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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chosun Juan" data-source="post: 3825501" data-attributes="member: 92780">The crazy thing is that a 7D MkIII is probably the single most glaring omission in Canon's line up considering the age of the 7D II and the advancements made by most all it's competition.The bold (to be so public) call by the Canon CEO to predict such a huge market (unit numbers) decline, indicates a big change for Canon in having to rationalize their highly diverse model array (the most micro niche plugging range of any manufacturer). Many of the competition are seeking refuge in high end product offerings.<a href="http://thenewcamera.com/canon-to-cannibalize-dslr-mirrorless-camera-sales/" target="_blank">http://thenewcamera.com/canon-to-cannibalize-dslr-mirrorless-camera-sales/</a>I think this might spell the end for the DSLR 5D range whose next incarnation will possibly be mirrorless (to compete with the Nikon Z8 due 2020/21?)The flagship DSLR's from Canon and Nikon in FF and APS-C would seem to be safe for this next iteration (for use at the 2020 Olympics) while both companies get to grips with high speed mirrorless AF tracking to a level where they are confident enough to release them.Certainly the need is there for a 7D III right now. The question in my mind is whether it will be released before the IDX III (and with CP+ just gone with pretty much only cute pink kids cameras to show for it .... I'm not filled with confidence! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> , at the same time, or even after the Olympics (and in the process dumping on their loyal customers from a great height)    :brains:It was rumoured to be due last year, and as such you'd have to think that a large portion of the development work is already done.Chosun   :gh:</blockquote>

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