New for Canon in 2004? at DVinfo.net

Steve Nunez · March 2nd, 2004, 09:32 PM

Aside from the 20 point & shoot digicams, is there any info on what's coming from Canon in terms of DV cameras? New XL, or GL???? HDV---- anything??

3 months into the new year and not much has been said......wondering what's up Canon's sleeve this year- if anything at all!

Chris Hurd · March 2nd, 2004, 09:41 PM

Regarding HDV, it should be kept in mind that the format was only recently agreed upon by the consortium of manufacturers a few months ago. The process of turning a design concept into a camcorder ready for the marketplace usually takes 12 - 18 months. So I would not expect very many HDV models this year at all, if any. Hope this helps,

Arthur John · March 2nd, 2004, 11:44 PM

Just from the different sites I've seen and tidbit here and there, canon keeps pretty tight lipped about that stuff.

Chances are low for something new in the 2-4k cam range coming out soon.

However, Christmas season may be a different story.

In any case. most manufacturers who have announced new cameras will have all their products out by early spring or summer.

If you need somehting now, theres a lot to pick from. If you can wait, then wiat :)

March 2nd, 2004, 09:32 PM	#1
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March 2nd, 2004, 09:41 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Regarding HDV, it should be kept in mind that the format was only recently agreed upon by the consortium of manufacturers a few months ago. The process of turning a design concept into a camcorder ready for the marketplace usually takes 12 - 18 months. So I would not expect very many HDV models this year at all, if any. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 2nd, 2004, 11:44 PM	#3
Arthur John Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 34	Just from the different sites I've seen and tidbit here and there, canon keeps pretty tight lipped about that stuff. Chances are low for something new in the 2-4k cam range coming out soon. However, Christmas season may be a different story. In any case. most manufacturers who have announced new cameras will have all their products out by early spring or summer. If you need somehting now, theres a lot to pick from. If you can wait, then wiat :) __________________ Wisdom through experience brings a better understanding of not only what we can do, but also what we believe we can attain.