Predictions on What to Expect From Canon in 2016

[3kramd5]

Canon could - or should be able to - implement 4k in any camera with a Digic 7 processor. Different limitations might apply - eg. max. fps rate

In that case, the 5DS shoots 8.5K @ 5FPS

 

[neuroanatomist]

Thanks, good point. Still supports the idea that saying any Digic 7 camera will shoot 4K is incorrect.

In the literal sense: Yes. I know, it s of utmost importance for you to "be right". ;D
In the real world: No.
Canon could - or should be able to - implement 4k in any camera with a Digic 7 processor. Different limitations might apply - eg. max. fps rate ddepending on interface speed/storage media used, or maximum duration of 4k capture depending on cooling possibilities/heat sinks in a specific camera body etc.
But generally 4k capture should technically be possible in any Digic 7 Canon camera. They just don't unlock/implement it.

Which is exactly what I stated several posts back...

But hey, let us completely ignore Canon's entire history of excluding (for marketing reasons) features of which products are technically capable. If you'd stopped at 'any camera with Digic 7 will be capable of shooting 4K' that makes sense. But to say they all will shoot 4K is not necessarily true.

 

[rfdesigner]

Thanks, good point. Still supports the idea that saying any Digic 7 camera will shoot 4K is incorrect.

In the literal sense: Yes. I know, it s of utmost importance for you to "be right". ;D
In the real world: No.
Canon could - or should be able to - implement 4k in any camera with a Digic 7 processor. Different limitations might apply - eg. max. fps rate ddepending on interface speed/storage media used, or maximum duration of 4k capture depending on cooling possibilities/heat sinks in a specific camera body etc.
But generally 4k capture should technically be possible in any Digic 7 Canon camera. They just don't unlock/implement it.

ok, lets look at this from the other side of the argument

let's say you develop something amazing the crown jewels of your company, like 4k. You can sell it in bodies for a price that covers your development, but they'll end up costing a lot as the development was very expensive.

now you also develop a cheap and nasty processor for your lesser products. This you can sell for far less money as the development was much more limited.

Now lets say both those chunks of circuitry are placed on the same chip to save fabrication costs and take advantage of reuse of similar supporting circuits. Do you give away your crown jewels in the cheap and nasty camera?