Word is on the street that Canon is about to drop a couple of big cameras as a replacement to the heralded EOS 5D. While we surely expect some kind of new-fangled DSLR to replace the Canon 5D at Photokina 2008, Canon is mum on confirming any of these rumors. The working names that the rumors fly under are Canon EOS 3D and EOS 6D. The rumored specs are as follows:
Canon EOS 3D (unknown model name)
[I would actually think these specs fit a 5D Mark II or 6D. -Ed.]
Resolution: 14mp Full Frame
FPS: 5fps
LCD:3″
AF: 9 point
ISO: 100-3200
Memory Card: CF & SD
Proc: DIGIC III
Sealing: Some (40D)
Feature: Live View w/AF
Price: $1999 USD
Canon EOS 6D(unknown model name)
[Likewise, I think these specs are more closely aligned with a “3D” model. -Ed.]
Resolution: 20mp Full Frame (Sounds unbelievable, but true)
FPS: 5fps
LCD: 3″ VGA
AF: 19 point
ISO: 50-6400
Memory Card: CF & SD
Proc: DIGIC III
Sealing: Yes, Full.
Feature: Live View w/AF
Price: $2999 USD
Remember folks, these are still rumors no matter how reliable others claim them to be. Expect something from Canon at Photokina for sure, but don’t sell off that 5D until you can replace it with a real camera. For now, you can keep up with the rumors on the Canon 5D Mark II Rumors page or the Canon 3D Rumors page.