Updated Canon 2016 Roadmap

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<p>There has been a lot of new information come out in the last few months about what we can expect from Canon in 2016. I’m just going to give a round-up of what to expect for the folks that missed some things, or are new here (yes, we do get new readers).</p>
<p><strong>EOS DSLR Bodies for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS  5D Mark IV (confirmed)

<em>No other DSLRs are expected from Canon in 2016. We expect the announcement in August, with delivery coming soon after Photokina.</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>EF Lenses for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM (confirmed)

<del><em>We expect to see this lens announced some time this month.</em></del><em> It looks like the announcement has been moved closer to Photokina.</em></li>
<li>Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS II USM (confirmed)

<del><em>We expect to see this announced before Photokina in September.</em></del><em> Still scheduled for 2016, but will be coming after Photokina</em></li>
<li>Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS II USM (confirmed)

<em>We expect to see this announced alongside the EOS 5D Mark IV in August.</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>EOS M Bodies for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A “prosumer” EOS M body (not full frame) (confirmed)

<em>We think we’ll get a new APS-C “prosumer” EOS M body some time before the end of 2016.</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>EOS M Lenses for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unknown at this time</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cinema EOS Bodies for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon Cinema EOS C700 (confirmed)

<em>We should see this announced the first few days of September.</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cinema EOS Lenses for 2016:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Anamorphic Lenses

<em>We think you’ll see at least one anamorphic lens announced with the Cinema EOS C700</em></li>
</ul>
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So, all the early CR2 rumors about Canon FF MILC have just evaporated:

"The second camera, which may actually be announced first will be Canon’s first “prosumer” focused mirrorless camera. Two sources have said that the camera will use a newly designed 24mp full frame image sensor. This camera will be designed to use EF lenses, but how that’s going to be done is presently unknown to us. Details beyond that are quite fuzzy, but we’re pressing for more."

- http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=29576.msg590197#msg590197
 
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Woody said:
So, all the early rumors about Canon FF MILC have just evaporated:

"The second camera, which may actually be announced first will be Canon’s first “prosumer” focused mirrorless camera. Two sources have said that the camera will use a newly designed 24mp full frame image sensor. This camera will be designed to use EF lenses, but how that’s going to be done is presently unknown to us. Details beyond that are quite fuzzy, but we’re pressing for more."

- http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=29576.msg590197#msg590197

They haven't "evaporated", it's just not coming in 2016. More on that in the coming weeks.
 
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Oh how I wish a 50mm or 85mm 1.2 or 1.4L (or both) was on that list.

Having tried the Sigma Arts (35mm and 50mm) and being unsatisfied with the AF performance, I'm really looking forward to an updated fast prime from Canon. As I'm not shooting much at 35mm or wider recently, I'm looking forward to a 50mm in particular for everyday use and an 85mm for band nights.
 
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A stabilised 50mm would have been good to see on this list. Having sold off a bunch of primes when I got the 24-70 f/2.8II, I recently bought another 50 f/1.2L (pre-owned). I must have been dreaming. It was a particularly good copy, but sold it again inside eight weeks. For the low light shots I was chasing with it, I really wanted IS. It got so little use, so off it went. Made $50 on it ....whoo-hoo.

Everything else on the Updated Canon 2016 Roadmap will be warmly received. Oh yes, where's that FF MILC?

-pw
 
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To me this looks like a more than decent Canon year respective to new products.
Of course there will always be something missing, but it looks promising.
And of course it is also depending on the performance of the new products, esp. the 5D4.
But I am sure, looking at the latest releases, Canon will deliver here.
And I am sure, there will be a lot people being really pleased with the quality while a loud minority will whine over missed opportunities and MP or DR and noise or high prices ;)

miz said:
where is promised 50 1.4 replecement?
That is something I am missing: some good primes like a new 50 or 85 mm lens.
In the latest rumors it was stated that a 50/1.4 replacement was soon to be announced.
But it also was said that "soon" would be a Canon "soon", so it will arrive in 2017, presumably ;) .
 
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If indeed true, kudos to Canon for updating the 24-105mm- it's the most useful walk around lens and a great lens for filmmaking with full frame. Now, let's just confirm the video specs- we need it to exceed the video quality of the 1DXII.
 
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With the 5DS and 5DSr announced and launched in 2015, the 1D X MKII announced & launched Qtr 1 2016 and the rumored annoucement and launch of the 5D MKIV in Qtr 3 2016 we would have four high end F/F cameras from Canon.
Given the shorter life cycles of the amateur APS-C cameras Im somewhat surprised we will not see the replacement for the 6D in 2016 given this is more aimed at amateurs & enthusiasts. The 11 point AF really doesnt cut it anymore & it should be able to cope with f8 on long lenses with at least a 1.4 converter particularly if you have shelled out for these lenses from Canon.

Good news regarding a replacement for the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM hopefully it will have similar IQ to the EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM if it does however sales of the EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM will dip unless it takes a price drop Im certainly not impressed with my example.
 
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