When will the 5DMKII be updated?

[fotoworx]

When is it likely for the 5DMKII to be updated?

Roughly three years from it's release?

[overclock]

Who knows and why are you asking? What is it you are looking for in a camera that the 5DII doesn't offer?

[basroil]

2.5-3 years roughly. If you like the camera, won't be updated for a while, so prices will stay level for some time to come. If you don't, plenty of alternatives in the meantime.

[Jahled]

Who knows and why are you asking? What is it you are looking for in a camera that the 5DII doesn't offer?

http://www.phaseone.com/Content/p1digitalbacks/Pplusseries/Pplus/P65+.aspx

Maybe I am just being silly, but this camera is simply bonkers

[LoneWolf2]

why would you even be wondering about this?
just enjoy the dang thing.

[Familiaphoto]

The 5DII is so new it is too early to guess. Based on the last 5D I would say it is at least 2 years out. Is there something you want that the 5DII does not have?

[mattograph]

Look at his gear list. He owns everything but a camera!

[TooManyShots]

When is it likely for the 5DMKII to be updated?

Roughly three years from it's release?


Yeah, the 5dmarkII is getting old??? :) I think the "5dmarkIII" is around the corner, next year.

[pgruiz123]

I vote for never.

[fotoworx]

jeez there are some smart people on the forum.

It's a simple question.....maybe thats why it was answered by such simple folk?

[Eaton Photos]

jeez there are some smart people on the forum.

It's a simple question.....maybe thats why it was answered by such simple folk?

Since you asked a STUPID question. Your going to get Smart A** answers.

[NeoTokyo]

Well Canon has been speeding up production of some of its bodies but I think the 5DII will not be updated for about 2.5-3 years.

The 5D series and 1D series will probably keep the same pace that they have always had as they are a higher quality body with more features and IQ and noise performance and build and so on.

While we may see an 80D before the release of the 5DIII we can still be sure to enjoy the great quality from the 5DII and I am sure that Canon will use this body as a firmware workhorse as they answer the call of more photogs and videogs wanting more features that can be added via simple firmware updates.

-Eric-

[fotoworx]

Well Canon has been speeding up production of some of its bodies but I think the 5DII will not be updated for about 2.5-3 years.




Thats good to know. Personally I don't like to fork over a large amount and find out, that what I bought is outdated in less than a year. I'd be happy to know that my 5DMII was at the top of the semipro Canon heap for a couple of years at least. Others may like the 12 monthly cycles, I personally don't.

[westernminnguy]

http://www.phaseone.com/Content/p1digitalbacks/Pplusseries/Pplus/P65+.aspx

Maybe I am just being silly, but this camera is simply bonkers

Are you into medium format cameras and willing to spend $15K(my guess) or more?

:)

[westernminnguy]

Thats good to know. Personally I don't like to fork over a large amount and find out, that what I bought is outdated in less than a year. I'd be happy to know that my 5DMII was at the top of the semipro Canon heap for a couple of years at least. Others may like the 12 monthly cycles, I personally don't.

I agree with your point. It's not fun to invest heavily in something that is outdated right away.

Canon came out with the 5D about three years ago. The camera remained popular and at the top of it's class for at least three years before the 5D2 came out.

I'm guessing there won't be a replacement for the 5D2 for another 2 - 3 years.

Now Canon could update it's other full frame the 1DsIII soon with many of the features that the 5D2 has at probably twice(or more) the cost of the 5D2.

Good question.

:)

[argyle]

Is this topic starting already? Sheesh, the camera hasn't even been out for a year and already someone is thinking about an update? Either the camera meets one's needs or it doesn't. And if it doesn't, the solution is rather simple.

[fotoworx]

Is this topic starting already? Sheesh, the camera hasn't even been out for a year and already someone is thinking about an update? Either the camera meets one's needs or it doesn't. And if it doesn't, the solution is rather simple.


You're reading something into the question that just isn't there. Don't be so hasty to jump to conclusions.

[spelunker]

While true that Canon has sped up production on cameras, I think that's mostly for the entry-level cameras, who have really broken through to the mainstream. I mean, DSLRs are at the price level now where P&S cameras were a few years ago and consequently the production speed matches that. The 5D on the other hand, is more of an investment, I think. The price level didn't drop significantly between 5D mark 1 and 2, from what I remember. So 2-3 years for a Mark III sounds pretty likely.

However, who knows, right? All anybody can say with digital cameras is that they will be outdated. They will lose value. If that takes two years or four years might be a lesser question if you're truly uncomfortable with spending that kind of money.

[alt4852]

When is it likely for the 5DMKII to be updated?

Roughly three years from it's release?

Thats good to know. Personally I don't like to fork over a large amount and find out, that what I bought is outdated in less than a year. I'd be happy to know that my 5DMII was at the top of the semipro Canon heap for a couple of years at least. Others may like the 12 monthly cycles, I personally don't.

You're reading something into the question that just isn't there. Don't be so hasty to jump to conclusions.


this is why people think that your thread is pointless. you want your camera to be the best in context to newer cameras that are clearly going to possess more current and updated technology. it's a struggle against advancement that you're not going to ever win, so what they're telling you is to choose what you need and be happy with it.

none of us can tell the future. none of us are canon executives. here is a list of things that can happen which would make any of our predictions or musings a moot point:

1. canon discontinues the 5d line
2. canon utilizes a new sensor technology in the xxD series that trumps the 5dmk2 in image quality
3. canon decides to unexpectedly release a new model in the line early
4. canon decides to release a new model in the line late
5. canon decides to release a new model in the line whenever they damn well feel like it

etc etc.

point is, none of us know, and none of us CAN know what the future holds. there is no guarantee that the 5dmk2 will be the top semipro canon body in three years, two years, one year, heck.. even tomorrow. we just don't know, and trying to insure that your equipment is relatively better than other models is a bit silly. just get what you need for your work and you'll never have to worry about how your camera rates against others in it's class. you'll upgrade when you'll upgrades, just like how canon will release a new model when it releases a new model.

[fotoworx]

point is, none of us know, and none of us CAN know what the future holds.


I wasn't asking for an exact specific time and date in the future. I was asking for a *guesstimate* based on historical evidence of Canons diachronic past model release times.

I don't feel the need to justify my question.

I do appreciate everyones input, thanks.

[Fut]

1. canon discontinues the 5d line
2. canon utilizes a new sensor technology in the xxD series that trumps the 5dmk2 in image quality
3. canon decides to unexpectedly release a new model in the line early
4. canon decides to release a new model in the line late
5. canon decides to release a new model in the line whenever they damn well feel like it




You forgot this one.
6. Canon introduce new technology that renders "ALL" Dslr's obsolete. ;)

Personally I don't care if they bring out a new camera or an updated 5Dmkii, I'll be using mine until it falls apart or no longer fullfills my needs (can't see that happening), I've only just got rid of my 300D and that was still going well and producing great shots.

[Tom W]

September, 2011.
Well, that's my guess anyway...

[RDKirk]

Personally I don't like to fork over a large amount and find out, that what I bought is outdated in less than a year.

If they released new models of even the high-end cameras every year like automobiles, what difference would it make? Just like people in the Mercedes market, you buy what you need and want when you need and want it, and hold on to it for as long as it serves your needs and wants.

If they released new 5D models every year, it's very likely I'd go just as long between purchases--not only because it takes about that long to amortize the expense but also I doubt they'd have enough improvements the very next year after a purchase to make the upgrade worth the cost.

Sometimes they might solve a particular problem I'm having. For example, I upgraded from Photoshop to CS to CS2 and then to CS3 because each of those did indeed solve specific problems I was having. CS4, OTOH, doesn't solve any problem I'm having, so I won't be getting it.

[fotoworx]

If they released new models of even the high-end cameras every year like automobiles, what difference would it make?


It would make a difference to me. If it doesn't make a difference to you, more power to you.


"I" don't want to buy a high end camera that is touted and heavily advertised as having "It all" and then 6 months down the track, rumours start flying around of "my" high end camera being outdated as a "new" model in the same line is being released with more bells and whistles.

"I" like reading Photograpy magazines. "I" like the idea that for the next, maybe 2.5 years "my" high end camera will feature heavily in them and not be just spoken about as an outdated model.

Everyones milage varys on what they deem to be their buyers satisfaction.

Mines mine, it doesn't need to perturb you.

[mattograph]

and not be just spoken about as an outdated model...



Count on the fact that will happen by the beginning of next year. Once Nikon adds 24 fps vid to the 700 replacement, it'll all be done.

[Alexei TND]

Hmm i wonder how the spec list might look like

EOS 5d MK III
----------------

*35 MP CMOS Sensor with improved gapless microlenses ( microlens material = flourite)
*ISO 100-25600 ( expandable to: L1(25) L2(50) H1(51200) H2 (102400)
*Dual Digic V
*8FPS
*Built in GPS and wireless
*45 point AF (comparable with todays 1d mk III but improved cross sensors)
*FULL weather sealing
*1080p full HD movie recording with sensor stabilization and 120FPS


somethign like that would be nifty xD

[JAcosta]

Hmm i wonder how the spec list might look like

EOS 5d MK III
----------------

*35 MP CMOS Sensor with improved gapless microlenses ( microlens material = flourite)
*ISO 100-25600 ( expandable to: L1(25) L2(50) H1(51200) H2 (102400)
*Dual Digic V
*8FPS
*Built in GPS and wireless
*45 point AF (comparable with todays 1d mk III but improved cross sensors)
*FULL weather sealing
*1080p full HD movie recording with sensor stabilization and 120FPS


somethign like that would be nifty xD


Skip the movie mode and give me linking spot metering with different AF points and Im sold.

[DarthVader]

Nah.... it's probably 25MP + more AF points + cleaner high ISOs + full weather sealing.