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I hope they'll sell 5D2 @ around $1K or $1.3K. :D  I'll take it without thinking.

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Does anyone know who made the sensor for this camera?  I hope it's Sony.

I think DPREVIEW reports it's Sony but manufactured to Nikon's requirements.

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If you're not happy with the Canon offerings, then don't upgrade.  Abstain and wait for the next offering.  The market will prove if the new offering will be successful or not.   If you need it for the job and you need the upgrade or a new body, just upgrade.  Later you can upgrade again. :)  If you're not willing to do both, then choose a new system but realize you'll be sacrificing some of your investments (if you have invested in lens.)

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Hi,
I think it's not only the price.  Upgraders from APS-C will find Nikon offering much easier to take.  Imagine if you're invested in DX (AF-S) glasses.  You can still take D600 and little by little upgrade your lenses.  It's besides the fact that it's offering it at almost the same price of 5D2.  Wow!
   I just wonder how many people will actually use the crop mode over a long period of time? For example, a user who own a D3200 with quite a number of DX lens decided to upgrade to D600 while he'll slowly upgrade to FX lens... then suddenly realized in DX mode, he only had 10MP on D600 while his old D3200 had 24MP... hmm... I'm not sure about others, but for me, I'll not be very happy during the transition time. If I'm a Nikon user ready to upgrade to a FF DSLR, I'll first upgrade all my len to FX lens before getting a FF DSLR.

  So, for me, a FF DSLR offering a crop mode is not attractive at all, unless when using crop mode, the FF DSLR can achieve a much higher frame rate then that's another story.

  Have a nice day.

Not many of course but still the path remains for APS-C upgraders.  Not everybody takes the path that we are taking (lens first before body).  But at least the choice is still there.  I'm also not saying it's an important feature, but at least Nikon cares for those upgraders.

Also the extra reach albeit reduced IQ for DX mode is important for some (bird and action photogs).  I know, it can be achieved in post-processing but still the reduced post-processing time is a welcome one. 

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I think it's not only the price.  Upgraders from APS-C will find Nikon offering much easier to take.  Imagine if you're invested in DX (AF-S) glasses.  You can still take D600 and little by little upgrade your lenses.  It's besides the fact that it's offering it at almost the same price of 5D2.  Wow!

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I have a Sony Nex 5N, the APS-C image quality is as good as my loved 5D MarkII, from all the review I've read, Sony sensor is better than Canon. Canon should lower their price, they thought they were still in 5D and 5D Mark II time that dominating the market.

Canon doesn't just set their prices based on the (supposed) superiority of a competitor's product. They set prices based on their own production costs.

I respectfully disagree.  The market also dictates the price.  Canon surely before it releases something will study the market and release their product at a competitive price.  You don't operate a business without looking at the current market.  I think all their bosses know business management and knows this cardinal rule in business.  Well, at least I can say Canon tries hard to keep up with the market.  It's just their sensor technology is the one that's failing them.  In the case of 5D3, do you think if they had offered a lot better sensor then it will more than justify the cost they set at $3500?  Already everything in 5D3 is better than D800 except the sensor.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon D600 $2700 MSRP??
« on: September 12, 2012, 09:47:39 PM »
2700?  What's the joke.  Nikon users should just get D800.

That's the price in Japan.  It's always around $500-700 cheaper anywhere else.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon D600 $2700 MSRP??
« on: September 12, 2012, 09:46:48 PM »
:((( ... that mean a expensive (around $2500 or more) Canon 6D

I would be shocked if a 6D was less expensive than the current MSRP for the 5D mark II, unless Canon lowered the mark II's price.  Frankly, I expect a 6D to be right around $2,500 and Canon to discontinue the 5D mark II to make room in the lineup.  Otherwise, the two would cannibalize each others' sales.

Just my $0.02.

I don't think so.  5D2 just have to go down.  Tech-wise, it's a little bit old already.  If Canon thinks it's too low a price for an FF then I agree with you that they will discontinue it.  But I hope 6D will directly compete with D600 in terms of specs and pricing.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sony A99 24MP Full Frame Press Release
« on: September 12, 2012, 09:31:13 PM »
Maybe for you but there other sony users especially their handful professionals that prefers a little bit of muscle from their camera.  NEX is nice but I still like the feel of big DSLRs.

A99 bulky??  It's the lightest FF DSLR available....

its still a bulky DSLR.

Rather than clunky SLT A99 and a small but one-focal-length-only RX-1 Sony should have announced the APS-C NEX-6 and a very slightly larger NEX-9 with the 24 MP FF-sensor.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera
« on: September 12, 2012, 08:10:48 AM »
You make me wonder whether I need to change my G11 at all. Especially after Canon serviced it and checked focussing and replaced the faulty back. Maybe I just need to be more careful how I use scenes ie not at night and with macros to remember that autofocus seems to refuse to work on telefoto only on wide angle.

I hope it's because of my pictures.  :)  Kidding aside, G11 is a great camera.   Small enough to bring anywhere but good enough to take great photos.  Oh and I love the swivel screen.  I came to appreciate it better when I'm doing these macros.  I know there are better cameras out there, but I can't see any reason to upgrade especially that I have my 500D as my main camera for all those times G11 is inadequate.  As for 500D, yes it's quite old also but I don't really mind. Of course, if somebody gives me a 5D2 or 5D3 for my 500D, I'll switch in an instant. :)  I'll say, cameras are just tools.  It's still us photographers that takes great pictures.

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Macro / Re: Some random Macros
« on: September 12, 2012, 06:54:06 AM »
Shot with G11 macro mode.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera
« on: September 12, 2012, 06:48:41 AM »
Here are some other nice pics.  I'm just having fun with my G11 macro mode.  Surely, G12 can also take these kind of pictures.


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Lenses / Re: Shooting low light event with 50 1.8II or 15-85
« on: September 12, 2012, 06:42:53 AM »
One thing, don't be afraid to push your ISO.  Sometimes, it's better to have grainy shots than have no shots at all.  You can also explore the world of B&W.  High ISO shots are more forgiving with B&W or Sepia.  The grain also gives the perfect "old" effect to your pictures.  Don't be limited by your camera.  +1 to a previous poster for creativity.  Saying that, use 50mm 1.8 if you can't or don't want to use flash or the focal length is just enough or use the 15-85 for those wide angle shots.  You have 2 great lenses and 1 great camera with you.  Just shoot. :)

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera
« on: September 12, 2012, 06:34:06 AM »
I've shot this with my G11.  Noisy, yes, at night.  But all-in-all, not bad for such a small sensor.


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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sony A99 24MP Full Frame Press Release
« on: September 12, 2012, 03:42:35 AM »
They would need to seriously catch up with the glass!

What glass are you exactly looking for?  I find the Sony and Zeiss lineup comparable though some are expensive are comparable to Canon lineup. 

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