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skibum5 wrote:
a new rumor on northlight has the same idea:
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_5d3.html
5DX 45 MP, 61pt simplified 1DX AF, 3.4fps
5D3 22MP, 61pt simplified 1DX AF, 6.9fps, best HD video of any EOS DSLR (the long fabled 3D)
both coming in at a bit over $3000
While splitting the 5D-series makes a lot of sense, this particular rumor is just wishful thinking.
If Canon splits the 5D series into two, the two new models will definitely sell at two different price points.
It makes zero business sense to sell two different products at the same price.
$2500 and $3500 are the likely asking prices for split 5D-series.
As I said already, the cheaper model will be the FF version of the 7D: 18mp, 7fps, and a 7D-level of AF system.
The more expensive model will be the one with the many megapixels and the 1DX AF system.
Splitting the series makes a lot sense, since by now it should be clear to everyone that 1.6x cameras cannot command a high price – no matter how well spec’d they are.
The 7D is selling for $1350 right now, which is lower than the 20D was selling back in the day.
And the D300s has been MIA for more than two years now.
So, FF is the future for ‘advanced enthusiasts’ - but then the price must be right too.
The D800 will attract many pros but at $3000 it’s just too much for many ‘advanced enthusiasts’, who will be main buyers of a FF model priced closer to $2000 (which I believe will be the price of the 5DIII a couple of months after introducton).
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