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 think this is wrong. These cameras may sabotage each other a bit (if they will ever exist together), but have very different strengths and would be totally different beasts. $3000 vs. $4000 is not the question. The audience is it. And as a wedding photographer, I’d immediately go for the rumored 3D, if it only had a better AF than the 5D/5DII cameras.
Indeed, Nikon’s D700 is what put’s Nikon in a advantageous position right now. Not for Megapixel, not for a little noise advantage (or not) and not much for price. But for having a real pro-quality body and especially pro-AF in a compact and full-frame format.
I also have bought a 5D2 and have had a 5D for over 3 years shooting Weddings & Portraits, i have found that i get quite a few out of focus images at Weddings with the 5D2 , which is very frutrating. The autofocus on the original 5D seems more reliable even though they are supposed to be the same?
They are freaking expensive.
They want a D800 or D4 coz they’re stuck in 12mp land. There are people who need more than 12mp and currently the D3X is the only solution for Darksiders.
If so, could it be a backlit CMOS sensor???
But with a backlit CMOS even with the same sensor size, should has 2x better low light performance. So with new backlit CMOS + new 7D sensor designed (gapless microlenses + reduced distance between microlenses and photodiodes), the new sensor should be 25Mp with native ISO up to 51,200. =P
If not, think sensor too small for a new FF DSLR camera, then should be called 5D MkIIs, where ‘s’ stands for small, but don’t tell anyone so everybody think ‘s’ stands for super. =P