Canon EOS-1D X Delays

[victorwol]

I believe CPS discounts do not exist in the US... that must be the reason why they tell me there is no pre ordering for US members...

[victorwol]

Hopefully I'll get some answers next week at the NAB...

[JR]

So i guess you ordered from Lozeau?  I am in Montreal too...

Nop, Photo Service. Lozeau didn't want to take my pre-order since the camera was "not in their system" yet. They could not write names down on a piece of paper until it was so I went elsewhere. That's what happens to a store that becomes too big.

Make sense.  They are indeed a bit big and less suited for the pro market i find.  I did not know Photo Service.  I will look them up...

Thanks.

[nikkito]

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

[Wingnut]

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

Where did you order yours from in Switzerland? I'm here too and the only ones I've seen that takes preorders is Digifuchs; http://www.digifuchs.ch/index.php?ssid=9d05149e00770e93aeeecea3d4eef3b2&advised_product=14830

They want 6995 CHF - 5% pre-order discount. Still can't decide if I should do it or wait until there's a more firm date out.

[nightbreath]

Lucky all of you. CPS membership is not available here, in Ukraine 

[DzPhotography]

Mine is on pre-order here in Belgium at Fotokonijnenberg. No update yet on new availability date, still mid till end of April. But it's a nice firm, they take pre-orders, but if you choose the pick-up option, you don't need to pay anything in advance and if it has arrived and you change your mind, they don't charge any costs, just shift it to the next in line And if you change your mind and want shipping afterwards, you can easily change the delivery option of your order as soon as it's available

[nikkito]

Lucky all of you. CPS membership is not available here, in Ukraine 

you have Ukranian girls. who is lucky now?

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

Where did you order yours from in Switzerland? I'm here too and the only ones I've seen that takes preorders is Digifuchs; http://www.digifuchs.ch/index.php?ssid=9d05149e00770e93aeeecea3d4eef3b2&advised_product=14830

They want 6995 CHF - 5% pre-order discount. Still can't decide if I should do it or wait until there's a more firm date out.

Hoi
look, i have already payed it.
https://www.profotshop.ch/shop/USER_ARTIKEL_HANDLING_AUFRUF.php?javascript_enabled=true&lang=de&darstellen=1&Kategorie_ID=142&Ziel_ID=18737&anzeigen_ab=0&

where in switzerland do u live?

[kozakm]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

I know, I had to chance to test one last month 

[lars.aune]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

[kozakm]

lars.aune: Bigger viewfinder, way faster shutter response time, better button layout, to my surprise less shakes from the mirror (even comparred to 1D IV)

[Wingnut]

where in switzerland do u live?

Ah cool! I was thinking of them too. I live in Zurich, and they have a shop here as well.

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

[wockawocka]

You know what interests me the most right now is what the silent shutter is like.
The 5D3 one blew me away and whilst this is 12-14fps etc I would like to know how it compares.

TBH though if press and media are getting review copies I can still see mine arriving in April.