what is the body you want to see canon release next ?

[ChristopherMarkPerez]

The older I get, the heavier the Canon DSLR gear gets. I shot a fantasy convention last weekend and I'm still sore from holding my 5D MkII/24-105L in one hand and the flash/umbrella in the other.

I'd like 5D MkIII performance in the size of a SL1/100D.

Since Canon is doing what it knows is best for it's current customer base (ie: staying out of mirrorless or offering a compelling alternative) I've just purchased a pair of Sigma EX DN lenses for my Sony NEX. If this works out well in my typical studio setting I'll join others who've left DSLRs for lighter/equally powerful gear.

I say this after having been loyal to Canon for, well, since they introduced the F1 back in the very early '70's. Loyal why? Lenses and performance. But I see Canon is being overtaken by circumstances not entirely under it's control (mirrorless/cell-phone image making).

 

[Omni Images]

I'm with you Sanj.
I'm drooling over the Pentax 645z and the sony A7r.
So they are out there, get with the program Canon.

 

[sanj]

I'm with you Sanj.
I'm drooling over the Pentax 645z and the sony A7r.
So they are out there, get with the program Canon.

Me too. I check exactly both the cameras you mention often on internet. But do not want have several systems in my bag. I already am waiting to sell my XE2 in favor or A7r or A7s but have not done so as the built in flash is important for me when am out with friends at night.

 

[EchoLocation]

A real low light monster. What if there was a 12 MP pixel FF optimized for low light.

There is. It's called the Sony a7S.

 

[Marsu42]

Btw, I find the poll is missing the option "none": I'm quite happy with what I have unless I track something with the abysmal 6d af, so please Canon - protect my investment and don't release anything for the next couple of years

A real low light monster. What if there was a 12 MP pixel FF optimized for low light.

There is. It's called the Sony a7S.

Looking at the reviews, the a7s seems to be a nice enough attempt and very handy for specific shooting conditions, but not a "monster" across the board that would make a lot of people downgrade to a lower resolution. It's not like you couldn't downsize more mp, denoise, sharpen, yadayadayada to get rid of some noise with a regular dslr.

 

[benperrin]

5dmk4

Top of the line AF
2 stops extra dynamic range
30-40 megapixels
Wifi
Dual CF
Tilt screen
Focus peaking
Large buffer
Improved ISO

One can dream...

 

[FEBS]

I would like to see a 1Dx ii

I don't think that Canon will introduce new features directly into the 5 line, but only after the 1 Dx is upgraded. I like my current 1Dx very much. However some points might be changed like:

• quieter shutter sound (this machine gun really attracts attention)
• all cross type AF points and more spread in the screen
• I also would like to see iTR further improved and also the possibility to use it in point expansion mode (4 or 8 point expansion) as it is currently only available in all 61 points and zone mode
• fps does not need to be increased
• Noise improvement and more DR are of course also welcome.

 

[bholliman]

I expect Canon to come out with a new Rebel 750D/T6i next, just because historically they refresh the Rebel line frequently and its been 18 months since we have seen a new one. I would expect DPAF to be added, probably using the 70D sensor with a Digic6 processor and maybe 5.5 or 6 FPS. A refresh to the SL1 would come next.

I believe the Rebel line will continue to be "mirror-slappers" until the end. If Canon comes out with an enhanced mirrorless camera, I bet its an M3 or maybe a new line all together.

For higher end bodies, I would expect a 5D MkIV next. I assume Canon will stick with keeping the 5D line a great all purpose camera, so not 30+ megapixals. My guess is Canon will come out with a high megapixal, landscape body to compete with the Nikon D810 as a different line, maybe a 3D?

 

[candc]

get on the mirrorless ball canon. right now the only advantage of a dslr is the faster af and the no lag optical viewfinder. its getting closer and pretty soon that advantage will be gone. then what? are people going to continue to buy dslr's anyway?

 

[ecka]

Deja Vu from 3 years ago.
Please, Canon, can we have that FF mirrorless already? This is getting really annoying :'(

Pro level mirrorless body with uncompromised ergonomics and controls.
No need for mode dial, just one for each of the exposure variables with auto options.
No miniaturism or retro fetiches, please. Even Leica is innovating these days.
Big and comfortable grip with CF card slot and LP-E6 battery in it.
Respectable EVF, Vari-angle touch screen LCD, focus peaking, zebra and 4K video for god's sake (facepalm).
50+mp FF sensor with a big lens mounting hole for adapters (like medium format speedboosters )
and crop modes for crop lenses (even M4/3 would get 12+mp from such sensor).

 

[AcutancePhotography]

I wonder which model has traditionally made the most profit for the company. Canon probably makes more of their profit from the Rebels they sell each year than from the 1D.

I would expect Canon to release a new body that they feel they can make the mostest profit. Hopefully, this will fund research in the higher level cameras.

 

[AvTvM]

Deja Vu from 3 years ago.
Please, Canon, can we have that FF mirrorless already? This is getting really annoying :'(

Pro level mirrorless body with uncompromised ergonomics and controls.
No need for mode dial, just one for each of the exposure variables with auto options.
No miniaturism or retro fetiches, please. Even Leica is innovating these days.
Big and comfortable grip with CF card slot and LP-E6 battery in it.
Respectable EVF, Vari-angle touch screen LCD, focus peaking, zebra and 4K video for god's sake (facepalm).
50+mp FF sensor with a big lens mounting hole for adapters (like medium format speedboosters )
and crop modes for crop lenses (even M4/3 would get 12+mp from such sensor).

Amen! 8)

 

[jcarapet]

t6i for personal preference. Any way you can improve the quality of the entry point, it creates more adoption for people wanting to get into photography and (hopefully), causes a lowering of the price on pro models. That being said, they won't likely because 7dii came out so soon and it would potentially cannibalize sales.

My gut says IDX replacement taking advantage of Digic 6's and in the 24 mp range, or a high MP camera.

Also, I am on the internet, so I am an idiot.

 

[Tugela]

Why DIGIC 6? That processor has been around for about 2 years now and is designed for old technology. The DIGIC 7 is probably on the horizon and I would imagine that it would be starting to show up in 2015.

The appearance of a DIGIC 7 would be a sign that Canon products are about to catch up with competitors instead of building systems around obsolete tech. A high end new camera appearing with a DIGIC 6 spells F A I L to me.

 

[Tugela]

I was thinking, since professionals are happy with obsolete technology and think Canon HD video is just awesome without the need for any improvement, perhaps Canon could include a new DIGIC 7 driving 4K in the next Rebel for us amateurs who have higher standards and want something that can compete in terms of output with Panasonic and Sony consumer products.

I say leave bad HD in the professional cameras, since that is what that group of users apparently wants, but don't let them drag the amateurs down to their low levels of expectations!!!

 

[Marsu42]

The appearance of a DIGIC 7 would be a sign that Canon products are about to catch up with competitors instead of building systems around obsolete tech. A high end new camera appearing with a DIGIC 6 spells F A I L to me.

Version numbers are marketing - or maybe they just skip just one generation like Windows and go right to the DIGIC 8 that at last will give us clean high-iso shots and lots of dynamic range? Or maybe they go conservative and only update to a DIGIC 6a or DIGIC 6.5?

Why do you think 2 years means outdated? Given the production and planning cycles, the part may very well have been designed with then-future cameras like the 7d2 in mind and only now use the full potential. The Magic Lantern development shows there are many functions in the digic parts that aren't even used by Canon, but can be unlocked by 3rd party software like ML.

 

[ecka]

Why DIGIC 6? That processor has been around for about 2 years now and is designed for old technology. The DIGIC 7 is probably on the horizon and I would imagine that it would be starting to show up in 2015.

The appearance of a DIGIC 7 would be a sign that Canon products are about to catch up with competitors instead of building systems around obsolete tech. A high end new camera appearing with a DIGIC 6 spells F A I L to me.

It's a camera, not an iPad. Digic6+ is fine. Nobody cares how they call it .

EOS-1D/1Ds had Digic1
EOS-1D2/1Ds2 had Digic2
EOS-1D3/1Ds3 had Digic3
EOS-1D4 had Digic4
EOS-1DX has Digic5+
I think it's traditional

 

[NancyP]

A D810 equivalent - FF, Canon functionality, with markedly increased dynamic range and with 40 MP +/- 5 MP. The current Sony sensor in a Canon body with Canon live view, etc would be fine. I don't want a lot of fancy AF necessarily - this would be a landscape camera.

 

[Davebo]

6D Mark II with slight IQ and handling improvement and a big autofocus upgrade... :

+1

 

[Ebrahim Saadawi]

Canon, I want SHARP video under 5K$ You left that market you started with the 5D mk II, budget filmmakers. I want sharp video as on the C100, GH4 and A7s. I love the Canon look for video but it lacks that stunning sharpness look, it's all it needs to be conpetitive again and take over.

I want:

-True 1080p image like the s35 mode in the 1DC or the C100
-Or a stunning 4K mode like on the 1DC APS-H mode
-Canon Log profile
-Clean HDMI out that actually looks good, again like the 1DC
-Good audio, with a microphone and headphone jack and a way to silently change levels lile the 5D3


I just really really get stunned everytime I see a 1DC 4K frame or 1080p s35 frame. It's unlikely we see that kind of video quality under 5K as the 1Dx doesn't even have it. They would need to make new 1Dx with that quality then a 5D mk IV, then again unlikely as it would kill the 1Dc sales, so they must upgrade that first. Damn you C line!

At least make the next 5D mk IV with true 1080p quality. It wouldn't really hurt the C100 it's a whole different feature set and price point.

My bet is a new 1DC first (the modular DSLR rumor), then a 5D mk IV with true 1080p video as on the C100/1Dc, then shortly a
new 1Dx mk II with the same video quality of the 5D mk IV. That way they'd have a complete video systek from 3K to 25K.