Few patents make it to production. there have been numerous patents released over the years that were for a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.
Anyone expecting a patent to actually become a released product at some later time is going to be disappointed over and over ... and over.
In fact, many lenses are introduced before the patent is published. This avoids tipping off the competition. I believe thats it is only when production delays hold up a new lens that the patent arrives first.

bdunbar79 said:

1D Mark IV
Indoor Basketball C1: 8)

Av Mode, f/6.3
ISO Safety Shift: ON
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/500
ISO: Auto
Exposure Compensation: +1
Center AF point or Center + surrounding
Spot Metering (linked to active AF point)

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Thanks for posting bdunbar. I have enjoyed reading some of your posts in other threads in the past. Curious what range you have set for your auto ISO and does the safety shift get used? If so under what circumstances and do you find the results acceptable?

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You might be well served to read this thread:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8175.0

I believe Canon's strategy for "major bucks" is to raise prices and offer dramatically improved lenses along with overall more useful bodies.

I believe the next 7D will take your breath away. Keep your good lenses.

I'd expect the price of the G1X to drop anyway as the EOS M with it's larger sensor and better specs is now a serious competitor. Given the choice between to two at the moment (if it were available) I'd go for the EOS M even though it's a bit more expensive. Just a pity it doesn't have the folding screen.

Does anyone know if the light leak fix extends beyond the warranty period like the mirror fix for the 5Dc?

I don't think the 5D3 is worth more than the D800, but that's not the perfect camera for me either.

So far my choice has been... wait patiently, and in the meantime upgrade from my 550D (T2i) to a NEX-5N, which is a very nice step up for video (which is what I shoot), and cost me just about nothing (once I make sure there are no huge drawbacks and sell my old Canon)
http://www.vimeo.com/similaar/shootout2012
http://www.similaar.com/foto/flaat-5n/review.html

drjlo said:

A little disappointed to see how much cleaner D4 looks when pushed 3 stops over 1Dx. On the other hand, it's shocking to see 1Dx AF is "3 times faster" than D4, especially considering they were using 85L, which is not a AF speed demon by any stretch. That higher battery voltage must really push the AF well..

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They were using 70-200 2.8 for this test

neuroanatomist said:

wickidwombat said:

wow thats slow! I think Manual focus would be faster

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Oh, this'll kill the dSLR. Not.

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If the dslr ran out of battery its totally gonna get owned by this
But to be honest with how slow shooting in live view is I wasn't expecting a whole lot

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Razor2012 said:

Mt Spokane Photography said:

Razor2012 said:

I just bought the 16-35II today. So far I'm impressed with it, and lovin the 16mm wide end.

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Mine shipped today, so it should be here by Friday. I never warmed up to my 17-40mmL, so I am hoping I like this one. Right now, I have a old Tokina 17mm f/3.5 Prime that I do like, but I have a use for the zoom.

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Nice. I was hoping to get the 24-70II first but it's not happening. I do like the UW end of it and should keep me happy for the next couple of months.

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Just a prediction, and I'm not trying to be debbie downer. You will use the wides end of the 16-24 90% of the time. And as time goes by, you will notice that you'll wish it was a bit wider... Next thing you know you will be wishing for the 14...

This aside, enjoy the new lens...

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Thanks, your probably right. I'm hoping that Canon brings out a 14-24L.

shunsai said:

Dunno if it's different in 5D3, but I believe that first _ is an indication that you're using Adobe RGB for your color space. sRGB keeps the first letter as is. At least with my cameras...

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That solved it! Thanks shunsai

Now that we have the EOS-M here is my thoughts on the future of Canon's APS-C line.

The XXXXD line (T3) will be replaced by the EOS-M. (Logical based on the pricing and compatibility with EF lenses)

The XXXD line will take on the features found in the XXD line. (Logical based on the features found on the new Rebel, it's closer to a merge of a 7D and 60D in a smaller body)

Very possible merger of the XXD line and XD line into the 7D mark II. The 70D (if there is one) will not replace or be better than the 7D replacement. The 7D has been and will remain the flagship APS-C camera for Canon. (The 7D is one of the most popular cameras Canon has ever made, they will continue with the namesake for it's replacement)

The replacement of the 7D will not be FF nor APS-H as the marketing for the 7D has been towards EF-s users. Too many current 7D owners own/use EF-s lenses. (I am one) It would not make for a good marketing shift for Canon to change the body into a different crop of sensor from the APS-C. This is about Canon making money and the smartest choices to convince users to upgrade. If Canon is going to introduce another FF body or "bring back" the APS-H, they will simply call it something other than the 7DX (X being whatever)

If there is a 70D (and based on the August release of the version 2 firmware update for the 7D) it will push the 7D2 into 2013 or possibly 2014. I don't see that happening. There would be little reason for Canon to release such an extensive firmware update IF they were going to announce the 70D anytime soon. The 70D would have to exceed the current 7D in features and speed. (And the 70D will not be FF nor APS-H for the same reason, current XXD users who own/use EF-s lenses) My opinion is that they are trying to keep current 7D users happy while they develop a replacement for the 7D later this year or the beginning of 2013.

I think Canon is shifting the playing field from APS-C bodies to more FF bodies. The rumors of an "entry-level" FF is what makes this future interesting. I can't see Canon having too many camera bodies directly competing with each other. From what I have seen in the past, they like to spread out the choices. Canon taking away (merging) the XXD line will slim out the crop sensor field and make room for more FF cameras.

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RAKAMRAK said:

TrumpetPower! said:

(Yes, I know -- lots of people will now chime in how they want the sensor from an IQ180 in a 1D X but with a body the size of a matchbox and an integraged TS-E AF 8-8000 f/0.5 L IS pancake. We know. You're special. You're not most people. You're not normal.)

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Love that.....

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+1

Just got home with mine.

neuroanatomist said:

Dr. KOL said:

So goodbye Canon and welcome Nikon. I like the products of Canon more, but really can't take their policies.

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Thanks for sharing. Hopefully, your gear will always work flawlessly - or maybe your research on 'policies' didn't extend to service performance.

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If you think nikon is bad you really don't want to try fuji

TheCanon said:

Found it in stock at Infocus Camera in orange tx 409 882 0044

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I hadn't preordered one until June because I didn't think I needed it for a long time. Turns out I got a contract I hadn't planned on, found one at Infocus Camera, bought it today, it'll be here in two days. Awesome.

Edit: Anyone need a lightly used 1D Mark IV?

pdirestajr said:

Why not sell both and get the 70-300L?

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+100

bchernicoff said:

So far I've used manual, but then I haven't done what that changes from day to night.

As far as interval goes...a good place to start is when you know how long your final video is going to be. For instance if your goal is to make a 2 minute timelapse that plays at 24fps, you know that you will need to capture 2880 images (120s X 24fps). Next, if you know how much time you plan to capture, you can divide. So, if you want to capture 3 hours which is 10800 seconds, you divide 10800 by 2880 and get 3.75s for an interval. Round up or down as you like.

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Interesting...I was coming from the opposite approach and can't figure out the math...

I hadn't planned how long the clip would be...I was just interested in capturing everything no matter how long it took.

Let's say I have 1000 images....taken at 12s apart...what would be the ideal length of the video (and accodingly, how long should each image last on screen 1 sec or a fraction of a second) so things would look smooth at 24fps...or 30 fps....?

Thanks for the reply!

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xeromatt said:

Sorry to everyone that was trying to look at the review. It seems that are server could not handle the traffic and the review was down more than up. We had it moved to a dedicated server so it should be fine now.

here is the link again http://xerodigital.ca/blog/

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Score one for canon!

Daniel Flather said:

I can get 700+ shots before I'm under 10% on my battery, and I'm still playing in the menus a lot as it's a new camera. The shot total per charge and percent is shown in the battery info in the menu.

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I wonder if it makes a difference if:
shooting RAW only or RAW+ JPG?
To one card or CF + SD?
Haven't tested this till now.
I'm usually shooting RAW to CF and JPG to SD and getting nowhere near to 1k
Its more around 500-600 (some HDRs, but no video or liveview normally, but lots of setting changes and Display use)
When using a SD with several Eye-Fi transmissions I'm down to 200 or less


Just curious.
Any thoughts?

Ok, I bit the bullet and picked up the 16-35II. I needed a wide for this weekend and couldn't find anything used (well there were some 16-35's but the asking price was too high). I wanted to buy the 24-70II first, but had to do it.

The Nikon D600 is a pretty solid bet, this D400 rumor is pretty nebulous. The D600 makes sense, the D400, not so much. Considering the price of the D700 and the supposed price of the D600, a D400 doesn't really fall into a price point that would make sense.

Hard to see the camera in that video. The producers did not notice the reflection on the camera's screen?

neuroanatomist said:

Well, I use UV filters on all my lenses for protection. But the filter is most useful on my MP-E 65mm, where the working distance is so minuscule that I'm often shoving the front of the lens right against what I'm trying to shoot (e.g. an insect on a plant).

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^--- This

I would love to have the Sigma 35mm as well! The Canon is just too expensive! My 24-70 covers the 35mm range though...

Why not if the price is right! I know this company and they make good products even if not the quality of Canon, Nikon or Sony. You may be surprised how good these are!