Quote Originally Posted by STL
Even though the 5D mkII seems to be a fantastic camera, its price point is way too high for many amateurs like me. A 7D of some sorts (a refreshed 5D) would be a nice addition to Canon's lineup.

Don't hold your breath. As I explained in the following thread, the price premium for full frame is going down very slowly:


Does it make sense? An $1800 Full frame DSLR from Canon


A refreshed 5D would actually have a higher price than the 5D2, because the R&D amortization savings would be far less than the loss in marketability due to missing features. (Just as film cameras that lacked autofocus were more expensive, despite having lower R&D costs, because manufacturing cost savings were very little compared to the loss of market.)