Canon 1D Mark IV

CanonRumors has just posted detailed specs of the rumored Canon 1D Mark V, that they have received from a source. It supposedly will have a 32.2 megapixel full frame sensor, which points to the merging of the 1D and 1Ds line of cameras into one category. Its hard to believe a list a list as specific as this one, so take it with a grain of salt. If these specs are real though, the camera looks like its going to be a beast.

Here are the specs:
Image ratio w:h 3:2
Effective pixels 32,2 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 32.5 megapixels
Sensor size Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Processor Digic 5
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (50, 25600, 51200 and 102400 Hi)
White balance presets 8
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format RAW JPEG quality levels Fine,
Normal (can have ratios programmed)
Autofocus Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
Digital zoom No
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 45
Lens mount Canon EF mount
Focal length multiplier 1.0×
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3.2″
Screen dots 1.200,000
Touch screen No Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.76×
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Manual exposure mode Yes
Subject / scene modes No
Built-in flash No
External flash Yes (Hot-shoe plus Sync connector)
Flash modes External / Radio Controlled
Continuous drive Yes (9.1 fps)
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes Multi Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Format H.264
Audio channels Stereo
Clips Yes (1920 x 1080 (120, 60, 30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (120, 60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 60, 50 fps))
HD Modes 1920 x 1080 (120, 60, 30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (120, 60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 60, 50 fps) FPS 1920 x 1080 (120, 60, 30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (120, 60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 60, 50 fps)
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card
Storage included None
USB USB 3.0
HDMI Yes
Remote control Yes (N3 connector)
Environmentally sealed Yes
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 1500
Weight (inc. batteries) 1228 g
Dimensions 157 x 159 x 80 mm
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording Yes (by cable and PC)

SonyAlphaRumors has just posted the full specs for the Sony A77, A65, NEX-7 and NEX-5N cameras that are to be released in the near future. 

Sony Alpha A77 and A65

SonyAlphaRumors has outlined the key differences between the upcoming Sony Alpha A77 and A65 cameras. Though they share the same 24 megapixel sensor, they are not completely identical in features. Here are the key differences:

A77 has 19 point AF system with 11 cross sensors while the A65 has only 3 cross sensors.
A77 can do 12 fps while the A65 can do 10fps.
A77 has new 3 way tilting LCD, A65 has “classic” tilting LCD
A77 can do 50 ISO while A65 can not.
The A77 has a magnesium body while the A65 has not.
The A77 has 1/8000 shutter while A65 has a 1/4000 shutter
The A77 has a top LCD screen while the A65 has it not.
The A77 is Dust and Moisture proof while the A65 is not

Sensor Size Chart

NikonRumors has reported that based on the leaked images of the Nikon Mirrorless Camera Mount, it will probably have a 2.6x crop factor. The sensor will be larger than most compact cameras, but still be smaller than micro 4/3 camera, which have a 2x crop factor.

Sony Alpha A77

Sony’s upcoming releases are supposedly going to support the new AVCHD 2.0 standards, which means they will be able to shoot at full HD 1080P in 24/30/60 FPS at 28Mbit/s. The BIONZ processor in them is going to be built for video, and so there will not be the “jello” effect one gets when moving the camera really fast. This news goes hand in hand with the previous rumor of the Sony Alpha 16-50 f/2.8 Lens being built to be optimized for video use. The new cameras to have these features are:


A77
NEX-7
VG20