Here we go again
I have received information from a CR3 source that Canon WILL introduce another camera to the lineup. The source has never given any specs.
I have avoided most 3D rumor spec lists because I haven't received anything from a great source. This is a combined source rumor I received today. I'm posting it because it is a complete departure from the rest of the stuff I usually get.
Combined info from 2 sources
The 3D will introduce new sensor technology that will bring new levels of dynamic range and ISO performance. The camera will be geared to the wedding photography market.
3D Specs:
16.7mp FF
7.2 µm pixel pitch
DIGIC V
Small magnesium alloy body similar to the 5D2
The camera will be priced above the 5D2. Possibly in the $4000-$4500 range with the 1D Mark IV.
Announcement for Photokina.
No information on autofocus system. Everyone hopes the 5D/5D2 system finally disappears.
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I never said the 5D would “do it all.” I said there’s no need for a new niche in Canon’s lineup slotted between the 5D and 1Ds. The 5D3 will, IMO, address most if not all of the shortcomings in the 5D2. There’s always a market for less noise, but that doesn’t mean Canon is going to carve out a new niche at the $4500 price point with the specs listed in this rumor (which I think is not a real rumor but a wish list at best and fantasy writing at worst). The issue is never what you or I would buy but what enough people would buy to justify the introduction of a new camera. I don’t see it happening. I could see a cheaper FF camera slotted below the 5D, but that’s not what this rumor is saying.
Obviously, they would have to adjust for the FF sensor, just as the 5D2 (which uses essentially the same AF system as the 50D) has done.
huh.
I wonder why the camera has to do noise reduction while bursting. Couldn’t these tasks be done in background while idle?
Can’t read you.