5D Mark II
The 5D Mark II currently has an instant $500 rebate in Canada.
I do not recall ever seeing that big of a rebate on a camera body. The 800 f/5.6 which costs about 5 times more than a 5D Mark II has a $1000 rebate.
I've received some info about a new Hybrid camera for September that is a giant leap forward.
I'm not saying 5D Mark III, but that's a big rebate for an “affordable” camera.
D700 replacement imminent?
60D
Various reports of reps saying a 60D is on the near horizon.
A lot more stores reporting a dried up inventory of 50D's and inability to get more.
100-400 Replacement
More reports of a 100-400 replacement.
I'm going to say it isn't coming based on past experience ordering products that are about to be replaced. The 100-400 is still very easy to get from Canon Canada.
I'll monitor this closely.
One thing that may suggest it's coming is Nikon is preparing a replacement of the 80-400 I'm told. If we go by the 70-200 f/2.8 replacements, we could expect Canon to upgrade theirs as well.
I will note the 100-400 is a massive seller for Canon as it sits.
500 f/5.6 or 600 f/5.6
I've heard a couple request for both of these lenses. With the ISO abilities of camera bodies now, why do we need to lug around f/4 supertelephotos?
A replacement of the 400 f/5.6L with a 500 f/5.6L IS makes a pile of sense. A lot of people take the 100-400 over the 400 prime. A 500 prime at f/5.6 could cost $3000-$4000 and sell very well.
A 600 f/5.6? A lot less likely. I'd expect to see a 600 DO first.
Canon G12
The next “G” will be CMOS equipped and shoot HD video. I'm told I can guarantee it. Not really a reach after seeing the SD4000. :)
Another suggestion is a form factor change and a better optical VF.
Gearing up for Rumor Season
A lot more little things are coming in now. Expect things to take off soon.
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I am a bit of a lens snob sticking to L-lenses, but; If Sigma puts OS (IS) on their 100-300 F4 it will be a no brainer to get it, this is a magic lens and works well with 1.4 extenders.
All of you people seem to have forgotten about the 24-70 IS II. That is the only lens I care about!
It better be replaced!
Also, if the $500 rebate comes to the good ol’ US of A, you will be able to find a 5D mk II on craigslist for $1200-$1500
Currently, they all around 2K on craigslist.
There is a good chance that the only thing you have missed out on is video. I don’t think we’ll see anything radical in the 60D, just a 550D in a 50D body with the usual extras. Nothing wrong with that, in my opinion.
Canon has something FF and wont announce it untill Nikon reveals their D700 replacement. It could be a 5DMk3 or a 3D.
also, just like another guy posted above, I bought a 300 f2.8 L IS with a 1.4 and 2x converter. Even at F5.6, my images are great. Why someone would spend that kind of a cash on a 500 or 600 5.6 prime is beyond me. Get the 300 with the extenders and have some more flexibility.
The 800 5.6 costs $11,000. My 300 with a 2x on a 7D which gives me 960 mm, cost me $4,800.
I find the prime the perfect prime to have. On a 1.6, I rarely need the 2x extender; however, on a 1.3 or full frame, it may be necessary.