Replacements for EOS 1n

Hi,

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I was just wondering if anyone can substantiate the current rumours

I've heard about an EOS Pro, to replace the 1n? I have a 5 and an

older 1000Fn, and I'd like to replace the 1000Fn with whatever is

coming next. I'd buy a 3 but for the fact I believe it to be the

replacement for the 5 and would rather hang back and see what

Canon does. Nevertheless, I'm keen to find out if anyone knows

anything.

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My main problem with the 3 and 1n is the transport noise, which

I've found to be noticably higher than the 5. Then again, I'd

like a 100% viewfinder and the more rugged build of the 1n, but

with the more advanced focusing and EC of the 3.

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Sigh. Maybe I'm hoping for too much.

John: I recently posted a summary of a conversation I recently had

with a well-regarded Canon rep. about this issue, and it was

soon deleted, which I find unreasonable. I was told that we can

expect a successor to the 1n to be unveiled at the up-coming PMA show

in Vegas, around the end of February. We can expect it to be updated

much like the EOS 3, but with 1n-like features such as 100% viewfinder

coverage, viewfinder shutter, high speed & beefy motor drive,

and more rugged construction. No comments were offered about whether

its metering system would rival the latest Nikon bodies, but I suspect

this is in the works. Also, no info was offered about release or

expected delivery dates, or price, but I'm making a ballpark guess of

about $2500.00 for a non RS version. It was stressed to me by this

Canon rep. that Canon will not pre-announce this camera prior to the

next PMA, but yet this rep. was certainly willing to confirm my long

held suspicions and wishes that an updated 1n was indeed on the near

horizon. It will be interesting to see what new lenses Canon might

co-introduce with this latest flagship body.