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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks
« on: March 19, 2013, 04:42:46 PM »
They could have at least added Wi-fi... 
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EOS Bodies / Re: Protests halt Canon production in China
« on: September 17, 2012, 03:20:13 PM »
China isn't as cheap as it used to be, and getting too risky besides. They should totally move production here. 
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Lenses / Re: If you can have ONLY 3 lenses, what would they...???
« on: August 14, 2012, 05:02:24 PM »
APS:
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Tamron 60mm f/2 Macro
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (yes, really)
35mm:
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus (yes, really)
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Tamron 60mm f/2 Macro
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (yes, really)
35mm:
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus (yes, really)
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Is the future of DSLRs FF only?
« on: August 13, 2012, 02:15:29 PM »
I think there will always be a market for high performance 7D-type cameras, if only for the reach.
That said, I think it is very likely that Rebel DSLRs will be eaten by EF-M models, possibly in as soon as 5 years. It is no secret really--there is currently a price collision between lower end DSLR/mirrorless/premium compacts. I think it would be quite amusing to have the Rebel brand be relaunched as high end mirrorless; the EOS M is basically a stripped-down T4i as it is.
Longer term, the mirrorless form factor is more appealing to casual photographers and vacationers in the first place, and happens to be cheaper to produce once the R&D is done--there are far fewer parts without the mirrorbox or dedicated AF/metering sensors.
That said, I think it is very likely that Rebel DSLRs will be eaten by EF-M models, possibly in as soon as 5 years. It is no secret really--there is currently a price collision between lower end DSLR/mirrorless/premium compacts. I think it would be quite amusing to have the Rebel brand be relaunched as high end mirrorless; the EOS M is basically a stripped-down T4i as it is.
Longer term, the mirrorless form factor is more appealing to casual photographers and vacationers in the first place, and happens to be cheaper to produce once the R&D is done--there are far fewer parts without the mirrorbox or dedicated AF/metering sensors.
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EOS Bodies / Re: first pic of canon mirrorless?
« on: July 21, 2012, 04:48:07 AM »How can that be a 22mm lens if the front element is only 14mm across?Because it's f/2 and has a physical aperture of 11mm.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Poll: What will be the price of first EOS M?
« on: July 20, 2012, 10:07:30 PM »
I'm expecting $600-800 based on G1X pricing. I wouldn't be surprised to see $1000 though; y'know, pulling a Nikon 1. 
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Lenses / Re: New 17-55 coming soon?
« on: July 20, 2012, 02:24:59 PM »
If anything, the lens feels like it should have an update since the 15-85 got introduced. I would like the range to start at 15 also.
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EOS Bodies / Re: first pic of canon mirrorless?
« on: July 20, 2012, 03:19:32 AM »
22mm x 1.6 APS-C = 35.2mm FOV
22mm x 1.85 G1X = 40.7mm FOV
Honestly, I'd be happy with either.
22mm x 1.85 G1X = 40.7mm FOV
Honestly, I'd be happy with either.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Body Style - which style do you prefer?
« on: July 12, 2012, 04:45:57 PM »
Classic is closest:
- Rangefinder-type thin form factor
- Buttons for all major exposure controls, with at least two manual dials
- pop-up flash for fill
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EOS Bodies / Re: Starter Gear (newbie here)
« on: June 12, 2012, 04:33:48 AM »
Remote Control RC-6 or generic equivalent. For the times you actually want to be in the picture too.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake
« on: June 06, 2012, 07:06:47 PM »On a side note: why are you all referring to the aperture as "speed/fast", in what way is a 2.8-lens faster than a 5.6-lens (the latter has a smaller maximum aperture which is not to say it is faster in any way)?
Larger aperture lenses deliver more light to the sensor, which means you can use a faster shutter speed.
f/5.6 is two stops slower than f/2.8. Say you're already using ISO 1600, and the f/5.6 lens can only get 1/15 shutter speed. The f/2.8 could achieve 1/60 under the same conditions, which can make all the difference sometimes...
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EOS Bodies / Re: Odds & Ends - Mirrorless [CR1]
« on: June 01, 2012, 07:11:17 PM »
The new Rebel should be in the EOS IX form factor. It would be 40mm shorter and 20mm thinner than the Rebel T3, a significant size savings.
It would still be an SLR, would still have the EF mount, but the introduction of a 40mm pancake would make a tad more sense...
It would still be an SLR, would still have the EF mount, but the introduction of a 40mm pancake would make a tad more sense...
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EOS Bodies / Re: Who is waiting for Canon Mirrorless?
« on: May 27, 2012, 04:39:52 AM »
Since we're wishing, I'd basically like a Fuji X-like system, but with sensor phase detect.
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Lenses / Re: Your dream 50mm f/1.4
« on: May 24, 2012, 05:00:19 PM »
I'd like macro functionality, not so much because I want to actually shoot macro, but so I can get closer to subjects.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon to Announce 2 Cameras in June [CR2]
« on: May 16, 2012, 03:57:46 PM »If it is like the Nikon...I can go to sleep at night, no problem.
LOL!
I do not want Canon to pull a Nikon, but I expect them to. That's life in the mass market.
It would be nice if they did two mirrorless lines, a G1X mainstream line and a FF Fuji/Leica-killer line.