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EOS Bodies / Re: Why aren't there full-res 1Dx samples?

« on: January 12, 2012, 05:51:13 PM »

Why no 1Dx samples?  I think Canon is going to up the specs before they actually release it and make it look better vs. the D4.

Funny that you say specs, because 1Dx's specs on high base ISO is 2-stops over D4! 12,800 vs 52,600. And every single thing on paper looks better for 1Dx (except for Video, of course).

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EOS Bodies / Re: Why aren't there full-res 1Dx samples?

« on: January 12, 2012, 02:09:25 PM »

Forget about RAWs, but what we want to see are JPG samples to gauge how good 1Dx, which was announced 3 months ago! Nikon was announced a week ago and there are hundreds of full sized JPGs floating around showing what D4 can do... but NOTHING from 1Dx. Very frustrating when we are in the middle of a decision making process.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Why aren't there full-res 1Dx samples?

« on: January 08, 2012, 08:47:11 PM »

that´s interesting... i always wonder how people manage such a switch?
given that we speak about more then two bodys and two lenses... how comes that people seem to think about switching brands so easily?

The bodies are pretty much worn and have been deprecated almost entirely. Lenses are different, but they also show wear and tear, so it would not be too hard to write them off and sell them. When I said we were at the tipping point, I meant that our equipment needed to be replaced soon... so far Canon has been good, but now Nikon (D4) seems to be the strongest contender.

i made a short calculation and when i sell all my canon stuff on ebay and had to buy it new from nikon i had to invest an additional 15000 euros (ok then i had everything brand new but that doesn´t cut the cake).

Exactly, we get new equipment that is going to last another 4-5 years easily!

that would make me think if minor video features are worth it.
i could buy a dedicated video cam for that money.

Good luck finding cinematic/footage with under $10k non-DSLR equipment.

beside.... what awesome features you speak about that a 1D X does not offer??

Clean HDMI output for one. Audio monitoring for another.

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EOS Bodies / Why aren't there full-res 1Dx samples?

« on: January 08, 2012, 04:40:50 PM »

D4 was announced 2 days ago and there are dozens of full res high ISO samples already, but 1Dx is nowhere to be seen and it was announced 3 months ago!

Not necessarily whining, but why can't Canon release high resolution samples of a product that was released months ago? Also, Nikon has allowed it D4 to dozens of photographers, but 1Dx is restricted so that its images cannot be shared.

Disclosure: my company is 100% Canon, but at its tipping point -- go with D4 for its awesome stills/video specs and faster release, or stick with Canon 1D series and hoping 5D comes out blazing.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon's D4 Outed Officially

« on: January 04, 2012, 06:36:30 PM »

The standard ISO range may suggest Nikon intends to keep the king of low light title with an extra stop compared to the 1DX.  Of course this is highly speculative as we have not seen anything in terms of RAW file but it will be exciting for sure.

I would not go as far as calling Nikon a "king", rather obsessed with ISOs. In meaningful range, they are the same, but Canon trumps in high resolution (except the $8k D3x).

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon's D4 Outed Officially

« on: January 04, 2012, 06:25:17 PM »

I think 1Dx will be much better than D4. Higher resolution, better AF, and of course higher FPS --  those are exactly what we need.

Not many people shoot at 100,000 ISO anyway and use f/8 with TC. I would rather have a stable Canon camera that delivers rather than a Nikon's haphazard reply. I am suspecting the quality of Nikons after the disasters.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 3 types of pro bodies make sense

« on: December 18, 2011, 03:47:54 PM »

I think 3 types of pro bodies make sense. 1) high res, 2) high speed and 3) high DR

I think Nikon might be going that route first -- high rest D800, high DR D4, and may be high speed D4s in the future.

May be I am just hallucinating, but makes sense.

Make sense.  Do you think "high DR" should be "high DR / low noise"?

Yup, just overall better IQ that becomes the brand's flagship. High Res and High Speed are variations that cater to specific shooters.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What will Canon do based on Nikon's first release choice (D4 vs D800)?

« on: December 18, 2011, 03:44:11 PM »

Could you check how NIKON CORPORATION would appear in your LR? Make the dialog narrower, as well.

nope...it does not change fontsize as i wrote.
when i make the dialog as narrow as it gets then all letters that do not fit are replaced with "..."

I think different LR setups might behave differently. I have seen dialog font sizes adjust to the width of the initial popup in the past (I use a PC though).

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EOS Bodies / Re: What will Canon do based on Nikon's first release choice (D4 vs D800)?

« on: December 18, 2011, 03:33:27 PM »

So, no fake. Just LR dialog adjusting the font sizes.

sure would be possible.... but my LR is not adjusting the fontsize.

Could you check how NIKON CORPORATION would appear in your LR? Make the dialog narrower, as well.

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EOS Bodies / 3 types of pro bodies make sense

« on: December 18, 2011, 02:56:08 PM »

I think 3 types of pro bodies make sense. 1) high res, 2) high speed and 3) high DR

I think Nikon might be going that route first -- high rest D800, high DR D4, and may be high speed D4s in the future.

May be I am just hallucinating, but makes sense.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What will Canon do based on Nikon's first release choice (D4 vs D800)?

« on: December 18, 2011, 02:52:18 PM »

when you look at the LR dialog on nikon rumors you will see that the text "NIKON D800" does not line up with the "NIKON" text above it (it´s shifted about 2 PIXELS). that´s fake if you ask me... photoshoped.

with my cameras and LR 3.6 the text from make/model is lined up perfectly in LR.

i would bet 100 euros it is faked.






my LR:



i could be wrong.. sure... but i think im not.

What is happening is that NIKON CORPORATION needed to be made smaller to fit in the dialog box, while "Canon EOS" was shorter, hence no need to shorten.

So, no fake. Just LR dialog adjusting the font sizes.

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EOS Bodies / Re: How can Nikon remain in business with 12MP FF?

« on: December 07, 2011, 10:50:48 AM »

Okay, I will take most of what I say back.

I did not realize that Nikon has had a 24mpx FF, which is apparently its flagship. It is expensive, but it was there.

So, Nikon had the highest mpx FF and the highest ISO FF at the same time? I think I answered my own question -- that is why they are in business. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: How can Nikon remain in business with 12MP FF?

« on: December 06, 2011, 04:47:12 PM »

Like this:



(D700 & 85mm f/1.4 wide-open)

I was the backup that day on a friend's D300, but got to use the D700 for about a minute.  Sweet setup.

Note to self:  make sure the bride doesn't take her earrings off before a shoot...

Fantastic shot, but with 12mpx, you are hoping that your shot is spot on (like this) so that you do not have to crop much. My philosophy in shooting is bringing in raw ingredients and it is in PP where the magic happens.

Most of my 21mpx turn out to be 15 or even 10mpx even everything is said and done. I cannot afford a 12mpx, because it will cripple my WF (and may be make me better). The risk is too much!

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EOS Bodies / Re: How can Nikon remain in business with 12MP FF?

« on: December 06, 2011, 10:58:35 AM »

I think some here are missing my point. I did not say Nikon was bad or low MP is bad. It is just that 12mpx and still competing. Come on!

Since Nikon is competing with these 12mpx, Canon hosed us by going back on resolution in the flagship 1Dx. Sounds like resolution is not what matters anymore to Canon. Ironically, Nikon is rumored to have 36mpx and moving much ahead of Canon in the resolution department.

I may not print big, but high resolution gives me option to crop. It is just another tool.

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EOS Bodies / How can Nikon remain in business with 12MP FF?

« on: December 06, 2011, 02:40:20 AM »

Nikon has these teeny 12mp cameras and are still in business with people talking about their upcoming lineup.

Now Canon doesn't feel like they have to better the specs and come with 18mp 1Dx and similarly sized 5D3?

Canon has always been about pleasing its customers with better specs, but if Nikon does not push them, they will remain content and cruise, not innovate. This is frustrating.