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Rumours about the Canon EOS 60D DSLR

18th February 2010

The next xxD series camera from Canon - whatever follows the 50D

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60D Rumours

2010 March

• 8th Thanks to everyone who sent details of a 60D sighting on the Canon Taiwan site. Move along now, it was just the 6MP D60 from back in 2002...
  • After no real 60D info for some time, I get back from the Focus trade show at the NEC (UK) and I hear that there will be a 60D, but it will be used to debut some 'new technologies' - No more details, and this is not someone using an email I've seen before. We've had comments that the 60D would get a flip out screen for some time, but at the moment I'm still putting my money on the 60D moving to the almost mythical status of the 3D.

February

18th We've now had several suggestions that there is an announcement next week (23rd). DigitalRev say (via Twt) that they have an invite for an event then.
I'd suspect a 1Ds4 more likely than a 60D - could be some lenses too...
• 8th No rumours of note over the weekend...
• 4th I'll keep an eye out for announcements today, but next week is still my bet...
• It seems that Canon is holding an event in the UK at the BAFTA awards on Monday (8th) called "Canon at the movies" [PL]
• Could this be the 60D? ...a 'movie focused camera'
• However, we've also heard of people being invited to a Canon product release on the 9th. So maybe an out and out video cam ( like this) on the 8th and an SLR (or two) on the 9th?
• 3rd A suggestion via DPR that we will get a 60D tomorrow
  • "CMOS 18MPs
    6.3fps
    HD 24 and 36fps
    Digic IV
    Very competitive Price."
• 36fps is probably a typo though ;-)
• I'd also expect the announcement next week, but we should find out pretty soon...

January

2009 December

• 20th We hear (thanks) of a Canon camera being tested - in form quite similar to a 50D, but with 18MP and 6.3 fps. Full 1080 video, with video controls similar to the 7D but allegedly only 1 processor (Digic V anyone?)
• 15th No firm info on a possible 60D. We've had nothing sent more solid than this at DPR
• One issue is that any 60D has in some respects to
• fit 'below' the 7D. We were told that this might push the 60D back to this summer (2yrs from the 50D) where it could more clearly bring in some advanced features.
• 4th A dealer in the far East suggested 50D ordering difficulties and a 60D -this- month.
Whilst 50D supplies might be dwindling, I don't think December is a good month for product announcement - our last direct comment received still said early next year.
I'm still testing the 7D, but outdoors testing is being slowed by a rather sore throat :-(

October 20th The 1Dmk4 probably wraps up this year's Canon announcements, so no 60D until next year?

September 2nd As the 7D specs are digested, there's much talk of whether the 7D -is- the 60D. No, we're told (thanks) that the xxD line is still being positioned as the move 'up' for xxxD owners.

August 26th In a general update we hear that the 60D is on an 18 month cycle and won't appear until February - but in the mean time there's a new pro crop model (info on the 7D page)

60D Feb 2010. 50D like, but with an all new sensor emphasising low light performance. Upgraded AF (more points). Improved LV as per xD. DiGIC V. Focus on improving 'in-camera' image processing. Look for new interface aimed at offering much higher quality 'point&click' options in xxD and lower cameras. Canon is looking at better images for jpeg users ;-)

25th Whoops, sorry... it was news from last year - early September then ;-)

Announcement tomorrow? The Swedish Kamera&Bild site is saying they got an invite to a Canon press event tomorrow. They still mention a possible 22nd September announcement too.

Same battery for the 50D/60D? An advert for a charger includes 60D compatibility [bicc].

22nd The camera top image below is still getting a lot of comments about whether it's been photoshopped much. 60D fans saying it's obvious - 7D fans saying not :-)

21st New camera view at a Spanish store? Says FF, but looks xxD

See 7D page

20th After yesterday's announcements, the rumour mill is definitely working overtime.

The picture below was briefly posted on a Taiwan forum.

The collection of buttons, and the location of the power switch (below the mode dial) are an interesting combination.

Of course it could be the 7D?

Note that the dial has no 'Scene' modes like the 50D does - if real - this moves me more to the 7D side :-)

Some time ago we were told that Canon was looking at when (not if) to introduce a fold out LCD - time to get the power switch out of the way?

Is it the top plate from a new camera? 60D or 7D - (a 3D would not have pop up flash ;-)

Here's the 50D for comparison

and here's the 5D Mk2 top

19th A whole slew of small Canon cameras are announced [DPR]

Seems like a burst of 7D rumours erupted this morning - but if there was any DSLR announcement to be made, it might well have come at the same time as the point'n'click range was refreshed.

No signs (12 noon UK) of any news or even the usual pre-announcement 'leak' on a Canon site somewhere.

You can check out our info from this time last year, which was one of the more comprehensive sets of info we've been sent, covering this year and next.

Since anything with more MP will rekindle the 'ever more MP' debate, we've just published a long article about how aspects of physics limit camera design. It's over 12k words, but if you're reading this at work and have to get on with some 'real work', check the conclusions, or download the PDF ;-) BTW If you feel like writing an article, we're always looking for good original content.

12th We've had several comments (thanks) since the other day all saying that video performance was a key part the 60D specs.

Most interesting was a comment as to how Canon's 'video people' have been given more input after the surprise success of the 5D Mk2 in the video area.

7th Better video for the 60D?

On the Red user forum [Red] there was a message asking about video DSLRs.

This interesting response.

Note - an S35 sensor is similar size to the normal Canon crop (x1.6) sensor

How about the 50D successor on the 19th of August, with the 1D3 replacement (new name not 1D Mk IV) for the 17th of September? [POTN]

Add to this a slew of lenses...

5th How about an underwater housing already! [B&H]

Probably an old one for a D60 ;-)

2nd It seems that you can already buy screen protectors for the 60D at Amazon. [product link]

Guess it must be arriving soon then :-)

July 31st We're told (thanks) that the 'feature' is being able to configure a button for MLU - well that would cheer up a few and leave the majority wondering why they would bother using it :-)

BTW MLU is Mirror Lock Up

30th We've been sent assorted info for the 60D and 7D [thanks]

60D

Both CF and SDHC slots
7fps
New cleaner 15 MP CMOS.
New secret feature
1080 video that bests the 5D2

Meanwhile, some quite detailed specs have appeared at CR with

15MP
98% VF
19-pt., all-cross type area AF ellipse (basically, the current 1-series AF point layout w/o the 26-pt. assist AF pts
1080p@30fps full HD video with full manual controls
7.4FPS@14-bit mode
new DiGIC V
New battery
Mystery 'feature'

Looks like a more detailed version of what we were sent, with the exception of the dual card slot, which just happened to appear today in the Nikon D300s...

14th In a blurring of the lines, will the 60D be a 7D or vice versa. See poss. 1.3x crop and 'pro x1.6 crop' info on the 7D page

July 7th We've had a comment [thanks] that the 60D will actually remain CF, not a SD card.

June 13th Aug 25th for 60D and 1D4? [CR]

7th We're told (thanks) to expect the 60D and 1D4 announcements in August, although no specs supplied.

At CR there is another spec list for the 60D

15.1 megapixels, ISO 100-25600,7 fps, Digic V
Movie-mode: 1080p with 30 and 24fps
Incl. GPS for geo-tagging
SD-card slot (no CF)
148x109x75mm @ 738g

May 28th Some suggestions for 60D features [CR]

"The 60D will have 720p, 1080p video modes. 30p is already in the firmware and the Mark II hack could be used in this camera easily. Much better CMOS than the 500D improved even from the 5D Mark II."

The MkII reference covers the difficulties of adding 24 fps support in the 5D2.

It will be interesting to see how many of the features suggested to us last year about Canon sensor developments finally do appear in the 60D.

Look on 60D high ISO performance as a strong marker for performance from a 30MP plus 1Ds4 at its highest ISO settings (although potentially with improved pixel binning at the hardware level).

22nd A cashback scheme for the 50D in Japan.

Most likely to move inventory, rather than suggesting that a replacement is close.

3rd A flip out display? We've had mentions of this several times in the past, along with the comment that it wouldn't happen until 'the market' warranted it.

We're now told (thanks) that it's slated first for the 2000D and then the 60D. As to when? still suggesting that the 60D is on an 18 month cycle (see Feb. below).

Or is it? An Autumn release for the 60D along with 15.1MP, 1080p video at 30 fps, Updated AF system, 8fps, External microphone input and Digic V is suggested at CR

April 12th Mentioned on an HDR site - 8fps.

10th A new AF system for the 60D? [CR] The next 1D will certainly have a different AF system (even if not as different as marketing would like ;-) so expect this to feed into AF designs elsewhere in the range.

Elsewhere [DPR], there are suggestions that it may be time for an improved JPEG standard to be available.

March 25th The 500D is announced, and the specs suggest that a 50D makeover (video for instance) could easily be moved up in the schedules. We're told that 500D/50D sales will be the key to this. It's well worth a re-read of some of the info from earlier on this page.

9th At CR there is the suggestion that the 60D (or some other new camera) will appear this autumn. One of our longer lived sources still puts this as only an outside bet at the moment.

February 28th From our main rumours page

The launch timing is 'up for discussion' but internal pressures at Canon are to put it back on an 18 month cycle.

This from the weaker overall demand and reduction in competitive pressure. The design is advanced and allows for a possible August/ September 2009 release but is  90+% likely to be delayed until January / February 2010 (18 month cycle)

22nd How long to wait for the 60D? We've a roundup of various update estimates for different cameras we've been sent on the main camera rumours page. Suggestions for the 60D were that the 50D/60D cycle would move to at least 18mths (making it a 2010 camera).

2009 January 29th At CR it's suggested that the '60D' may be branded as the '7D'

15.1mp
DIGIC V
New 13 Point AF
1080p Movie Mode
8fps
3in VGA LCD
98% VF
New Battery
Weathersealing
Ergonomic Upgrades
1x Compact Flash and 1x Secure Digital Slots

Does have a bit of a 'wish list' feel to it ;-)

...But not dissimilar to what we were told in September. Interestingly, this could signal a move of the 1.6x APS-C sensor into a higher end model. If a 500D is announced beforehand, it will be interesting to see its specs compared to the 50D

2008 December 19th According to CR 50D sales are not going so well (the 40D is a real bargain at the moment) There is the suggestion that the 60D will move to better AF and finally some decent weather sealing.

October 3rd From a Canon interview [see 7D page]

"We're now studying carefully which models will be offered with video functionality. The 50D successor will almost certainly offer this feature."

2008 September 3rd

A current candidate feature set for the 60D (based on a 12 month release schedule) includes:

Improved Live View AF supporting focus tracking
Movable LCD Back (not definite, but easy to do) including a flip up mode to allow ‘from the hip’ shooting
HD movie mode, with AF and stereo sound.
GPS Terminal
Improved normal AF (additional AF points)
Upgraded 50D firmware with additional exposure and image processing options such as Chromatic Aberration adjustment, and even more flexible Auto ISO
Same 15MP Sensor

The 12 month release not absolutely certain yet but is likely, given the expected aggressive Nikon and Sony product cycles.

The 70D would be Digic V and feature a higher MP sensor, more upgrades to image processing algorithms plus whatever whistles and bells development can come up with (inbuilt WiFi, remote control etc.)

Canon feel they can comfortably do a 18MP or even 21MP sensor (53MP FF equiv) for the 60D if needed based on market pressures. Currently, this is not expected for the next update.

Future sensors... 3 or 4 years out.

Even with pixel binning Canon believe there is a point where more MP don’t make sense as they pixels are starting to get small relative to the wavelengths of light etc. creating all sorts of undesirable effects.

They expect to max out in the 50-65MP for a FF camera and a 21 to 25 MP range for crop. The market is likely to push them more to the upper end of the range and their DIGIC planning is on track to deliver the data and image processing rates.

In a few generations of camera, expect a 24-25MP 1.6 crop giving 12MP and 6MP pixel binned images. While the 64/65MP FF at the same pixel density can offer 32, 16 and 8MP pixel binned images as well as dynamic cropping to 1.3 etc.

After this effective ending of the MP race, Canon sees plenty of room for development in improved sensor technology and imagine processing algorithms.

Canon acknowledges the need to push many more pro-style features into the next range down. This is directly based on Nikon's moves with the D300 and D700.

This has encouraged Canon to begin a ground up re-think of just what else a professional camera needs to differentiate itself (other than rugged build etc.) as 'professional'

There are a number of Canon experimental bodies with separate electronic viewfinders (EVF) using high resolution screens (much higher than the current ones in the new cameras)

These screens are movable to be viewable from the top or back (like medium format). The cameras also support dynamic crop modes, with the electronic viewfinder adjusting accordingly. This includes both 1.3 from FF plus 4:3 and 6:4.5

The bodies are also a significant redesign from the current 1D series form factor.

Other potential professional series goodies/essentials/needless frippery [fill in your choice ;-) -KC] are, full two way remote control (all major camera functions such as ISO and metering) and built-in WiFi and GPS (built in - integrated). There is still interest in slide in/out mini hard drives (solid state or moving) to give several hundred GB storage.

Feedback from Canon's tame 'professionals' has been generally very positive towards the features ;-)

Canon keeps a eye on the both the growth in the DLSR market share and relative market shares in specific segments.

A key observation that has caught Canon’s attention is the shift over the last 12 months in two key 'pro'/'semi-pro' segments which are relatively fixed in size now (most professional photographers are already on DSLRs)

1 Wedding / Family / Interior Photographers.

Many of these have a pair XXD or XD cameras and 2 or 3 core lenses. Generally the 24-70 F2.8 L, 70-200 L (any variant) and sometimes one other Prime or wide-zoom.
These pros will generally update one of their bodies every year or so keeping a body for 2 or 3 years based on shutter life.
Canon have seen sales of the D3 and 24-70 and 14-24 (and more recently the D300) eat into this market, as the changeover cost is not too high. Some pros are experimenting with two different systems (keeping one lens on each main camera), while others have switched.
The Nikon D300 has added to this and, while early days, the Nikon D700 is expected to as well.
Canon's view is that this based on clever marketing and feature targeting by Nikon with the pro-features in the lower cost model and new high quality 24-70 and 14-24 lenses.
Canon see an exposure still for Nikon in their aging 70-200 F2.8 However, the replacement Nikon 70-200 is being trialled at the moment by Nikon.

The 5D replacement is a very targeted countermeasure aimed at the D700 and inspirational D3 sales. Canon have gone for MP, low ISO, lots of pro features and some additional 'whistle and bells' here to retain and attract the market. [No, surely no MLU button - KC ;-) ]

The 5D replacement is also designed to be an easy step up for current XXD owners, preserving lens investments etc.

The 50D targeted as a low cost D300 competitor

Canon have a second FF coming too to further cover this market.

In terms of lenses the 24-70 F2.8 L IS is ready and work is under way on a 14-24 competitor (with 12-24 and filters being the target)

While some professionals have large lens and system investments, there are a significant proportion of press and specialist sports photographers who (like the first group) only use a small subset of lenses.
The D3 and some of the longer Nikon glass (like the 200-400) as seen as being strong competitors here. Canon has had some serious repercussions from the bad press / sentiment over the 1D III focus issue.
The move from Canon hasn't been a flood but there have been a number of magazines / newspapers that have swapped systems in the last 12 months as part of their replacement program.
The lens values have made this easy, since many of these photographers would have an average of 2 or 3 lenses and a couple of cameras.

Bringing forward the upgrades of the 1D series by a market surprising amount.

Major redesign of the Autofocus system for their next pro series cameras (ongoing)

Design work on a rethink of the whole pro series body and features while still keeping a sports focus and a studio focus in terms of market.

Canon have been working on a number of parallel paths for lens design:

Competitive consumer grade EF-S lenses with IS – the release of the 18-200 IS after last year’s 18-55 and 55-200 are felt to provide good coverage in the XXXD and entry XXD markets.
Replacing core primes and zooms with higher resolution lenses more suitable for the newer 50-65MP FF sensors that are coming over the next few years. This includes the 24L, 35L, 16-35L (done) and 100-400L, 200 L (done) and over time several of the longer Ls
Upgrading IS in all lenses to current 4 stop designs while they do the lenses.
They are also looking at a couple to match specific Nikon / Sigma lenses (think 14-24 and 200-400 2.8 style)

Canon have upped their new lens design capability from 2 to 3 a year (this is significant in the amount of resources required) and are looking at 4 as a peak over the next few years.
[Note, I believe this is 'L' lenses - KC]

No surprise with the long awaited 24-70 IS F2.8 (Canon acknowledged that the current one was showing its limitation on the 1Ds III. Though many will be surprised with the new 35L and 24L.)
[Where's my new TS-E24 :-) - KC]

Canon do not currently have many plans for the non L series primes, with most consumers in that market going for zooms or aspiring to a L series zoom. Given the need to do so much with the rest of the lens range over the next 3-4 years, don't hold your breath waiting for a a new 50/1.4 or the like.

August 30th Future technology? As well as the older info (see under the table below) we were sent some updated info from the same sources. The full text is on the 5D2 page however if the 1.6 crop sensor were to be based on the 50MP FF technology, then it would come out round the 19.5MP mark. Look for extensive use of pixel binning to make use of all those MP at high ISO. Of course, if we're on a 1 year cycle now, the 20MP crop sensor might not come until the 70D ;-)

26th The 50D is released - table below updated. Next August for the 60D or was the 50D just moved ahead for competition reasons?

Well... there is a 60D thread at DPR already discussing this ;-)

21st The 40D to 50D update is compared to the 20D/30D update in a post from someone who claims to have used one [DPR] - first mention of a 60D we see :-)

July 8th Is a 40D refresh being moved from the expected 18 month cycle (we'll see it at PMA in 2009) or will new sensor technology make it into the 50D for Photokina [potn]

Whilst I've been sent various info on the new sensor developments, the only line that was slated for potentially moving to annual updates was the bottom end of the DSLR range.

Meanwhile here's the recent history of similar models

Model	Announced	Effective pixels	Auto focus	Continuous (JPEG)	LCD monitor
EOS D30	Apr 2000	3.1 mp	3 point	3.0 fps, 3 frames	1.8"
EOS D60	Feb 2002	6.3 mp	3 point	3.3 fps, 8 frames	1.8"
EOS 10D	Feb 2003	6.3 mp	7 point	3.3 fps, 9 frames	1.8"
EOS 20D	Aug 2004	8.2 mp	9 point	5.0 fps, 23 frames	1.8"
EOS 30D	Feb 2006	8.2 mp	9 point	5.0 / 3.0 fps, 30 frames	2.5"
EOS 40D	Aug 2007	10.1 mp	9 point	6.5 / 3.0 fps, 85 frames	3.0" (Live view)
EOS 50D	Aug 2008	15.1 mp	9 point	6.3 / 3.0 fps, 60/90 frames	3.0" VGA LV

Some recent info (originally on our 1Ds3 page) about Canon's plans over the next few years was sent in August 2007 (shortly before the 40D was actually announced)

• Sensor technology - Canon have mentioned that full frame sensor chips need two stepper passes. Sony now has the technology to do this in one pass and are preparing their own sensors and selling to them Nikon.  However, Canon have a new 'one pass' technology too. What's more, it can do even larger than 35mm (36x24mm) in a single pass. 
• Canon is very excited about a next generation CMOS sensors they are working on.  Two full frame versions have 40M and 50M pixels at the -same- noise level as the current 1D series. Low power supply voltages give cooler chips and lower noise even with smaller pixels. Different circuit fabrication techniques also promise to make close to 100% of the sensor area active pixels. This technology won't make any of the upcoming models, but is expected in 2009/10.
• The competition - Canon were somewhat shocked by the success of the Nikon D80, D40 and D40X. Hence the 'improved' 40D and the improved 400D replacement in the works. Canon know what Nikon have coming (D300 and D3) and have planned the 40D, 1Ds III and 1D III as their answers.
• However Nikon is moving to CMOS sensors to over the next couple of years.  Sony are moving CMOS to a near full frame (1.25 or so) and full (35mm) FF, so Canon is getting serious and starting to plan some aggressive upgrades.
• Sony worries Canon somewhat, since with their manufacturing capabilities, they could move the whole price base down for SLRs. So far they haven’t and their lens prices and range are not a worry for Canon. The current Sony Alpha has been less than astounding in the market.
• Moreover, Nikon have the camera credibility and certainly won’t stop with the D3 and D300. Their plans for the lower end (D40-D80 as well) are to replace them in much shorter timeframes than their previous 3-4 years.  Nikon have moved emphasis from the low end 'point and shoot' digital into R&D on the DLSRs. They've found this to be 3-4 times as profitable (note Nikon's record profits over last 12 months).  Nikon is more than happy with trouncing Canon for the last 12 months in Japan (not so world wide).  So the next 2-3 years will see a major DSLR feature 'war'.
• IS Technology - This is being introduced in some of their consumer grade lenses. The technology has matured to the point that it can be added at only a small price premium. It gives product differentiation - a reaction to Sony and keeps them ahead of Nikon.
• Digic IV - Digic III just won't cut it for the new high density sensors. Digic IV can deal with with the transfer rates for higher bit per pixel images. One Digic IV chip beats the two Digic III in the 1D3.
• 16 bit RAW - Canon's target for their next generation of sensors is 16 bits per channel giving true HD quality.  They are also looking at processing formats to retain that extra definition.
• ISO sensitivity - Canon see their next generation lower voltage CMOS as easily doing ISO6400, with a boost to 12800.

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Brief review of 50D/40D specs for comparison

	Canon EOS 50D	Canon EOS 40D
Sensor	15.0 million effective pixels	10.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	4752 x 3168 3456 x 2304 2353 x 1568	3888 x 2592 2816 x 1880 1936 x 1288
RAW files	CR2 format, 14-bit RAW full resolution sRAW1 (7.1 MP) sRAW2 (3.8 MP)	CR2 format, 14-bit RAW full resolution sRAW (7.1 MP)
Image processor	DIGIC 4	DIGIC III
Sensitivity	ISO 100 to 3200, extendable to H1 (6400) and H2 (12800).	ISO 100 to 1600, extendable to 3200.
Auto ISO	ISO 100 to 1600	ISO 100 to 800
Noise reduction	Four levels	On/Off
Auto lighting optimizer	Four levels	On/Off
AF adjustment	All lenses or up to 20 individual lenses +/- 20 steps	No
Viewfinder info	Now includes Auto Lighting Optimizer icon
LCD monitor	3.0 " TFT LCD 920,000 dots	3.0 " TFT LCD 230,000 dots
Live view AF	Quick mode (Phase detect) Live view mode (Contrast detect) Face detect (Contrast detect)	Phase detect
Peripheral illumination correction	Profiles of 26 lenses includes space provided for 14 extra profiles
User modes	Auto Creative Auto Program AE (P) Shutter priority AE (Tv) Aperture priority AE (Av) Manual (M) Auto depth-of-field Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait Flash off Camera user settings 1 Camera user settings 2	Auto Program AE (P) Shutter priority AE (Tv) Aperture priority AE (Av) Manual (M) Auto depth-of-field Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait Flash off Camera user settings 1 Camera user settings 2 Camera user settings 3
High-speed continuous	6.3 fps Up to 60 JPEG Large/Fine images Up to 90 JPEG Large/Fine images (UDMA)	6.5 fps Up to 75 JPEG Large/Fine images
Menu UI	Digic 4 interface	Same as EOS-1D series
Connectors	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Video out Mini HDMI connector N3 type wired remote control PC Sync flash terminal Communication terminal on base for WFT-E3/E3A	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Video out N3 type wired remote control PC Sync flash terminal Communication terminal on base for WFT-E3/E3A
Menu languages	25	18
Custom functions	25	24
Weight	No battery: 730 g (1.6 lb) With battery: 822 g (1.8 lb) (measured)	No battery: 740 g (1.6 lb) With battery: 836 g (1.8 lb) (measured)

Brief review of 30D/40D specs for comparison

	Canon EOS 40D	Canon EOS 30D
Weatherproof	Battery door and storage compartment	No
Sensor	10.1 million effective pixels 5.7 µm pixel pitch	8.2 million effective pixels 6.4 µm pixel pitch
A/D converter	14-bit	12-bit
Image sizes	3888 x 2592 2816 x 1880 1936 x 1288	3504 x 2336 2544 x 1696 1728 x 1152
RAW files	CR2 format, 14-bit RAW full resolution sRAW (2.5 MP)	CR2 format, 12-bit RAW full resolution
Image processor	DIGIC III	DIGIC II
Dust reduction	High speed vibration of filter	None
Auto focus	9-point TTL CMOS sensor Points cross-type for F5.6 or faster lens Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster	9-point TTL CMOS sensor
Metering range	0.0 to 20 EV	1.0 to 20 EV
Spot metering	Approx. 3.8% at center	Approx. 3.5% at center
Auto ISO	ISO 400 to 800 / 100 to 800 depending on exposure mode	ISO 100 to 400
White Balance	2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps	2800 - 10000 K in 100 K steps
Viewfinder	95% frame coverage Magnification: 0.95x Eyepoint: 22 mm	95% frame coverage Magnification: 0.90x Eyepoint: 20 mm
Focusing screen	Interchangable precision matte Two other screens available	Fixed precision matte
Viewfinder info	Now includes ISO sensitivity, B&W icon
LCD monitor	3.0 " TFT LCD 230,000 pixels	2.5 " TFT LCD 230,000 pixels
LCD Live View	Yes, including mirror-drop AF	No
Main LCD settings display	When changing settings such as AF mode or White Balance	No
Tilt correction	Yes	No
Opening CF door	Warning message shown	Power down, loses images
Mirror lock-up	Single or multiple exposures	Single exposures
Mirror mechanism	Motor up / down, quieter, faster	Spring up / motor down
Playback modes	Exposure line at top in single image view	No exposure in single image view
User modes	Three custom user modes on mode dial	No user modes
High-speed continuous	6.5 fps Up to 75 JPEG Large/Fine images	5.0 fps Up to 30 JPEG Large/Fine images
Portrait grip	WFT-E3/E3A, BP-E2N, BP-E2	BP-E2
Wireless connectivity	WFT-E3/E3A Integrates as vertical hand grip	WFT-E1/E1A No grip
Menu UI	Same as EOS-1D series	Sames previous xxD series
Menu languages	18	15
Custom functions	24	19
AF-ON button	Rear 'under thumb'	None
Rear buttons	Direct print, Menu, Play, Erase, Jump, Info, Picture Style	Direct print, Menu, Info, Jump, Play, Erase
Top right buttons	Lamp Metering / WB AF / Drive ISO / Flash comp.	Lamp AF / WB Drive / ISO Metering / Flash comp.
Dimensions	146 x 108 x 74 mm(5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)	144 x 106 x 74 mm (5.6 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Weight	No battery: 740 g (1.6 lb) With battery: 822 g (1.8 lb)	No battery: 706 g (1.6 lb) With battery: 785 g (1.7 lb

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