While researching what digital SLR camera to buy, I really fell in love with the image quality of the Canon 5D. The full frame (35mm) image sensor spreads the photo receptors over a larger area, resulting in much lower noise and excellent tonal gradation. The problem is this camera came out in 2005, which is like ancient history in gadget terms. Canon is due to update the 5D and rumor has it the new version will be called the "5D Mark II". This is a camera that I truly am excited about.
Here are some features I hope will make it into the 5D Mark II:
1. Slight boost in resolution to 14 Megapixels. This will put it slightly above the 12 megapixels offered on the existing 5D and the "entry level" Rebel XSi (450D). I feel that 14MP is the magic number to get it equal to the resolution of 35mm film, and to keep the pixels spread out far enough on the sensor to maintain great performance.
2. Increase the buffer size and continuous shooting rate for getting the perfect live action shot.
3. Update the menus and user interface to make it look and feel similar to the latest Canon models. A colleague of mine who is a 5D owner was drooling over the user interface of my XSi.
4. Live View. A lot of photographers say the live view is useless, but I have live view on my XSi, and I love it for still life and product shots while using a tripod. It allows you to see the full image right on your LCD screen, letting you zoom in for perfect manual focus. It even gives you a preview of the exposure level when you adjust the aperture and shutter speed.
5. Built-in flash? I know that using the built-in flash is not Kosher for serious photographers, but it would be great to have the ability to add a little fill light without having to lug around a bulky external flash.
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