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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: EOS 5D Mark III Firmware Coming April 30, 2013

« on: April 18, 2013, 04:00:57 PM »

Good stuff.  If the big MP camera that we've heard about isn't 90% of what rumors spec it to be, I'll probably go with the 5D MKIII...

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Bit of EOS 70D Info [CR1-CR2]

« on: April 15, 2013, 11:01:06 PM »

This sounds like a sweet upgrade from the 60D.  I bought the 50D over the 60D because of the body-design and materials. Even though it was lower-spec in some ways. Add WiFi, GPS, weather-sealing, 6.5fps and Digic 5? I'd seriously consider it if I wanted a crop-camera..

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Software & Accessories / Re: Adobe Lightroom 5 Public Beta Available

« on: April 15, 2013, 07:38:51 PM »

Looks interesting. Though there are MANY people just catxhing up on LR4....

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: *UPDATE* Canon USA Rebates Starting April 14, 2013 [CR3]

« on: April 14, 2013, 01:08:02 AM »

It's too bad you can't use the rebates to any advertised price from an authorized dealer. Then, $300 discounts would mean something...  Why put out these 'Rebates' if you're not really saving? Just a waste of time and money...

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon USA Rebates Starting April 14, 2013 [CR3]

« on: April 13, 2013, 12:24:51 AM »

Nope..  Can't see myself getting any more Canon gear...  Gotta save my pennies in case they come through with with specs on that big MP baby...

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Introducing the MōVI Stabilizer

« on: April 05, 2013, 07:43:13 PM »

I think this is an amazing device!  I don't do video but with this device, I just might!  The simplicity, control and the amount of time it could save will be amazing.

I think it's too expensive to be a true game-changer but it's going in that direction.  Looks like this device could save you money in that you don't need as much equipment to accomplish your goals with this device and less people-power as well.  Give it a year or two and some competition, and I think the price on this will drop to close to half.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D L Announced, Shipping in May

« on: April 02, 2013, 04:44:48 PM »

LOL!  Okay, they got me!   

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EOS Bodies / Re: Big Megapixel Development Announcement in the Fall? [CR2]

« on: March 29, 2013, 10:03:58 PM »

Why does this turn into a discussion on sales?  I just want some new news on the camera!  LOL!   

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 7D Mark II Test Camera [CR1]

« on: March 28, 2013, 01:10:41 PM »

This does sound as the 70D to me... then I would be happy.

I agree, these would be pretty disappointing specifications for a 7D MkII, even if the new sensor was superb.  It would make more sense if this was a 70D prototype, allowing the 7D MkII to raise the bar. 

This said, it is possible that Canon and Nikon are "collaborating" to deny users a high performance APS-C body, thus forcing them to switch to full frame... Rumours and conspiricy theories go hand in hand! 

Outside of the 10fps, i totally agree. this camera sounds good, but not great. if people waited 4 years for this, i don't think they'd be happy, but not  too thrilled. I think these specs make a great 70D, except toss in about 5-6fps instead.
If this is the 7D, it would have to be $1400 bucks to compete with the D7100, which I think has great specs, scores good reviews, and is priced aggressively.
I'd say Canon would be better tossing in a 5DIIIish AF, 2 card slots, and 10fps at a price of $1999. That would be a sexy APS-C camera that would excite all camera fans, not just die hard Canon fanboys.

I agree with you on this. This would be a hot seller...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Big Megapixel Development Announcement in the Fall? [CR2]

« on: March 24, 2013, 11:09:47 PM »

Yup.  Kinda what I figured.  If they have something that competes with MF on the performance and quality side of things, I'd be very interested.  As a fashion/beauty photographer, my 5D Mark II is totally fine until I upgrade to MF.  There really isn't anything significantly better in-between those two...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Digic 6

« on: March 21, 2013, 05:35:48 PM »

Yes, I'm wondering what the specs are on the new chip too...  I've done a decent search via Google but nothing substancial has turned up.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Announces the EOS T5i

« on: March 21, 2013, 03:06:30 PM »

Disappointing. I wouldn't be surprised if all Canon did was was update the software on the t4i and slap the new badge on it. And what's with this reluctance to have built-in WiFi?

When I was deciding on my first DSLR, I was considering the t2i. I think Rebels are incredible cameras and they are usually well received well in the press. However, this is an embarrassing 'update'.  WiFi should be standard on ALL Canon DSLR's by now. A real update to a Rebel would've been:

* Built-In WiFi.
* 2 more FPS
* An extra stop in ISO performance.

You can only do so much for a consumer DSLR to keep costs manageable. But I don't think my specs are too much.

I think Canon released this 'new' Rebel so there wouldn't be much time between a Rebel release and the next one with the DIGIC 6 processor. While an embarrassing update, I think the t6i will be VERY nice. I hope.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70D, DIGIC 6 & 18mp Sensors

« on: March 20, 2013, 09:06:53 PM »

This is REALLY good stuff!  A new 18MP sensor and the DIGIC 6! New DIGIC means lots of great stuff coming!

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Get 6% Cashback on the EOS-1D X from B&H

« on: March 19, 2013, 09:38:52 PM »

I hate when stores do that. Give me the cash or a discounted price from the purchase...

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PowerShot / Re: Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

« on: March 18, 2013, 06:26:01 PM »

I was wondering when the Digic 6 would be released.  I was hoping they wouldn't put the 5 into the big MP that's been such a secret...