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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks

« on: March 20, 2013, 12:51:38 PM »

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<p><strong>A New Rebel T5i<br />

</strong>A new Rebel will also appear this week, the replace to the EOS T4i. Not much different outside of the new 18-55 STM kit lens.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS T5i Specs</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>18mp</li>
<li>DIGIC 5</li>
<li>9pt AF, all cross type</li>
<li>1.04 million dot 3″ LCD with Vari-Angle and touchscreen</li>
<li>5 fps</li>
<li>Full HD</li>
<li>Flash sync of 1/200 sec</li>
<li>ISO 25600 100-25,600</li>
<li>Creative Filters</li>
<li>SD / SDHC / SDXC media (corresponding UHS-I)</li>
<li>Battery LP-E8</li>
<li>Weight (including battery and memory card) 580g</li>
<li>Available at the end of April</li>
<li>EF-S 18-55mm IS STM or EF-S 18-135mm IS STM</li>
</ul>
<div id=\"attachment_13147\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 510px\"><a href=\"http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ef-s1855stm.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-13147 \" alt=\"EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM\" src=\"http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ef-s1855stm.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" /></a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM</p></div>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href=\"http://digicame-info.com/2013/03/eos-kiss-x7i.html\" target=\"_blank\">DCI</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">c</span>r</strong></p>

you better f***ing kidding me.... it's a 650D.....

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7d2 Video specification speculation

« on: March 18, 2013, 03:12:08 AM »

Pardon the pun in the title, it's Friday afternoon and I'm getting goofy.

Adding to my wish list of things that are unlikely to happen, along with AF-point-linked spot metering, I'm wondering what the chances are of seeing higher frame rate video in the 7d2. Obviously this is not based on anything more than line items on CR1 spec lists about "improved video", and there are lots of ways to improve video.

But, given that the 7d is geared towards sports shooters, might Canon include the ability to shoot 1080/60 (or better?) This would be a better spec than the 5d3 and 1dx, but the GoPro3 can do it, and that's a much smaller, cheaper little device. Plus, I want it to happen, and therefore I've convinced myself it's possible.

I really hope 7D2 will have 1080/60 fps AND 720/120 fps. I believe the speculated dual DIGIC 5 processors will have enough processing power for that.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Crazy... go Nikon?

« on: March 18, 2013, 01:58:51 AM »

can a mod please check the IP´s of all these one-post-posters poping up here lately?

it kind of struck me that there are so many new users here who have nothing to tell beside how great nikon is.   

i smell a troll....

It's just how awesome Nikon cameras are. Face it: There are situations (Landscape, Studio) where Canon can't compete anymore and Nikon has taken the lead. If only the lenses would be compatible or Nikon would produce a camera with EF mount...

+1 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

« on: March 09, 2013, 01:45:15 PM »

Specification list
http://camerarumors.blogspot.in/2013/03/7d-mark-ii-will-have-32mp-sensor.html

 ha ha haaa... 

the Perfect 7D2 ( as a 1Dx backup) will have 16MP sensor and ISO quality on pair with 5Dmk2.... move 70D little bit up in the canon line (build quality like 50D) and fit it with  a 24MP sensor.

I believe this will be the best move from Canon.... definitely will pun some serious pressure on Nikon regarding crop frame - high end cameras..

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

« on: March 08, 2013, 02:02:55 AM »

I said 1 year ago  about the 7D2 with integrated grip. If canon will release such a camera... they will hit the jackpot regarding sales... even if the price will be around $2500.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70d speclist

« on: February 22, 2013, 03:46:32 PM »

Hello Everybody,

I tried to find a detailed speclist for the 70d. Can anyone help me please?

Thanks

  there is none.... 

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon 7100 has been anounced

« on: February 21, 2013, 05:48:39 AM »

YES Nikon, bring 'em on! 

oh boy, I just love this!

D7100 makes the 70D look a total looser already. Destroyed on the ground. I confidently expect the D7100 sensor to have 1.5 EV better dynamic range and way better per-pixel sharpness than whatever sorry ppiece of sensor cr*p Canon will be willing to put into the 70D ... bye bye AA-Filter!

And iI also expect the price to be lower than the 70D ... like D7000 vs. 60D and D800 vs. 5D III ... hehehehe!

Really hope, Nikon will soon follow this up with a D400  that destroys an "incrmentally updated" 7D Mk II - as per the CR specs (!). Double whammy!

Canon needs to be pressed flat against the wall ...  maybe that'll wake them up and they get back to bring truly  innovative and meaningful new products.

I for one would like a 5D IV please, with 1D-X AF-system, sensor with better DR than D800, innovative Eye Control Focus v 2.0, built-in Canon-RT radio commander, X-sanc 1/500s. Price? Like Nikon D800.

A BIG +1 ..... right on the spot.

Canon gather up yourself.... you are destroyed by Nikon.

A lot more features packed in the cameras ( vs Canon DSLR offer) at a much lower price......

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon 7100 has been anounced

« on: February 21, 2013, 01:44:22 AM »

Great job Nikon.... another slap in the Canon face.... let's see Canon response.... I personally doubt...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

« on: February 20, 2013, 01:52:15 AM »

Is really hard to maintain a good ISO performance AND sharpness on a 24MP APS-C sensor.

Imho these things have nothing to do with each other, unless the manufacturer decides to hide iso noise problems with forced noise reduction resulting in a sharpness loss - other than that iso performance is just a sensor feature, and so far Canon doesn't have the edge on the competition.

Sharpness can be impaired by a strong aa filter against moire (like on the 5d3), but mostly it's dependent on the lens - and starting with 24mp many people with cheaper or older lenses will be up for a disappointment because their lens is outresolved by the sensor, for example my 17-40L wouldn't take much more than 18mp on aps-c.

...That I'm afraid. If Canon decide to use THE SAME 10 years old technology to make the sensor, than the only way to improve the ISO performance is to use  forced noise reduction soft, and that will result in lots of sharpen loss.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

« on: February 20, 2013, 01:31:32 AM »

On the paper the 7D2 looks good....
I'm sure will have improved ISO performance at base ISO ( 100-400)... but how about the sharpness of the images???

Is really hard to maintain a good ISO performance AND sharpness on a 24MP APS-C sensor.

Maybe Canon has started to use the new sensor manufacturing technology.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Epic Shootout Video

« on: February 15, 2013, 06:43:06 AM »

interesting.... 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D III or 1D IV for sports!

« on: February 15, 2013, 06:24:37 AM »

The 5D Mark III is to slow, but the AF system is a step over the 1D Mark IV AF system. Sometimes in AI Servo mode under komplex lightining conditions the 5D Mark III AF can´t track the subject.

I highly recommend the 1D X for sports.

If you want go a cheaper way buy the 1D Mark IV (for professional use) instead or wait for the 7D Mark II. The 7D Mark II prototype in the field is very fast, but the AF system can´t reach the 1D X AF-system.

Hmmm, you know something that we don't ??

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: New MFA method

« on: February 14, 2013, 01:18:45 AM »

Interesting.... I have a Sigma 50mm f/1.4, that need AFMA. i will try it

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EOS Bodies / Re: Bought a 7D, considering exchanging for a 60D. What would you do?

« on: February 12, 2013, 01:09:18 AM »

I understand my needs may be different than yours. I'm curious as to what YOU would do. Not necessarilly what I should do, but what you would do. Background:

I consider myself an advanced amateur. I originally had a 60D, but sold it at the beginning of last semester to focus more on school (and knowing that the body would inevitably experience a price drop soon. Glad I sold it when I did!). I thought I could live without for a year, but I couldn't take it anymore and I bought the 7D a couple of weeks ago for $1030. Now I can get the 60D for $560. That makes the 7D an extra $470, or 84% more. I don't do sports photography or BIF. The closes thing to fast moving is my kids playing, so I don't really need the 7D AF. Before I sold the 60D, I was doing some smaller paid video gigs. I would like to take that to the next level. I would like to do TV commercials for local companies and product advertising videos as well as what I was previously doing. I live in a small(er) town, and the ONLY competition is the local cable company who makes horrendous commercials. One concern of mine, Is it unprofessional to take a 60D to a shoot? Like I said, I only did smaller paid gigs, and nobody really knew anything about my gear. I was still a bit self conscious bringing my 60D, even on the smaller gigs. I did keep all my other video equipment when I sold the body since all the other items don't lose value so fast.

Why I would keep the 7D:

• 1080 HDMI output durring recording. This is pretty important to me, but alone doesn't quite justify the extra $470. Almost though because the screen going black on the 60D upon pressing record is incredibly annoying.
• Magnesium alloy body. For obvious reasons over the 60D's polycarbonate. This, however, isn't as big of a deal, as the 60D's body is still good.
• The 7D will have a better resale value. Again, though, this isn't as important as I can't really see myself selling it in the near future. Upon purchase of my next body, the 7D/60D will become my back-up.
• The AFMA and better AF of the 7D will be invaluable IF I end up actually needing that in the future. IF.
• It looks good in my hands

Why I would exchange the 7D for the 60D?
$$$$

So, what would you do personally if you were trying to decide between the 60D and the 7D? And, I suppose, what would you do in my situation?

I believe the extra money worth every $$$.
why:

- as you saying no near future replacement... shutter durability (100k clicks)
- way better weather sealing
- AFMA - very, very important. even my L lenses need some degree of adjustment. I manage to get the lenses from  sharp ( when using wide open aperture) to very sharp.
- and the 7D AF is light years ahead of the simple ( almost 10 years old) 9 points AF

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Upgrade from 40D

« on: February 08, 2013, 01:57:25 AM »

Hi Rumoreros,

I am about to take the leap and finally upgrade my beloved and trusty 40D after 4 years.  I won't buy a 50D (not really an upgrade) or a 60D (weird plastic super rebel).  I buy used for several reasons - it's cheaper, I get to wait and see if the hot new products live up to the hype or not, and I'm a bit anti-consumerism.  But I do love my cameras.  I shoot mostly action (wildlife, some sports every now and again) and a bit of landscape as well as long-exposure night photography.  I have a lot of 'uses' covered by my EOS-3 and by MF film gear, so thinking mostly about action and ISO performance, things that don't play nice with film.  With that in mind, would you buy with a ~$1200 budget:

1) Used 1D Mark III (yeah, submirror AF blah blah)
2) Used 5D Mark II
3) Used 7D
4) Stretch and buy a 6D (a little against my grain, but...)
5) Something else?

I have a good handful of L glass to cover ranges in different sensor sizes (and I'm obviously used to APS-C with my 40D) so I'm not too worried about APS-C vs. APS-H vs. full frame.

I'd greatly appreciate any inputs, flames, thoughts, criticisms, or rants.  Thanks.

For your $1200 budget , you have 2 options: a used 1Dmk3 or a new 7D. I have made the same jump ( from 40D to 7D).
If you find a good condition 1D3 GO FOR IT.... If not, go for 7D. 5D2 and 6D will give you superior IQ but they are slow with crappy AF system. 5D2 has a worse AF system compared with 40D.