Hi Bart, this is contradictory to my info that one will come some time but will not have the 1DS name!
Hi Will,
According to
the press release, the EOS-1D X replaces both the 1D and 1Ds line:
Press Release said:
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 18, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce a completely revolutionized EOS-1D series camera, the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera.* As the new leader in Canon's arsenal of professional DSLRs, the EOS-1D X will be a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon's lineup.
So contrary to your subject line there is no specific 1Ds3 replacement to be expected, it has already been done. That doesn't mean there will never be a newer model replacing the 1D X, I'm sure there will be, but not something just around the corner.
Canon seems to be struggling with the implementation of a radically better sensor design, like the newer Nikon, Pentax, and Sony ones with much improved Dynamic range, despite smaller sampling pitch. Another issue that keeps creeping up with the current Canon sensors is pattern noise when boosting the shadows too much.
Perhaps a "EOS 1S"
So what features do you hope for in a high MP EOS?
I also read the rumours sites, mostly for entertainment. I hope we'll get better dynamic range and higher MP sensors. It seems like the latest AF implementation is really a step forward so that is unlikely to change much, perhaps the capability to use AutoFocus at f/8 would be nice for the users of 2x extenders on long f/4 telelenses, without the current need to switch to Kenko converters.
Cheers,
Bart