Canon Rumours,
General camera rumours

• 22nd A Canon patent from July 2011 showed a 3 layer 'foveon style' sensor (right).
• This followed on from a 2009 sensor patent that appeared in the metering system of the 7D.
• A new version has now appeared [EG-xlt] which moves this forward.
• Compared to the earlier version, parts have been turned upside down, although it is still B-G-R from top to bottom.
• 
• The patent addresses problems of absortion of photons in the deepest red layer, and uses a resonance effect to improve efficiency
• We've now had several mentions of an upcoming 70D in early August.
  • If Canon do decide that their bayerless technology is ready for real use, I'm not sure where they'd use it first. Maybe the much larger pixels of a full frame sensor rather than the smaller sensors? (~46MP FF equiv. of an 18MP APS-C). Then again, the 7D was used to debut several new technologies, including our old friend, the 18MP Canon APS-C sensor...
• 16th No real signs of impending DSLR updates - an addition (or two) to the EOS-M range is likely, but estimates of when the 70D and 7D2 will appear range from next month to next year... [CR]
  • I note that several sites seem to be suggesting different versions of this, but as far as I can see they are based on the CR comments.
• 14th At last, the 200-400mm is formally launched - full details
• 12th We're told (thanks) not to expect any DSLRs until August and that the EOS-M is next up for re-vamp.
• Some purported images of an S200 and replacement for SX500 appear at DCI-xlt
  • Whilst this fits with all the current rebates (UK 60D/7D till end May, Germany till end July), DSLR related info has been very thin on the ground of late. I've never looked at the data, but have cameras in rebate/cashback schemes had replacements announced during the scheme before?
  • If updates for the 60D/7D have digic 6 processors, they will become the only camera lines to skip a generation (Digic 4 to Digic 6) other than the 5D to 5D2 Digic 2 to Digic 4 jump (note, I don't regard the 1Ds3 to 1DX as a jump- more 1D4 to 1DX)
  • Details on the timeline below
• 11th Invite for a 'Canon event' on the 31st (Friday) is mentioned via a Dutch source [PR]
• 10th Suggestions that Canon will put an APS-C sensor in a compact later this year [CR]
• Also a patent for using lens IS for astro photography [EG-xlt]
• 7th Canon Singapore post a video about Digic 6 [Vimeo]
• Canon also have a patent for image sensor shifting [EG-xlt] not anti shake, but higher resolution as in multishot backs.
• 6th Suggestions that the 7D2 is to be a 2014 camera [CR]
• As yet, we've not heard similar - both the 7D and 60D are still in rebate schemes.
  • If the 70D is to the 60D, in the same way the 700D is to the 650D then that leaves a lot of people looking for a 'real' update.
  • Whilst on the subject of updates, it's worth noting how Canon DxOMark scores for APS-C sensors have been static for several years, whilst Nikon scores have been steadily rising.
  • When are we going to see more than yet another 18MP APS-C version?

• • EOS 700D £50
  • EOS 100D £40
  • EOS 600D £30
  • EOS M £50
  • EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM £20
  • EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM £40
  • EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM £55
  • EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM £55
  • EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM £20
  • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS £40
  • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM £20
  • EF 50mm f/1.4 USM £20
  • Speedlite 430EX II £20
  • PowerShot SX270 HS £30
  • PowerShot SX280 HS £30
  • SELPHY CP900 £10
  • LEGRIA HF R46 £30
  • LEGRIA HF R48 £30
  • PIXMA MG5450 £20
  • PIXMA MG6350 £20
• Details at http://www.canon.co.uk/summercashback

April

• 30th New firmware for the 5D3 adds clean HDMI and f8 AF - full info on 5D3 page
• 

  
  28th A new cashback scheme starts the first of May in Germany and runs until 31st July, given it includes the 60D and 7D, I'd suspect that we're not seeing any new 70D/7D2 for a bit? EOS-M relaunch anyone?
• • EOS 700D Body only 50 €
• • EOS 700D EF-S 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS STM 50 €
  • EOS 700D EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS STM 50 €
  • EOS 700D EF-S 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5,6 IS II 50 €
  • EOS 700D EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS STM + EF 40mm 1:2,8 STM 100 €
  • EOS 60D Body only 80 €
  • EOS 60D + EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS 80 €
  • EOS 60D + EF-S 17-85mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM 80 €
  • EOS 60D+ EF-S 17-85mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM + EF 70-300mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM 150 €
  • EOS 60D + EF-S 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS II 80 €
  • EOS 60D + EF-S 18-200mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS 150 €
  • EOS 60D + EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS + EF 40mm 1:2,8 STM 130 €
  • EOS 7D Body only 100 €
  • EOS 7D + EF-S 15-85mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS USM 100 €
  • EOS 7D + EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS 100 €
  • EOS 7D + EF-S 17-55mm 1:2,8 IS USM 200 €
  • EOS 7D + EF 17-40mm 1:4,0L USM 200 €
  • EOS 7D + EF 70-300mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM 170 €
  • EOS 7D + EF-S 15-85mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS USM + EF 70-300mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM 170 €
  • Speedlite 430 EX II 50 €
  • Speedlite 600EX-RT 100 €
  • EF 8-15mm 1:4,0L USM Fisheye 200 €
  • EF-S 10-22mm 1:3,5-4,5 USM 100 €
  • EF 16-35mm 1:2,8L II USM 200 €
  • EF 17-40mm 1:4,0L USM 100 €
  • EF-S 17-55mm 1:2,8 IS USM 100 €
  • EF-S 18-200mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS 70 €
  • EF 24-70mm 1:2,8L IS II USM 300 €
  • EF 40mm 1:2,8 STM 50 €
  • EF 70-200mm 1:2,8L IS USM II 300 €
  • EF 70-300mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM 70 €
  • EF-S 60mm 1:2,8 Makro USM 70 €
  • EF 100mm 1:2,8L IS USM Makro 100 €
• I've just written a short review of some new Canon camera tethering software - Kuuvik Capture
• Some interesting functionality for software that is still only in beta (focus peaking for live view)
• 16th US rebates run until the 27th, whilst in the UK, they run to the 31st of May and include the 60D. There are suggestions that the 70D will come next week and include yet another version of the 18MP sensor. I do recall that the 7D appeared with quite a lot of new technologies in it (transmissive LCD VF, iFCL metering and that 18MP sensor) A relatively pedestrian 70D update might be seen as heading off, for a bit longer, some 7D users looking to update.
• 14th New US rebate scheme.

• The new Canon instant rebate program in the US is announced
• It includes the 5D Mark III and 6D) runs until April the 27th.
• Full set of info is at B&H Photo.
• Examples:
  • Canon 5D Mark III – $200 off
  • Canon 6D – $100-$200 off
  • Canon 7D – $200 off
  • Canon 60D – $200 off
• 9th New 6D firmware:
  • V1.1.3 fixes minor date/time issues.
• 7th Suggestions of a Canon announcement on the 23rd [CR] - the 70D is widely considered as next up for replacement, although, there is still that 200-400 lens that really could do with a proper launch one day...

March

• 29th More details of Panasonic's alternative to arrays of colour filters on sensors at [43] - more detailed info at [ISW]

• From article at readcube
• 25th The move to full format sensors (they have become relatively cheaper over the last few years) continues with a K-3 24MP FF camera from Pentax widely anticipated this week [PR] This was mentioned in the 2013 releases magazine article below [Feb 19th]
  • I note that those predictions had a 70D launched by now and no mention of the new small Canon DSLR (100D) - that said I'd still expect to see a 70D and 7D2 this year and we do hear of a high MP announcement for later in the year [see 1D Xs page]
  • I've now moved pre December 2012 rumours to the 2012 archive

Our guide to how rumours are received on some forums

#1 Have you seen this? #2 What do they know #3 FAKE! #4 Could you elaborate on xxx #5 Jeez, cant you people just get out more #6 You don't have to read it #7 Those that really know can't say #8 7D Mk2 AF issues #9 Is that all? #10 I'm switching to Nikon

#11 It probably back / front focuses #12 What? no built in pro AF #13 Why not 1.3 crop - all cameras should be 1.3 crop #14 Why not full frame? - Canon are ripping is off again #15 Its going to be so noisy I'll have to keep my 20D #16 The more MP are a waste, the lenses can't resolve that #17 It's all lies from from crazy fan boy #18 What, no built in IS: #19 I'll have to be the first to own one #20 Why would anyone want one

• 21st 100D and 700D both announced with Digic5
• Digic6 is trumpeted in the new Powershots
  • "Incredible performance with DIGIC 6
  • At the heart of both models is Canon’s next generation DIGIC 6 image processor, enabling the capture of outstanding images in even the lowest of light conditions, as well as realistically smooth, Full HD movies at up to 60fps. Whether at a party or under moonlight, new DIGIC 6 ensures pictures are low on noise and perfectly-exposed, with up to 30 per cent more detail [@3200 ISO] captured than the models’ predecessors, without the need to use a flash or tripod.
  • The HS System pairs the new DIGIC 6 processor with a 12.1 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor to deliver exceptional images in low light, with minimal blur and noise, as well as wide dynamic range – perfect for capturing shadowy detail as the sun sets on holiday. Using the DIGIC 6 processor and HS System, users can enjoy shooting with incredible ISO sensitivity, up to ISO 6400, with outstanding results.
  • Using DIGIC 6, movies are recorded in the widely-compatible MP4 format, and can be played on a range of portable devices – providing the ability to share recordings quickly and easily with family and friends, without the need for lengthy file conversions."
• So, Digic 6 for the 70D and 7D mk2 ?
• I've also updated the Canon timeline below - what do the new cameras mean for the chance of a 1200D?
• 20th The full list of announcements for Friday is said to be:
  • Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
  • Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
  • Canon PowerShot A2500 (already announced in some countries
  • Canon PowerShot IXUS 255 HS (already announced in Japan)
  • Canon EF-s 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens
  • Canon EOS 700D 18 - 55 KIT STM aka Kiss X7i
  • Canon EOS 700D 18 - 135 KIT STM
  • Canon EOS 100D 18 - 55 KIT STM aka Kiss X7
  • Canon EOS 100D
• 19th Can we expect new DSLRs later this year to include a Digic 6 processor? Some widely trailed specifications for a new Powershot camera include Digic 6 in the specifications.
• Latest 'EOS-B' info suggests that it will have Digic5, and be heavily based on the EOS-M and 650D
• Look at the Canon timeline below for how long previous versions of the Digic processor were used - it seems a bit soon for a new version, but Digic 3 had a short run (although two of them still power my 1Ds3)
• The 650D is not a year old yet, so a 700D but more likely 70D & 7Dmk2 could be a chance for a bigger jump in capabilities.
• ... or with latest info, maybe the 700D will be sooner rather than later, and just a minor update.
• Meanwhile in one of the most absurd comparisons I've seen yet, I spotted that one site had cobbled together an EOS B/EOS M comparison chart - never mind that only one camera is 'real', they are able to come up with this gem:
  • "Both camera have same sensor but Canon EOS M featurs better AF system, advance core specification, smaller body and available at less cost, we highly recommend you to buy Canon EOS M."
• Oh, and Canon have lent me a PRO-10 printer for review - if anyone has any questions, please mail me directly?
• 18th A fairly detailed set of specs appear at Best Buy in the US for a new small 18MP DSLR - full details on the EOS100D/EOS-B page.
• 16th If not a 70D, then how about a small all-new 100D - there seems to be all kinds of suggestions doing the rounds at the moment... [CR]
  • We've had unverifiable suggestions for the 1DXs, 3D, 7Dmk2, 70D, and even 2000D over the last couple of weeks. Thanks for the info, but I do need a bit more than just a model number ;-)
• 15th In Japan, Canon is sending out invites to next week's event, that include pens with 'IXUS/PowerShot' on them, that work as tiny projectors [NP via CR]
  • Not sure if this lowers the liklihood of a 70D next week (as I wondered with the UK cashback dates below)
• 14th Canon have announced a range of workshops and classes in the US.
• 12th Suggestions of a new Canon 'tiny' DSLR [CR]
• 7th A UK Canon 'Cashback ' scheme is starting today [Canon] - runs to the 31st of May.
• I note the presence of the 60D in the list - does this make a 70D announcement this month any less likely?
• There are 'Canon Invites' starting to show up for events on the 22nd/23rd [PR, CR]

• EOS 5D Mark III	£160/€200	PowerShot G1 X	£30/€38
  EOS 6D	£100/€125	PowerShot G15	£30/€38
  EOS 7D	£80/€100	PowerShot S110	£20/€25
  EOS 60D	£65 /€80	PowerShot SX50 HS	£50/€60
  EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM	£80/€100	LEGRIA HF G25	£75/€95
  EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM	£160/€200	PIXMA PRO-1	£100/€125
  EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM	£80/€100	PIXMA PRO-10	£75/€95
  EF 17-40mm f/4L USM	£80/€100	PIXMA PRO-100	£50/€60
  EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM	£235/€300
  EF 8-15mm f/4L FISHEYE USM	£155/€200
  EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM	£235/€300
  Speedlite 600EX-RT	£80/€100

• 5th A new film scanner from Canon
  • "Replacing the CanoScan 9000F, the CanoScan 9000F Mark II features new My Image Garden software, which provides effortless navigation between scanning functions and features superb photo organising capabilities, including face recognition. For easy document handling, My Image Garden features text recognition (OCR) and PDF file creation, with the ability to add password security to confidential documents. Canon’s helpful Scan to Cloud feature allows users to scan to Evernote or Dropbox cloud services with a touch of a button, while Stitch Assist enables large A3 documents and photos to be scanned in two parts and stitched seamlessly together."
  • "Featuring a CCD sensor and maximum optical scanning resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi for film, and 4800 x 4800 dpi for flatbed scanning"
• 4th a big sensitive video sensor from Canon [CR] - aimed at security markets
  • "...Using a prototype camera employing the newly developed sensor, Canon successfully captured a wide range of test video,*4 such as footage recorded in a room illuminated only by the light from burning incense sticks (approximately 0.05–0.01 lux) and video of the Geminid meteor shower. The company is looking to such future applications for the new sensor as astronomical and natural observation, support for medical research, and use in surveillance and security equipment. Through the further development of innovative CMOS sensors, Canon aims to expand the world of new imaging expression..."
• Interesting lighting choice... ;-)
• March 3rd No immediate signs of a launch of replacements for 650D/60D/7D - there's a look at the likely specs at [BA]
• A look at the Canon DSLR timeline certainly suggests that all three are due this year.
• With the recent D7100 from Nikon, the 60D is probably first up, and supply shortages go along with the suggestions we've had that a 70D is due this month.

February

• 21st Nikon D7100 dispenses with anti-alias filter @24.1MP
  • Will we be seeing this in any Canon releases - it's the sort of thing that makes precious little difference for most actual shots (i.e. not ones where you are specifically testing resolution ;-)
  • Perhaps the loss of filter more reflects developments in RAW processing software and a desire to remove a specialist component (aka cost) from sensors. Oh, and it gives a good arguing point for those more inclined to compare specs than go out and take actual photos ;-)

• 20th Product advisory [Canon] for 1DX and 5D3 covering AF speed with speedlite assist - firmware fix due.
• I forgot to note the Nikons in yesterday's 2013 list :Nikon D7100 in March, D400 in June and a D4X in October. September is slated for the Nikon 2 - presumably another mirrorless...
  • The EOS 3D makes a welcome return in the list, rather than a 1D Xs, which has been more of a favourite of late. If you're looking for a hgh MP Canon, I'd look at both pages where you can see the ebb and flow of rumours, although the 3D's first mention goes back to 2004.
• 19th At Pentax forums [PF], there's a supposed copy of a page from Japanese magazine “Camera Japan”, there's a slew of 'predictions' for 2013
• Canon 70D for March, 700D for June, EOS Me for July, 7D Mk2 for August and an EOS 3D for October.
• Quite a collection ;-)
• 

...and in non rumour news, I've just finished a longish new article about how I go about various aspects of my landscape photography : Making a picture - from idea to print - hope it's of some interest. Starts right from when I got out of the car, having decided that it was 'a nice view' ;-)

• 16th Canon lenses with a smartphone?? [AS] That's a fairly hefty crop factor ;-) - probably nothing but worth seeing on Tuesday...

• 15th Canon are trumpeting their patent performance in the US - 27 years in the top 5
• Olympus insist that they are still planning to make DSLRs [PR] although their recent financials look far from healthy (like most of the Japanese camera makers, or at least their camera divisions [SM]). The last 4/3 DSLR was the E-5 in Sept 2010
• The scale of losses at defunct photo dealer Jessops is revealed at AP where it's noted that they owed around $20M to Canon and Nikon. The popular excuse for their failure is the impact of the internet - a more detailed look at this Leicester based ex family business might suggest that the rot set in back in the 90's with an MBO that helped kill off what made the company work so well ...and why when I moved into my house I was a few hundred yards from the worlds biggest photography store, which is now a paint supplier, chip shop and tesco supermarket :-(
• There's more at Steve Goodman's regular sideways look at business issues [TWb4TW]
• 13th Further details of Panasonic's filterless colour splitting for sensor pixels are available [ISW]
• 12th I'm looking at how to further develop aspects of the Northlight Images site and have been wondering, on the blog, about the future of the rumours pages - All thoughts welcome - Whither rumours?
• 4th An article at Exposure magazine of a trip to Canon's Oita factory (poor translation warning)
• Panasonic come up with an ingenious way to remove the need for colour filter arrays in sensors, using refraction.
• 1st In an interview reported at DPR , Canon's MD for the imaging side of the company suggests that there will be a 70D, but that Canon see FF sensor cameras as longer term the 'semi-pro' solution, and are not looking at a large sensor compact. EOS-M sales have been slow away from Japan and the Far East - they seem to think that new lenses will help...

January

• 31st Some new compacts and a 1D C firmware announcement...
• That's it for the moment from Canon?
  • I'm working away at the moment, so my rumour checking is not as exhaustive as usual, but whatever might be coming is still well under wraps.
  • BTW for those wanting the glamorous life of a commercial photographer, this week I am mostly photographing envelopes, paper, and the boxes they come in ;-) I did get the chance to update my review of scanner profiling with i1Profiler after getting a replacement ColorChecker SG card. It seems that my old one had an incorrect patch on it. The fact that I'd not noticed it, shows how often I use ICC profiling for cameras (I'm using a custom DNG profile made with the ColorChecker Passport for the paper photos.)
• 27th A suggested 'roadmap' at CR suggests 3 DSLRs and several lenses for 2013 - product age would suggest both a 7D2 and 70D, whilst the 650D will be a year old by June. Shortages of the 60D and the need to position any 70D well ahead of a new Rebel (aka 700D) would suggest the 70D first. The new firmware of the 7D last year, could give it enough life to last unil the autumn - although a prompt D400 from Nikon might shift that forward somewhat.
• I'd also not forget that the 1100D is now two years old and Digic4 powered, but I'd still push a 1200D back to 2014.
• Lenses... 200-400, 100-400, 35mm 1.4L II - all regulars on the rumour circuit. We've heard of something else entirely new in the 'because we can' category, but apart from the old shift lenses (45,90) no details.
• 23rd With the Japanese CP+ show a week or so away, there have been no consistent rumours of anything new. The 200-400 lens must get properly announced eventually, we will see more EOS-M lenses and bodies, and both the 60D and 7D are showing their age.
• Short supplies of the 60D do suggest that a 70D may be on its way, but with none of the usual flurry of leaked specs from the Far East as yet, it could be a while off.
• 21st A somewhat cryptic patent from Canon about small pixels and reducing aliasing [Google xlt of Egami]
  • If anyone can work out what it's actually saying from the Japanese, please do let me know?
• 18th One of those 'old' features that regularly gets suggested for new Canon DSLRs is the eye controlled focusing found in several models a few years ago (EOS A2E, EOS Elan IIE, EOS IXe, EOS-3, EOS Elan 7E, and EOS Elan 7NE.[US model names] )
• It seems that Sony may have another crack at it with their upcoming 'flagship' model [SAR] Perhaps this may spur Canon to have another go at it? I've never used it, but reports I've seen put it wery much into either 'great' or 'useless' categories, suggesting one reason Canon never included it in any EOS DSLR.
• The 'next big thing' in sensors could well be three layer sensors, in the Foveon style - this has been one of those 'not yet' technologies for quite some time now. The current Bayer style sensors have been getting better over the years, so any new technology has to jump in at at least the image quality we're used to getting now.
• Some of Sony's thoughts are in this patent [FPO]
• Lots of different options, including a mix of red/blue and green sensitive pixels (a sort of 'half-bayer' solution).
  • I've also put some extra Canon battery notes on our blog, since Canon in the US have produced a guide to help people spot fakes.
• 15th It seems that Canon have announced their shop in Calagary [Canon Canada]
• "CALGARY, Alberta, January 15, 2013 - Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions celebrating its 40th Anniversary, today announced the opening of Image Square, the Canon Experience Centre - a unique destination where visitors can interact with the latest Canon technology and benefit from the expertise of photography and business consultants."
  • What? Where? and Why? are just three of the questions that spring to mind ;-)
• 14th It's widely expected [CR] that Canon will announce some stores around the world tomorrow, but no sign of any camera or lenses at the moment.
  • No stores mentioned at the moment in Europe or the US, but here in the UK, there are quite a few recently closed Jessops camera stores, if they need the space... [info at AP]
• 8th Is that it for CES/PMA? Next up CP+ in Japan (31 Jan - 2 Feb) and Focus in the UK (3-6 March)
• 7th A slew of compact cameras and an odd shaped one from Canon [DPR]
• 5th Very quiet on the rumours side of things, with no big press events or anything much leaking :-(
• 1st A general collection of what to expect from Canon rumours appeared on the Xitec forum in China.
• I believe this is a scan from the Japanese 'Impress' magazine, with their predictions (Nikon version)
• 
• Canon 7D Mark II may come with newly developed CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting speed and ISO expendable upto 25600.
  Canon 70D will have same sensor / ISO range as 7D Mark II, but its continuous shooting speed limited to 3fps.
  Canon EOS M2 will arrive on 2013
  Canon 1DSx is also expected to arrive at 2013.

2012 December

• 30th Lots of Japanese camera shipment numbers for 2012 have come out recently, both DSLR and mirrorless.
• Good places to look for an overview and discussion of what they might mean are Thom Hogan's Sansmirror site and PP
  • BTW, I've also rounded off my collection of reviews of Nik Software's plugins with a look at Dfine 2, for noise reduction. Not sure how it slipped through the net, but I've now got all of them up to date.
• 27th Interesting article on using the 1DC for stills photography - grabbing frames for that perfect moment [UF] and another interesting technology with Toshiba's version of a lightfield camera [ISW].
  • Have you noticed how the 'news' on many rumour sites at the moment seems to be the latest 'deal' for camera equipment? Well, the truth is that the number of reliable (or even half reliable) rumours relating to Canon equipment has massively dried up over the last year or two. I run the rumour section of this site in my spare time and I note that the amount of time I've needed to keep up to date with things has declined.
  • The quality and range of rumours just isn't what it used to be... :-(
  • I have re-jigged some of the ads and links on the page - but I'll try and keep them relatively inconspicuous - A big thank you to every one who looked at an ad or bought anything through the various links. The ads are what have enabled me to expand Northlight's commercial photography business and buy new equipment (and helped buffer against recent economic fluctuations in the kinds of work I do).
  • Although I want to increase the frequency of new articles and reviews on the site I'll certainly be keeping the rumours pages going during 2013, when I expect we'll see Canon make a move onwards from what has been their standard APS-C 18 MP sensor in several updates. The 2009 vintage, Digic 4 powered, 7D is definitely showing its age.
  • The CES show is from January 8th to the 11th this year, but remember that it's consumer electronics, so usually more giant TV sets than high end cameras.
  • What might bring about a bit more of interest in PMA running at the same time. It's early this year and with the 650D only coming out mid 2012, it looks as if the xxxD line might make it through this whole year. See the timeline below and place your bets... (lenses look most likely at the moment - oh, and some new compacts ;-)
  • Whilst I still see regular suggestions for a new 'high MP camera', I'd be surprised if anyone gets to own one in 2013
  • Another camera I'm curious about is the follow-up to Fuji's X100 [PP]. There's also the issue of a replacement for the elderly D300S - probably not yet though. If we don't get much at PMA then the next event would be CP+ in Japan (Jan 31- Feb 3)
  • All the best for 2013! - Keith
• 24th Canon Japan move the 5D2 to the 'discontinued' list.
• 23rd Reports that 60D stocks are low and difficult to find [CR] No signs yet of a replacement.
• The 1100D, 60D and 7D are models still powered by Digic 4 processors (see timeline below)
• 20th A Japanese magazine (Impress) has made its predictions for 2013. Their Canon suggestions include:
• Smaller size DSLR in 2013 - a smaller rebel | New lenses updated for high MP cameras | new EF-M lenses
• • Really hitting the crystal ball there - given the age of the 7D [2009], the lifetime of xxxD/rebel cameras, the lack of lenses for the EF-M range, and recent lens announcements...
• This was found in a Canon brochure, inside a German photo magazine - love the 42mm lens (see the header on our lens rumours page) - thanks for sending it.

• Rather slack photoshop and 3D modelling work - this was in a Canon brochure too!
• 
• The full resolution image is on my Google+ acount, here
• 18th Long on the wishlists of many with good quality film cameras around, there's a Nikon patent for a digital replacement back discussed at [NR]
• • There have been numerous attempts and a great April 1st spoof, covering this. I'm confident it will appear one day, but it's a few years away at the moment I'd suspect
• 17th All the main manufacturers are looking for the next big thing in sensor technology, and 'foveon type' sensors have appeared here regularly over the years.
• There's a new one from Sony (Google xlt from EG) - any appearance in a shipping camera is probably some time off though.
• 15th CPN articles about the new Canon flash systems and what you can do with them.

2012 December 11th An interesting viewfinder patent from Canon (Google xlt from EG).

• It's an optical viewfinder that allows 100% coverage, but incorporates alignment adjustment that enables reduced size.
  • I'm not sure of the details in the translation, and patents are often written to obscure important details ;-) Possibly for an even smaller DSLR, raher than the EOS M (which doesn't really have the space for a reflex mirror).

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Canon DSLR outline specifications

Model	Sensor (mm)	MP	pixel	ISO	Display (LV)	Cards	FPS	Available	Mass (kg)	Dimensions (whd)
1Ds	35.8 x 23.8	11.4		50-1250	2.0", 120k	CF	3	2002 Q4	1.265	156 x 157.6 x 79.9
1Ds Mk II	36.0 x 24.0	16.7	7.2µ	50-3200	2.0", 230k	CF, SD	4.5	2004 Q4	1.215	156 x 157.6 x 79.9
1Ds Mk III	36.0 x 24.0	21.1	6.4µ	50-3200	3.0", 230k	CF, SD	5	2007 Q4	1.210	156 x 159.6 x 79.9
1D	28.7 x 19.1 ccd	4.0		100-3200	2.0", 120k	CF	8	2001 Q4	1.250	156 x 157.6 x 79.9
1D Mk II	28.7 x 19.1	8.2	8.2µ	50-3200	2.0", 230k	CF, SD	8.5	2004 Q2	1.220	156 x 157.6 x 79.9
1D Mk II N	28.7 x 19.1	8.2	8.2µ	50-3200	2.5", 230k	CF, SD	8.5	2005 Q3	1.225	156 x 157.6 x 79.9
1D Mk III	28.7 x 18.7	10.1	7.2µ	50-6400	3.0", 230k	CF, SD	10	2007 Q1	1.155	156 x 156.6 x 79.9
1D Mk IV	27.9 x 18.6	16.1	5.7µ	50-102400	3.0", 920k	CF, SD	10	2009 Q4	1.180	156 x 156.6 x 80
1D X	36.0 x 24.0	18.1	6.9µ	50-204800	3.2" 1040k	CF (x2)	14	2012 Q3	1.34	158 x 163.6 x 82.7
5D	35.8 x 23.9	12.8	8.2µ	50-3200	2.5", 230k	CF	3	2005 Q3	0.81	152 x 113 x 75
5D Mk II	35.8 x 23.9	21.1	6.4µ	50-25600	3.0", 920k	CF	3.9	2008 Q4	0.81	152 x 113 x 75
5D Mk III	36.0 x 24.0	22.3		50-102400	3.2" 1040k	CF	6	2012 Q2	0.95	152 x 116 x 76
6D	35.8 x 23.9	20.2		50-102400	3.0" 1040k	SDXC	4.5	2012 Q4	0.77	145 x 111 x 71
7D	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 920k	CF	8	2009 Q3	0.82	148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5
D30	22.7 x 15.1	3.1		100-1600	1.8", 114k	CF	3	2000 Q2	0.78	150 x 107 x 75
D60	22.7 x 15.1	6.3		100-1000	1.8", 114k	CF	3	2002 Q1	0.78	150 x 107 x 75
10D	22.7 x 15.1	6.3	7.4µ	100-3200	1.8", 118k	CF	3	2003 Q1	0.79	149.7 x 107.5 x 75.0
20D	22.5 x 15.0	8.2	6.4µ	100-3200	1.8", 118k	CF	5	2004 Q3	0.685	144 x 105.5 x 71.5
20Da	22.5 x 15.0	8.2	6.4µ	100-3200	1.8", 118k	CF	5	2005 Q1	0.685	144 x 105.5 x 71.5
30D	22.5 x 15.0	8.2	6.4µ	100-3200	2.5", 230k	CF	5	2006 Q1	0.7	144 x 105.5 x 73.5
40D	22.2 x 14.8	10.1	5.7µ	100-3200	3.0", 230k	CF	6.5	2007 Q3	0.74	145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5
50D	22.3 x 14.9	15.1	4.7µ	100-12800	3.0", 920k	CF	6.3	2008 Q4	0.73	146 x 108 x 74
60D	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 1040k 3:2 articulated	SDXC	5.3	2010 Q3	0.755	144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6
60Da	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 1040k 3:2 articulated	SDXC	5.3	2012 Q2	0.755	144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6
300D Digital Rebel	22.7 x 15.1	6.3	7.4µ	100-1600	1.8", 118k	CF	2.5	2003 Q3	0.694	142 x 99 x 72.4
350D Rebel XT	22.2 x 14.8	8.0	6.4µ	100-1600	1.8", 115k	CF	3	2005 Q1	0.54	126.5 x 94.2 x 64
400D Rebel XTi	22.2 x 14.8	10.1	5.7µ	100-1600	2.5", 230k	CF	3	2007 Q1	0.51	126.5 x 94.2 x 65
450D Rebel XSi	22.2 x 14.8	12.2	5.2µ	100-1600	3.0", 230k	SD	3.5	2008 Q2	0.475	128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9
500D Rebel T1i	22.3 x 14.9	15.1	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 920k	SD	3.4	2009 Q1	0.48	129 x 98 x 62
550D Rebel T2i	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 1040k 3:2	SDXC	3.7	2010 Q1	0.53	129 x 98 x 62
600D Rebel T3i	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ	100-12800	3.0", 1040k 3:2, articulated	SDXC	3.7	2011 Q1	0.57	133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7
650D Rebel T4i	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ			SDXC		2012 Q2	0.52	133.1 x 99.8 x 78.8
700D Rebel T4i	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ					2013 Q2
100D Rebel SL1	22.3 x 14.9	18	4.3µ					2013 Q2
1000D Rebel XS	22.2 x 14.8	10.1	5.7µ	100-1600	2.5", 230k	SD	3 jpeg 1.5 raw	2008 Q3	0.45	126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9
1100D Rebel T3	22.2 x 14.8	12.1	5.2µ	100-6400	2.7", 230k	SDXC	3 jpeg 2 raw	2011 Q1	0.495	130 x 100 x 78

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