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Jamesy · Mar 9, 2012

Perhaps this would make the iPad 3 less lame?

Wireless tethering: http://jesserosten.com/2010/wireless-tethering-to-ipad

LetTheRightLensIn · Mar 9, 2012

it's simple:
100% with the AF specs

95% with the general body and UI and all

85% with the 2/3 stops better high ISO (if that is the actual number in the end, a full 2/3)

80% for stills options (it still needs EC in AutoISO M, NR is a bit gone wild for the jpg engine and sharpening algo not the best but in cam jpgs, not the biggest deal anyway, i bet the histogram is still not outline and you still won't be able to see where it ends when out in the sunshine, etc.)

40% for video options (come on at least give it zebra bars to show when stuff it blown! ML was a struggled hack and they put 30x more options in, although the 2 compression options are a plus at least)

40% with the MP count (hoped for 28-32MP, 36MP ain't bad either

and maybe they could have still gotten top video quality by grabbing it in the same 3x3 blocks just out of a bit of a cropped section)

0% with the zero improvement to low ISO DR (if this stands) :'(

0% with non-inbuilt flash

it's complicated:

100% with the fps IF it had had 28-30MP at 6fps but since it is still 22MP....
65% for 6fps at 'only' 22MP, the rumored 6.9 or 7.5 would have made it 100% at 22MP (if it had been 6fps and 22MP and come out a year or year and a half earlier also 100%)

it remains to be seen how much better the movie mode is, it seems like aliasing and moire are much better maybe give it a 90%? but sharpness and natural film look are in question and it could be 10% it could be 90%, not sure yet

The price seems a bit high considering it has a less advanced sensor than the D800 (by all accounts so far), no built-in flash or intervalometer and worse metering than the D800.

BUT

If the AF proves to blow away the D800 AF then it helps the price become more tolerable (although you might say it merely makes it equal for not having as good dynamic range and fewer MP) and if the video mode ends up doing a lot better than the D800, in addition, then the price also becomes a lot more reasonable.

Mar 9, 2012

It comes and goes off the list and many have found it isn't on this list yet if you ask they might have one. And as for sales tax….you should be paying that anyway either up front or at the end of the year.
I'm an IRS auditor and I'll be looking into drmikeinpdx's finances asap.

V8Beast · Mar 9, 2012

Tijn said:
V8Beast said:

I love this quote:

When I do events for Canon you have two types of photographers. I find professional photographers [often] don’t go into technical details – they just ask about the handling – and you get hobbyists who ask technical [specification] questions. One of the questions I get asked is ‘It’s only 18.1 Megapixels, why not more?’ I answer ‘First of all, who needs more?

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Yay! I ran into some woman on the beach with a Canon 5D mk2 (I only had a 350D then) and the question that I asked her was how it felt :---) Does that make me a professional photographer?

If she paid you for your services, then yes ;D

iaind · Mar 9, 2012

In UK 5D3 + 24-70II is £1 cheaper than 1DX body.

Which would you have?

Mar 9, 2012

I'm struggling with this same question. I'm launching a new studio in 6 months and am building up my start up gear. Mark II with a 70-200L II with current rebate is $4000 - that's a pretty fantastic price for a camera + phenomenal lens. But how important is it to have the new AF and low light performance for doing things like weddings and other events?

Terry Rogers · Mar 9, 2012

My guess would be a major multi camera release in close proximity to each other. A t4i, 70D and 7D ii all using the same sensor (18 - 20mp with 1-2 stop better iso and hopefully better DR). By using the same sensor a la t3i, 60D and 7D, Canon could reduce costs by taking advantage of economies of scale and less R&D.

The differentiators would be body build, weather sealing, fps, auto-focus etc. Rebel line would remain fairly basic in those departments as it already is. 70D would bring back mag alloy body and micro adjustment (I've seen too many people moan about those two missing features for them not to bring it back to that line) and the full features already in the 7D for the 7Dii with added tweaks here and there. Digic 5 for all.

The rebel line would probably get video auto focus but not the others (maybe 70D). I suspect they wouldn't include it in a pro level body like 7D ii because it would probably be somewhat sketchy like the nikon implementations. It would be a good selling point for first time DSLR buyers but not as much for more advanced shooters.

The 70D and 7Dii will probably get an audio out port. I doubt any would get USB3.

Only time will tell if I should post my resume to Canon and become their head honcho in product developement.

PhotoCat · Mar 9, 2012

I really don't know if Canon is using a backlit sensor in 5D2. If not, I would say Canon's sensor technology is really not that bad, considering D700 is using a Sony backlit sensor. DXOmark suggests that D700 has only about 1/3 stop ISO advantage over 5d2 when viewing a 8x10 print at 300dpi.

Love to know if Canon really has backlit sensor technology.

MRLinVA · Mar 9, 2012

The waiting is painful! Told it will be soon but not soon enough.

Mar 9, 2012

As a video, with all its associated processing and compression, it doesn't tell you much...but I recognized the scene, it's part of the Imaging Resource test set-up...and lo and behold, they have published 5d3 sample pictures, at full size and downloadable RAW files:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-5d-mkiii/canon-5d-mkiiiA7.HTM

I do assume they are from a pre-production camera...

Daniel Flather · Mar 9, 2012

Save up the monies, when they get to be 2+ years old you'll need 1 series AF to keep up.

Mar 9, 2012

neuroanatomist said:
simonxu11 said:

Please don't take DxO marks too seriously, check these marks:
Nikon D5100 is 80
Leica M9 is 69
Sony Nex 7 is 81
Canon 5D mark II is 79

I think they always favour to Nikon or Sony sensors

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They don't 'favor' those sensors because they like those brands better. The data are what they are. The important point is to understand what DxOMark is measuring, and consider those factors which matter to you. The numbers you list are their overall scores, which are a composite of measurements of color depth, dynamic range, and ISO noise. The NEX-7 (APS-C sensor) beats the 5DII (FF sensor) because the Sony sensor has slightly better color depth and much better dynamic range, but the Sony also has much more ISO noise. So, if ISO noise is what matters to you, the 5DII is a better choice, even though the NEX-7 scores higher overall.

Why can't Canon score higher overall, then!? They certainly have the knowledge and advances to make it so . . especially when we learn of their ultra high MP sensors ETC. . . . . that old saying: "if they can put a man on the moon. . . ."

. . . .stop beating around the bush!

Mar 9, 2012

Just for those who didn't see the link, Syl has made a great video using the rig at The Future of Speedliting - Hands on with the 600EX-RT Speedlite & ST-E3-RT Transmitter

Rocky · Mar 9, 2012

CJRodgers said:
Out of interest,

If / when mirrorless cameras are as good as dslr in every aspect (assuming they would be in the market at roughly the same price), what would you prefer to use for professional work?

I am not a professional either. If the mirrorless was as good as (including ergonomics) the DSLR, I would use mirrorless any time. It would be lighter, better balance for the hand and no mirror vibrationthat will allow me to hand hold at a lower speed. The existing mirrorless (except one) has poor ergonomics,slow AF and rediculusly large lenses. The exception that I have memtioned is the Leica M9 with manual focusing. Too bad that the price is so high, $8000 body only.

Mar 9, 2012

Nevermind. I found out it's only for the US

EDIT - I spoke too soon. I'm just editing in case anyone else wwas wondering the same thing. I went to Canon Canada and the rebate applies there as well, so it's not just the US.

Mar 9, 2012

bohaiboy said:
Just placed an order with Canoga Camera. So now I have the following question, are these lenses gonna make me happy using this camera:

24-105 f/4L IS USM
100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS ultrasonic

If you have a 40D now... then with the 5diii, the 24-105mm will be "plenty" wide... it's like you got a 15mm for your 40D

You might miss a little reach, if you do, get a 1.4x or 2x extender and you are covered (maybe you might have to MF at 600mm to 800mm, but that depends if Canon fix the F8 AF limitation on the 1dx/5diii....)

Mar 9, 2012

a picture of the first eos camera:

more pictures here: http://luke-photoblog.blogspot.com/

Fleetie · Mar 9, 2012

the over the fence guy said:
I can confirm that after a long period of tests that the 5DMarkus the 3rd. is actually better than the D700. But the real question is: Will it blend???

Good one!

And while we're at it, will the 400/2.8L blend?!

kdsand · Mar 9, 2012

briansquibb said:
kdsand said:

kdsand said:

PCPhil said:

I quite like platypus, and the biggest mistake us mammals ever did was getting rid of the external egg!

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That's where the martians have us beat.

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Which came first - the martian or the egg

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now you're just being dirty
:-[
;D

Bennymiata · Mar 9, 2012

This courtesy of DP Review

marekjoz · Mar 9, 2012

iaind said:
I take CP720 c/w battery on holiday to make my own 4x6 postcards. Costs about 30p/print.
Dye-sub printer and takes 4 passes to produce print.

I have 510. I like the quality. I'm surprised they don't produce it for bigger formats, nor use more colours. It's seems to be a niche product in my opinion with a great wasted potential in it.

Mar 9, 2012

dilbert said:
Has anyone loaded the picture up into photoshop and tried adjusting the various levels to see if there's any easily observed evidence of cut-n-paste?

Yes... as I said above..

Mar 8, 2012

Syl Arena recommends the Lastolite Ezybox Speed-lite as a soft box for speedlites:

http://pixsylated.com/blog/gear/light-modifiers-on-speedlite/

FyreStorm · Mar 8, 2012

Mencho(22) said:
Suppose 03/22 is confirmed.

Will B&H send the first overnight cameras on 03/21 so they would be delivered the same 03/22 to me?

What do you think?

Release dates are pretty strict, if B&H or so get cause mailing early they risk getting blacklisted in the future re product availability...I'm thinking they'll be packaged, addressed and ready to go out the morning of the 22nd...imagine the pallets of cameras all bundled and ready to come to us!!! Like Santa's sleigh!!!

As someone who was ready to move from his 40D 2 years ago and didn't wanna get caught again (the 50 D came out 2 months after I bought my 40D) I've been waiting for a long time for this camera...I hope it's the toy / tool we have all been waiting for...expect deliveries the 23rd 24th...

Mar 8, 2012

Well, other people have pointed out Alien Bee stuff already, so I will chime in with suggesting http://mpex.com/strobist/strobist-kits.html which make a number of 'starving student' kits.

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