*UPDATE* This & That

[gravediggingaditch]

While sitting at my desk yesterday, I came across the "sale" at best buy. I was shocked to come across it, especially with the talk about the 5d3 being around the corner and me thinking - should I just buy it now, or wait. Only one store in the Miami area listed 5d2's in stock. . . . I quickly called a friend at Adorama to find out if he could match it. He laughed and said "no way". He thought I was bluffing and said, if they are selling it at that price, i'm going to best buy to pick up a few. So, i printed out the internet price, drove to the store, and there was one in the back. It rang up at $2499.00 + Tax with no indication of the sale. I showed them the online price, they didn't hesitate, and I walked out. Happy new owner of a 5d2 now.

As for the Aussie Canon website. I could believe its feasible that canon could inadvertently create a 2nd webpage - but to also call it a 6d which has been rumored as a possible new name? Thats perhaps a little more than pure coincidence. I gotta say, it shows something is up. Only time will tell.

 

[yankidank]

Could someone please actually state the sale price that BestBuy was offering? The price is already back up to $2499, and no one thus far stated the sale price. Seems like basic information that they should have included in the OP.

 

[Edwin Herdman]

Could someone please actually state the sale price that BestBuy was offering? The price is already back up to $2499, and no one thus far stated the sale price. Seems like basic information that they should have included in the OP.

A bit late to the party in any case.

 

[yankidank]

It's still good to know this information, should the price drop again in the future and people want to draw a comparison. As I said in my last post, it's best to post the information for archival purposes.

 

[Edwin Herdman]

Fair point, I apologize for jumping on you for that one.

 

[WoodyWindy]

The duplicated page is back up at Canon Australia's site. It remains identical to the 5D Mark II page, however.

except that the URL stills shows it as the 6D:

http://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/For-You/EOS-Digital-SLR-Cameras/6D

Probably just a typo.....Would be nice to think they're getting the space ready for an imminent announcement, though I can't see that they would do it like that.

I still think we'll be waiting a good few months for any substantial announcements.

This is actually almost standard M-O for Canon DSLR's. About 2 weeks prior to the real announcement, some Canon affiliated web site "accidentally" posts some tidbit about the soon-to-be-announced camera. In this case, it looks like it was the name. Other times, it was a photo, or a spec sheet, or even a full draft of the press release.

I'd say we can expect an EOS 6D to be announced anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks from now.

 

[lmederos]

I don't get why they would drop their price even if there is an announcement because wouldn't their replacement be 3-6 months away?

And the price appears to be back up to the regular 2499

Yes, I was wondering why everyone was so excited. What did BestBuy had it listed for ????

 

[EYEONE]

I don't get why they would drop their price even if there is an announcement because wouldn't their replacement be 3-6 months away?

And the price appears to be back up to the regular 2499

Yes, I was wondering why everyone was so excited. What did BestBuy had it listed for ????

$2150 or something close to that. I can't remember exactly.

 

[amarlez]

Here's my take on what's going to happen: the 5D Mark III and the 6D are going to be released simultaneously soon.

Because the Australian site has both listed, we can assume the 6D is going to be a new addition to the line and (if it exists) it's imminent. If the 6D is going to be a separate camera, the only reason for a price dip in the 5Ds (other than a fluke) would be a new 5D coming down the pipeline too.

And if we go with Canon's current pricing scheme where the price goes down as the numbers go up (1D>5D>7D), its price point is going be between the 5D and 7Ds.

My guess? The 6D is going to be a full-frame video-oriented SLR priced at around $2000 that will keep the major photo complaints everyone has had about the 5D line (autofocus, FPS, etc.) but target serious videographers with way better video features.

And the new 5D? A photo-centric lord of darkness with improved AF and Kryptonite to smite Nikon's D700 replacement. Maybe priced a little higher, but not too much so.

 

[x-vision]

This is actually almost standard M-O for Canon DSLR's. About 2 weeks prior to the real announcement, some Canon affiliated web site "accidentally" posts some tidbit about the soon-to-be-announced camera. In this case, it looks like it was the name. Other times, it was a photo, or a spec sheet, or even a full draft of the press release.

I'd say we can expect an EOS 6D to be announced anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks from now.

While I agree about Canon's M-O for leaks, I don't see a 6D announced right now.

As the name suggests, a 6D would sit between the 7D and the 5DII.

The thing is, there's no need for an even more advanced 1.6x camera than the 7D.

But if the 6D is FF, what features could Canon possibly cripple, so that the 6D sits below the 5DII ??
Make it a 1-fps camera with just a single AF-point ??

I'd say that Canon Australia is pulling our proverbial leg here .

 

[Super Mario]

Let me tell you, there will be no camera with "more advanced" video features. Maybe less MP's, but that's it. Do you think that Canon makes one DSLR with good video codec and video features without updating the video features of the rest of the models? It will never happen as long as there are other DSLR brands on this planet. Just look what has happened so far. Every camera after 5D MKII have had better video features than 5D MKII and usually better features than the models released earlier. All the cameras will have same codecs and features. There might be a model in the future with things like XLR inputs etc, but the video features and codecs will be the same in sub 1k€ crop and on top of the line FF.

 

[Stu_bert]

Further rumour on one of the the forthcoming Sony dSLRs...

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/unreleased-sony-alpha-a77-already-nominated-for-good-design-awar/

believe as much as you want....

 

[amarlez]

XLR inputs are the exact kinds of advanced video features a 6D would have — physical ones that are so substantial to a camera (XLR inputs are pretty large) that it would only be wise to include if they were going market toward video people.

As far as firmware goes, the entire line is probably going to be consistent. But what could some of these other physical things be? A rugged articulating screen, a video optimized sensor that focuses on moire instead of ISO, a hybrid mount that could fit EF and PL lenses, more video-friendly ergonomics. Though are just shots in the dark, but that's how Canon could fill the space between the 5D and the 7D with a video-oriented camera.

 

[fotoray]

IMO -- If the 6D version emphasizes video, then it would likely have an articulating LCD like the 60D. The 5DM3, emphasizing stills, would have a fixed LCD, but with increased resolution compared to 5DM2.

 

[c-law]

What if the 5D Mark3 never appears and we get a 3D (next year) and a 6D this year?

And if the 3D moves up in terms of what it offers photographers and gets all of the hyped up video (even 3D video!) and the 6D becomes the FF DSLR "that also does video"?

Of course all of those 5D Mark2 owners that feel like their camera is linked to their ego will be suddenly overcome with waves on insecurity because a "lower model" camera will be better than theirs and will cry out in shame at how could Canon do this to them. Diddums.

That wouldn't happen. If a more advanced model comes out called the 3D, and a 5DII beating "FF DLSR that also does video" is released then why would Canon released it as a 6D and discontinue the 5D line? The makes no sense from their past naming patterns and no sense from a marketing perspective.

I believe the likeliest explanation is that when a new model is rumoured it is often referred to as the next number up in the naming series due to a confusion in Canon and Nikons naming practices (1D, 1D MkII, etc, vs D1, D2, D3). This is probably just someone who was told to code a new place holder page but who has no real information to work off just naming it something that makes sense to them.

Chris

 

[Super Mario]

Articular screen is advanced video feature now? 3" screen is useless in professional enviorement. That doesn't belong to advanced video features list and will most likely be feature all Canon DSLR's have in the future.

 

[pedro]

Re: 6D rumor on tech radar from June 16th

http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/top-10-new-camera-rumours-for-2011-931005

 

[Radovan III]

5D Mark II Crazy Price

Best Buy dumping 5D Mark II’s for what appears to be below cost...

Check this out:
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_16&products_id=1882

"Broadway Camera" is a reputable pro shop in Vancouver and is listing 5DMK2 for $2,299.99 .... sale price.

 

[Redreflex]

5D Mark II Crazy Price

Best Buy dumping 5D Mark II’s for what appears to be below cost...

Check this out:
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_16&products_id=1882

"Broadway Camera" is a reputable pro shop in Vancouver and is listing 5DMK2 for $2,299.99 .... sale price.

And it says sale ends 29th August 2011 - maybe that's the day before the press release?

 

[gravediggingaditch]

Could someone please actually state the sale price that BestBuy was offering? The price is already back up to $2499, and no one thus far stated the sale price. Seems like basic information that they should have included in the OP.

The price Best Buy had it for was $2,123.99