5D Mk II Rumor

helios

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=27125455&changemode=1

The new 5D II will not be released at Photokina, but instead will be a surprise announcement on April 22, according to a source I am unwilling to disclose.

The specs of the new camera are as follows (final name unavailable):


- 15.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor (vastly improved light-gathering capacity per pixel: improved micro lenses; miniaturized micro circuitry; enhanced signal/noise ratio)

- Weather sealing same as 1Ds Mark III


- Dual Digic III with all-new "CXR" NR system reported to best 3rd party NR software. Available as a C.F with 4 levels of customizable parameters.

14 bit A/D conversion

- ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)

- Reported 1 2/3 stop sensitivity improvement

- All-new 29-point TTL CMOS sensor
with 12 cross-type for F/2.8 or faster lens
(35% faster than 40D)

- Micro lens fine adjustment for up to 14 lenses

- 300,000 exposure shutter durability

- 6.0 / 3.0 fps

- 3.0" LCD
922,000 pixels

- EOS Integrated Cleaning System

- Live View (improved from 450D; latest generation)

- 6/3 fps continuous shooting for up to 68 frames

- MSRP $3499, available June 2

mikeanywhere

Not long now, yipeee!!

Thirdfox

Good to see Canon competing with Nikon again (let the leapfrogging continue!)

Going to be called 7D?

PaulieC

here we go again - Nikonians showing their insecurity

Thirdfox

I can't say anything - I'm at the bottom of the food chain in terms of equipment

Stephen

I'm at the bottom of the 2006 nikon food chain

/continues to wait for a D80 replacement to be released.

Carrigman

Photographic forums have been full of speculation about the specs of the 5D replacement. This is just another one of a long list. There is no reason to believe this one is any more accurate than any other. Only time will tell.

leinsterman

I'm so buying this ... but the price tag on this rumour seems a little off to me ... too high for the original 5D target market ... sounds more like Canon may be coming up with a new gap filler like a 3D with that specification ... too close to the 1DS MK III ...

But hey let wait an see ...

rymus

Ah rumour, where would the digital camera industry be without it.