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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.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Spec List [CR2]

« on: February 19, 2013, 01:32:48 PM »

magic lantern?

I'd prefer something officially supported - botching a production because of something unexpected happening in conjunction with a hack would seriously suck.

Well thousands use it on pro gigs with no problems.

Anyways, magic lantern is installed on an sd card. If something is not working, just use another card.

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* EOS 70D is Coming, The Future of Pro APS-C Will Change

« on: February 19, 2013, 03:11:47 AM »

So, back on topic here...

Where is the 70D? I remember reading a rumor that it will come before March. March is almost here and stlil no concrete sign. The Nikon D7000 is supposed to come out next week. I hope the 70D is able to complete with a new sensor.

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EOS Bodies / Re: New Cinema Camera & Lenses for NAB 2013

« on: February 12, 2013, 12:29:39 PM »

I wish it were a cinema camera similar to the 1D-c but in a 7D body  and 2k sensor, all for $2k. Only in my dreams??

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Hands-On Review

« on: February 04, 2013, 10:37:56 PM »

Price?

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* EOS 70D is Coming, The Future of Pro APS-C Will Change

« on: February 02, 2013, 02:29:29 PM »

Isn't 'Pro APS-C' an oxymoron?

No it isn't. Since when does the size of the sensor dictate its "pro" status? If I use a point and shoot in paid, professional work, it becomes a pro camera. Also, the 7D is far more "pro" in any sense of the word, than a 6D. Does the full frame of the 6D make it pro?

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* EOS 70D is Coming, The Future of Pro APS-C Will Change

« on: February 02, 2013, 03:44:07 AM »

With the current price of the 7D and the large number of  used and refurbs available in the $1000 - $1200 range, I'd wonder who would buy a 70D that was not the equal of a 7D?? 

Agree.

That's why I actually think that the 70D will get Rebel-ized even further.
It will have an even smaller body than the 60D, maybe no top LCD, etc..
All this so that Canon can lower the price to $950 at introduction.

And the 7DII will be announced at $1600-1800 in the fall.
Definitely not a 1DIV replacement, as many here seem to want.

Let's see who'll guess it right  .

Yes and the Rebel line will magically disappear right?

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PowerShot / Re: New PowerShots for CP+, no DSLRs.

« on: January 28, 2013, 10:51:46 PM »

Woohoo Canon is on a roll! Bring on more disappointments!

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is a Peerless Performer

« on: January 28, 2013, 11:49:25 AM »

This lens is only "peerless" because dXO hasn't reviewed the Tamron 24-70. It said "no rating" for that lens when I searched their database.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Where are you EOS 70D?

« on: January 27, 2013, 09:54:19 PM »

The 5D3 does not have an articulated screen. 60D does.

That's correct, I've got a 60d (see my equipment list).

What I tried to convey was that because even the video-king 5d3 hasn't got a swivel screen Canon didn't want to add it on the 60d-like 6d - because the 6d is obviously designed to have lower specs in any area save the center af light sensitivity as the "joker" against the Nikon 600d.

Articulating screens are the bane of weather sealing. The 5D line, being Canon's second-highest professional-grade line of cameras, is expected to have some of the best weather sealing that can be found in a camera. The addition of an articulating screen would make that nearly impossible to achieve to the degree it needs to be, difficult to achieve by any means.

If you look at the 1D line, it doesn't even use a rotating knob for the primary mode control...it uses buttons. It uses buttons because they are much easier to weather seal, and the seals are more effective than the seal for something that turns or rotates.

When it comes to professional grade cameras, even those that support video, an articulating screen is probably the last thing on any serious professional's mind.

Interesting. The Panasonic GH3 (a micro 4/3 camra) can be considered a pro or semi-pro camera. It has an articulated screen and is fully weather sealed (dust and splash proof).

You understand Canon often lies about things like this. Don't trust everything they tell you . Just like how Canon said that clean hdmi out is not possible on the 5D mark iii but now, somehow by magic, its possible and coming in April? Canon is full of crap.

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Software & Accessories / Re: What light weight backpack should I buy?

« on: January 26, 2013, 03:19:09 AM »

http://fstopgear.com/product/mountain

I hear some good stuff about them.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Rucksack Camera Bags

« on: January 26, 2013, 03:05:34 AM »

If you're not carrying a huge amount of gear what you can do is use a regular backpack or messenger and put in inserts. I use a North Face Surge and put in an insert thing that fits a 17-50 f.8 and a 35mm with a T1i. I can also carry other lenses if I want but they'll be "loose." I put them in lens pouches in the backpack. It works for me and there is space for laptop and other things for the day, unlike with photo bags. Also, no one will assume you have expensive stuff in it.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Snowboarding with a DSLR

« on: January 24, 2013, 08:14:06 PM »

Review of Lowepro's Toploader Pro 75 AW	Small | Large

This shoiuld do nicely.