Canon 1D MkV may use crop frame, 1080p60

Canon's long rumored replacement for its EOS 1D Mark III pro DSLR could show as early as tomorrow but with multiple surprises in store, more than one source said today. A post from pro photographer Philip Bloom as well as an unnamed source for Canon Rumors both say Canon will use events celebrating the 50th anniversary of its DSLRs to unveil the EOS 1D Mark V, skipping IV due to Japanese viewing it as an unlucky number. Controversially, it would also opt for a crop-frame sensor instead of full-frame, opting for a 16-megapixel image so it can reach a maximum shooting rate of 11 or possibly 12 frames per second.

The effect on lenses would be mitigated by a relatively low 1.3X crop factor, and in return the camera may have other advantages of its own: it may be the first DSLR to shoot 1080p video at 60 frames per second, one of the tips says. The 19-point autofocusing system of the EOS 7D and some ergonomic changes may also make their way into the camera. Whether or not the light sensitivity will increase to combat the Nikon D3s isn't known but is likely given improvements in recent Canon cameras.

The Mark V is unofficially predicted to cost about $5,000 in its usual body-only package and would ship by late November.

By Electronista Staff