Canon accidentally reveals 11.1 megapixel DigiCam

[Bullhonkie]

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,528301,00.asp

Searched and didn't find anything so I hope this isn't a repost.

 

[Aquaman]

I want it but I will probably get whatever nikon brings out becasue I already have nikon lenses.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I want it but I will probably get whatever nikon brings out becasue I already have nikon lenses.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Nice, sure it would be awsome if i have the new viewsonic lcd monitor that can do 3xxx X 3xxx resolution.

 

[BigJelly]

someones gonna get fired and it ain't me...

 

[Wallydraigle]

I read about that on DPreview. It was later confirmed by Chuck Westfall. I do have Canon lenses, but I just got a new camera, and I'm not going to upgrade for a while.

 

[dman]

I guess they are afraid people will hold off buying the current high end model, but, sounds to me like the 11MP is a ways off from reaching the street, so, if you need a camera you will buy anyway.

I wonder if it's the same technology as Fuji, with the interpolated 6MP CCD or if it's true 11MP.

 

[Rallispec]

i'm sure it will cost about 9 million dollars.

i barely use my 2.1megapixel camera to its fullest extent.

 

[T2T III]

I barely use my 2.1megapixel camera to its fullest extent.

I hear you. I have a 4 MP Canon G2 which seems like more than enough camera for me for the next 4 - 5 years. My last Kodak 1.3 MP camera lasted me 3 years, before I wanted more features and higher resolutions.

 

[StattlichPassat]

WHOA! So it's actually real? It was just leaked too early! Wow... I can't wait to hear more about it from my favorite camera manufacturer.

Canon RebelG SLR, A40 digital

 

[StattlichPassat]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
i barely use my 2.1megapixel camera to its fullest extent.

Same here- I've got a Canon A40 and I'm almost ready for an upgrade (black G2) after mastering it, but not quite yet.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
i'm sure it will cost about 9 million dollars.

i barely use my 2.1megapixel camera to its fullest extent.

edit: $6000 I guess

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: wje

I barely use my 2.1megapixel camera to its fullest extent.

I hear you. I have a 4 MP Canon G2 which seems like more than enough camera for me for the next 4 - 5 years. My last Kodak 1.3 MP camera lasted me 3 years, before I wanted more features and higher resolutions.

I don't know about you, but I WOULD use 5MP+

 

[PistachioByAzul]

This model is designed for studio work, not fast enough for shooting sports, my gig. Not like I can afford the regular 1D anyway (8fps....drool).

 

[ElFenix]

holy frickin' nuts! i wonder how large teh CCD is?

 

[klah]

I guess you should buy this 9.2 megapixel LCD (3840x2400) to go with it: At only $8000(U.S.) it is a steal.Viewsonic 9.2 Megapixel 22.2 inch LCD

 

[Deeko]

I want it. Now.

 

[Spooner]

Um... that's a whole lotta megapixels..... Anyone taking pictures of Pluto?

 

[SSP]

kool!

 

[Smolek]

does anyone even need an 11.1 megapixel camera ?

 

[Lucky]

Originally posted by: Smolek
does anyone even need an 11.1 megapixel camera ?

an 11mp camera would be immensly useful in my field (photojournalism). if a working 11mp camera came out that could shoot at the same speed as a F5 or an EOS1n at a price of, oh about $5,000, it would be a *must have* for every newsroom. Not like digital isnt already, but the current ceiling-6mp-stretches the limit when you need to crop in tight on something and then run it full or even half-page.

And that doesnt even begin to cover studio work, which it looks like this is aimed towards. 6 grand is a friggen bargain for this thing. 2 years ago 6mp cameras were selling for 20,000.

 

[AzNmAnJLH]

wouldn't you like to zoom to infinity?