Posted by Greg Barteluk on April 21, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Here is a link to what is probably a bogus German web site ad portending to be the release of the new 5D: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/274722088/
It seems like every new camera release is preceded by some "leak" on a German or Asian site. We will soon know the truth.
Now, if it is true, then 16 MP is a leap up from the 12 that the current 5D has. However, it is the same as the 1DsMK2 had. The digi III processing and larger LCD screen is kind of a given considering it is the new Canon standard for all new releases.
The 1D MK3 is a bit over 10 MP. When you apply a "crop factor" to the supposed full frame 5D MK2 (16 MP X 0.666) you come up with the same pixel density of the 1DMK3. So, if you were to need full frame go for it. If you need telephoto reach get the 1DMK3 and take advantage of the 1.3 crop factor.
Posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 22, 2008 at 10:07 AM
If I had a dollar for every 5D 'replacement' leak over the last 18 months....I may have enough to buy one to replace mine.
The image of the new 5D looks kinda strange - the cam looks distorted - stretched a bit.
The specs do not come as a surprise - I think it is the obvious upgrade.
I think this is a fake anouncement, but the camera-specs sound reasonable.
What I do not understand why/how this always happens that a page pops up on an official site and is then taken down again?
Or lets put it that way, why should Canon do this...?
Really?
I can't believe that the biggest player in the DSLR-market needs more attention and promotion. But what do I know about business...
Not that I want to question your explanation - but maybe these screen-shots are fakes as such? Someone just claims to have seen this on the official site, but in fact it was never up?
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 24, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Not for the camera maker. The publicity is for the website owner.
Mel-
Posted by David Bostedo on April 24, 2008 at 4:50 PM
And the biggest players in the DSLR market always want more positive attention and promotion (as does just about every company). There's very little chance that it will ever be too much, especially if it's free, and especially if it's positive toward a new product.
Discussion
7 repliesNow, if it is true, then 16 MP is a leap up from the 12 that the current 5D has. However, it is the same as the 1DsMK2 had. The digi III processing and larger LCD screen is kind of a given considering it is the new Canon standard for all new releases.
The 1D MK3 is a bit over 10 MP. When you apply a "crop factor" to the supposed full frame 5D MK2 (16 MP X 0.666) you come up with the same pixel density of the 1DMK3. So, if you were to need full frame go for it. If you need telephoto reach get the 1DMK3 and take advantage of the 1.3 crop factor.
The specs do not come as a surprise - I think it is the obvious upgrade.
I think this is a fake anouncement, but the camera-specs sound reasonable.
What I do not understand why/how this always happens that a page pops up on an official site and is then taken down again?
Or lets put it that way, why should Canon do this...?
Guy
I can't believe that the biggest player in the DSLR-market needs more attention and promotion. But what do I know about business...
Not that I want to question your explanation - but maybe these screen-shots are fakes as such? Someone just claims to have seen this on the official site, but in fact it was never up?
Mel-