Comments on: 1D Mark IIIn Gaining Steam & EOS-1 Merger [CR2]

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By: Nigel

Nigel — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:59:22 +0000

Interestingly enough, the 1DIII is pretty scarce, at least among online retailers here in Switzerland. Although it’s easy to read too much into such things, the position has been like this for most of this year. I wonder if this is a run-down of inventory prior to an announcement?

http://en.toppreise.ch/index.php?a=109680

By: Ivar

Ivar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:51:26 +0000

1d mk3n now and next year a merger. If so then this means
that Canon has lost all its advantages, seems like all those years being a market leader was just an idle time what concerns development and innovation. We might have even more FF models next year by other makers and sure that Nikon is not sleeping.

By: Jochen

Jochen — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:16:41 +0000

I assume the following:
- from my point of view, the 2 model strategy for the 1D line is born out of the data transfer limitations of the 1Ds model.
- only a few customers own/need both models (1D/1Ds). Hence the potential loss of business is limited for canon.
- At least the electronics differ substantially between the 2. Hence, Canon has to maintain 2 designs. The differences could, at least up to certain stage, affect the production process (hence costs).
- Similar to the hardware, the firmware has to be maintained for 2 different models.

Based on these assumptions, I think that Canon is working hard to get all features (speed and resolution) integrated in one model.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:59:30 +0000

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:36:11 +0000

From DPR:
1D – 1585g
1DII – 1565g
1DIII – 1335g

It’s part of the size and build quality. Ergo, if you don’t want a ‘brick’ buy a Rebel.

By: Jay G

Jay G — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:47:02 +0000

You should have had the original 1D. That was a brick and a weight training exercise every time you would go out and shoot. The new one is amazingly light in comparison.

By: JohnG

JohnG — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:22:44 +0000

AF on 1D Mark III is the best but the LCD, weight, and high ISO improvements are badly needed. Please don’t make another brick heavy one.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:42:01 +0000

Oh Christ, please give us a IV with a brand new AF system!!

By: afrank99

afrank99 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:12:23 +0000

@Sebastian: YMMD!
Disposable imaging sensors ;-)

By: Canon Rumors

Canon Rumors — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:01:19 +0000

Ha, my bad

EOS-3D!

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:10:39 +0000

@LB:
I’ve heard rumours that the EOS 3 includes a dust suppression mode which uses a brand new sensor for every single shot. Is this really true?

By: LB

LB — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:02:56 +0000

I have one! An Eos 3! And it’s a full production model. It accepts all 35mm film and the full line up of lenses and accessories. No LCD though. But it does have a great dust reduction mode which involves nothing more than opening up the back and squirting a bit of air around. I expect I’ll loose my job for this, but I thought it only fair that you should all know.