.The Rumor Thread.

[Deadtrees]

Instead of posting rumors/news about each upcoming cameras, I'll just update this thread.
As always, keep in mind that rumors are just rumors although there have been many rumors becoming reality.
In addition, I'll try NOT to post rumors that has very low credibility.

As for now,

1. Canon

5D MK2 (To be announced coming October)
ISO 50-6400,
4 fps,
18 million pixels,
Live-View,
Anti-dust,


2. Olympus EP-1 (E-3).

Up to 5 stops of anti-shake correction
Live-View with tilt/shift LCD
Anti-dust
Weather proof
11 AF points, all of them being cross sensors
Faster AF, better C-AF, better low-light AF (-2 EV)
5 fps
1/8000 shutter speed
bigger view finder. 100% 1.15x frame coverage, (a bit bigger than D200 of Nikon's)

will be released end of Oct. or early Nov.
70-300: Oct
12-60: Oct
50-200 II - Nov
14-35: 2008 1st quarter.

* Above specs. will be confirmed within a few hours.
Update: Olympus didn't release specs. They only demonstrated it.

3. Sony

Flagship one will have FF sensor (99.9% confirmed)
Better and usable DRO ( http://www.apical-imaging.com/adiso )

4. Nikon

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED - 285,600 Yen (confirmed)
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED - 273,000 Yen (confirmed)
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm F2.8G ED VR - 1,386,000 Yen (confirmed)
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4G ED VR - 1,176,000 Yen (confirmed)
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm F4G ED VR - 1,491,000 Yen (confirmed)


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2007-08-28

Canon
35mm 1.4 II
200mm f/1.8 DO IS
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Sony A700

5fps
ARW 2.0
690g
1/8000s~30s,bulb
CF/MS
AF assist on the body
Flash Sync: SSS on 1/200s,SSS off 1/250s
kit lens: DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 (not CZ) made in Japan

NO liveview
APS-C,1.5X,12M
3" LCD 640X480x3(RGB) = 921600
ISO 100-3200,Auto ISO 200-800

Viewfinder
Type:Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror type pentaprism
Screen Spherical Acute Matte
Field of view:0.95
Magnification:0.9 X with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m^-1

Auto focus system
System:TTL phase-detection system , CCD line sensors(Metering area 11 points)
Sensitivity Range:0 EV to +18EV(at ISO 100 equivalent)

Exposure
Metering Cell:40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Metering range:0EV to 20EV
(at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
(+2EV to 20EV with spot metering)

battery pack:Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H


My 2 cents:
After 40D and D300 announcements, above specs. seems boring.
Anways, depending on the price and new image processing, this might end up being a good deal. Hope Sony was able to make their image processing better.

 

[Deadtrees]

http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2...dnum&desc=asc&no=18398

D3 ISO 6400!

Given the shutter speed being 1/100, it was shot in a dark area (Important factor to consider.)
I'll need to see more samples and direct comparisons between D3 and possibly 5D to make final judgements, yet, if that picture is correct, it seems quite safe to say Nikon D3 is king of the hill when it comes to high ISO/Low noise performance.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: Deadtrees
http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2...dnum&desc=asc&no=18398

D3 ISO 6400!

Given the shutter speed being 1/100, it was shot in a dark area (Important factor to consider.)
I'll need to see more samples and direct comparisons between D3 and possibly 5D to make final judgements, yet, if that picture is correct, it seems quite safe to say Nikon D3 is king of the hill when it comes to high ISO/Low noise performance.

link doesn't work

 

[Deadtrees]

Canon 40D.

Users are reporting that 40D doesn't seem to have focusing problems as the other Canon cameras: AF doesn't change each time when you press half press shutter button on a non-moving subject. When in Ai-Servo mode, AF doesn't change on a non-moving subject.

 

[ElFenix]

the only canon with focus problems afaik is the 1D, and i doubt the two share focus systems.

i doubt the 5D Mk. II is announced in october. canon needs to sell the remaining 1Ds Mk IIs first, i would think. i'll give it february/march. about the same time as the new rebel.

 

[Deadtrees]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
the only canon with focus problems afaik is the 1D, and i doubt the two share focus systems.

i doubt the 5D Mk. II is announced in october. canon needs to sell the remaining 1Ds Mk IIs first, i would think. i'll give it february/march. about the same time as the new rebel.

No, Canon has been known for its incorrect AF that occurs from time to time. It was believed to caused by 1. Poor AF algorithm 2. CMOS AF sensor 3. Using plastic part(not the case on 1d, 1ds lines), instead of glass matrial as Nikon does, on AF sensor module.

On Canon cameras, you'll notice how AF changes when you half press shutter button more than few times on a non-moving subject. Even when on AI-Servo mode, AF keeps changing even when the suject/camera doesn't move. You don't really get that steady 'Lock-on' status as Nikon and the other cameras brands do. You know there's a problem when AF keeps changing even when the camera/subject isn't moving.

Beside those possbile reasons mentioned, Canon tech Rep. said it is because circle of confusion is (I forgot exact term he used) than those of FF cameras. That seems to make sense in a certain way as 5D suffers a lot less from the problem; however, seeing how Nikon and the other brands don't really have same problem on crop factor cameras, it doesn't really make much sense.

 

[essasin]

Originally posted by: Deadtrees

Originally posted by: ElFenix
the only canon with focus problems afaik is the 1D, and i doubt the two share focus systems.

i doubt the 5D Mk. II is announced in october. canon needs to sell the remaining 1Ds Mk IIs first, i would think. i'll give it february/march. about the same time as the new rebel.

No, Canon has been known for its incorrect AF that occurs from time to time. It was believed to caused by 1. Poor AF algorithm 2. CMOS AF sensor 3. Using plastic part(not the case on 1d, 1ds lines), instead of glass matrial as Nikon does, on AF sensor module.

On Canon cameras, you'll notice how AF changes when you half press shutter button more than few times on a non-moving subject. Even when on AI-Servo mode, AF keeps changing even when the suject/camera doesn't move. You don't really get that steady 'Lock-on' status as Nikon and the other cameras brands do. You know there's a problem when AF keeps changing even when the camera/subject isn't moving.

Beside those possbile reasons mentioned, Canon tech Rep. said it is because circle of confusion is (I forgot exact term he used) than those of FF cameras. That seems to make sense in a certain way as 5D suffers a lot less from the problem; however, seeing how Nikon and the other brands don't really have same problem on crop factor cameras, it doesn't really make much sense.

Mark III does have AF problems which have been address all over the forums. Kind of a bummer for a high end camera, hopefully the intro of the new Nikon line will put Canon right. My old 20d didn't suffer from any AF problems that the Mark III are reported to have and I have not missed any sport shots due to my 1D AF.

 

[Deadtrees]

Sony A700

5fps
ARW 2.0
690g
1/8000s~30s,bulb
CF/MS
AF assist on the body
Flash Sync: SSS on 1/200s,SSS off 1/250s
kit lens: DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 (not CZ) made in Japan

NO liveview
APS-C,1.5X,12M
3" LCD 640X480x3(RGB) = 921600
ISO 100-3200,Auto ISO 200-800

Viewfinder
Type:Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror type pentaprism
Screen Spherical Acute Matte
Field of view:0.95
Magnification:0.9 X with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m^-1

Auto focus system
System:TTL phase-detection system , CCD line sensors(Metering area 11 points)
Sensitivity Range:0 EV to +18EV(at ISO 100 equivalent)

Exposure
Metering Cell:40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Metering range:0EV to 20EV
(at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
(+2EV to 20EV with spot metering)

battery pack:Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H