August 2011 7D Mark II
- 24 Mega pixel Full Frame
- Dual Digic V
- Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV
- 32 Mega pixel Full Frame
- Dual Digic V
- Will be a partial replacement for the discontinued 1D Mark IV and complete the merging of the 1D line
- 32 Mega pixel Full Frame
- Digic V
- New 11 point AF system
- Will have the best video features of the EOS line
- The model name “7D” would go against Canon’s naming strategy. I can’t see a Mark II of the current camera, overtaking the 5D Mark III in pricepoint and features. Name this camera “3D” and it makes sense. It was said the 70D would move to where the 7D current sits, an APS-C camera with lots of features above the Rebel. There could be some truth to that, the price difference between the 60D and T3i is tiny. I’m going to wager that any 7D direct replacement will remain an APS-C camera.
- The other issue I see with this theory is folks that currently have a 7D with EF-S lenses. A lot of 7D buyers are very likely to have purchased a 10-22 and/or a 17-55 f/2.8 IS, not allowing them to bring their lenses to a Mark II version would be silly.