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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Rumors Surface [CR1]

« on: November 12, 2012, 12:35:52 PM »

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<strong>A new EOS 7D Mark II mention<br />


</strong>A new EOS 7D Mark II is rumored to be announced some time in January, 2013. The camera would take the place of the  7D and 60D.</p>
<p>Specs are minimal, as should be expected. However, it should have a 20+ megapixel sensor and the ability to shoot 10fps. The frame rate is a “targeted spec” for the camera.</p>
<p>I think we’ll see the APS-C market slow down a bit, now that the D600 and EOS 6D are changing the pricing structure for consumer camera bodies.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href=\"http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7dmk2.html\" target=\"_blank\">NL</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">c</span>r</strong></p>

Potentially yes. But also we must bear in mind that the D600 is at the same price point as the D700 (never mind that the specs are a combination of inferior/superior to the D700) and the 6D sits at the original price point of the 5DMKII. When both of these were around, we still had the D300s & 7D. But I agree with you, I think they are pushing the full frame lines first - probably because the full frame lenses were are compelled to buy bring in a higher sales number.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Has Canon entered the Graveyard Spiral?

« on: November 12, 2012, 12:32:36 PM »

I can understand the disappointment, but one thing to consider is this: when it comes to specs on paper, I have to admit Nikon beats Canon in quite a few departments. When it comes to real shooting, the ability to take great photographs and have utilities such as dual card slots, the annoying ISO-fixing-at-400 issue a poster talked about, again Nikon seems to be more intelligent. Canon has some catching up to do for sure.

However, I don't think they are going to be gone anytime soon. They still have a loyal fan following, and you can still get great pro-quality photos with their gear. Although yes, unless management gets its head out of the sand and starts to smell the coffee, they are going to continue losing market share to Nikon in my opinion.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Where the heck is the 70D or 7D mkII?

« on: November 08, 2012, 12:24:36 AM »

The 60D and 7D, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D300s wars are next, clearly. Not sure why it's taking so long, but hope to see some announcements SOON

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Rumors Surface [CR1]

« on: October 10, 2012, 05:35:26 PM »

I just hope Canon keeps the 7D aka upper end crop sensor body alive. As other posters on this thread have indicated, there's plenty of a market for that, amongst both hobbyists and paid professionals.

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EOS Bodies / Re: COSTCO Deal

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:22:18 AM »

oops, ok - I think I stand corrected - for some reason I remember the body only as being $1500 - but that must have been a thing of the past. Thanks guys for the clarification.

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EOS Bodies / COSTCO Deal

« on: October 06, 2012, 09:39:35 PM »

just saw a deal in Costco, thought it was a good one so figured I'd share: Canon 7D + 28-135mm USM lens + 320 EX Flash + 8GB CF card: $1799.

Just thought this is a good deal for this in the market for the awesome 7d.

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Landscape / Re: Beautiful sunsets

« on: October 05, 2012, 12:41:08 PM »

Pitbullo, - love love love your first shot!

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Landscape / Re: Hong Kong Island nightshot

« on: October 05, 2012, 12:40:16 PM »

I think it's left open too long, based on what I think you are trying to do. I would use a faster shutter, maybe 15 seconds or so.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Looks like the 6D may not be so bad after all

« on: October 03, 2012, 06:06:31 PM »

In my observations, all new bodies are going to have issues. Canon or Nikon, they usually take time to sort out the issues the new bodies came with.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Shutter count request to Canon.

« on: October 03, 2012, 04:33:28 PM »

I'm a little confused: The "reply by Canon" posted - was that a real reply or was the poster being sarcastic?

Two other things:
I don't think even most Nikon systems or the software that comes with it reports shutter count.

Regardless, shutter count does play some part in resale value of a camera if nothing else. Someone offering a Canon 7D for $1100, shutter count 3000 vs 67,000 makes a difference doesn't it?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D MKII Used?

« on: October 03, 2012, 04:28:42 PM »

I wouldn't want to buy a camera with 43K on it, at least not as my primary camera.

With the price drop on the 5D MKII, buying used for anything over $1300 seems a little unjustified to me.

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EOS Bodies / Re: POLL: How much $$$ will the high-mp eos cost?

« on: September 26, 2012, 11:05:09 AM »

For whatever reason, Canon costs a little more for the same specs when it comes to their bodies - this seems to be the case pretty much across the EOS line.

When it comes to lenses though, it seems to be the opposite.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Yongnuo Flashes

« on: September 19, 2012, 07:47:35 PM »

I've used the YN 567 Nikon version and don't have a problem with it. Works fine, I've used it both on camera and off camera, and find it to be as reliable as any other.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Describe the 6D in one word...

« on: September 18, 2012, 11:33:21 AM »

6D in one word: Confusing

On an unrelated note, is it really too much to ask for dual card slots, given that Nikon provides it in the $1200 D7000, D300s and all models higher ?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7D!

« on: September 18, 2012, 11:29:55 AM »

If you ask me, both Canon and Nikon are working their way "down" the line in terms of new models:

Canon :
<$5000 range: EOS 1DX,
$3500 range: 5D Mark III
$2000 range: 6D,
$1000-$2000 range: Probably 7D
Less than $1000 range: Rebel T4i (slightly out of sequence)

Likewise, nikon did the D4, D800, D600 and now time is due for the D300s (7D competitor) replacement.