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

« on: January 24, 2013, 12:27:58 AM »

The image sensor may remain at 18mp as Canon separates the 7D Mark II with a new, higher performing APS-C sensor.

Queue reviews of it where people say "Just the 60D, warmed up with WiFi. Nothing important here, move along."

What's the point of releasing a 70D if it is just going to have the same sensor?

This makes a lot of sense as I think the APS-C segment needs a jolt and not more of the same.

Huh?

APS-C segment needs a jolt yet happy with the 70D being more of the same?
Is anyone thinking about what they write on the front page of CR?

Agreed. The Canon Rumors team literally has no info but post this useless garbage just to get views.

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

« on: January 24, 2013, 12:26:21 AM »

I've been waiting for a 70D for a long time. But if it releases with no improvements in dynamic range, noise performance, and no improvements on the video front, I ain't buying. I'd rather wait a few months and see a quality upgrade then the same old crap that we have for the past three years.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6D weatherproofness, tested.

« on: January 14, 2013, 04:36:44 PM »

That's why you buy Pentax

PENTAX DUST AND WEATHER SEALING IN AFGHANISTAN	Small | Large

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EOS Bodies / Re: DSLR & Lens Coming on January 15, 2013? [CR1]

« on: January 13, 2013, 12:54:50 AM »

What's this stuff about "incremental upgrade?" Do you have anything to back this up or are you just thinking aloud?

Personally, I am expecting a brand new sensor with superior IQ and ISO performance to the 18mp sensor that is in use. Also, 6 fps, the new digic 5 or 5+ processor, a headphone jack for video, and maybe some other updates for video like high bit rate, low compression codec and maybe better frame rate options.

Also, an updated body with better ergonomics is welcome.

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Canon General / Re: Canon Experience Stores Coming Soon [CR3]

« on: January 11, 2013, 03:44:51 PM »

Any US stores announced?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 60D Stops Recording Automatically!!!

« on: January 10, 2013, 05:38:16 PM »

I have heard this problem of recording stopping randomly associated with magic lantern before. I don't think it's the card or your camera, but just magic lantern. Try removing it from your card and re-installing it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What Canon Body is threatened buy the Nikon D5200?

« on: January 08, 2013, 11:24:23 PM »

Nikon is not really threatening any Canon camera, and Canon is not threatening Nikon.
Each have their proponents, but buyers of that level of camera are most often guided by the price.  They go down to Best Buy, and checkout the price of a camera / lens kit and, if it looks professional to them, they buy it.  Then, it sits in a closet because the images all look out of focus due to the shallow depth of field, and the controls are too complicated.
Of course, most of those who post here know what they are doing, but they are also a tiny minority.
 
I've bought many (un)used cameras locally from the closets of  buyers who went back to point and shoot cameras because they like everything to be in focus, and they like the ease of use.
 
My advice to someone wanting a DSLR is to first help them to determine if they really understand what they are getting into.  I gave my daughter one of my Canon DSLR's and lenses, I think it is gathering dust as well, since she prefers the old Nikon CP-990 I gave her many years back.  She mostly takes photos of projects she has made to list on Etsy or Ebay, and the CP-990 is fantastic for that.

Oh please. No need to be so elitist. Give people more credit. Most people aren't that dumb. Yeah there are many who just use auto on their dslr, but many consumers actually want to learn and that's the reason why they buy the camera in the first place. And these days, people know what specs are and can tell which one is better. If they can't, most people have friends who do know to ask for advice. I mean, people get started somehow right? I started using a DSLR without a clue what any of the settings were but I learned.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Inside the Canon EOS-1D C

« on: January 08, 2013, 06:34:19 PM »

If you're going to spend $12k, spend $3k more for RAW.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EOS-1D C in Stock at B&H Photo

« on: January 08, 2013, 06:30:26 PM »

Gonna be hard to sell this next to the C100...

The C100 doesn't shoot 4K video, The 1D C does.  That's really the selling point of the 1D C.  4K may not be big yet, but it's coming for sure.

When will 4K be that usable?  With most end users streaming content, will 4k ever be the de facto format?

Independent cinema? Or possible crash cams or C-cams on big budget productions. I can see these being useful.

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Canon General / Re: 70-200 F2.8 mark I or mark II?!

« on: January 06, 2013, 03:38:00 AM »

the new tamron 70-200 with VC (IS) should be a great lens too. but the canon 70-200 mkII is the unquestionable king of them all .

Yes, worth looking into the Tamron version if you want to save money on the mark ii but still get almost as good quality.

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Canon General / Re: Capture, Connect and Share With the Latest Canon Products at CES 2013

« on: January 04, 2013, 03:47:46 PM »

It would be nice if they have the 7d mark ii and the 70d on display.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon DSLR Body Rumors for 2013

« on: January 02, 2013, 03:54:49 PM »

3 fps for the 70D? That's pretty poor performance...disappointing...

Why did you guess 3fps, and not 3 gigapixel sensor? If you can't read the language in question, don't comment.

He guessed that because initially the admin posted the specs as 3fps for the 70d. If you weren't here for that then don't comment.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon DSLR Body Rumors for 2013

« on: January 01, 2013, 03:01:06 PM »

That 70D rumor has got to be fake. How can they literally take away features and call it a new camera and sell it for a higher price? The T4i will surpass it in fps? Wow...

I've been waiting for this camera for a year now and these rumors are just a slap to the face. Hopefully it has 6fps and better image quality and AF system than 60D. Give up higher frame rates in video too.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon Sells More DSLRs Than Anyone Else in 2012

« on: December 31, 2012, 05:48:34 PM »

I kind of hoped Canon would lose market share. That might actually motivate them to make something decent for a change.

What would that be then to make you happy? You mean that the 650D, 5D3, 1Dx and the 6D are not up to standard products? Seriously?

No, but if that provoked them to make a truly game-changing product, that would make me happy. Also, up to standard products? I don't understand your wording. I do think the products you listed (save the 1dx) were underwhelming, incremental improvements and grossly overpriced. As this is a Canon forum, I am probably in the minority.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon Sells More DSLRs Than Anyone Else in 2012

« on: December 31, 2012, 01:53:50 AM »

I kind of hoped Canon would lose market share. That might actually motivate them to make something decent for a change.