*UPDATE* 5D Mark III Sighting?

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#121
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kubelik said:
otter, I see what you're saying, but it very well could have fallen off. it's odd that that's taped at all when it looks like the canon logo on the viewfinder bulge is actually uncovered (you can kind of see the top edge of the white letters even though it's facing away at 90 degrees).
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3rd from top is the 1D, not the "mystery" cam ::)
 
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#123
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My bad then. I don't have a keen eye from telling one body from another, I can just notice the obvious ascetics, like the tape. I hope one of them is the MKIII! I've been waiting a long time for that camera! Nice to finally see some sort of leaks(if you can call it that) regardless.

EYEONE said:
Otter said:
SOMETHING looks fishy. If you look at this site : http://blog.apertureacademy.com/2012/01/canon-200-400mm-and-600mm-prototype.html you will see there are 6 pictures of this fellow shooting with the mystery camera. IN THE THIRD PICTURE from the top there is NO TAPE over the canon logo at the bottom of the screen on the back, yet every other picture has the tape on which leads me to believe that someone has done something to the photograph(s) as I don't think the tape fell off for one only one of the pictures.


EYEONE said:
My bet is that it's not a 7D II. I can't see a 7D II without a pop up flash for wireless function.

If you notice there is also a piece of black tape over the bottom of the screen to cover the model I would guess. But looking at my 7D it only says "Canon" there. Do some other Canon's have the Model below the screen? I know Nikon's do.

I took a screen grab of the back LCD panel and lightened it up. I thought it would reveal something interesting. I don't really think it does. It kinda looks like the head of a bird but it's not oriented in portrait.
Not that interesting but I attached it anyway. (Maybe PS would be better. All I have at work is Picasa)
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The third picture from the top is just a 1Dx. No secret, no tape.
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#125
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This is definitely the 5d replacement. No Flash, Grip and especially the 16:9 LCD(movie)... The 5d is THE choice of filmmakers.

I also think the exif data in the picture of the camera is relevant. The fact that it is 25mp.. would make sense that this is a leak from canon. Why would a prototype shooter risk his status with canon to post these pictures unless it was planned?
 
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#126
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Ryusui said:
Oh dear god, no. Not that stupid mode dial unlock button. To me, that's one of the most useless additions that Canon can put on a semi-pro body. I can see the reason for putting it on the 60D, but come on. Anyone using a 7D or higher should have some idea of what they're doing and in all my years of photography I've never heard of anyone accidentally switching the mode dial unintentionally. If the new 5D is in fact coming standard with the unlock button, I hope that one can "downgrade" and remove it. Even for a fee, I'd do it.
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Shooting weddings I commonly carry two cameras. As the camera bumps up against my side it changes mode constantly (both 5DII and 50D). Drives me crazy when I go to get a quick shot and I realize it went from Av to Manual and exposure is way off. Seems like a minor incovienience for those who dislike it relative to the huge benefit for those find it almost necessary. I dont find it my lack of ability that is an issue, but more an ergonomic fault from Canon.
 
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#129
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Craig Richardson said:
I believe this is a Canon employee being shot by another Canon employee (with a 5D mk III as well) for a controlled leak to hype up the camera. Why would Canon charter a safari outing with the public when they could just easily go on private outing?
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The shots of the employee weren't taken by an employee.
http://blog.apertureacademy.com/2012/01/canon-200-400mm-and-600mm-prototype.html
 
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#130
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drozz said:
This is definitely the 5d replacement. No Flash, Grip and especially the 16:9 LCD(movie)... The 5d is THE choice of filmmakers.

I also think the exif data in the picture of the camera is relevant. The fact that it is 25mp.. would make sense that this is a leak from canon. Why would a prototype shooter risk his status with canon to post these pictures unless it was planned?
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From what I understand, the person posting the pics WASN'T the prototype shooter... he's just a guy who met up with the shooter... Could be that they were in cahoots... and possibly the shooter, if found by canon, could reprimand him and or give other disciplinary action, but who knows?
 
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#131
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I agree with those who say the mode dial lock is a good thing. I primarly photography for fun on vacation, but even so I've noticed that I often end up in Bulb mode instead of Manual ... which is definitely confusing and irritating. it's not a killer thing since it's happened maybe ... oh, I don't know, half a dozen times in the span of a year. I have missed shots due to winding up in bulb mode, and I can imagine I would have been much more greatly irritated if I were photographing for work and not for fun.
 
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#132
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neuroanatomist said:
Can someone explain why the EXIF of the image of the prototype camera matters? Is it a magic prototype camera that can take pictures of itself from odd angles? Do we think the purported Canon employee had a second prototype camera and handed it to a stranger to take a picture of the first prototype camera to post on the Internet?
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nobody can.. but some think they are very clever.. when in fact they have no clue at all. :)

and these pictures are sure not photoshoped.
 
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#133
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tt said:
Quick & dirty comparison for 7D, 5D Mark II, and this spotted model.
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Judging from that picture, it looks much more like a 7D II than a 5D III.

Of this new model:

In favor of the 7D comparison:
- On/off button placement is identical to the 7D, different from 5D.
- M-fn button on top identical placement on 7D, absent on the 5D II.
- Same lock button as 7D, different from 5D.
- Same layout text of the left side buttons on the back as 7D (different from 5D, where the text is next to the buttons)
- Two buttons left of viewfinder, as with 7D, only one for 5D
- Thumb ridge on the right of the back shaped same as 7D, different from 5D
- Start/stop button same as on 7D, absent on 5D
- Same placing "Canon" text on body bottom as 7D, different from 5D (scratched out in prototype model)
- Small white circle-line marking to the left of the top LCD panel, as with 7D (absent on 5D)

In favor of the 5D comparison:
- Shape of body at the top part (near the shutter button) more similar to 5D than 7D (ridge wise)
- No pop-up flash

Why do so many of you think it's a 5D III? I understand you want it to be, but... It just doesn't look similar at all, compared to the 7D...
 
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#139
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Chicorob said:
Ryusui said:
Oh dear god, no. Not that stupid mode dial unlock button. To me, that's one of the most useless additions that Canon can put on a semi-pro body. I can see the reason for putting it on the 60D, but come on. Anyone using a 7D or higher should have some idea of what they're doing and in all my years of photography I've never heard of anyone accidentally switching the mode dial unintentionally. If the new 5D is in fact coming standard with the unlock button, I hope that one can "downgrade" and remove it. Even for a fee, I'd do it.
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Shooting weddings I commonly carry two cameras. As the camera bumps up against my side it changes mode constantly (both 5DII and 50D). Drives me crazy when I go to get a quick shot and I realize it went from Av to Manual and exposure is way off. Seems like a minor incovienience for those who dislike it relative to the huge benefit for those find it almost necessary. I dont find it my lack of ability that is an issue, but more an ergonomic fault from Canon.
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@Chicorob: You're bang on! Even when I'm grabbing my 5D II while putting down the 7D on my Spider Holster, my palm will sometimes accidentally roll the dial. I was almost sending my cameras to add the dial lock when Canon announced they can do it at a cost.

@Ryusui: I guess Canon does many things corresponding to what their selected protogs request. There must be some good numbers of them are wedding photogs who had that experience.
 
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#140
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Canon-F1 said:
[Why do so many of you think it's a 5D III? I understand you want it to be, but... It just doesn't look similar at all, compared to the 7D...
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the 7D MK2 will have a pop up flash.. i bet my 300mm F2.8 .....
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Also the 5d3 can take newer design cues from the 7d, that does not make it a 7d necessarily. I hope it's a 5d3 !
 
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