*UPDATE* The Next 5D on March 2, 2012 [CR3]

[Rod Guajardo]

Not sure what to think of Shane's reply to my tweet, but at least he doesn't deny 5D Mark III exist!

For those that may not know, Shane Hurlbut is the DP that used Canon 5D MII's in the action sequences of the new film, Act of Valor. He is someone I would expect to know what is going on behind the scenes at Canon. I will reply to him on Twitter and see if he has anything else to say.

Looking forward to the coming days!
Twitter: Rod_Guajardo

 

[Loswr]

Re: 5D3 Design Standard

not a fan of having color on the camera, it just draws way too much attention to itself that I wouldn't want either at events or when traveling.

It would take a fair bit of color to draw the eye away from that big, white lens...

I like an elegant design when it supports functionality or ergonomics. Smooth curves are more comfortable to hold, for example.

 

[gsheve2004]

please notice this pic in Shanghai, it's believed to be the post for tomorrow

 

[noxious_nasties]

Heres a thread with a pic from the chinese site

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,3747.0.html

 

[smithy]

It's already 2 March here in New Zealand... it's a shame I'll have to wait another day for all the other time zones to catch up!

 

[gsheve2004]

Now we have a 5D Mark III finally, the question here, is will there be a 5D X which get 46 mp in the near future??

 

[ramon123]

Which lens is in the 5D3?

24/105mm f/4 IS

or

24/105mm f/4 IS II

 

[DzPhotography]

Any details about the new flash yet?

 

[rgrphoto]

Looks like they've made some much needed ergonomic enhances to the battery grip. The old one was a brick. Better have that multi controller we saw in Africa. If so it's looking like every dream I had for the Mark III is coming true. Well, duel CF would have been nicer but I'll take the CF/SD compo anyday over just one CF. Redundancy is everything.
And people get over the price! If this cam is indeed $3500 for the body only, about $800 more than the MkII, than just save for an extra month or two. We're getting a mini 1DX for half the price and that's a big deal. I'd pay a bit more.

 

[gecko]

Oz site posted on another thread has an ad up for pre-order MkIII with specs;

61 AF points.

6fps

Price..........$A4200 body only. Looks like $US3500 might be right.

 

[Tovich]

and the 1dx

 

[noxious_nasties]

Thats gotta be one expensive kit with the 24-70 II

 

[rgrphoto]

The pentaprism area looks a little fatter than the MkII and more like the 1DX. Hopping that bodes well for the 1DX metering system though I know its hardly a real indication.

 

[Jamesy]

I was wondering if they would kit these two together - looks like it. Thanks for posting!

 

[NotABunny]

I have enough smites because I am not a 7D fanboy so to invite more for the sake of a sig line is just a distraction that I cant be a***d with.

You could always use "Boycott karma" as your signature. Here, I'll start this.

 

[noodle]

DANG!!
3500 for BO is a bit out of my budget.... looks like MarkII here I come!
Feel happy for all you guys who will be able to get one!
It has been exciting following this!

 

[sphax]

DANG!!
3500 for BO is a bit out of my budget.... looks like MarkII here I come!
Feel happy for all you guys who will be able to get one!
It has been exciting following this!

I feel exactly and think exactly the same !!!
This one sounds really amazing but for the price of the body I can have 5DmkII + 24-105F/4L + 70-200F/2,8L sooooo ... at that price I don't even doubt which one I'm gonna take !!! And I'll manage something when I'll have to shoot some action (maybe keeping my actual 7D).

 

[rewards]

Man I caint wait to get one in my hands!