There is something with Canon: they produce a new camera every 18th month to replace the old model ( in the case of the DSLR lineup) So even if it's a fake, which do not seem to be the case to me, we all know that Canon will announce their new models between mid-august/mid-september for a september/november release.
The 5D is in a different category because it's the first of is kind and Canon need to refine the shape of it's sensor before making a new one. If you check the history of all the Canon DSRL you'll see this 18 month come very often. Especially for the digital rebel and semi pro 10-20-30D lineup. News models come up in March/April and September/October. They are always announced in late February and August.
Of course, until Canon change everything but I found them pretty much regular compare to Nikon. I prefer to know exactly when a new model come, you don't have to bother about rumors and you know when buy your stuff.
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plchabot @ Aug 3rd 2007 9:47AM
There is something with Canon: they produce a new camera every 18th month to replace the old model ( in the case of the DSLR lineup) So even if it's a fake, which do not seem to be the case to me, we all know that Canon will announce their new models between mid-august/mid-september for a september/november release.
Eric @ Aug 3rd 2007 10:30AM
I don't think that the 18-month rule is as hard and fast as you make it out to be. The EOS 5D is over two years old.
plchabot @ Aug 3rd 2007 11:31AM
The 5D is in a different category because it's the first of is kind and Canon need to refine the shape of it's sensor before making a new one. If you check the history of all the Canon DSRL you'll see this 18 month come very often. Especially for the digital rebel and semi pro 10-20-30D lineup. News models come up in March/April and September/October. They are always announced in late February and August.
check this out :
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/
Of course, until Canon change everything but I found them pretty much regular compare to Nikon. I prefer to know exactly when a new model come, you don't have to bother about rumors and you know when buy your stuff.