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EOS Bodies / Re: 70d out in time?

« on: May 04, 2013, 07:00:00 AM »

I remember when I was hesitant to spend $100 on a digital camera... and what is REALLY funny is that for about 2 minutes I was thinking of buying a digital camera that was a combination camera/binoculars.  What the hell was I thinking. 

Over the past 2 to three years I have bought and sold enough gear that I can afford to buy guilt free a 5d mkiii (though it is still on my to do list), a 24-105mm, a 8mm fisheye (rokinon), a 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro, a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii, and a 50mm f/1.4 which I will be upgrading to a 35mm f/1.4 sometime in the near future. 

It's crazy... soon I'll have more camera gear than my car will be worth...

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 04, 2013, 06:53:36 AM »

the 60D is really unuseful today; more or less the same features of XXXD line

You know, it's true.  I bought a 60D over 2 years ago and it's just sitting around collecting dust now that it's become "unuseful".  It used to take great pictures and fulfill ALL of my needs but now, it's pretty much just a piece of crap - barely useful as a paperweight.  It's weird too - my needs haven't changed, but somehow the camera has.  Odd...

I think I'll just throw it away.   I wouldn't want to burden someone else with such a "unuseful" piece of junk.  DAMN YOU CANON!

/s

On a serious note - you'd think photographers (who are MOSTLY a reasonably intelligent group of folks) would understand that NO camera is designed to be EVERYTHING to EVERY PERSON.  But somehow this goes over the head of most...

That's not really fair... it makes a fine paperweight.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 04, 2013, 06:51:18 AM »

To me it always seemed that the 60D is the "slower" version of the 7D. Same sensor, nearly the same body size. Some pro features.  The extra money for the 7D went to the magnesium body, the weather-proofing, and the faster fps.  This is why I went with the 60D a year and a half ago, I'm a landscape shooter and I don't care a lick about the fps. (but the extra weatherproofing and magnesium body would have been nice, but not $600 nice) A lot of the reviews I read put the IQ of both nearly equal (with some even giving the edge to the 60D in IQ).  This leads me to believe that the 2 (potentially) upcoming cameras will have roughly the same relationship. 

Nearly equal IQ

higher fps/weatherproofing on the 7DII

$500-$700 more.

it would be better if 70D would have features like the old XXD line...the 60D is really unuseful today; more or less the same features of XXXD line

what features.  afma  yes,  but I'm drawing a blank on what else is missing.

Magnesium alloy body, joystick control, faster fps. I'm surprised they actually lowered the fps.

I've probably said this before but I went from an XS to a 60D so I didn't miss the better build quality.  I have heard that the photos are less grainy, but I don't know if that is only for jpg or if it also applies to Raw.  If it does apply to both... then I'm happier with better image quality even if it is at the expense of one shot per second. 

When I finally upgrade to the 5d mkiii... I guess I will be able to tell whether or not it is something I would have wanted this whole time.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 03, 2013, 08:08:14 AM »

To me it always seemed that the 60D is the "slower" version of the 7D. Same sensor, nearly the same body size. Some pro features.  The extra money for the 7D went to the magnesium body, the weather-proofing, and the faster fps.  This is why I went with the 60D a year and a half ago, I'm a landscape shooter and I don't care a lick about the fps. (but the extra weatherproofing and magnesium body would have been nice, but not $600 nice) A lot of the reviews I read put the IQ of both nearly equal (with some even giving the edge to the 60D in IQ).  This leads me to believe that the 2 (potentially) upcoming cameras will have roughly the same relationship. 

Nearly equal IQ

higher fps/weatherproofing on the 7DII

$500-$700 more.

it would be better if 70D would have features like the old XXD line...the 60D is really unuseful today; more or less the same features of XXXD line

what features.  afma  yes,  but I'm drawing a blank on what else is missing.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 03, 2013, 08:05:54 AM »

To me it always seemed that the 60D is the "slower" version of the 7D. Same sensor, nearly the same body size. Some pro features.  The extra money for the 7D went to the magnesium body, the weather-proofing, and the faster fps.  This is why I went with the 60D a year and a half ago, I'm a landscape shooter and I don't care a lick about the fps. (but the extra weatherproofing and magnesium body would have been nice, but not $600 nice) A lot of the reviews I read put the IQ of both nearly equal (with some even giving the edge to the 60D in IQ).  This leads me to believe that the 2 (potentially) upcoming cameras will have roughly the same relationship. 

Nearly equal IQ

higher fps/weatherproofing on the 7DII

$500-$700 more.

 don't forget about afma...  that is one feature I would dearly love to have back in the xxd  line. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:02:05 PM »

At Christmas time last year the 60D was on sale everywhere and it was reported that stocks were running low.
And yet, no 70D was announced in January, despite the expectations, and there's still no 70D in sight.

Also consider that the T5i and the 6D are priced exactly the same as Nikon's D5200 and D600 respectively.
That is, both Canon and Nikon have the same price gap between their respective models.

Inside this price gap, Nikon has only model - the D7100
Will Canon have two models - both the 70D and 7DII?

Don't know but I'm starting to think that the next camera from Canon will be 7DII.
And that we may not see a 70D this year - if at all.

It is an interesting point.... FF cameras have become a lot more common, and the 6D takes a good swipe at the enthusiast market. There is a definite market for a high-end APS-C body, but is there enough of a market for two? Is there space between the 7D2 and the T5i for a 70D when the main advantage of the 70D over the T5i is the shoulder display.... particularly with the 6D getting so close to where the 70D would be selling?

When I bought my 60D, I was willing to pay $800 for the body, the the 7D was easily $1300-1500  I was upgrading from an XS and there was no way I could afford upgrading to the 7D.  I did not like the way the t3i felt, let alone the performance (I do some sports photography). 

If I had a t3 and I was looking to upgrade, I would sell the t3 for $350.  Just like before, I wouldn't want to stay in the rebel line because it isn't a sufficient reason to upgrade.  So the 7D mkii will probably be $1700 for the body for the first 6+ months and the 6D on a good day is $1500.  So my cost after selling the t3 would be between 1150 to 1350 which is too rich for my blood considering I was/am a hobbiest. 

Having said that, I am selling my 60D and I will buy a 5d mkiii... but I've had several years to build up a little nest of cash that I can use for the gear. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D on the way out?

« on: May 02, 2013, 10:51:23 PM »

You could find solid deals on the 60D for the past year and a half.  I bought  a 60D and a 18-135 for $800 maybe... and I sold both pieces for something like $1050.  You just have to look constantly. 

A few weeks back, I got a 60D body and a 70-300mm (after instant rebate) for 850.  I sold the 60D for $600 and I presume I can get $350 for the lens.  So and easy enough $100.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: New Real Estate Photography - What do you think?

« on: May 01, 2013, 10:20:17 PM »

I noticed the blues too.  It was distracting.  I can't really speak to that type of photography, but it seemed good otherwise.

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Software & Accessories / Re: What makes a Polarizer worth it's price?

« on: April 30, 2013, 11:30:15 PM »

If you're using a cheapo rebel and kit lens, get the cheapo CPL. But if you spend $3k on a body, $1-2k on a lens, why would you ruin it by skimping $100 on a cheaper filter?
I've used a cheapo CPL before, I could actually see the IQ difference in a side-by-side comparison to no filter. And that was only on a 7D and 15-85, they're a good combo but nowhere near the world's sharpest...

Just because you have money doesn't mean you are willing to spend it unwisely.

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Software & Accessories / Re: What makes a Polarizer worth it's price?

« on: April 30, 2013, 11:28:03 PM »

I bought one... and I didn't like it enough to keep using it.  I only paid $50 or so, but it slowed my shutter speeds and I didn't see that much glare removed from my images...  I have polarized sun glasses and I like turning my head to see how the glare is affected off of car windshields... but I don't care for it enough to keep on my lens.

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Lenses / Re: What is the "sweetspot" for the 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro & the 70-200mm f/4L USM

« on: April 29, 2013, 10:53:10 PM »

In all honesty, the quickest and relatively cheap way to answer that question is to buy Reikan FoCal, and run your lenses through the Aperture test. It will take a series of shots at each aperture, measure them (I believe it just does an L/PH evaluation, but it might be something more like SQF), and plot the results on a chart. At the end, it will strait up tell you which aperture produces the best quality on YOUR GEAR.

What I found is that the 100mm I have is a really nice lens... so I can shoot at 2.8 or 8, and I will be more than happy with the results.  I think that is partly why I'm not willing to part with my 50mm f/1.4... because I'd much rather have a lens that is sharp with good results at any aperture rather than having to always stop down the 50 to f/2.8 to get decent results.

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Lenses / Re: What is the "sweetspot" for the 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro & the 70-200mm f/4L USM

« on: April 29, 2013, 10:14:30 PM »

WoW many useful SWEET SPOT from jrista

Yes, Last August! 
 
Welcome to Canon Rumors.  You should learn to look at the dates of the original posts. Old posts may no loonger be relavent.
 
Feel free to post some useful information, even starting your own topic.

if you don´t want old posts to pop up at the top... why not just close them after some time?
otherwise i don´t see a reason for such a reply.

Do you understand that the OP was asking for help last August??
 
 
Do you think that answering now is going to help him??

I didn't get a good answer the last go round... so maybe (as I'm the OP).  Having said that, I did find the answer. 

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Lenses / Re: What is the "sweetspot" for the 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro & the 70-200mm f/4L USM

« on: April 29, 2013, 09:33:10 PM »

3.5 to 5.6 per DP Review. 

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_100_2p8_is_usm_c16/4

The lens is sharp all the way through, from 2.8 through f/11... then it starts to hit the other side of the bell curve. 

I really love the lens... it is my favorite over my 50mm f/1.4, 24-105, and 8mm fisheye (but that is completely different).  I did just get a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii today... so it is possible that will become my new favorite.  I was looking at the DP and comparing the two lenses, and the 70-200 is supposed to be nearly as sharp as my 100mm.  I guess the proof will be in the pudding. 

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Canon General / Re: How much would you pay?

« on: April 29, 2013, 10:18:17 AM »

About as much as a coffee is worth.

If they serve a nice lunch... yeah I could see paying a little more... especially if there is an open bar or drinks are included. 

"Yes... I will take the salmon and a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue."

+1 (although I would actually prefer some filet mignon and a Cognac!) 

I tried cognac a decade ago and decided it wasn't for me.   One scotch,  one bourbon,  one  beer.

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Lenses / Re: Found a Canon 35mm f/1.4L lens for $900...

« on: April 28, 2013, 11:00:59 PM »

I think I'm going to buy it... use it... and sale it for a profit.  I looked at DPreview and the Sigma is mind blowing how good it is at f/1.4.  It's messed up.