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EOS Bodies / Re: UK 5D3 buyers - here is how much extra you are paying.

« on: March 07, 2012, 07:16:27 AM »

Right, so the 5D3 is being sold, at profit, for $3500. That's £2,225. VAT is currently 20%, so that's an additional £445. So bottom line is it should cost a maximum of £2,670. Rather than the current recommended retail of £2990.

I'm not sure how this works - surely international retailers are miffed that international chains can make much more profit?

Also worth noting: Ordering it internationally stands the chance of not getting charged duty. And even if you did, it works out £300 cheaper than buying it from a UK site. Just saying.

The $3500 price in US is including the American tax (vat) and profit. When the camera is shipped in UK the taxes and profit is not included ( witch the raw price is far less than $3500). in my opinion the companies that imports the camera is adding at least 100% profit.

that why the prices are so high compared with US.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 07, 2012, 02:27:28 AM »

Since this is a wishlist - built in battery grip would be great!

Built in? you mean a 1D form factor? What about the people who want a lighter body?

make it in two bodies type, one with integrated grip and one without. that feature will be a premier in DSLR market.

....and the price can be under $2400 ( say $2399 for the gripped one and $ 1799-1899 for the normal body). i personally believe that the gripped one will have more success.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 07, 2012, 02:22:29 AM »

Now that the high ISO samples are available do you think that the price is to high??? i personally don't think so.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The 5D3 is laging behind the D800 in the vote of Chinese biggest twitter!!

« on: March 06, 2012, 02:24:17 AM »

WoW 145 votes.....looool that is all??? the pool is relevant when we will see... say.... 2344 against 2653.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 05, 2012, 02:47:22 AM »

You are right. It is moving the 7D in the position of the 1D MK IV
But, if they move the 70D up as well, the new price of the 7D MKII might be justified

to move the 7D2 in the 1D4 place ( a crop sensor nature and sports pro camera for those who don't afford a 1DX) they need to come out with a much more improved sensor.

I am sore the 7D line will move more and more towards sports and wildlife .

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 05, 2012, 01:46:36 AM »

My wishlist:

- 22 Megapixels
- APS-C CMOS sensor with improved low and high ISO (clean ISO 3200)!!
- Dual Digic 5+
- 45-point TTL CMOS sensor (39 cross-type for F2.8 or faster lenses)
- 10 fps and carbon shutter (200.000 actuations)
- Four levels of High ISO NR
- 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage viewfinder
- 3.2-type, approx.1.04m dot (3:2 wide) Clear View LCD II
- iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer sensor
- Same build, slightly improved weather sealing
- Dual Card (SD and CF)
- USB 3

No flip-out screen!

(the 70D with 19 AF-points and Canon 1D Mark IV off the market)

Those specs rise the price around $3000 at least.... I'm sure canon wants to kep the price at $2000 or under.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 05, 2012, 01:05:16 AM »

i don't think the 7D is replaceable at the time being. its the cornerstone piece of canon marketing . the 1dx and 5dmk3 seem to fill in the space that the 7D created. I think the 7D is that camera that was meant for the high end enthusiast but not not pros. explains the price . anything below the 7D is for amateurs , anything above is for pros.

   First of all Canon is running a business and 7D was, is and will be one of the best selling body ( like 5D2 or even better).
   The key feature of the 7D series is his crop frame sensor ( EXTRA REACH) in a pro lvl body.

Today Canon don't have any more an APS-H sensor. In my opinion there are two possibilities:

1. push a little more up in class the 7D2, and fit it with a APS-H sensor;  and extra features  for the 70D to compensate today 7D

2. Keep the APS-C sensor in 7D2 , improve the noise and the others features.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D Mark II specs wishlist.

« on: March 04, 2012, 04:17:03 AM »

Since this is a wishlist - built in battery grip would be great!

I said that at least 6 months ago.....

My wish list is:
- better ISO performance ( 1 stop will be great)
- slightly improved AF and DR
- same resolution
- two body types: 1 normal body (like today 7D) , and one with integrated battery grip ( like 1D series)

if Canon will do that i believe that they will have even more success wit the crop frame sensor camera.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Which Body follows next?

« on: March 03, 2012, 03:45:05 PM »

i hope we will see a 7D replacement before Photokina.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Anyone sad about no T4i/650D announcement

« on: March 02, 2012, 02:05:30 AM »

Maybe 650D will be announced together with the new 7Dmk2 at Photokina in september???

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 02, 2012, 02:03:07 AM »

I understand what are you saying.... but if 5D3 was with 19 AF points (same as 7D) 4.9 fps, one card slot and others $3500  have been a high price.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 02, 2012, 01:45:21 AM »

Many of us have complained about poor AF , slow fps, and others in the 5Dmk2.... NOW canon have solved almost all those problems, AF FPS etc. is not normal to keep the price at $2700 ( don't mention the inflation and other raw materials price increase).

In my opinion $3500 is a fair price for what this camera offers.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: March 01, 2012, 03:53:50 AM »

I believe that we will see a successor of the current 7D at not earlier than Photokina in September or in the early 2013.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: February 29, 2012, 05:38:04 AM »

Yeah... It is discontinued.

Seriously... if the 5D MKIII has improved AF, weather sealing and FPS, the only difference for a 7D upgrade becomes crop sensor, and at that point... why bother.

My guess is the 70D becomes the legacy to the 7D

Exactly for that 1.6 crop sensor (extra reach) and the price . They will aim the new 7D ( or whatever will be called) to those photographers who can not afford a 1Dx.

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EOS Bodies / Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: February 29, 2012, 04:44:34 AM »

   In the last month or so everybody is speaking only about the 5D3/X.... there are any viable rumors about the 7D replacement? lets face it 7D is a 3 years old camera ( its time to be upgraded). From what i can see from the latest 5D photos, the camera is called 5D3 (not X) , logical that means is not a combination between 5D and 7D series.

   I'm 99% sure that canon will not discontinue the 7D series build quality and features regardless that is called 7D mk2 or 70D.