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EOS Bodies / Re: Comparing 6D with 5D3

« on: September 23, 2012, 08:18:45 AM »

the 6D doesn't have the side buttons or joystick either

Some of the side buttons were relocated to the right, but some are gone which is a bummer. The joystick is now embedded in the wheel, which is an implementation I prefer as it can free up space for more physical buttons. The removal of the side buttons is puzzling, however. It's like Canon designed the layout for an articulating screen but decided not to include it at the last minute.

5D3 owners are still left with the extremely expensive option of the WiFi grip which adds unnecessary bulk and doesn't double up as a battery grip. Canon should just discontinue that and just sell a WiFi dongle instead but I doubt that would happen.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 46.1mp Canon DSLR Previewed at PhotoPlus 2012? [CR1]

« on: September 23, 2012, 07:32:47 AM »

I bet this will utilize the CFast 2.0 standard (up to 600MB/s) instead of the XQD 2.0 one (1000MB/s) because it would provide backward compatibility and is fast enough to keep up with the body's needs.

CFast is not backward compatible with CF.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompactFlash :
"CFast cards are not physically or electrically compatible with CompactFlash cards."

Huh? What's the use then? Look like it's gonna turn into another format war with Nikon, Sony and Lexar behind XQD versus Canon, Phase One and Sandisk behind CFast:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57516672-1/cfast-2.0-splits-high-end-flash-card-market/

One more thing to worry about when switching systems 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 46.1mp Canon DSLR Previewed at PhotoPlus 2012? [CR1]

« on: September 23, 2012, 04:05:39 AM »

I bet this will utilize the CFast 2.0 standard (up to 600MB/s) instead of the XQD 2.0 one (1000MB/s) because it would provide backward compatibility and is fast enough to keep up with the body's needs.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 4D reference in Wifi remote app video

« on: September 20, 2012, 09:31:37 AM »

Yes, 4 is synonym with 'death' in Japanese but that didn't stop Nikon from releasing the D4.

If this 4D has the WiFi and GPS built-in, would that mean it will have a less sealed body?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: No kelvin WB on 6D! noooooOO!

« on: September 18, 2012, 02:49:48 PM »

Yes, take it from the horse's mouth. 

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Hacked! The Magic Lantern Team Cracks the EOS 7D

« on: September 18, 2012, 02:45:11 PM »

I totally wasn't expecting this. Wonderful news. Bring it on! 

Everyone should donate €5 or more so this can become a reality 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Forget Canon 6D I want this!

« on: September 18, 2012, 12:51:45 PM »

Cute! 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D max shutter speed, 1/4000 or 8000 ???

« on: September 18, 2012, 06:05:39 AM »

Yeah, the rumor also said that the screen is 3.2" but it turned out to be only 3.0"

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EOS Bodies / Re: Protests halt Canon production in China

« on: September 17, 2012, 03:20:53 PM »

My 7D is made in Japan. Maybe this will affect the Rebels only.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS xD line Future...

« on: September 17, 2012, 02:55:53 PM »

3D would just sound weird and the jokes would never end (same goes for 2D).

A better solution is to resurrect the 1Ds moniker or use another letter like IDv (as in very high MPs). With that, we would go back to the old split line. Only this time we will have the 1Dc, 1Ds/v and 1Dx where they share the same body but serve different functions.

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

« on: September 17, 2012, 12:11:38 PM »

Plastic 

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS xD line Future...

« on: September 17, 2012, 12:08:59 PM »

9D sounds better 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS 6D High Resolution Photo and Video Samples

« on: September 17, 2012, 11:58:47 AM »

This sample movie was shot in Full HD mode and HD mode, and has been optimized for viewing on this website.

Wha? No FHD quality? C'mon Canon. This is 2012. You can use YouTube or Vimeo to host the high quality videoes if you fear for your bandwith. You know, just like Nikon.

In any case, the Deep Green video was shot in Yakushima, which a beautiful, beautiful place (but it rains there a lot!).

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D or 5D Mk II

« on: September 17, 2012, 10:01:11 AM »

Also I do not understand why Canon can release a camera today that is USB2, non-UHS SD and has such an antiquated autofocus system.

Let us not distort the facts. Canon's literature says that UHS-I is supported.

For FF cameras of similar form factor, only the Nikon D800 has USB3. Sony A99, Nikon D600 and Canon's offerings all have USB2.

I guess there are no good excuses for the lackluster AF module.

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

« on: September 17, 2012, 07:56:03 AM »

Right now I'm just feeling irritated they didn't include GPS and wireless in the 5D MIII.  Given the $3500 price tag and the fact that they included it in a smaller, cheaper body suggests they could have to me.  I could get a lot of use out of both of those and I hate attaching bulky accessories to the camera.  Blah.

In its 6D first impression, DPReview wrote: "Construction is solid, if perhaps not offering the same bullet-proof feel as the 5D Mark III or 7D. In part this is because the 6D has a plastic top plate, which is necessary to allow the WiFi and GPS to work. The rest of the body uses a magnesium alloy shell, and Canon describes it as 'dust and drip-proof'.