46MP Canon EOS-3D X in the works?

There’s a buzz in the Canon world that a new 46 megapixel DSLR may be being developed. Keith Cooper at Northlight Images and Craig Blair at Canon Rumors peg this as the long-hoped-for and mythic Canon EOS-3D X.

“[T]he ‘EOS-3D’ name has been rumoured about since about 2005.”
— Canon Rumors

Also being discussed is a Canon EOS-7D Mark II.

Canon EOS-3D X Specifications

• 46 MP
• 3.7 frame per second
• Dual DIGIC 5+
• ISO: (25) 50-6400 (12800)
• AF: Same as 1DX
• USB 3
• CF+SD

Canon EOS-7D Mark II Specifications

• 24 MP
• 1Dx/5D3 based AF system.
• 10 FPS.
• ISO 100-25600.

Sources: Photo Rumors, Canon Rumorsand Northlight Images.