A romp through the camera rumor mill
June 22nd, 2009
While none of these seem verifiable, there are simply too many rumors about new dSLRs and interchangeable-lens cameras floating around on the Web to ignore. So here, for your delectation, is a summary of all the bits that are fit to post.
The most frequent topic playing ringaround the Web is for a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. A host of sites have repeated a set of specs first posted at Northlight Images by a supposed tester of the aforementioned model. He speccifies the following:
- Same 1.3x multiplier (APS-H) as previous models.
- 16-megapixel sensor with 8-megapixel sRAW
- ISO 50 to ISO 26,500
- Same video and display as the 5D Mark II
- Slight redesign of button layout and grips
Said tester reports good high ISO photo quality (as you’d expect), faster continuous shooting than the 1D Mark III, "Nikon fast AF", usable Live View AF, and an overall better feel.
Supposedly there’ll be a late summer announcement and end of year ship. Start saving those pennies now. Use a really big jar.
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