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EOS Bodies / Re: So, still no news of 1DX hitting stores in USA?

« on: June 29, 2012, 08:13:59 PM »

See my post regarding UK availability, I have no reason to believe the Jessops staff member was incorrect.

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7712.0

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EOS Bodies / 1Dx availability in the UK

« on: June 29, 2012, 08:11:19 PM »

I have a pre-order for the 1Dx with Jessops in the UK. For readers in other countries Jessops would be the UK's biggest High Street photographic retailer but in my opinion at least, not necessarily considered a professionals, of which I am not one, first port of choice, it tends to cater more for the High Street market. Anyway I was in the newly refurbished Aberdeen Store today (well done Jessops, long overdue) to enquire if there was any update on availability.

I made my preorder about 6 weeks ago I think, once I knew the June date looked realistic from reading this site and others. When I ordered they already had 26 preorders, not much but as I said its not where most Pro's would opt to go. Their very helpful staff member was able to tell me that they were due to receive 12 bodies on Monday 2nd July and a further 12 on the 9th of July. Typically for me I'm about 27th in the queue and I am also going away on holiday on the 6th July for a fortnight so if by some luck I was able to get one of the 2nd batch I'll be away on holiday, damn! I had hoped I would have had it before going on holiday but realistically never expected to, just typical I'm going to be so close but yet so far. Talk about frustrated, I know from reading on here there are posters who have been waiting way longer than me so apologies if I'm sounding hopeful and I've only been waiting a few weeks. When I pre-ordered there was no requirement for any payment, I tried to pay a deposit today in order that the 1Dx would be held for me until my return from Holiday however doing that was going to bump me to the end of the queue, I'm not sure if anyone having paid a deposit would give them priority.

Anyway I suppose the encouraging news is that if Jessops are getting 24 in the next week or so then I suppose it would be fair expect other major retailers worldwide to be getting decent stock levels also.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1D X Unboxing

« on: June 26, 2012, 07:23:43 PM »

Second video... after unboxing 1Dx.

http://youtu.be/35h9EcCxqZI

Can't wait for your 3rd video.
Make it longer ... please 

Thanks CanonDigCameraMan 

Archangel72

Thanks for posting, ignore the criticism you got on your last video, there are some right clowns on here at times. I have a preorder with Jessops but I'm not hopeful of getting it soon, they had 25 on preorder when I ordered mine. Anyway, enjoy the 1Dx the way you want to enjoy it and not the way other people want you to.

Good luck and I look forward to your next post.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1D X Unboxing

« on: June 25, 2012, 12:52:45 PM »

For what it was worth I contacted the company who supplied the 1Dx in the unboxing video, I've bought a few items from them before, Lee filters, lens etc, Stephen from there just mailed me to say that yes they are just supplying preorders and he reckons that could take 3-4 months as they are going to be in very short supply!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 1dx Got it! Got it! Got it!

« on: June 25, 2012, 11:02:21 AM »

I contacted the company who supplied the 1Dx in the unboxing video, I've bought a few items from them before, Lee filters, lens etc, Stephen there just mailed me to say that yes they are just supplying preorders and he reckons that could take 3-4 months!

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Post Your 5D Mark III Sports shots (cropped or uncropped) here

« on: June 22, 2012, 12:37:11 PM »

OK this is a strange image...

It looks like its been processed in Lightroom with the Clarity slider a long way down.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X Availability [CR3]

« on: June 14, 2012, 10:04:50 AM »

Not sure if you were referring to my statement on the timescales or Emilio's, if you were referring to mine then I am merely using dates announcement dates which are published on DP Review to show what the update frequencies have been for previous Canon Pro Models. This was in relation to a previous answer which stated it could be 4 years to the next version of the 1Dx which in my opinion is not a duration Canon would opt for.

My statement on the timescales is just a joke. 9 months since the 1DX was announced, means that the timescale will be also 9 months shorten.

Emilio I was asking Joe J who he was referring to not you, I knew what you meant and I agree.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 vs D800 sales numbers

« on: June 11, 2012, 03:09:12 PM »

and it's different in uk....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bestsellers-Electronics-Digital-SLR-Cameras/zgbs/electronics/14335821

and therefore probably every other country/region

do pros (being the main purchacers I'm assuming) actually buy their camera's from Amazon?

I really don't think you can go by Amazon to even estimate sales numbers

Worth pointing out that Amazon UK has not sold a single 5Diii because they have never had any to sell. I've been checking weekly if not more frequently since release on there and its never been available. One or two third party sellers have one but thats it. I'm guessing its the same with the D800 as the only sellers on Amazon again are third party and they are selling at upwards of £800 more than the retail price.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X Availability [CR3]

« on: June 11, 2012, 03:00:56 PM »

So 2 and a half years and 3 years respectively. If this is going to be Canon's one and only top Pro body I cant believe they will wait 4 years to refresh it, that's an age in product turnover particularly in the electronics industry.

In fact 9 months could be an age too! ;-)
So if they don't release the 1D X soon, they will need to release the next generation in a short time. Finally, the competitors will not wait to take the next step.

With all due respect, what are you talking about? Please refer to the timelines of both Canon's and Nikon's flagship camera releases for time period it takes for updating those cameras. It's getting more and more spaced out, not less.

Not sure if you were referring to my statement on the timescales or Emilio's, if you were referring to mine then I am merely using dates announcement dates which are published on DP Review to show what the update frequencies have been for previous Canon Pro Models. This was in relation to a previous answer which stated it could be 4 years to the next version of the 1Dx which in my opinion is not a duration Canon would opt for.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X Availability [CR3]

« on: June 09, 2012, 06:22:35 PM »

However I am now somewhat concerned that the camera is going to hit the streets almost a year after it was announced, that's a heck of along time in development terms and you have to wonder how long it will be before a mark ii of this camera is announced given the amount of delay there's been.

Another 4 years.

I'd like to think you are right but I really have my doubts given previous release dates/announcements of the 1Ds and 1D (dates taken from DP Review);

1D Mark III Feb 2007
1D Mark IV Oct 2009

1Ds Mark II Sept 2004
1Ds Mark III Aug 2007

So 2 and a half years and 3 years respectively. If this is going to be Canon's one and only top Pro body I cant believe they will wait 4 years to refresh it, that's an age in product turnover particularly in the electronics industry.

Anyway here is us having a difference of opinion on a camera that's maybe not even been thought of yet! I just wish Canon would treat their customers with some respect in so much as tell us when it will be available, I wrote to someone at Canon Europe over a week ago expressing disappointment, needless to say and as I expected I have not received a reply.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: The Canon GP-E2 Now Shipping

« on: May 21, 2012, 07:08:56 PM »

Samkataz, I agree, there's little reason why the technology cant be built in, its in most compacts these days. However if you think $269 is expensive, try living in the UK. This Unit is costing £299 ($464) at Warehouse Express, one of the largest photographic online retailers in the UK, at $269 that works out at £175 at $1.55/£. Thanks fully I am making a trip to NY in October and a visit to B&H beckons....

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Yongnuo wireless Intervelometer

« on: March 25, 2012, 06:20:40 PM »

@wickidwombat - how long do the batteries last in the YN if you forget to take them out?

I have the same wired remote, and it takes at least a year before it drains the battery (including light use), so not a problem IMO.

Good to know, cheers.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Yongnuo wireless Intervelometer

« on: March 25, 2012, 06:01:44 PM »

I have the wired version - works great. As long as the functions are turned off, the battery drain is minimal (like a digital watch.) Note that your link (and the one I have) is a Nikon style with a Canon plug. A Canon style is also available if that means something to you. The Nikon style version has a larger maximum number of shots if memory serves me right.

There is nothing wrong with the build quality of this item - it's built as good as any full-priced factory product of this type of item. I have not been disappointed with the build quality of anything Yongnuo makes.

Here is one on UK eBay and it doesn't appear to have an on/off button, sadly, I have the wired version and it bugs me having to take the batteries out, might take a while to drain them or not but it will be just typical that they are drained when you need it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TW-282-Wireless-Timer-Remote-Control-Canon-7D-1D-III-5D-II-50D-40D-30D-20D-/280574372830?pt=UK_Photography_DigitalCamAccess_RL&hash=item4153892bde#ht_7382wt_952

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mk II price drops in Europe?

« on: March 04, 2012, 05:57:55 PM »

£1,553 Amazon.co.uk,
1,778 Euro Amazon Germany

Best prices in the UK comparison; Camera Price Buster

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EOS Bodies / Re: Pre-Order Canon 5D Mark III

« on: February 28, 2012, 04:45:22 PM »

Not sure what the UK price will be but if I know Canon then they don't take too much cognisance of exchange rates so it'll be circa the US price in £'s. If it is then I cant see me parting with £3,500 for it. I like to be an early adopter as much as the next guy but I'll wait until the price drops if it is at that level in the UK.