Over the past few months there has been much speculation regarding Canan’s release of a new SLR. So it’s no real surprise when Canon announced they would indeed release the new EOS 5D. This high end unit will be placed above EOS 20D but below the EOS-1D, with a price tag yet to be announced. Below are some of the key features the EOS 5D will offer. Once more information is available (price tag) we’ll be sure to let you know.

full-frame (35 mm negative size) 12.8 mega pixel

CMOS sensor.

Other key specifications;
3.0 fps continuous shooting,

Spot metering,

Custom settings mode,

Picture Style parameters, 2.5″
wide viewing angle LCD monitor, marginally larger than the EOS 20D, USB 2.0

High-speed, compatible with WFT-E1 wireless transmitter

60 Large JPEG frame burst and 0.2 second start up time operation