Canon 5D III rumours?

[anxela]

Have any of you heard anything about an upgrade to the 5D being around the corner?

I haven't heard anything myself, but I was wondering if it's likely that they will come with something soon..?

[Jen D]

I have heard a few rumors that it may be released as early as this summer... or possibly the fall. I have been saving up for the full frame sensor and I am hoping they release the specs so I can decide if it is worth it to wait for the newer camera or save the money and buy the 5D Mark II. I love my camera but I feel limited with the ISO capabilities.

[anxela]

Originally Posted by Jen D

I have heard a few rumors that it may be released as early as this summer... or possibly the fall. I have been saving up for the full frame sensor and I am hoping they release the specs so I can decide if it is worth it to wait for the newer camera or save the money and buy the 5D Mark II. I love my camera but I feel limited with the ISO capabilities.

That's exactly what's bugging me too.

[iUma]

The first 5D was out for 5 years before they changed it. I'd be interested to know if a new one is coming this soon? Where did you hear it?


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[Jen D]

It was on the canon forums. They said that the cycle was every three years and it would be after the 50D was replaced... and the 60D came out last year.

[katrinak]

I've only heard people speculating about it, nothing too official. Would be interesting to see!

[tylertooo]

I have been waiting!!! I have the original - bought the month it came out, and although I love it, I could only imagine what a mark III would be like. Mark II came out 3 years later, so I think we are due maybe at end of summer? I will be standing in line. My daughter has already asked me if she can get my old 5D, as she wants full frame.

[Britgirl]

can it really be 'better' than a mk2? and in what way? other than the 'coolness' factorI think its a camera you dont really 'outgrow' as such, and will have a hard time finding a reason to switch...

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by Britgirl

can it really be 'better' than a mk2? and in what way? other than the 'coolness' factorI think its a camera you dont really 'outgrow' as such, and will have a hard time finding a reason to switch...

From what I have been reading Mel they are working on improving the ISO capabilities and increasing the focus points.

[RandyP]

Hopefully they will up the frame rate from the 5D Mark II which is pretty light (3.8FPS).

[Britgirl]

well, my husband is grateful I'm saying this , I'm happy with what I have tell me when its the mark 4 and then I'll think about it! what do these people {canon, adobe...}think we are? bottomless pits of money????!!

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by Britgirl

well, my husband is grateful I'm saying this , I'm happy with what I have tell me when its the mark 4 and then I'll think about it! what do these people {canon, adobe...}think we are? bottomless pits of money????!!

Mel, If I had one I would probably stay put too But, since I don't I would like the new version if only for the ISO... we shall see!

[anxela]

Well, the thing is, when the mk III comes, the mk II will drop in price like a rock... So if it's not too much of a difference in quality, I might be in for the mk II anyway.