The Canon 5D Mark III will be the sequel to Canon’s highly successful Mark II. The 5D Mark III is a highly anticipated camera that is sure to leave Canon fans awe struck at it’s capabilities. The Canon 5D mark III made it’s debut to the world in PC World’s most awaited cameras list and has been on the mind of photo fans ever since. While it has received a lot of hype from forums and blogs around the web there hasn’t been much information released on the Canon 5D Mark III. We’re going to cover when the Canon 5D Mark III should drop, what we believe this camera will feature and why it’s a perfect upgrade to the Mark II.

Canon much like every other camera company Canon seems to have fallen victim to the Japan earthquake tragedy in March. Manufacturing cameras such as the Canon 5D Mark III is on the bottom of the list for many factories and manufacturing companies based out of Japan. News of an official announcement from Canon changes regularly which probably means they are waiting for the dust to settle and hammer out the exact dates and details for the Canon 5D Mark III.

Canon 5D Mark III Won’t Be Available on November 3rd

Recent rumors speculated on a possible announcement and release of the Canon 5D Mark III for November 3rd but that won’t be the case. Instead we’ll be seeing two new video cameras coming from Canon, the EL Mount and the PL Mount. Many experts are speculating we may not see the Canon 5D Mark III at all in 2011 however it is possible for late 4th quarter.

Canon 5D Mark iii Possible Specs?

There has been no confirmations as of yet for Specs or features for the Canon 5D Mark III but there has been speculation as to what we may see from the camera. The Canon 5D Mark III  is rumored to come in a smaller more compact size and feature closer weather pro grade sealing capabilities. Rumors are also stating the Canon 5D Mark III  will have improved auto focus, 24 megapixels, contain 6FPS shooting and contain ISO performance 2 stops ahead of its predecessor the Mark 2. For now this is strictly Canon 5D Mark III speculation as no official word was released.

Many rumors are now pointing towards 2012 as the year of the Canon 5D Mark III. Once again there is no compelling evidence to say this is the definite launch year however it is the 25th anniversary of EOS. Canon could plan on celebrating it with the launch of the Canon 5D Mark III. Two of the biggest photography and video recording events are also taking place in 2012, the euro cup and the Olympics. If Canon were to release the Canon 5D mark III in time for both of these they could target the camera as a must have for both.

With the recent announcement of the Canon EOS 1DX it seems as though Canon is now teasing camera fans about the Canon 5D Mark III. It looks as though Canon fans were looking for a new DSLR that is going to feature photography over a video camera and with the huge emphasis of recording videos from the Canon EOS 1DX it looks like the Canon 5D Mark III is the next great hope for true photography fans. Canon fans will have to wait until 2012 now to see exactly what the camera will offer but many are hoping its a change from Canon’s recent announcement.

The latest rumors from Canon are that we will see a megapixel full frame camera by Spring to Summer of next year. Could this be the Canon 5D Mark III? It will have to be something big as the announcement ties in perfectly with the Summer games in London next year. The Canon 5D Mark III is very likely but we won’t hear an announcement until at least early 2012. Canon is going to make a big announcement, the camera model however is still up in the air.

Canon recently gave another Canon 5D Mark III tease after it made an announcement of a new DSLR camera that has still gone unnamed. However according to industry professionals the camera will not be part of the Canon EOS series and once again we’re left wondering when we’ll see it.

For all your Canon 5D Mark III  news keep Lens Rumors your home as we bring you the latest information and rumors.

Check out the previous model, the 5D Mark II here.

With the next power shot due out soon it seems the successor to the G12 will be appropriately titled the Canon G13. This camera, much like other future Canon cameras that have yet to be announced is highly anticipated leaving us to question when we will hear something about it. The Canon G13 will no doubt be announced next year before the 2012 Summer games in London (along with the rest of the 2012 Canon lineup) but many are asking could we possibly see it in early spring? The Canon G13 is deemed a very popular camera for Canon as the G series acts as a connecting model between DSLR’s and regular point and shoot cameras.

Canon G13 Features

So what could we see from the next gen. camera in the G series? As of now early reports are saying an increase in lens speed and a much larger image sensor. We can expect a 12 megapixel G13 as far as it’s sensor as well as 1080p recording features. Those features are strictly speculation at this point however they do some very reasonable upgrades to the Canon G12. Much like all the other Canon cameras the G13 was severely effected by the events in Japan earlier this year, pushing back its expected release date by months. The camera is a cornerstone for everyday users that aren’t professionals so as previously mentioned the Canon G13 will almost definitely be here in time for the 2012 Olympic games but we’ll waiting on an announcement that could still be a couple months away.

Stay Tuned to Lens Rumors for all of your Canon G13 Updates.

Will we ever see Nikon’s highly anticipated Nikon D4 DSLR? At this point it doesn’t look likely for 2011. If you look at past Nikon Cameras there is a trending pattern of a new one released every 4 years. The D1 in ’99, the D2 in ’03, D3 in ’07 and finally the expected release date or announcement for the Nikon D4 is yes, summer or fall of 2011. Unfortunately, as all fans in the camera world know, things rarely work like that.

Earlier in the summer rumors were surfacing of a possible announcement for the Nikon D4  to be released in August however this news quickly fell short when we later learned Nikon had no intentions of making any official event or announcements.

More Nikon D4 Speculation

The Nikon D4 is rumored to be using a Sony sensor which will probably be 36 megapixels. There is also speculation that the camera will not even be called the Nikon D4 as the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japan, and often associated with death. The pricing for the Nikon D4 will be entirely dependent on whether we see a minor upgrade (in which case it could be called the D3ii) or a brand new camera. If we do see a new camera expect it the price to be pretty hefty as that was the case with the D3.

As of now it seems the earliest the Nikon D4 could be released is early 2012 but that’s still a long shot. It seems we will most definitely see the Nikon D4 sometime in the 1st quarter of 2012. The EOS 1DX by Canon was announced for March 2012 and it seems Nikon will look to provide some competition in the form of the D4. Next year is also an Olympic year which means Nikon will not enter the Summer games without a new camera in it’s arsenal

For all the Nikon D4 updates stay tuned to Lens Rumors as we bring you the latest news and information on everything D4.

If you’re an avid fan of Nikon cameras or just looking for an upgrade to your D300 you’ve probably wondered about the Nikon D500 and/or the Nikon D400. Many people have been researching the camera and it’s possible release date but there is such little information both online and off that no one really knows what’s happening with the Nikon D500.

From the little information we’ve uncovered we’ve learned the Nikon D500 / Nikon D400 is going to be built for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The camera will come equipped with 15.5 megapixel resolution allowing for pristine clarity and detail. Rumors are also stating the camera will come with a built-in flash and a 1.5x cropping system. Weather sealing is also another option we may see in the Nikon D500 / Nikon D400 but at this point all these features are simply speculation.

Below is a speculative video of the Nikon D500/Nikon 400 and what features we could see.

*Note the title is subjective, the camera features being discussed are those of a sequel to the D300

Nikon D500 / Nikon D400 Video

For all of your Nikon D500 / Nikon D400 news, continue to make Lens Rumors your home.

Canon made one of the biggest announcements of the year today when it officially introduced the Canon EOS 1Dx. This DSLR is the camera of the not so distant future as the Canon EOS 1Dx is expected to release in March 2012. The DSLR is an 18 megapixel super camera with Full Frame and 17 times more processing power than the last generation 4S. Canon stated the “x” in the Canon EOS 1Dx is there to signify the 10th anniversary of the DSLR manufactured by Canon. The new power also allows for full res. photos of RAW and RAW+JPEG at 12fps and when at maximum speed mode will allow for 14fps JPEG capture. Also equipped on the Canon EOS 1Dx is a 100k pixel, 252-zone RGB metering sensor which features both a face detector and color detector.
The Canon EOS 1Dx also has an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor that features 2 line-16 channel readout as well as a combo of gapless micro lenses and large individual pixels allowing for a quality amount of light to be picked up. That massive upgrade to the pixel size gives the Canon EOS 1Dx an ISO range of 100-51200 (as well as a low ISO 50 feature and 2 high options of ISO at 204,800). The Canon EOS 1Dx will feature a 61-point auto focus capabilities with AF points sensitive to horizontal contrast with apertures f/5.6 and bigger.

Canon EOS 1Dx Recording Capabilities

As far as video and recording for the Canon EOS 1Dx it features large upgrades and is a quality camera for anyone looking to shoot video. The 1Dx features 1080-30 p-25 p-24 p High Def. video recordings along with the options of 720-60 p-50 p. The Canon EOS 1Dx as a video recorder also contains a file splitting function which allows for 29 minutes and 59 seconds of straight shooting. The EOS 1Dx will have 2 methods of SMPTE-compliant time code embedded features as well as FreeRun and RecRun allowing for easier synchronizing of multiple cameras in post. Interframe and Intraframe will also be included to aid in the editing and post video production process.
As Far as battery life of the Canon EOS 1Dx it will feature the LP-E4N battery and will also be fully functional with LP-E4 batteries  previously in the 1D-Mark IV cameras. The only downfall to the new battery is that it can’t be used with previous generations chargers. The Canon EOS 1Dx will also come fully protected with weather-resistant features and protection.

The Canon EOS 1Dx will offer the same viewfinder as the Mark III allowing for .76x magnification and 100% full coverage. One Canon rep was quoted as saying the information in the viewfinder for the Canon EOS 1Dx was far superior to that of the one found in the 1D Mark II. Joysticks and grips for vertical and horizontal control for shooting will also be featured on the camera in addition to 4 programmable function buttons around the lens for custom control regardless of the grip positioning from the photographer. The shutter on the Canon EOS 1Dx is now rated to a full 400,000 cycles and has been redesigned to be lighter and more durable.

The Canon EOS 1Dx is due out March 2012 and will cost $6800 for the body only. More Canon EOS 1Dx news will be featured on the page as soon it is released.

For all your Canon EOS 1Dx news stay tuned to Lens Rumors

Leica is expected to announce in the next few weeks the launch of the next V Lux camera (V Lux 3?). This comes after much speculation about when the camera would be released as the V Lux 2 was announced last year in late September. Panasonic just recently made an announcement for the FZ-150 camera. The FZ-150 predecessor (FZ-100) was used as the OEM to the V Lux 2, more evidence that the next V Lux is coming.

The shipments for Leica’s V Lux Successor are expected to be sent at the end of November and early December at the latest allowing Leica a small window to take advantage of the holiday season.

For all the Leica information and updates stay tuned to LensRumors.com as we’ll be bringing you all the news you need.

The Nikon D800, possibly the most anticipated camera of the year was rumored to be released in February or March of 2011 and has been pushed back ever since. Nikon’s month to release any big news or announcements concerning future cameras such as the Nikon D800 has always been February but no official statements were given at all this year. August 2011 was the second rumored date that Nikon was targeting. This would launch perfectly with the release of the CliQ which drops the first week of September but it seems we won’t be seeing the Nikon D800 until at least Fall of 2011.

The latest reports for the Nikon D800 are suggesting that due to the earthquake in Japan in March production has fallen behind (understandably so) and the scheduled launch date has been pushed back once again to Fall 2011. Amazon is also listing a Nikon D800 guide book on their site which means Nikon is most definitely planning to release the camera which is long overdue at this point. Nikon is also looking for a main feature camera to compete with the Canon 5D Mark III. Many felt the D700x would be the camera Nikon releases but it seems if the Nikon D800 does release this fall it could live up to the hype after all.

We have one more month to go until Consumer Electronic Show in which we could hear a big announcement from Nikon. This show is typically where camera companies such as Nikon and Canon make their announcements for upcoming products and many feel as though we’ll see the Nikon D800.

The Following are highlights of the Nikon D800 Specs:

• 36 MP sensor
• Viewfinder Full coverage
• Face recognition
• CF+SD memory card slots
• ISO range: 100 – 6400, ISO LO @ 50 and  ISO HI-2 @ 25600
• A screen surpassing the 3 inch mark
• 200k shutter cycles
• As far as video is concerned we should see 1080p/30/25/24 and 720p/60/30/25/24

Nikon D800 Video

More Nikon D800 Rumors Surfacing

Nikon D800 rumors are making their way around the web as many now believe the Nikon D800 will be a mini D3x, equipped with a larger LCD monitor than will be fully adjustable to brightness. Another source is also stating there will be 2 versions of the camera in which one will be a Nikon D800 with the anti-aliasing filter removed.

New rumors are also surfacing about the Nikon D800 possibly taking 36mp pictures. The Nikon D800 may shoot 1080p features at 30fps and 4 frames a second shots and feature a larger LCD display. The cost? At this point it comes as no surprise the Nikon D800 will come at a hefty price. The price tag is expected to be in the $4,000 range come launch day. With the amount of megapixels and a price that high, the camera works out to costing about $111 per megapixel according to gizmodo.

More Concept images of the Nikon D800 Below:

As you can see the Nikon D800 has a similar style and build to the D700 with what looks like some minor upgrades and detailing. Here’s a link to compare the Nikon D800 to the D700.

New Pictures of the Nikon D800 Emerging?

According to the website Nikon Rumors, the following pictures are leaked images of the Nikon D800 Camera. While no release date was given the camera is due out to make the scene in Japan in just a few days on the 24th of November.

First official Nikon D800 image released:

According to many sources Nikon Rumors has apparently got a hold of the first official sighting of the Nikon D800:

And while there is still no official word on the Cameras Specs we can definitely expect a huge improvement. Below is another blown up (pixelated) version of the image above featuring the Nikon D800. Enjoy!

Stay tuned to Lens Rumors for all of the latest Nikon D800 news and rumors.

Check out the previous model, the Nikon D700 below.