For some time, I have been reading different rumors about Canon on Dpreview.com and CanonRumors.com. Recently, I have grown frustrated with the information presented - most particularly CanonRumors. In fact, I cannot remember when they have actually gotten something right there - even things they mark as ‘done deal’ have turned out to be wrong (for instance the early release of the Canon 5D Mark II)
Therefore, I thought I would compile my own list of rumors. These are exactly that - rumors. However, I have compiled them based of numerous posts in DPReview, past practices of Canon, and common sense. Therefore, without further ado.
When will Canon release the 5D Mark II?
They will release it the same time they have been saying all along - at the end of November. I think this will be very close to the end of November, and many packages may arrive the first week of December.
Will everyone receive the 5D Mark II that preordered?
It depends on when you preordered it, but everyone in the US that preordered within the first few days of the announcement will receive it in the first wave. If you have not already preordered the camera, you likely will not receive it this year unless you get in on one of the first orders from B&H or you get lucky with your local camera store.
What SLR cameras will Canon announce soon?
Canon will release an upgrade to the 40D/50D next year - most likely in September but there is a possibility for April. The new model, tentatively called the 60D, will be similar to the 50D but will have video.
Will Canon release a 1 series body next year?
Yes, the new body will include video, will have more megapixels (though my guess is the 1Ds body will not be substantial - probably from 21 MP to 24). The bodies will have a new AF as well. High ISO performance will be similar to the 5D Mark II.
Will Canon release a new flash to update the 580EX II?
Yes, it is just a matter of time. There is always a small team at Canon working on the next flashes. It is possible this flash may be released next year, but I don’t think Canon feels rushed here.
Will Canon ever get rid of the direct print button?
Nope, the button will be there for the foreseeable future. Some exec at Canon has a soft spot for this button. They have made it more multi-purpose though - it now controls Live View. This is likely the future of the button. Canon will keep the direct print feature until it becomes too expensive to maintain. When someday in the future a new generation of printers is released that won’t work with this button, expect the direct print feature to be removed, but the button will stay for Live View purposes.
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