What you really want from 5D MKIII?

I don't really care either way about megapixels and I don't need a crazy AF system. I would like the outer focus points to work better, especially in low light. And any ISO/dynamic range improvements would be welcome.

I think that's reasonable. Oh, and a price under $3k.

light_pilgrim wrote in post #13895244
What would be the super deal for me is this:
1. Better DR
2. 2-3 stops higher ISO
3. More pleasing shutter release sound (I hate the pone on 5D MKII)
4. Better viewfinder for MF lenses

It's kind of a nit-picky thing with the shutter release sound, but so true. I'm looking to pick up a 5D classic solely for the mechanical sounding shutter as opposed to the digital sound!

light_pilgrim wrote in post #13895244
4. Better viewfinder for MF lenses

The 5DII is fine there....

Eg-S

Numenorean wrote in post #13895527
The 5DII is fine there....

Eg-S

I have the EG-s

projectmayhem713 wrote in post #13895523
It's kind of a nit-picky thing with the shutter release sound, but so true. I'm looking to pick up a 5D classic solely for the mechanical sounding shutter as opposed to the digital sound!

After 3 years of using it, I can't get used to it....really hate it

I think we all know what's the most important thing the 5DIII needs:

I want it to be released, so I can finally make a decision

I'm basically looking for a 5D that is more useful for sports, more effective for video and still retains the amazing IQ of the 5D2.

I actually do use my 5D2 for video from time to time and like that it's an option. Better ISO performance, more video modes, better audio and the ability to go for 30 minutes without pause (per the 1Dx) would be nice.

I don't need 12 frames a second but I do want more than the 4 on the current model. 6+ would be great.

1-series AF quality would be really nice but even 7D AF would improve upon what we've got.

If the rumored specs listed above become reality (22MP, better AF, better video, 7 frames/sec, etc.) then I may have to reconsider my 1Dx pre-order...

A 1Dx Lite + glass may be > 1Dx for me.

Upgraded processors - assuming that will up the fps.
Dual CF slots
7D AF
At least two more stops.

All priced at a point that will cause the MkII to drop to $1500 so I can buy one.

28MP
dual card slots
at least 45pt af
improved DR
clean ISO 12800
8fps
1D quality weather sealing
for ~$3500

Yno wrote in post #13895270
And no frickin articulated screen.

How can a "frickin articulated screen" really be an issue? I can see why some people would think that an articulating screen is a plus. Others not care one way or the other, but I can't see how anyone would consider it a negative (particularly in such a strong way).

I don't have any SLR cameras with that feature, but I have an old SX10-IS Powershot (if I ever get it back from a friend I lent it to) - and it has an articulating screen. I could certainly live without it - and do, but I don't see it as anything anyone could really object to. If you don't want to use it, park the screen in the "normal" position and forget about it.

Turning it inwards so the screen itself is not exposed to any rubbing, etc., can't hurt.

I've not done any kind of photojournalism since I was a college student and shot for the school newspaper - There were times when I had to shoot blindly over the heads of other photographers and reporters. Same with some after-game shots of players and coaches at football games. In those cases an articulating screen could have come in handy. Using wide lenses and guessing worked OK with a good deal of cropping, but guessing wrong was also easy and missed shots were common.

I was somewhat surprised when I read people complaining about the feature when it was announced for the 60D - but that was before the camera was even released. I don't think I've ever heard a complaint about the feature from anyone who owns a 60D (or the Rebel that has one, or any of the Powershot cameras that have them).

If it's a matter of being a "purist", then why buy a camera with auto-focus, built in exposure meter, or even a camera that doesn't use manually advanced film

I want the same sensor as the 1Dx, the same AF as the 7D, better ISO (even though its already great) and the same price as the current Mk2.

Crop mode sounds like a winner but if the 5D III was going to have it, it would def be on the 1DX so i dont think that's something we will see this time around...

As far as FPS I bet its not above 5fps...

Super clean IQ @ 6400 iso, better DR, 19 auto focus points(7D like), and full weather sealing + uncompressed hdmi output would be a good start!

Improve the current sensor for 1more stop of light
Add another sensor for high resolution (dual sensors)
In body IS
AF Assist beam
Nikon AF
In body HDR
Auto iso improvement
Command mode for flash
in body flash
5fps
dual cards
proper hdmi out
slightly larger screen for video
better AF during video

Stone 13 wrote in post #13896664
28MP
dual card slots
at least 45pt af
improved DR
clean ISO 12800
8fps
1D quality weather sealing
for ~$3500

I can see Canon coming out with a camera like this, but not at the price point of the current 5D2 - maybe they'll release a new line of cameras like they did when the 7D was a enough of a departure from the xxD series of cameras to warrant a new "class" of camera.....(or a new way of marketing what could have been called a 60D) - I think the real issue there was that Canon tries to keep prices of their "updated" cameras either the same as those they replace or lower. I don't see how the 7D could have sold for the same price (or less) new as the 50D cost when released.

Here you are suggesting a camera be sold for $1000 more than the camera it will (in theory) replace. For all anyone knows the next camera may well be more of a "full frame" 7D - but it is highly unlikely to be called a 5D - it would figure to be more expensive, and it would start to encroach on the 1D line's features. Something Canon seems to avoid even if it means crippling the abilities of a camera they make and sell (hacks like CHKD and Magic Lantern are proof of this).