More leaks.. the official Canon announcement in mandarin. See
http://www.mobile01.com/...icdetail.php?f=244&t=1211890&last=14415697
and
http://www.mobile01.com/...icdetail.php?f=244&t=1211468&last=14415640
Salient points:
0) Sensor size is 22.3 x 14.9 mm. That is a 1.6x crop.
1) Wireless flash control for Speedlite 580EX II、580EX、430EX II、430EX、420EX etc
2) Available end of Sep
3) AF with f/5.6 or faster lenses
4) 19 AF points only. AF points can be grouped into 5 regions for AF tracking.
5) Exposure compensation extends to +/- 5 eV.
6) Spot metering can now be tied to individual AF point
7) New imaging sensor electronics and design improve signal to noise ratio.
8) LCD is new Polymer Network LCD that will supposedly work fine under sunlight illumination.
9) Battery is LP-E6
10) HD video in 24/25/30 fps and 720p video in 50/60 fps
11) Professional weather sealing