Canon 5D Mark II / Canon 50D / New Lens Rumors
Posted by Alex on August 17, 2008
More Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 50D Rumors from DPreview
Some recent Canon 5D Mark II rumors which even speculate of a Canon 50D and new lens specifications. I’m liking these Canon 5D Mark II specifications especially the MP size but not quite sure if the pop up flash is necessary and a live view LCD would be nice but not really necessary. According to the source these additions/changes to the Canon lineup are due to hit Photokina later in the year which would rule out a release later this month of the Canon 5D Mark II as some have suggested.
Canon 5D Mark II
- 16.7 Megapixel FF sensor
- Single Digic III Processor
- ISO 100-3200 (Low: 50 + High 6400)
- 6-8 fps – depending on grip
- 3″ High Resolution OLED LCD
- will accept EF Lenses, not EF-S
- 11 point AF
- 35 Zone Metering
- Viewfinder: 96 percent coverage .72 magnification
- Pop up flash
- New Lithium Ion Battery
- Weather Sealing slightly better than 40D
Canon 50D
- 12.2 Megapixel APS-C sensor
- Single Digic III Processor
- ISO 100-3200 (High 6400)
- 6-8 fps depending on grip
- 3″ High Resolution OLED LCD
- Will accept EF and EF-S Lenses
- 11 point AF
- 35 Zone metering
- Viewfinder: 100 percent coverage .95 magnification
- Pop up flash
- New Lithium Ion Battery
- Weather sealing slightly better than 40D
Lenses
24-70mm f/2.8L IS
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 IS
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By Nigel Honey on August 18, 2008 @ 9:03 amPermalink
So aside from the sensor size, basically the same? hmm
24-70 2.8L IS would be sweet… damn that could tempt me for an upgrade even.
By Marty on August 18, 2008 @ 10:21 amPermalink
Apparently there’s some new messages about a Canon 7D doing the rounds too.
The 24-70 f/2.8L IS would be a very nice lens….I think I’ll hold off buying a 24-70 non-IS to see if/when the IS version becomes available…
By Martin on August 18, 2008 @ 10:26 amPermalink
There’s also a few rumours about a Canon 7D circulating at the moment.
The 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens sounds sweet – I was intending to buy a 24-70, but I think I’ll wait and see if/when the IS version becomes available…
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