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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Digital Rev video review of 1D X available

« on: August 19, 2012, 08:48:56 PM »

I thought the review was very good but despite some of his positive comments I got the impression he was not that impressed, which I think is why he questions whether it is worth making the change at the end.

It was also a pretty negative review of the flagship's video capabilities, saying it is almost exactly the same as the 5D Mk III.

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EOS Bodies / Re: More Big Megapixel Talk

« on: August 19, 2012, 08:43:28 PM »

How many people are there who actually need 8FPS in a 40MP camera?

Quite a lot I am sure, why not. Gives you more choices in post.

If this is true, and an 8fps 40Mp camera came out in the next 6 months, I am sure a few 1DX buyers would be pretty annoyed.

Would be interesting to see what technology they build into such a system. Headphone jack would be one - if you can call that technology!!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Show your love for the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS

« on: August 18, 2012, 12:50:22 AM »

Isn't this like in completely the wrong section of the forum? Shouldn't it be under images or lenses?

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Lenses / Re: 70-300L or 70-200 2.8 IS II?

« on: August 15, 2012, 01:09:23 AM »

I have both and think you would be better to get the 70-200 2.8 IS II for reasons already mentioned.

Both are great lenses but you do tend to get what you pay for, and as long as you can afford it then the 70-200 2.8 IS II is what I would get if I had the choice.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 1D X Movies and Sound

« on: August 10, 2012, 10:30:28 AM »

If you're trying to shoot video primarily just get an FS700, you'd be absolutely insane to buy a 1DX over one of those.

Thanks, but no, this is not about buying a video camera over a 1D X. I was originally hoping I was wrong with regards to the jack on the 1D X, but I am not. If I had been this thread would not have even come up.

I think the 1D X is probably the stills king, and has video as a benefit. Some may say that is surprising for a flagship that is supposed to do both. It is not like I was asking if it had XLR inputs or USB 3.0.

Only reason I mentioned the Sony was because I had to buy something from one of their centres and thought it was an idea to look at what they had. I did and was so stunned by the IS I started to think maybe, just maybe...

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 1D X Movies and Sound

« on: August 10, 2012, 10:05:53 AM »

Not to come off as a jerk... but if a lack of headphone jack is really your deterrent then you must not be very familiar with DSLR video. In which case the recorder is really just the tip of iceberg in terms of additional stuff you will need to purchase. It might not be the best idea to make your first video body a the flagship 6K+ model

I am not going to list all the reasons one may want a 1D X, there are plenty of pages about that. I have a budget, I have certain requirements, and I am analysing what is available to me. Is it a deterrent? I am not sure yet - I doubt many, if any camera, can take better stills than the 1D X and offer over 8, 9, 10, 11 fps to go with it. Should it have a headphone jack? Yes, imho the flagship 6k model should. But such is life.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 1D X Movies and Sound

« on: August 10, 2012, 09:55:47 AM »

5D3 does however have a headphone jack....

That is true and I see a lot of people using them for video.

To tell the truth if I do not go for something with XLR audio inputs then I may choose something super compact. I rushed into a Sony shop earlier and while I saw the VG20, I also came across the HDR-CX760V which is one of those with the new IS system they are using. I could not believe the IS, it was incredible! I never shoot video without a tripod anyway, so I am not sure how much use or benefit that would be. At least it has audio levels (visual - which let's face it are more of a gimmick if you can't hear it as well) and a headphone jack.

Have not looked at pure video cameras/camcorders such as this for some time.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 1D X Movies and Sound

« on: August 10, 2012, 08:29:16 AM »

Thank you Videoshooter, MrBeavis5 and paul13walnut5, I appreciate your feedback.

I guess I had hoped that someone would tell me that I had been misinformed, alas not it seems.

Time to rethink my future purchases.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Canon 1D X Movies and Sound

« on: August 09, 2012, 12:05:41 PM »

I believe the 1D X does not have a headphone jack, so how are those with them monitoring sound on the videos they do? (no comments about external recorders please)

I realise that video may not be the primary function of the 1D X but it is a function.

Thanks.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Lost Canon XT found in a creek - Memory Card still worked!

« on: August 07, 2012, 07:03:05 AM »

although I would have thought the first story was more about the robustness of the memory card than the camera

I agree in a way, and that sort of reinforces my point. What was the brand of the memory card?

Of course everyone on these forums knows just by looking at the picture, but it is not mentioned once in the story. All people will remember is Canon lost, water, pics saved.....

Very clever marketing if it is...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Lost Canon XT found in a creek - Memory Card still worked!

« on: August 07, 2012, 06:52:46 AM »

These stories are becoming more and more common. Call me cynical if you like, but I am begnning to feel that it is a form of social media marketing. It does seem to be Canon they find on the whole. Maybe Nikon users are more careful with their gear!

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Canon General / Re: Taking DSLRs into olympic venues

« on: August 06, 2012, 10:02:31 PM »

It is a difficult balancing act for organisers, and to be honest, I am not positive anyone really knows where the balance should be.

Media generally have very strict rules by which to conduct themselves, and there are plenty (long, long list) of can, and cannot dos - both during and post-event.

I have been at many events as media and have not been allowed to take stills or video from the media box, yet just a few metres away from me are non-media filming the whole thing and taking snapshots with a good DSLR and covered long lens.

It took that particular event two years, and a lot of moaning from some media for them to relax the rules slightly and allow media to take stills from the media box and there were still plenty of restrictions. Still no video though which is understandable.

That is just one example, at one event, and each event is very different.

I have watched a fair bit of the Olympics and there seems to be plenty of good looking cameras in the crowd, which the TV cameras always seem to pick up on (at least once).

Anyway, whatever it is you are going to watch. Enjoy.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Camera Crossroads :)

« on: August 02, 2012, 09:43:13 PM »

Do you not think three cameras is overkill? Unless you plan on linking them all wirelessly and trigger them that way two would suffice wouldn't it?

Reach is always good, so I would keep the 1D Mark IV and 1D X and sell the rest and buy new glass.

I like Mt Spokane Photography's idea of the new 200-400 lens.

How did you end up with so many cameras anyway?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX or 1D4

« on: August 02, 2012, 08:51:57 PM »

I really think this is the million dollar (or at least US$ 6,000) question. Once you go past a certain point in length, lenses become super expensive. You can then use extenders as MWP mentioned but then questions re AF and IQ come up. Even a 1.3x crop helps with the reach, and the 1D 4 is about half the price, and you can use extenders on that. If the 1D X had a lot more megapixels you could combat the lack of reach by cropping more, but then you would probably lose out on fps. It is an interesting debate, but the quality of images from the 1D X do look outstanding, and as long as you have lenses that work best (is it groups A-F or something) then you should be on to a winner.

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Sports / Re: 2012 London Olympics

« on: August 02, 2012, 08:32:52 AM »

That was a great moment when he won. Great shot. Not my fav sport by any means, but I did find the American's style rather amusing! I wonder how much Nike paid him to wear those silly shoes?!