1dx now or wait for Photokina?

[mungo]

Trying to avoid antagonising the usual forum warriors here. But now that the 1 dx is readily available and lord knows i've been waiting for a 1ds upgrade for long enough, all this chatter of a possible new dslr is getting me a little nervous. Anyone else think its worth waiting or should i take the plunge?

[pakosouthpark]

i doubt it that canon will announce anything better than the 1dx..

[mungo]

Thanks pakosouthpark, have just confirmed and picking it up tomorrow. Will hold you responsible if a 1dxs comes out in the next month! 

[neuroanatomist]

I suspect it's almost inevitable that Canon will release a high MP body in the near future (<1 year), if only to compete with the D800.  But...I think it's unlikely that that high MP sensor will be put in a 1-series body - rather, it will be in a 5-series body and have a relatively slow frame rate (~4 fps or less). 

So, if you're looking for 1-series durability and speed, get the 1D X.  I love mine.  If you don't need robust build or a fast frame rate, but higher resolution is at the top of your list, waiting for Photokina might not be a bad idea (but in that case, you'd likely be debating the purchase of a 5DIII anyway, not a 1D X).

[victorwol]

I suspect it's almost inevitable that Canon will release a high MP body in the near future (<1 year), if only to compete with the D800.  But...I think it's unlikely that that high MP sensor will be put in a 1-series body - rather, it will be in a 5-series body and have a relatively slow frame rate (~4 fps or less). 

So, if you're looking for 1-series durability and speed, get the 1D X.  I love mine.  If you don't need robust build or a fast frame rate, but higher resolution is at the top of your list, waiting for Photokina might not be a bad idea (but in that case, you'd likely be debating the purchase of a 5DIII anyway, not a 1D X).

And get ready to wait..... And wait..l. And wait... And be delayed... And delayed 

Wondering if they will announce a 24-70 III