Predictions on What to Expect From Canon in 2016

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<p>I think we’re all waiting eagerly for 2016, as we expect a lot of new consumer, prosumer and professional products from Canon.</p>
<p>Below is what we expect to see from Canon with some predicted specifications.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS-1D X Mark II</strong>

This is a no-brainer and we expect this to be the first big product announcement from Canon in 2016.</p>
<p><strong>Predicted specifications:</strong> 20-24mp, ISO 409,000, 15fps, 4K Video, DIGIC 7, More than 61AF Points, Dual CFast, GPS</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

</strong>We expect to see a brand new version of Canon’s most popular full frame camera soon after the EOS-1D X Mark II, most likely in early Q2 of 2016. The big question with this camera, will it shoot 4K?</p>
<p><strong>Predicted Specifications: </strong>28-32mp, ISO 409,000, 8fps, DIGIC 7, More than 61 AF Points, CF & SD, GPS, Wifi, NFC</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 6D Mark II

</strong>Canon’s entry level full frame DSLR is likely to get an update, but we don’t think it’ll come until the end of 2016, perhaps even after Photokina in September. It should be an incremental update to help keep the price down.</p>
<p><strong>Predicted Specifications:</strong> 25mp, 6fps, DIGIC 7, 19 AF Points, SD Card, Wifi, GPS, NFC, Swivel LCD</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 80D

</strong>Canon will be updating the EOS 70D some time in the first half of 2016 we think and it should be a decent upgrade for the popular APS-C camera. We don’t expect anything revolutionary, as the EOS 7D Mark II isn’t due for an update anytime soon.</p>
<p><strong>Predicted Specifications: </strong>24mp, 6fps, DIGIC 7, 19 AF Points, SD, Wifi, GPS, NFC, Swivel LCD</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS M4

</strong>We honestly have no idea what Canon may have up their sleeves for the EOS M4. We do expect a departure from the EOS M3 and someone of a “relaunch” of the system in the first half of 2016. We’re not sure if we’re going to see a full frame mirrorless camera any time during the year.</p>
<p><strong>Predicted Specifications:</strong> 24mp, 10fps, DIGIC 7, A Bazillion AF Points, SD, Wifi, GPS, NFC, Swivel LCD</p>
<p><strong>EF & EF-M Lenses

</strong>We expect to see a lot more new lenses added to the Canon lineup, as 2015 was a pretty good year. Below are the lenses we expect to see in order of most likely to least likely. Again, these are just predictions for the moment.</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6L IS</li>
<li>An ultrawide Non-L EF zoom</li>
<li>Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM</li>
<li>Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</li>
<li>Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200 f/2L IS II</li>
<li>Canon EF 800 f/5.6L IS II</li>
</ul>
<p>We also expect to see new EF-M and non L zooms during the year. As always, lenses are the hardest part of the Canon lineup to predict and get information on.</p>
<p>Sound off on the forum.</p>
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Some interesting products, to be sure.

Very little of interest to me, though. The 1D X II specs aren't a big enough boost to tempt me, the 1D X meets my needs quite well. I do hope they add anti-flicker though.

The 600/4 DO could be tempting, but only if the IQ is at least as good as the current 600/4 (including performance with 1.4x and 2x TCs).

Right now, the lens most likely to end up in my kit next is the 11-24/4L.
 
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Canon Rumors said:
I think we’re all waiting eagerly for 2016, as we expect a lot of new consumer, prosumer and professional products from Canon.</p>
<p>Below is what we expect to see from Canon with some predicted specifications.</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6L IS</li>
<li>An ultrawide Non-L EF zoom</li>
<li>Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM</li>
<li>Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</li>
<li>Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200 f/2L IS II</li>
<li>Canon EF 800 f/5.6L IS II</li>
</ul>
<p>We also expect to see new EF-M and non L zooms during the year. As always, lenses are the hardest part of the Canon lineup to predict and get information on.</p>
<p>Sound off on the forum.</p>
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L will be USM
Non-L will be STM

200 and 800 prime will probably be updated once all the other lenses mentioned are updated.
 
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I expect all Canon DSLRs this year to be 4K. I just bought a used smartphone from 2013 for $175 that shoots 4K. Even iPhones that are usually the last to adopt such features now shoot 4K. If a $500+ dollar dedicated camera doesn't shoot 4K, there will be hell to pay. Same with wifi, eveything these days has wifi, even my $100 blu-ray player from three years ago.

There are certain things in technoogy we expect to happen for good reason. Mostly because such technologies have already saturated the market, that leaving them out just shouts "greed" on the part of the manufacturer at a certain point.
 
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Looking forward to the 1DX M2 and 5D M4. Wonder much improvement there will be ISO - will new 12,800 be the same as previous 3,200 (2 stop improvement)?

Also remember previous post that there will be new technology in the viewfinder. Is this still pending?

Plus the 16-35 III.

New M4 will be nice if current EF lens work on it.
 
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<p>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
We expect to see a brand new version of Canon’s most popular full frame camera soon after the EOS-1D X Mark II, most likely in early Q2 of 2016. The big question with this camera, will it shoot 4K?</p>
<p><strong>Predicted Specifications: </strong>28-32mp, ISO 409,000, 8fps, DIGIC 7, More than 61 AF Points, CF & SD, GPS, Wifi, NFC</p>


I pre-order! Just don't get any ideas with raising the price...
 
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dolina said:
Canon Rumors said:
I think we’re all waiting eagerly for 2016, as we expect a lot of new consumer, prosumer and professional products from Canon.</p>
<p>Below is what we expect to see from Canon with some predicted specifications.</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6L IS</li>
<li>An ultrawide Non-L EF zoom</li>
<li>Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM</li>
<li>Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</li>
<li>Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L III</li>
<li>Canon EF 200 f/2L IS II</li>
<li>Canon EF 800 f/5.6L IS II</li>
</ul>
<p>We also expect to see new EF-M and non L zooms during the year. As always, lenses are the hardest part of the Canon lineup to predict and get information on.</p>
<p>Sound off on the forum.</p>
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L will be USM
Non-L will be STM

200 and 800 prime will probably be updated once all the other lenses mentioned are updated.

Dissagree

I'll cite: 28IS,24IS & 35F2IS

All modern non-L USM glass
 
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I don't get too excited. Too many L/DO lenses in expectation but when I check history of releasing L lenses, Canon rarely did more than 3-4 releases per year. 4 meant a very good year. Could be because of limited production capacity for Pro grade equipment. Fingers crossed for a new 50L.

http://www.eflens.com/lens_articles/canon_lens_date_codes.html
 
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Chaitanya said:
I hope Canon adopts 4k, USB Type C across its range of SLRs in 2016. Also I would really like to see EF 60mm f/2.8 Macro.
Don't know if this is true, but I heard that the MK IV will only go to 1080p. Hope that's not true. Their motive (as I see it) would be to protect and promote their cine line.
 
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