I had lots of theories
Prior to a few weeks ago I expected a 22Mp, 8+FPS merged camera coming in around $7-8k initially with maybe higher DR.
Right now, based on the latest rumors that seem more reliable, I am expecting that I WON'T be spending any money this fall on a new camera. Either because it will be a 2x camera that goes out of my price bracket or it doesn't meet my requirements for a new camera. A 1DsmkIIN with just a bigger screen is a waste of money at this time in my book)
But I plan on waiting at least one week and no longer then the start of Photokina 2006 on where that money will go instead if the current rumors hold true.
What I hope for is a 1DsMkII with higher FPS (preferably 8+) (and without crop at that speed) and a higher dynamic range approaching B+W film. If it has more MP without reducing IQ then bonus.
Now I am really hoping Canon surprises me and maybe comes out with that 2x camera for around $5k (okay I can do 8k if I had to) and the rumor I can still use my EF lenses are true, that I could go for. (in which case I may be asking if anyone wants to pay at least 5k for a true Hasselblad collectable camera (500 ELM Lunar edition serial #0002) body, back and lens (80mm))
In any case they will or won't announce something next week and if they don't they will or won't by Photokina. After that point I literally won't expect anything until Spring at the earliest. And it is all beyond my control.
Patience, must have patience... (at least I keep telling myself that)