS USM
100-400L II

If these lenses are released next year, I'll be very comfortable with canon.

+1.....

My wish list:
14-24L
50 L II
100-400L II
FF mirroless + couple pancake fast prime lenses - 35L, 50L at f1.4 or bigger

 

[AdamJ]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

I'm intrigued that the big megapixel body will be sized between the 5DIII and 1DX. If it didn't have its vertical grip, the 1DX would still be a little bigger than the 5DIII, so maybe it will be a 1DX-style body without the grip. Alternatively, perhaps it will have a 5DIII-style body with an integrated grip. Or maybe it won't resemble either. We'll have to wait and see.

 

[crasher8]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

I agree that there are lenses that need a refresh and that Canon shouldn't rest on it's laurels of being the top glass big wig however I just don't see them putting an emphasis on lenses until they win back the body marketshare.
2013 would be great if there was a balance of lenses and bodies released.

7D2
MP Giant
14-24L
50 1.4II (Real USM and better build)
85LII (Faster AF)
135L 1.8

 

[K-amps]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

A pro aimed EOS M would be nice.

A 7D2 is way overdue.

And the BIG MP camera will be here soon.

Let's see some innovation canon.

Any bets if it's gonna be same Sensor tech repackaged... or something new?

The 7D2 is way over due only because of it's iso noise issue.

Jrista... please.....calm down, deep breaths, whoooo Shaaaa !!

 

[Rocky]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

A second EOS-M??? The existing EOS-M has slow AF and hence cause a lots of posters to put it down. Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon even Casio (P &S), all have FAST AF. What has happened to Canon??
I would buy a EOS-M only if it comes with fast AF.

 

[Lee Jay]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

A pro aimed EOS M would be nice.

A 7D2 is way overdue.

And the BIG MP camera will be here soon.

Let's see some innovation canon.

Any bets if it's gonna be same Sensor tech repackaged... or something new?

Well, there was a rumor about that:

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/09/eos-7d-mark-ii-eos-70d-700d-in-2013-cr1/

"A new sensor line will appear in 2013 that will be seen across the entire APS-C lineup. Expect to see the first announcements in the first half of 2013.

The delays in developing the sensor was apparently a big reason for the big firmware update for the 7D. It’s also suggested that there may not be a 7D/60D amalgamation in the future. The 7D Mark II will not be an APS-H camera as some have wished/rumored."

 

[RLPhoto]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

A pro aimed EOS M would be nice.

A 7D2 is way overdue.

And the BIG MP camera will be here soon.

Let's see some innovation canon.

Any bets if it's gonna be same Sensor tech repackaged... or something new?

One thing is for sure. If its new, Its going to be very expensive.

 

[surfing_geek]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

Any bets if it's gonna be same Sensor tech repackaged... or something new?

I'd love it to be a fantastic new sensor with groundbreaking tech, but the pessimist in me says it'll just be a marginal increase on its predecessor. Having said that, the original 7D was pretty groundbreaking itself, so maybe they'll continue the trend. Good time to showcase some new tech and wouldn't be the first time it's happened in a less-than-1-series camera.

I just hope they keep it as the top of the range enthusiast APS-C it is now, rather than outprice the existing market. If they release the new big MP camera as rumoured, then they'll have the pro segment covered with that and the 1DX anyway.

Exciting times, roll on more rumours and an announcement date!

 

[K-amps]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

Canon could hold off nikon if they release a stunning lens line-up too irresistible making Nikon's sensors irrelevant. Afterall, Canon has always bragged about their superior lens line-up.

14-24L
35L II
50L II
85L III
135mm F/1.8L IS USM
100-400L II

If these lenses are released next year, I'll be very comfortable with canon.

I'd love to have some of these lenses too... but at what prices?

14-24L $2699
35L II $1600
50L II $2400
85L III $3150
135mm F/1.8L IS $2799
100-400L II $ 3200

 

[K-amps]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

"A new sensor line will appear in 2013 that will be seen across the entire APS-C lineup. Expect to see the first announcements in the first half of 2013.

Thanks.... but the T4i was also new sensor tech according to them right?

This is not what I meant.

 

[pzyber]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

EOS 7D Mark II

One of these announcement dates will also be for the EOS 7D replacement. No word on specs, but it’s suggested the camera/segment will get a new naming scheme.

Will this be the Canon EOS 2400 or 2500?

 

[Lee Jay]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

"A new sensor line will appear in 2013 that will be seen across the entire APS-C lineup. Expect to see the first announcements in the first half of 2013.

Thanks.... but the T4i was also new sensor tech according to them right?

Only because it had PDAF pixels on the sensor, not because of new pixels or new readout technology.

 

[RLPhoto]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

Canon could hold off nikon if they release a stunning lens line-up too irresistible making Nikon's sensors irrelevant. Afterall, Canon has always bragged about their superior lens line-up.

14-24L
35L II
50L II
85L III
135mm F/1.8L IS USM
100-400L II

If these lenses are released next year, I'll be very comfortable with canon.

I'd love to have some of these lenses too... but at what prices?

14-24L $2699
35L II $1600
50L II $2400
85L III $3150
135mm F/1.8L IS $2799
100-400L II $ 3200

I would buy the 135L 1.8L IS USM the moment it hits the shelves.

 

[Dylan777]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

After their serious loss of market shares to Nikon in 2012, I expect Canon to return with a vengeance next year for their camera releases. If they still do not fix their sensor problems by 2013, they can kiss their no. 1 market share status goodbye forever.

Canon could hold off nikon if they release a stunning lens line-up too irresistible making Nikon's sensors irrelevant. Afterall, Canon has always bragged about their superior lens line-up.

14-24L
35L II
50L II
85L III
135mm F/1.8L IS USM
100-400L II

If these lenses are released next year, I'll be very comfortable with canon.

I'd love to have some of these lenses too... but at what prices?

14-24L $2699
35L II $1600
50L II $2400
85L III $3150
135mm F/1.8L IS $2799
100-400L II $ 3200

I'll take both: 50L II and 14-24L. I can wait on 100-400 II ;D

 

[c.d.embrey]

Re: February & March are Announcement Months for Canon [CR2]

No way, no how, could the replacement 7D be a mirrorless camera. That would kill it for 95% of the users.

Like it or not, mirrorless is the future. For one BIG reason, cost. An EVF cost less money for the camera companies to produce. Less cost = more profit, simple as that. BTW, this is also the reason why menues are replacing analog controls.

Hard to tell what a Canon or Nikon DSLR replacement will look like. My guess is Nikon will go for a Sony SLT style camera, (with an F-mount), and Canon will do something radical (and replace the EF-mount). Remomber that Canon replaced the FD-mount with the EF-mount, when they went to auto-focus (it could happen again).

The question is not if it will happen, but when it will happen.