(CW3) Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Specification Surface (24MP, Dual Pixel AF, 4K, Anti-Flickr, New AF System)

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I got some specifications (thanks) for the upcoming Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (we expect the announcement in August 2015).

It’s not much and it is what common sense easily suggests the EOS 5D Mark IV might feature. The 4k rumor is not new. The rumor says the EOS 5D Mark IV will sport all the latest Canon technology, and lists (I give some subratings):

  • 24MP sensor – (CW2)
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF III – (CW4)
  • New and more advanced AF system (compared to EOS 5D3) – (CW4)
  • 4k video – (CW4)
  • Anti-flickr technology (seen first on the 7D Mark II) – (CW4)
  • Improved video features – (CW5)
  • Crop mode (featured on the upcoming EOS 5Ds) – (CW3)
  • ISO 100-51200 (H1: 102400, H2: 204800 – (CW3)

Not much to be honest, and nothing you wouldn’t expect after a bit of reasoning. Since the feature set is at plausible, I rate the overall rumor CW3 even if it comes from a new source. Stay tuned for more.

The EOS 5D Mark III – price check: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE
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About our rumor rating:

  • CW1 – probably fake rumor, not reliable
  • CW2 – rumor from an unknown/new source, but otherwise at least a plausible rumor
  • CW3 – a 50% chance to be real, coming from a known source, or from new source with good insight in Canon’s business
  • CW4 – rumor from a known source that was right in the past
  • CW5 – as good as certain to be true

 

(CW2) More Canon/Sony Sensor Tidbits (sensor designed by Canon, manufactured by Sony)

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I am getting a LOT of emails suggesting that the sensor featured on the upcoming Canon EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R is made by Sony. While I am still skeptical about these rumours, I also want to share them with you (well, at least the not so absurd ones).

The latest Sony/Canon sensor rumor I got is the following (I quote the original text, emphasis mine):

[…] the sensor is not designed by Sony – it is in fact designed entirely by Canon. It is true that Sony is manufacturing the sensors but they are not the ones who designed it, Canon is simply leveraging the manufacturing capabilities of Sony to get the volume of sensors needed to get these cameras to the market. The sensors used in these cameras are exclusive to Canon […]

There is more. The same source suggests that

  1. the EOS 5Ds can do 7fps in 1.6x crop mode
  2. the EOS 5Ds has a special front curtain mode that reduces vibrations of the mirror/shutter
  3. Time-lapse function (editors note: time-lapse is confirmed) also has the ability to export a movie at 4K. This is not native 4K video capabilities so there will not be a big push for it from a marketing angle but the camera can in fact create time-lapse footage that is 1080/30/25/24p or 4K/30/25/24p
  4. Maximum 4K time lapse clip duration is 5 minutes (9,000 photos)

This rumor is rated CW2 since it comes from a new source. Keep the salt ready.

What do you think about these possible features? Stay tuned, there’s a lot to come in the next days.

About our rumor rating:

  • CW1 – probably fake rumor, not reliable
  • CW2 – rumor from an unknown/new source, but otherwise at least a plausible rumor
  • CW3 – a 50% chance to be real, coming from a known source, or from new source with good insight in Canon’s business
  • CW4 – rumor from a known source that was right in the past
  • CW5 – as good as certain to be true

(CW5) First Canon EOS M3 Image Leaked (more dials, bigger grip, looks pro) – Update

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The first image of the new Canon EOS M3 leaked at digicame-info.

According to the image, the EOS M3 has more manual control dials than the EOS M/M2. You can also see that the grip has become bigger. The EOS M3 doesn’t have much similarities with its siblings. Looks like a more pro oriented mirrorless camera. The EOS M3 will be announced Friday, February 6th.

Well, it’s just one image – but it looks damned good! Could this be Canon’s first pro-oriented MILC? What do you think?

[via digicame-info]

UPDATE: thanks to reader mirrorless too we have another image to show:

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(CW2/CW3) Yet Another Rumour About Sony Sensors Used in Canon DSLRs

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I got another rumor (thanks) stating that Canon will use Sony sensors in their upcoming DSLRs. The source didn’t explicitly mention the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R but the reference seems clear.

I do not think we will immediately know the answer on Friday 6th, when Canon will announce the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R, and more gear.

This is not the first rumor I got saying that Canon will feature Sony sensors (1 | 2 | 3).

About our rumor rating:

  • CW1 – probably fake rumor, not reliable
  • CW2 – rumor from an unknown/new source, but otherwise at least a plausible rumor
  • CW3 – a 50% chance to be real, coming from a known source, or from new source with good insight in Canon’s business
  • CW4 – rumor from a known source that was right in the past
  • CW5 – as good as certain to be true

(CW5) Detailed Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R Specifications Leaked (41 cross type AF, electronic level, face recognition, and more)

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More specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R full-frame DLSRs leaked at digicame-info. Some of the new specs leaked yesterday here at CW. Announcement Friday February 6th. Both DSLRs will be available late March/April 2015.

The updated spec list:

– Sensor Effective Pixels 50.6MP. The total number of pixels 53MP CMOS
– 5DS R is a low-pass filter is disabled
– RAW (50MP), M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP)
– Media CF (UDMA7), SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)
– Dual DIGIC6
– Crop 1.3x and 1.6x
– Finder penta prism, 100% field of view, magnification 0.71 times, the eye point 21mm
– Electronic Level
– Grid display
– AF 61 points (41 points cross type). EV-2 support.
– ITR AF
– Anti-flicker
– Time-lapse movie
– Bulb timer
– Live View, the contrast AF (face recognition)
– 150,000 pixel RGB-TR metering sensor. 252 zone TTL metering
– EOS iSA system
– ISO100-6400 (extended with ISO50 and ISO12800)
– The shutter speed is 30 seconds -1/8000 seconds. Synchro is 1/200 sec
– Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec.
– Video 1920×1080 30fps (ALL-I or IPB)
– LCD monitor 3.2 inches 1.04 million dot
– Mini HDMI output terminal. External microphone terminal
– Battery LP-E6N / LP-E6
– The size 152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm
– Weighs 930g (CIPA guidelines). 845g (body only)

[via digicame-info]

(CW4) The Canon Powershot G3 X is Canon’s Next Large Sensor Compact Camera (20MP, 25x zoom, WiFi, NFC)

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The Canon Powershot G1 X

I posted the specs yesterday but since I got confirmation from a good source I can upgrade the rumor to CW4. Yesterday I wasn’t sure if the new Powershot will be named G1 X Mark III or G3 X. I can now confirm that the name is Powershot G3 X. Announcement February 6th.

The specifications:

  • Powershot G3 X
  • 20.2mp 1 inch back illuminated cmos
  • Wi-fi
  • NFC
  • 5 fps
  • f/2.8-f5.6. 25x zoom. 28-600mm zoom (35 equiv.)
  • 3.2 inch touch screen
  • ISO 12800 expand to 25600
  • Full HD. 59.94 fps

About our rumor rating:

  • CW1 – probably fake rumor, not reliable
  • CW2 – rumor from an unknown/new source, but otherwise at least a plausible rumor
  • CW3 – a 50% chance to be real, coming from a known source, or from new source with good insight in Canon’s business
  • CW4 – rumor from a known source that was right in the past
  • CW5 – as good as certain to be true