5D mkII question.

I don't know very much about the economics around manufacturing something as complex as a digital SLR so here it goes. Would it be feasible for canon to offer 2 versions of the 5d mkII? One with a body similar to the current model and updated features and one with a Pro sized/ weather sealed body perhaps? With an obvious mark up of course. Any thoughts?

-Danny

The "5DMkII" with a pro-sized weather sealed body is the 1DsMkIII. They're not gonna do two FF 1-series at once.

I've always said they should have a 1Ds classic. 11.1mp body, 3 inch screen and iso 3200.

Aint gonna happen.

Sorry ronald I wasn't aware that they were the same camera only with differnt body types.

But surely canon doesn't assume they're going to turn a lot of sales with the 1ds III. A 5d mkII with a pro body priced at say around $3700 would win a ton of wallets. It would have the IQ of a 5d with the durability and protection of a 1 series, but without the 1d III fps and af. Is there some sort of financial aspect that I'm overlooking or is it just canon being canon?

dannyjeffers wrote in post #3817316
Sorry ronald I wasn't aware that they were the same camera only with differnt body types.

No need to be like that. I'm just saying, it isn't going to happen. If they make a "5DMkII" with a 1-series body, that could hurt 1DsMkIII sales. Not gonna happen. By making a prosumer body on the 5D (and I'm sure, MkII- although it almost certainly won't be named that), they give a FF body to those that need the 1-series features, and one to those that don't.

dannyjeffers wrote in post #3817340
But surely canon doesn't assume they're going to turn a lot of sales with the 1ds III. Is there some sort of financial aspect that I'm overlooking or is it just canon being canon?

Just Canon being "Canon" (aka- smart). Refer to above. Don't think they're gonna sell a lot of 1DsMkIII's? They absolutely will. If they didn't sell enough MkII's, they wouldn't have made a MkIII.

I suppose the term "a lot" is relative. Don't you think Canon would make more money by offering a 5d with pro body which would sell like hot cakes as well as the top of the line, near-medium format 1ds. There will always be people with the money and the need for a 1ds. In the meantime they can reach out to a whole lot of people who would otherwise settle for a camera that might only cost $3000.

I still just can't imagine it ever happening. I just can't. A 1-series is a 1-series. xxD series cameras just don't get those features.

It would be pretty sweet though. The ultimate camera in my opinion. That's sort of what I meant by "Canon being Canon". I feel that they don't always make the best camera they can for the price range. If the D3 really delivers the goods, I might have to rethink things a bit. D3 and a D300, or "5D MKII" and 40d?

What they should do is sell the 1ds III for $4500 so we can all own one.

cadams wrote in post #3817895
What they should do is sell the 1ds III for $4500 so we can all own one.

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cadams wrote in post #3817895
What they should do is sell the 1ds III for $4500 so we can all own one.

nah - the price tag of the 1ds is what makes it special! kinda like saying you wish lamborghini would sell for 20k so everyone can have one..

I think with Nikon announcing the new cameras, and Canon took a step back now with rumors that their price they announced "is not finalized". I think they are recognizing Nikon as a bigger competitor than they thought. They'll need to match a D3, but I guess the larger sensor D3x is still to be announced this year (24mp?) and Canon will need to lower their price.

I think a 5D2 with a 1series body would be the ultimate camera. Sell it for $4500 and I'll take 2. I don't need more resolution, just the price!

exactly ... if my 5d had 14 bits and 1d type body it would be everything i ever need

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #3817444
No need to be like that. I'm just saying, it isn't going to happen. If they make a "5DMkII" with a 1-series body, that could hurt 1DsMkIII sales. Not gonna happen.

You realize that the 1Ds line is a very low volume seller, right? Canon has stated their main purpose is to make profit. Canon would sell a lot more 3D FF 16MP sealed body, 45 AF cameras for $3500 than 1Ds3 for $8000. The 3D would add buyers to the FF market and not pull many of those interested in the 1Ds3.

Canon releasing a 5D2 for $2200 and a 3D for $3500 next spring would be the perfect answer for nikon's d3.