Last Update 14, April 2008: Added more information and specifications for the pending Canon EOS 7D / Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The Canon EOS 7D (or EOS 5D Mk II, or maybe even EOS 3D or EOS 6D) doesn’t exist yet, but rumour and speculation around the internet is increasing for Canons pending replacement for the EOS 5D.

While the EOS 7D isn’t here yet, its always fun to guess what the specifications will be, and when it will arrive. Below are some Canon EOS 7D or EOS 5D MkII specification speculations circulating around the internet at the moment.

Canon EOS 7D Specifications Version 1

• 12 Megapixel
• 5fps,Up to 21 RAW files
• Dust removing system
• 15-point TTL CMOS sensor
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• 96% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.71x
• 3.0 " 640×480 TFT LCD (920,000 pixels)
• ISO 50-3200 extended to 12800 and 25600
• DIGIC III, 14-bit
• Canon EF lens mount (not EF-S)
• Live View Mode
• The Body Is Much Identical to 5D, Could Share The Handgrip
• Surprisingly cheap, US: $ 1,899

Canon EOS 7D Specifications Version 2

• 15.3 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
• Weather sealing same as 1Ds Mark III
• Dual Digic III with all-new “CXR” NR system reported to best 3rd party NR software.
• 14 bit A/D conversion
• ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)
• Reported 1 2/3 stop sensitivity improvement
• All-new 29-point TTL CMOS sensor with 12 cross-type for F/2.8 or faster lens
• Micro lens fine adjustment for up to 14 lenses
• 300,000 exposure shutter durability
• 6.0 / 3.0 fps
• 3.0″ LCD 922,000 pixels
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Live View (improved from 450D; latest generation)
• MSRP $3499, available June 2, 2008

Canon EOS 7D Specifications Version 3

• 12 Megapixel full frame CMOS
• 5 fps, max. 21 continuous shooting of raw images
• Automatic dust reduction
• 35 area subarea light metering system; central point metering available for the 3.5% central area
• 15 point high accuracy cross focusing AF system. f2.8 high accuracy focusing available at the central focusing point
• Viewfinder: 96% vision field, 0.71x
• 3.0 inch, 0.92 million pixel LCD (640*480 VGA)
• ISO 50-3200, can be extended to 6400 or 12800
• Mg-Al alloy body, dust proof, water proof
• 14-bits DIGIC III processor
• HDMI connector
• 16:9 shooting available at 8 million pixels
• EF-S lens not supported
• LCD live view
• 5D grip and battery compatible

Canon EOS 7D Specifications Version 4

• 16 Megapixel
• Full-frame sensor from the Canon 1Ds Mk II.
• 3.0″ LCD 922,000 pixels
• 3.1 FPS
• Smart programmable Auto ISO.

Other Info and Roumers

March 31, 2008

More rumours and speculation here stating” Out of Canon, nobody seems to really have a clue about what will be the successor to the Canon EOS 5D. Most people assume that it will be named either Canon EOS 5D Mk II (the most probable possibility according to several sources), Canon EOS 6D or even Canon EOS 7D.

Possible Specifications

• 15 to 16 MP sensor (good but not oustanding, in order to hit hard on image quality; Enough to top the 12MP of Nikon D3) with 14-bit A/D conversion (the de facto standard of Canon image quality)
• ISO 12800 (boost up to ISO 25600) that should give Nikon a run for their money
• All-new 29-point TTL CMOS AF sensor (needed to compete with the impressive 51-point AF sensor of Nikon)
• 6 fps continuous shooting (for more than 50 frames)
• Lens fine adjustment setups for 14 lenses
• Sensor dust cleaning
• Improved 1MP 3″ LCD screen
• LiveView
• Weather sealing (that was lacking from the EOS 5D)
• The price target would be around $3500 (to be compared to the $5500 of the Nikon D3), definitely strong positive argument for Canon even if this is still targetting pros and rich amateurs
• The announcement would be made in April 2008 (may be, not as a Fool’s Day joke) for availability before mid-June.”

April 4, 2008

One guy in a model forum of all places claiming his neighbour, the local Canon rep, has a few Canon 6D in for testing "My neighbor is the local Canon rep. He has a few cameras in testing with some of the local pros. The name is Canon 6D II. 3 processors, a full frame chip, 15.3 MP, 5 frames per second, 3200 ISO, partial titanium body, due out this fall at $2100.00"