The Next DSLR Will Be Entry Level [CR3]

[Canon Rumors]

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We’re told by a great source that the next Canon DSLR announced with be a brand new entry level model below the EOS 100D. We’re told the announcement is “soon”. Which we expect to be for CP+ next month in Tokyo.</p>
<p>The same source also commented that two more DSLRs would be announced in 2014 and one of them would be the EOS 7D Mark II. There was no mention of what the third one would be, as that could still be under tight wrap in Japan.</p>
<p>No specs were given for any of the cameras.</p>
<p>It was also confirmed that “a lot” of lenses were coming this year.</p>
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[cnardo]

7D Mark ll. YES ! ;D

 

[jebrady03]

How does it get more "entry level" than the 100D?

 

[Dylan777]

"It was also confirmed that “a lot” of lenses were coming this year" - my source has confirmed one of these lenses will be 16-35 III. IQ is Better than Nikorrr 14-24 f2.8 ;D

 

[Loswr]

How does it get more "entry level" than the 100D?

The SL1 is based on the xxxD line. Maybe a smaller version of the T3/1100D?

 

[KyleSTL]

Not surprising. The specifications of the 1100D are embarrassing compared to the D3300 (and the D3200 and D3100 that preceded it). The Pentax K500 and all the Sony offerings are considerably better in every aspect as well. With the exception of the 100D (size) and 70D (dual pixel AF), Canon's crop offering are pretty dated and uninteresting. That said, I have no idea how they will update the 1100D (throw in a T1i sensor with 1080p, perhaps?). That would make sense since the 1000D was a reheated 400D (XTi) with a slightly larger screen, and the 1100D was a reheated 450D (XSi) with video. I'm not sure how they would differentiate a 1200D from the 100D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 60D or 7D that all contain 18MP sensors.

 

[9VIII]

Wow, they found a way. I never would have thought it, but they found a way to put the same 18 megapixel sensor, that they've been using since 2009, into another camera.
That marks 10 (ten!) bodies that use the same sensor.

And they've still got to release the 750D/T6i, which means if they were only going to release three bodies that would leave room for just one high end camera.


To put in a good word for the 1100D, the battery on that thing lasts forever. As a walk around body I would still rather have that than many of the more recent offerings.

 

[dufflover]

Is it just me or are these leaks getting worse and worse lol. I don't mean in the sense of "oh another Rebel" but they seem worded in that vibe of Canon just trying to stop people doing "stuff" (like people speculate in the occasional forum post).

I mean here we are chalking up another "Someone close to official said 7D2 is coming rumour" after how many years lol

 

[Woody]

How does it get more "entry level" than the 100D?

edit: Thought about it. It's possible. See my post after this.

 

[Woody]

I'm not sure how they would differentiate a 1200D from the 100D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 60D or 7D that all contain 18MP sensors.

Compare 100D (SL1) to 1100D (T3): 18 vs 12 MP, 4 vs 3 fps, VF magnification 0.87x vs 0.8x, 1MP vs 230k pixel LCD. Bump T3 with 12 MP to 18 MP and keep the price around US$400. That's your 1200D (T4).

 

[Aglet]

..I'm not sure how they would differentiate a 1200D from the 100D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 60D or 7D that all contain 18MP sensors.

Hmmm.. is it time to bring out the DIRECT PRINT button joke again?
Maybe a programmable one this time.

 

[Woody]

The SL1 is based on the xxxD line. Maybe a smaller version of the T3/1100D?

Sounds logical. Squeeze the T3/1100D specs (12 MP, smaller viewfinder, poorer LCD, slower fps) into SL1 body and keep the price the same as current T3/1100D. Sounds like a great idea.

 

[Canon 14-24]

Gimme my 14-24 (w/ no garbage hood like the nikon equivalent)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Woody]

It was also confirmed that “a lot” of lenses were coming this year.

I hope they release the EF 16-50 mm f/4 IS and EF 50 mm f/1.8 IS lenses soon. Will like to take them for my upcoming (July) trip to Japan.

 

[ewg963]

7D Mark II bring it on!!!

 

[pj1974]

Yes yes yes!!! A CR3!!! That's what I've been waiting for.... and it feels so long. 8) Well... I hope the CR3 also applies to the news about the 7DmkII.....

Entry level = relatively boring (for me)... And I believe that if there is an 'entry level' update, it will likely be an update to the 1100D, likely being a 1200D. The specs of those cameras is fairly basic... I generally don't recommend people go for the xxxxD series of Canon, but rather go for the 'xxxD' / Rebel series. (I have a 350D, my first DSLR, and still use it as a backup). I think the 700D is decently spec’d and priced for what it is.

The 7DmkII ... well THAT is super exciting (for me!) I own a 7D, and lovey that camera... and should I ever need a new/replacement camera, it would most likely be a successor to the 7D (eg 7DmkII or 7DmkIII, etc). I realise that the 7D could be improved upon (the most requested update would be an improved sensor – lower noise, higher DR & less banding) – but as I’m not a pixel peeper – I don’t find the quality limits me much. The current 7D’s AF is very good – but could be somewhat improved upon (it appears the 70D’s AF has ironed out some of the 7D’s minor bugs – though I realise many 7D users won’t have noticed these, eg the occasional ‘jumpy’ nature of AF in certain situation / lighting).

But by and large, the 7D is a very capable camera with lots of impressive specs (particularly for when it came out) – including a superb handling body, well implemented video, good image quality, flexible powerful AF, fast FPS, etc. So I hope (and expect!) the 7DmkII will be an impressive camera, and hoping it will be like the 5DmkIII has been to the 5D line (where the 5DmkII was not much of an improvement in some areas).

I’m also quite interested what the ‘other camera’ (3rd, potential “new in 2014” Canon DSLR) could be… perhaps the high resolution / high DR FF (3D / other xD series?) If so, hopefully that technology will trickle down (and ‘up’) to other lines and Canon bodies.

Finally, the ‘lots of lenses’ bids great news too and I'm VERY interested in this development / reality… again, if that’s CR3 worthy (hearing from the ‘same source’- is a very welcome sign, I’d say)! The only lens I’m really hanging out for, is a fast EF Canon 50mm prime (with USM and hopefully IS)… to complete my lens line-up. Hopefully Sigma’s new 50mm Art will challenge Canon to have a great competitor to that….

Thanks Canon Rumours for this good news at the end of a working week (here in Australia)! Wishing all a good weekend, with lots of CR3 news becoming reality soon….. (My photography funds are at the ready!)

Paul

 

[Loswr]

Not surprising. The specifications of the 1100D are embarrassing compared to the D3300 (and the D3200 and D3100 that preceded it). The Pentax K500 and all the Sony offerings are considerably better in every aspect as well. With the exception of the 100D (size) and 70D (dual pixel AF), Canon's crop offering are pretty dated and uninteresting.

And yet...not surprisingly, the SL1, T3i, and T3 are all outselling the D3200 and D3100 on Amazon - so maybe Nikon should be embarrassed? Pentax and Sony? LOL. Judging by their sales rankings, consumers don't find them interesting at all. No Sony cameras in Amazon's Top 30 dSLRs. Speaking of 'dated', there is a Pentax at #29...but it's not the 'considerably better' K500, but rather the K-1000...I guess it's a good thing you can buy the film (!) for it on Amazon, too.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Is it just me or are these leaks getting worse and worse lol. I don't mean in the sense of "oh another Rebel" but they seem worded in that vibe of Canon just trying to stop people doing "stuff" (like people speculate in the occasional forum post).

I mean here we are chalking up another "Someone close to official said 7D2 is coming rumour" after how many years lol

Can you post the number of CR3 rumors that have been wrong over the years? I don't recall any.

 

[distant.star]

Is it just me or are these leaks getting worse and worse lol. I don't mean in the sense of "oh another Rebel" but they seem worded in that vibe of Canon just trying to stop people doing "stuff" (like people speculate in the occasional forum post).

I mean here we are chalking up another "Someone close to official said 7D2 is coming rumour" after how many years lol

Can you post the number of CR3 rumors that have been wrong over the years? I don't recall any.

I had same sort of thought when I saw this post. If memory serves, this is the first CR3 notice I've seen for the 7D2 -- and that's big news, very big news. How could it possibly be characterized as "worse"?

 

[Ellen Schmidtee]

I think Canon's strategy for the xxxxD line is "keep those manufacturing lines running until we squeeze the last cent out of it".

E.g. Canon had a 12.2MP sensor manufacturing line set up for the 450D, people were willing to pay for it, so why scratch it when that many more dollars can be squeezed out of it?

A 7Dmk2 would probably use a new sensor, so I wouldn't be surprised if Canon released a 1200D with the 7D's sensor, and make the last [maybe not so] few dollars they can make out of it.

Also, there might be a psychological trick here. There's a known trick in restaurants - people feel uncomfortable ordering the most expensive dish, so another more expensive dish the restaurant doesn't plan on selling often is added, increasing sales of the now 2nd most expensive dish significantly. Possibly keeping the bottom of the line model running (at a low cost) helps the sales of the line above it.