Interview with Canon: 7D Mark II will take it to the next level and will take a while

In an interview with DC Watch Impress (computer-translated), Canon's Massaya Maeda, human-translated at the bottom of the Canon Rumors post, said that a 7D successor (aka 7D Mark II) would take things to the next level, it would not just be a follow-up with better specs. He also said "a long time from now" so don't camp out outside B&H waiting for the 7D Mark II to arrive. Then again, time is relative, especially when a camera representative talks about existing vs future products.

Speaking of the 7D, the original model is now going for $980 refurbished at B&H Photo. For a refresher on the DSLR, check the list of completed Canon 7D reviews.