Light leak on 5D3 IS a big issue, and should embarrass Canon

[swrightgfx]

"hit millions of happy users"

you don't really think that there are that many people with 5D Mark III's do you?

In colloquial English millions means lots and lots. No one knows how may 5DIIIs will be sold, but you can bet it will be at least as many as 5DIIs

Um, "millions" can mean literal or figurative. I think in context you should of rather said "a lot" or "thousands" which is more specific and leaves less room for misunderstanding.

Where did you learn English? 

England

I got a Masters in English at Oxford  now shooo

Oh really? Which college?

I love how this thread has taken on a better topic.

EDIT: Text found its way into quote.

[zim]

If I’ve told you once I’ve told you a million times don’t exaggerate! 

[MazV-L]

"hit millions of happy users"

you don't really think that there are that many people with 5D Mark III's do you?

In colloquial English millions means lots and lots. No one knows how may 5DIIIs will be sold, but you can bet it will be at least as many as 5DIIs

Um, "millions" can mean literal or figurative. I think in context you should of rather said "a lot" or "thousands" which is more specific and leaves less room for misunderstanding.

Where did you learn English? 

England

Ha ha. Brilliant. I cannot speak for where from ramon123 hails, but I do find myself misunderstood by those not of the same British language learning as myself, who often take my words too seriously, ignoring the sarcasm or exaggerated nature and taking everything literally!

Well I'm in the US and I got what he meant without issue. In my part of the country it's a given to not take everything so ridiculously literally. I do remember this one kid from out of state who moved in and he would constantly stop people like every few sentences to correct well, come on, you don't literally mean that now, arrr, ridiculous, could never get the concept that not everything is 100% literal to the bone!

It's Asperger's Syndrome.

[briansquibb]

"tarnished the reputation of a fine camera"

reputation of a CAMERA? what's with you people??

I do believe this was in reference to second-hand value, potentially reduced over a big fuss about a problem that is not symptomatic within the specifications of the device and has been evident on other models unnoticed for years.

Absolutely right - the 5D3 will now be tarnished as 'faulty', when in fact it is within specifications just that in an obscure situation the metering is slightly out (that could easily corrected in pp)

[skitron]

"tarnished the reputation of a fine camera"

reputation of a CAMERA? what's with you people??

I do believe this was in reference to second-hand value, potentially reduced over a big fuss about a problem that is not symptomatic within the specifications of the device and has been evident on other models unnoticed for years.

Absolutely right - the 5D3 will now be tarnished as 'faulty', when in fact it is within specifications just that in an obscure situation the metering is slightly out (than could easily corrected in pp)

I'll offer $2500 to anyone for their 'faulty' 5D3.

Any sellers?

I didn't think so.

So much for the devaluation argument...

[briansquibb]

"tarnished the reputation of a fine camera"

reputation of a CAMERA? what's with you people??

I do believe this was in reference to second-hand value, potentially reduced over a big fuss about a problem that is not symptomatic within the specifications of the device and has been evident on other models unnoticed for years.

Absolutely right - the 5D3 will now be tarnished as 'faulty', when in fact it is within specifications just that in an obscure situation the metering is slightly out (than could easily corrected in pp)

I'll offer $2500 to anyone for their 'faulty' 5D3.

Any sellers?

I didn't think so.

So much for the devaluation argument...

That is because they sent them back to Canon .....

[skitron]

"tarnished the reputation of a fine camera"

reputation of a CAMERA? what's with you people??

I do believe this was in reference to second-hand value, potentially reduced over a big fuss about a problem that is not symptomatic within the specifications of the device and has been evident on other models unnoticed for years.

Absolutely right - the 5D3 will now be tarnished as 'faulty', when in fact it is within specifications just that in an obscure situation the metering is slightly out (than could easily corrected in pp)

I'll offer $2500 to anyone for their 'faulty' 5D3.

Any sellers?

I didn't think so.

So much for the devaluation argument...

That is because they sent them back to Canon .....

The offer still stands when they get them back, since they will be forever devalued and all.

[briansquibb]

I'll offer $2500 to anyone for their 'faulty' 5D3.

Any sellers?

I didn't think so.

So much for the devaluation argument...

That is because they sent them back to Canon .....

The offer still stands when they get them back, since they will be forever devalued and all.

Get a 1Ds3 at that price and you will have a fine catch

[Tcapp]

I'll offer $2500 to anyone for their 'faulty' 5D3.

Any sellers?

I didn't think so.

So much for the devaluation argument...

That is because they sent them back to Canon .....

The offer still stands when they get them back, since they will be forever devalued and all.

Get a 1Ds3 at that price and you will have a fine catch

Thats an odd looking 1Ds3 in that photo!

[briansquibb]

Get a 1Ds3 at that price and you will have a fine catch

Thats an odd looking 1Ds3 in that photo!

Carefull - the semantics police will be after you 

[skitron]

I think it's a red herring.   

[LetTheRightLensIn]

"hit millions of happy users"

you don't really think that there are that many people with 5D Mark III's do you?

In colloquial English millions means lots and lots. No one knows how may 5DIIIs will be sold, but you can bet it will be at least as many as 5DIIs

Um, "millions" can mean literal or figurative. I think in context you should of rather said "a lot" or "thousands" which is more specific and leaves less room for misunderstanding.

Where did you learn English? 

England

Ha ha. Brilliant. I cannot speak for where from ramon123 hails, but I do find myself misunderstood by those not of the same British language learning as myself, who often take my words too seriously, ignoring the sarcasm or exaggerated nature and taking everything literally!

Well I'm in the US and I got what he meant without issue. In my part of the country it's a given to not take everything so ridiculously literally. I do remember this one kid from out of state who moved in and he would constantly stop people like every few sentences to correct well, come on, you don't literally mean that now, arrr, ridiculous, could never get the concept that not everything is 100% literal to the bone!

It's Asperger's Syndrome.

You might think so from what I wrote but I'd have to say definitely no. Not one other thing about him even remotely hinted at that in any way whatsoever. (And I myself exaggerated a bit when I said constantly, although he would do it often enough.)