mgalvan
2010 January 13th, 15:08
Well, I am back from CES and I had a very interesting conversation with Canon reps.
I was at the booth shooting some stuff with my XL H1S and of course, that sparked some conversation with their video reps (including some Sony video jokes, lol).
I brought up the question about the future of the pro line. The rep did mention that lately, the most asked question they get is whether the DSLR type sensors will be put into the pro video line.
But then he proceeded to tell me a few tidbit details about their plans!
Of course, they weren't too specific, but apparently what's confirmed is:
1. The model is due to be released by NAB this year. They stated that NAB is something to watch out for big time.
2. The model will be all solid state (but this should be no surprise). There is no more HDV from the company. The XL/XH and the HV40 are definitely the last models.
Here's where it gets interesting:
3. The model is based on a new 3CCD design, they will be sticking with CCD. He wouldn't say more when I asked about sensor size, etc. Just that they are newly designed. They also said that they are looking at the DSLR sensor/video cam thing but it would be some time away.
4. The model will be their new top of the line high-end camera. Very interestingly enough, they stated the camera is of a new design as well. It would have design cues of the XL series, but apparently a different type of beast.
They wouldn't say anymore, only that they saw the prototype model and that's it. Only that I should pay very close attention around NAB time.
On another note, I played with the new VIXIA HF S21 model and it really is a fantastic camera (wow, what a beautiful LCD screen!). Canon was even so nice as to let me shoot whatever I wanted at their booth, so I have a little video of the new cam. Hopefully I can get more tomorrow and maybe post something.
Sure sounds like Canon is getting ready to play their cards in the pro market.
I spend most of my forum time over at DVinfo, where Chris Hurd has just posted an article in regards to this as well.
http://www.dvinfo.net/features/canon-reveals-their-next-pro-video-cam.html
I figured some of you may be interested in this.
I was at the booth shooting some stuff with my XL H1S and of course, that sparked some conversation with their video reps (including some Sony video jokes, lol).
I brought up the question about the future of the pro line. The rep did mention that lately, the most asked question they get is whether the DSLR type sensors will be put into the pro video line.
But then he proceeded to tell me a few tidbit details about their plans!
Of course, they weren't too specific, but apparently what's confirmed is:
1. The model is due to be released by NAB this year. They stated that NAB is something to watch out for big time.
2. The model will be all solid state (but this should be no surprise). There is no more HDV from the company. The XL/XH and the HV40 are definitely the last models.
Here's where it gets interesting:
3. The model is based on a new 3CCD design, they will be sticking with CCD. He wouldn't say more when I asked about sensor size, etc. Just that they are newly designed. They also said that they are looking at the DSLR sensor/video cam thing but it would be some time away.
4. The model will be their new top of the line high-end camera. Very interestingly enough, they stated the camera is of a new design as well. It would have design cues of the XL series, but apparently a different type of beast.
They wouldn't say anymore, only that they saw the prototype model and that's it. Only that I should pay very close attention around NAB time.
On another note, I played with the new VIXIA HF S21 model and it really is a fantastic camera (wow, what a beautiful LCD screen!). Canon was even so nice as to let me shoot whatever I wanted at their booth, so I have a little video of the new cam. Hopefully I can get more tomorrow and maybe post something.
Sure sounds like Canon is getting ready to play their cards in the pro market.
I spend most of my forum time over at DVinfo, where Chris Hurd has just posted an article in regards to this as well.
http://www.dvinfo.net/features/canon-reveals-their-next-pro-video-cam.html
I figured some of you may be interested in this.