I don't know if it's conspicuous or not, since there's no history in the 5D lineage to draw from. I suspect it still sells well, and that if it is updated in the spring, we'll see something like the 20D-->30D upgrade. That is, a bigger LCD, newer DIGIC, little if any change in resolution, and a grip with wireless capability. There's really not another camera that competes with it today, so Canon is not exactly in a desperate position. The D3/D300 battles will be fought with the 40D and 1D Mk III bodies.
Consider the film counterpart, the EOS 3. While there were several Elan upgrades II/7/7N and at least one 1n to 1v, the EOS 3 remains the same even today. I'll bet the only thing significant about the 5D successor is that the street price in the US is under $2000 ($1995 is my guess). Tom P. > -------Original Message------- > From: Francis Zhou <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: EOS Any rumours on 5D replacement? > Sent: Sep 06 '07 00:58 > > Given the recent news on 40D and 1D/Ds Mk3, it is conspicuous that 5D > replacement is still MIA. While it is true that 30D had been in dire > need for a replacement for a long time, 5D has actually been in the > market longer, only superceded by the now retired 1Ds Mk2. Given the > announcement of Nikon D3, it is apparent that full frame has clear > advantage if it were not for cost reasons. If Canon can continue the > trend of releasing newer models at a lower price point, 5D Mk2 should be > able to deliver a deadly blow to Nikon D200/300 that have been rapidly > chipping away Canon's lead in this upper middle segment that is so near > and dear in many pro's and advanced amateurs' heart. Any rumours? Any > guesses? DIGIC III and larger LCD are given. As far as other features > go, for me, I would love to see the same MP number but a higher ISO, > like 6400. Larger buffer is nice but not essential, the same with better > weather seal. > > Thanks, > > Francis * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
