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Is the future of DSLRs FF only?
J:
I think there will always be a market for high performance 7D-type cameras, if only for the reach.
That said, I think it is very likely that Rebel DSLRs will be eaten by EF-M models, possibly in as soon as 5 years. It is no secret really--there is currently a price collision between lower end DSLR/mirrorless/premium compacts. I think it would be quite amusing to have the Rebel brand be relaunched as high end mirrorless; the EOS M is basically a stripped-down T4i as it is.
Longer term, the mirrorless form factor is more appealing to casual photographers and vacationers in the first place, and happens to be cheaper to produce once the R&D is done--there are far fewer parts without the mirrorbox or dedicated AF/metering sensors.
bdunbar79:
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APS-C and EF-S should not be linked
There is still always the APS-H, 1.3 crop which in the 1D4 gives more reach than any 1.6 crop
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Yes, EF-S and crop bodies are probably better as 2 distinct topics.
That said, since 1.3 is less than 1.6, I assume you are saying that higher IQ from the ASP-H could allow you to crop images a great deal more dramatically in post, which would sort of equal having more reach?
Also, it seems almost everyone on this site has written APS-H off as dead, though. Is so, that would be too bad, though, IMHO.
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ScottyP,
Yes, the 1D Mark IV, despite having a crop factor of 1.3 vs. 1.6, actually has more practical reach than the 7D for instance. It also has to do with how many megapickels are crammed in. Mmmmmm, that reminds me of pickels. Grilled cheese and a pickel on the side...............
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