Update: Canon 5D mark III announced, See more – More about 5D Mk III , Sample Images and pre- order details
A split in the 5D line ?, Yes 5D X and 5D Mark III are two different DSLRs coming soon according to NorthLight Rumors [NL],
Years ago, the 1D line split into the 1D and 1Ds – we’ve had a suggestion (thanks) that this will shortly happen with the 5D – a 5D3 and 5DX.
Specification of 5D X and 5D mark III DSLR
5D X
- 45MP (With a pixel size similar to the power shot G1X)
- 61 points AF (Similar to the 1DX but simpler)
- 3.4 fps, 100-6400 (50-12800)
- 1 Digic 5+ Digic 4
5D Mark III
- 22MP
- 61 points AF (Similar to the 1DX but simpler)
- 6.9 fps, ISO 100-25600(50-51200)
- 1 Digic 5+ Digic 4
- Best HD video quality of any EOS camera
Read more:
Canon 5D X Specification
New 5D will be here very soon – Chuck Westfall
Canon 5D Mark X on Feb 28, 2012