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EOS Bodies / Re: New Specs for 70D from Cameraegg

« on: April 02, 2013, 01:14:12 AM »

Interesting. This seems reasonable and a decent update. It all comes down to whether that "new sensor" is actually new and improved over the "current." Other major factors for me is AFMA and whether or not the "60" in 1920x1080 movie mode is 60p or 60i. Knowing Canon, I'm guessing the latter but it would be amazing if there was a 5 or 10 second burst mode of 60p at full HD. It really isn't hard or expensive to implement this and no doubt the Digic 6 or even the Digic 5 are capable of handling that.

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

« on: March 24, 2013, 06:42:08 PM »

Wait wait. What happened to the 70d?? Let's worry about that before we get into any other products. It seems 70D rumors just stopped.

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

« on: March 20, 2013, 10:36:09 PM »

I honestly don't care about the MP count but the actual performance of the sensor. Most likely this is the same sensor as the past 3-4 years, which is just a kick to the groin for anyone with any faith left in Canon. There is a slim chance that this is indeed a completely new sensor and just uses the same MP count but really, how likely is it Canon not change the MP count at all? Not much, I think, especially from a marketing perspective. If on the off chance, that this is a new sensor, with improvements in DR and noise, I am in but at this point, I think it is just wishful thinking.

What do you guys think?

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG Sets New Benchmark for Excellence

« on: March 20, 2013, 10:25:56 PM »

Regarding the weather sealing issue, you guys should google "dust donut." It is a kickstarter project that is manufacturing a rubber o-ring designed to fit Canon lenses, serving as a "seal" for dust and moisture. Might be handy to order a couple for your non sealed lenses when it is available. Just make sure the lens is supported.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks

« on: March 20, 2013, 03:16:01 AM »

So the new cameras coming in a couple days - 110D and a new T5i, possibly some powershot. Seriously what a joke. Nothing in the specs is exciting. Same old boring bodies, same obsolete sensor;

If all the rumors we hear are true about these cameras, I really hope Canon crashes and burns.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7d2 Video specification speculation

« on: March 18, 2013, 02:01:21 AM »

Its pretty well established that the higher frame rates heat up a sensor more.  Camera manufacturers are scrambling for fixes that reduce heating as well as solutions to dissipate the heat.

I'd expect that this will be addressed in the distant future by the time the 7D MK II comes out.   The other issue is getting a fast enough readout from the sensor without a big quality hit.


I'd expect 60 fps @ 1080 in a $2500 camera.

Why? The Panasonic GH3 has it for $1200. All Sony DSLTs have it, as well as their $700 NEX model. Canon is simply lagging and greedy and it is infuriating so see so much ignorance in Canon fans and how they blindly follow Canon's explanations.

On a related note, Canon said they are unable hdmi out on the 5D mark III due to technical limitations but now it is announced and coming in April. Open you eyes and question what you hear. Canon is lying.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Will the 70d have a new sensor?

« on: March 18, 2013, 01:56:39 AM »

Even if the 70D has the same frame rate there are plenty of ways for it to be a better camera then the rebel such as 100% viewfinder, better AF, dual card slots, top LCD, MFA, magnesium body, better high/low ISO noise, etc.

Not really. From a marketing stand point, that is all meaningless. People looking to buy cameras will obviously compare the two models. They will see that the cheaper model has the same burst rate and the same exact sensor and will be sold. Canon would be shooting themselves in the foot. I was in Canon marketing, I would push for a new sensor and more features to differentiate the two as much as possible. The 7DII would be way above as a "mini 1DX that costs around $2.5k.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Will the 70d have a new sensor?

« on: March 18, 2013, 01:52:11 AM »

I hope Canon isn't stupid enough to put a "tweaked" 18mp sensor in the 70D. That is ridiculous because like I have said in other posts, that means the XXD line will be obsolete until mid 2015. That DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. They can go ahead and put the old sensor in the entry level cameras because they get updated yearly, but the XXD line gets updated 2.5 years. Do you understand?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

« on: March 17, 2013, 11:25:51 PM »

These specs are vague. One thing I noticed was that it had optical stabilization as "yes." Does that mean in body stabilization finally?

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Next Rebel? [CR1]

« on: March 13, 2013, 12:08:48 PM »

Since these specs basically took over the 60d space, I hope the 70D leaps ahead with by having a new sensor and 7D AF performance.

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Software & Accessories / Re: IMac vs MacBook Pro vs Custom PC for editing?

« on: March 12, 2013, 12:22:34 AM »

Regardless of how you feel about Conan, and his hair, this video sums up many editors experiences with FCPX.

Conan O'Brien Editors: Apple Final Cut Pro X Is Easy To Use

It's been over a year since FCPX released, and Apple has restored all missing features and added a few more awesome ones. Anyone who says FCPX isn't a professional software suite is ignorant and probably hasn't touched the software recently. It is quite fast.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Announcements on March 22, 2013? [CR1]

« on: March 08, 2013, 11:38:46 PM »

70D
video:
Real 1080p
60p at 1080p
almost non-exist moire and aliasing
swivel screen

stills:
AFMA
6fps
more and more sensitive AF points

misc:
better weather sealing
new sensor with one stop better noise performance at all ISOs

If they can put this out with a price under $1500 for the 70D, it will make a big splash. I would buy it in an instant.

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EOS Bodies / Re: New DSLR at the End of March [CR2]

« on: March 01, 2013, 03:00:23 AM »

It wouldn't make sense to give the 70D the old sensor. That would mean the 70D would be stuck with obsolete technology until 2015. That's just ridiculous and I hope Canon is smart enough to know that.

the XXD line is for enthusiasts and semi-pros and those buyers are savvy enough to know when they're getting garbage. I think to compete with the D7100 Canon has to bring its new sensor with improved dynamic range and noise performance in the 70D, have AFMA, 100% viewfinder, at least 6fps, and built in wi-fi.

I can also hope for 1080p 60p video, built in timelapse and hdr modes, better weather sealing, and a 2x crop mode like the D7100.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70d speclist

« on: February 26, 2013, 03:48:36 AM »

I'm waiting for the 70D as well. Give me a D7100 with tilt screen, and ad 60p at 1080p and I'm sold. I don't care if it has less AF points, as long as they are more sensitive.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon 7100 has been anounced

« on: February 21, 2013, 01:24:31 AM »

It seems it will compete more with the 70D than a 7D mark ii. I wish they had put in a swivel screen and 60p 1080p. Disappointed.