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

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<p><strong>5D Mark III

</strong>Below are the known specs of the upcoming 5D Mark III. To see all the 5D Mark III coverage, you can <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/category/photography/canon-5d-mark-iii/">click here</a> for the category view.</p>
<div id="attachment_9088" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 585px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/5dmarkiii2470.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9088" title="5dmarkiii2470" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/5dmarkiii2470-575x506.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="506" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Canon EOS 5D Mark III & 24-70 f/2.8L II</p></div>
<p><strong>Specs

</strong></p>
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<li>22mp</li>
<li>61pt AF</li>
<li>100% VF</li>
<li>3.2″ LCD</li>
<li>Dual CF/SD Card Slots</li>
<li>Price: Around $3500 USD</li>
<li>Announcement on March 2, 2012 (Depending where you are on earth)</li>
<li>Battery Grip BG-E11</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>New Flash</strong>

It’s either the 590EX or the 600EX, any way you look at it, it’s a new flagship flash.</div>
<p>So this pretty much confirms what we’ve been saying for a while now.</p>
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<div id="attachment_9081" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 585px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sctrip.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9081" title="sctrio" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sctrip-575x193.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="193" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">5D Mark III & 24-70 f/2.8L II Kit, BG-E11, 600EX - Click for larger</p></div>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

All the specs really look great, the only thing that I am a bit upset about is the price - $3500 seems high for the body only. I was expecting it to be a 20% increase from $2400 for the 5D2 to $2899 (max $3000) for the 5D3.

Let's hope that it's not $3500 body only!
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

ramon123 said:
All the specs really look great, the only thing that I am a bit upset about is the price - $3500 seems high for the body only. I was expecting it to be a 20% increase from $2400 for the 5D2 to $2899 (max $3000) for the 5D3.

Let's hope that it's not $3500 body only!

Wouldn't be surprised in the slightest at a $3500 body only price. Especially after getting a taster of Canon's new pricing model with the 24-70II.
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

neuroanatomist said:
DzPhotography said:
What is meant by: "Dual CF/SD Card Slots"? Both of each :o? or CF+SD slot? Or not sure: maybe 2 x CF or 2 x SD? ???

One of each.
Oh I hate that crap. I really wanted 2 x CF. I just don't see the point of using 2 formats. I can understand it for peeps upgrading from a cam who have already SD's. Guess I'm turning back to the 1D X...
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

ramon123 said:
All the specs really look great, the only thing that I am a bit upset about is the price - $3500 seems high for the body only. I was expecting it to be a 20% increase from $2400 for the 5D2 to $2899 (max $3000) for the 5D3.

Let's hope that it's not $3500 body only!

The yen is currently about 45-50% stronger than it was when the 5D2 launched. So $3.5K for body only is already a reduced margin for Canon compared to the 5D2 @ launch. And I have a feeling that this this camera will be a step up compared to the 5D2, comparable to what we saw with the 7D vs. 50D. Just need the frame rate confirmed (6.9fps?).
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

canartist said:
So an extra $1500 for improved AF...wow

To paraphrase the MasterCard commercial: Extra card slot, $100. Full-coverage viewfinder, $200. Most of your images properly in focus, priceless.

Speaking for myself, I was willing to pay thousands extra for the 1D X to get top-notch AF. If I only have to pay $1500, it's a bargain.
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

ramon123 said:
All the specs really look great, the only thing that I am a bit upset about is the price - $3500 seems high for the body only. I was expecting it to be a 20% increase from $2400 for the 5D2 to $2899 (max $3000) for the 5D3.

Let's hope that it's not $3500 body only!

$3.5k does sound a bit harsh . . . I hope it isn't the body as well, but who knows. All I can say is that if it IS that much I am SO jazzed I pulled the trigger on the 5dMK ii price drop.
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

neuroanatomist said:
canartist said:
So an extra $1500 for improved AF...wow

To paraphrase the MasterCard commercial: Extra card slot, $100. Full-coverage viewfinder, $200. Most of your images properly in focus, priceless.

Speaking for myself, I was willing to pay thousands extra for the 1D X to get top-notch AF. If I only have to pay $1500, it's a bargain.

Nice paraphrase from master card!
 
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Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

Well $3500 seems on the high side of estimates and seeing as the D700 was always more expensive I would have hoped the price would have stayed lower. The D800 is being sold for £2600 (Nikon roadshow) I would have expected the UK price to be closer to £2400.
Time will tell
 
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