There is an upcoming Canon VIP event on October 18th, 2011 in the Netherlands:
Digicame-info posted a rumor for an upcoming EOS-1D/1Ds successor on the same date (October 18th, Google translation):
- One model which is integrates the 1D and 1Ds
- 18 million pixel full-size sensor
- 61 focus points.
- 14 fps (12 fps with AF)
- New battery, but it will also be able to use older ones
- 150-200 grams heavier than the current model
- ISO range: 100-51200
- Fixed LCD monitor
- Street price of about 600,000 yen body only
- New 24-70mm lens with a price of about 200,000 yen
- October 18 announcement, scheduled to be released mid-March of next year
Photographybay reported on another “Legends in Imaging” Canon event scheduled for October 26th, 2011 which will probably be for a new PIXMA printers:
There is also a third “historic global announcement” from Canon on November 3rd: