As the foretold “D day” for Canon announcements approaches, the rumors are somewhat uncertain of its precision.
It is close. Regardless of the precise date, the new toys are very close. Some sources still bet on February 28th, but most of the buzz has turned the radars towards early March. Regardless of the date, the expected products are:
5D III/X – Still some rumors for the name and different versions, but expected:
- 22mp sensor
- 61pt Auto Focus
- 100% View Finder
- 3.2″ LCD
- Dual CF/SD Card Slots
- US$ 3,500
Canon 590EX Speedlite – with built in radio
New Rebel – T4i should be announced soon, most bets place this as an early March release, with a new EF-S 18-135 lens with a silent autofocus motor.
Lenses
EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4X – should be announced soon with a price tag over US$10k
EF-S 18-135 II – silent autofocus motor geared to video
