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    DESCRIPTION

    Unsurpassed Image Quality
    • 22.3 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor
    • DiG!C 5+ Image Processor
    • ISO 100-25600 (expandable to L:50 H1:51200, H2: 102400
    • Full HD Movie (ISO 100-12800 (H:25600)
    High Performance Operation
    • 61-point high-density reticular AF (up to 41 crosstype points)
    • 6.0 fps for high continuous shooting
    • Intelligent viewfinder with approx. 100% coverage
    • 3.2-type, approx.1.04m dot (3:2 wide) Clear View LCD II
    • iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer sensor
    • Shutter durability of 150,000 cycles
    High end features
    • Silent & low vibration modes
    • Dual card slots (CF & SD)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode
    • Multiple Exposures
    • Comparative Playback function
    • Improved durability & water and dust resistance
    Available Colours Black
    Megapixels 22MP
    Sensor Size 36 x 24mm
    ISO/Sensitivity 100 - 25600
    Image Stabilisation -
    Autofocus Points 61 points
    Lens Mount Canon
    LCD Size 3.2"
    Touchscreen -
    Liveview Yes
    Viewfinder Optical TTL
    Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
    Built-in Flash -
    Continuous Shooting Speed 6 fps
    Self Timer 10 sec, 2 sec
    Metering Centre-weighted, Spot, Evaluative, Partial
    Video Resolution Full HD 1080
    Memory Type Compact Flash
    Connectivity USB 2, HDMI, Mic Input, Wireless (optional)
    Battery LP-E6
    Battery Type Lithium-ion
    Charger Includes Li-Ion Charger
    File Formats AVI, RAW, H.264, MOV, MPEG-4
    Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm
    Box Contents Battery Pack LP-E6 .. Battery Charger LC-E6 .. AV Cable AVC-DC400ST .. Interface Cable IFC-200U .. Eyecup Eg .. Wide Strap EWEOS5DMKIII .. CR1616 Lithium Battery
    Skill Level Professional, Semi-Professional
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    So - my initial impressions:

    22MP isn't astounding, I thought they'd have bumped it up a bit with Nikon's release of the D800 @ 36MP. But we all know MP isn't everything and 22MP is reasonable.

    The new 61 pt autofocus will be VERY interesting, and 41 cross type points too! Hopefully the AF gets some major improvements to the 5D2, looks promising thus far. In fact it almost looks like it's the same AF system in the 1Dx (however it doesn't appear to have inherited its metering system)

    Price - looks like $4200 RRP (AUS) so it's certainly not cheap, but it's generally more expensive over here. Will be a hard one to justify upgrading right now either way.

    100% viewfinder is great. Not sure what's "intelligent" about it yet.

    Digic! 5 + dual CF/SD slots is really nice too. I like the idea of peace of mind being able to back up to a second card.

    HDR mode also peaked my interest. Sounds like an in-camera bracketed shot/ multi exposure blending. I wonder if it will output to jpeg only or to a raw file?

    Looking forward to more info coming out. Very excited. The 5D2 and 24-70mm f/2.8L might be on the market soonish...
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    Wow, I haven't seen a pre-order yet, but I saw some photos of it earlier on.

    22MP isn't that much indeed, but with the Digic5 it might be handling noise even better than before.
    I see better AF, faster burst-rate, better metering, higher ISO, HDR-mode(?), dual card slot, better weather-sealing, headphone plug and a few other things. The headphone plug might suggest that the video-mode is upgraded as well. But then, the price has been upgraded also, which isn't a good thing
    But it definitely looks interesting to me. Not that I will upgrade any time soon though

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    I want sample pictures taken with the camera--low and high ISO. :-)

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    I told a buddy of mine a year ago that I would by a 5D mark II if it had autofocus and weather sealing as good as the 7D and as high of a frame rate as at least my 40D. Does this mean I have to buy one of these? The only number on that spec list that I don't like is the 150,000 shutter cycle durability. However, I haven't worn out a shutter yet, so that probably doesn't really matter.
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    The only number on there that I don't like is the price.

    A $1,000+ dollar premium from the last model to this is a hell of a step-up, especially after waiting 4 years for it.

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    Indeed Dave, it's a lot of money. RRP is generally inflated in Australia so it might work out better for those of you in the US though.

    I'm interested to see what the flash sync speed will be. 1/320s would be nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by btaylor View Post
    I'm interested to see what the flash sync speed will be. 1/320s would be nice.
    I'm interested in that figure too. I'm simply hoping for 1/250 sec instead of 1/200.

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    Where is the official announcment?

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