THE RUMOR MILL: OCTOBER 20TH - CANON 1D MARK IV

IT’S COMING…

This time from a very reliable source!

It looks certain that Canon will introduce a new camera on Tuesday Oct. 20th. Most likely it will be the 1D Mk IV, with very high ISO. Probably as high as ISO 102,400. The camera will have an APS-H (1.3x Crop) sensor.

I have no information on resolution, fps or movie options yet.

My feelings are that Canon has responded to the Nikon D3s that is supposed to be released in the next week. The D3s will also have super high ISO at 102,400. But! The Nikon D3s will NOT have 1080p video! Only 720p. Looks like Nikon really isn’t trying to compete there.

Another smaller rumor is that Canon will announce a 1Ds Mark IV in the spring that will be a projected 32MP camera. Not only that, but these two cameras have been lined up to be the LAST of Canon’s 1D line. To me that means that things are only going to get better!

CANON 1D MARK IV: WHAT THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN…

I’ve heard a lot of speculation over Canon’s recent announcement and what most people would have liked to hear…

The common theme was Canon’s follow up to the 1D Mark III:

The Canon 1D Mark IV

I would agree with them considering what this camera is supposed to be capable of. And of course the rumors have really been floating around about this guy…

WHAT SHOULD WE KNOW?

A regular source of information says the new 1D will introduce the DIGIC V processor. This processor will not only be faster, but it will also be geared to video recording. The faster processors will allow for RAW video to be shot.

SHOULD WE BE EXPECTING THIS SOON?

There is still no solid information in regards to when we can expect an announcement. I get random emails saying October or February. It’s all guesses at the moment.

I don’t know about you guys, but I think the introduction of a DIVIC V processor would be the “biggest announcement in the company’s history,” right?