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No 70D threads in a while...what are your predictions?

OK, I have not seen any threads in a while specifically about the rumored 70D. It comes up in threads about possible 7D upgrades, but only as a product lineup issue.

So what do you think? Timing? Features?

My two cents.

Phototonica announcement (maybe sooner). On shelves by Thanksgiving.

8fps
22MP
dual SD slots
7D autofocus
more rugged body than 60D
and hopefully focus peeking
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Is this heresy?

So my wife wants to get into photography a bit more seriously.
I want to keep her mitts off my MK3 and L glass until she knows how to baby it.
If it's anything like her Mac it'll be covered in makeup and baby goo in on time :(

I'm torn between the obvious 7D (which I can also use as a second body with longer reach) and put the nifty fifty on it and get either a 35mm F/2.0 or a 35mm/F1.4 that can also be used FF.

OR

Getting her a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 with the 35mm lens.
I'm leaning more towards the Fuji because the IQ is excellent. It's smaller and it may teach her more about photography than a 7D.

Thoughts?

ET
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Macro decisions

R
You guys totally impressed me with your macro shots, especially the MP-E65 ones. I went and looked at a 65 today and also the 100 2.8L (the 180 3.5L wasn't in). The 100 was nice with the AF and stuff but didn't compare to the 65. But buying the MP-E65 would mean buying a flash also, namely the MT-24EX. I guess if a person is really into macro, going this route would pay off in the long run. What do you guys use for a bellows/rail system?
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D20 Dead in the water?

kidnaper
I liked the D10. It looked goofy but I really enjoyed it in part because of the unique look. I haven't had any experience with the D20 yet, but I just don't like the aesthetics of it. Plus F/3.9? Seriously? Olympus just announced a new tough cam for 50 dollars more with a lens that starts at F/2.0 and I'm really thinking of picking it up. I usually like to stay in one family, and I know it's a bit bulkier than an S100, but if I bought the Olympus I wouldn't have to buy both the S and D (the aperture is a big factor to me.) What do you guys think? Did the D20 end up being too little too late?
The Olympus listing with specs http://amzn.to/IVdJTF
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Nikon D3200 is likely to be the real market threat

Aglet
24MP, cheap, well-featured and judging by the samples posted by imaging-resource, the IQ is pretty good too. Base ISO quite clean to 400, 800 and 1600 usable, even 3200 (& up) can be utilized in a pinch for small prints or with aggressive noise reduction. No red pattern noise showing up in the shadows at those usable ISO levels either, a problem that plagues many of Canon's contemporary EOS products.

Anyone else think that the D3200 is could me more of a motivator for Canon to make improvements than the limited threat of the D800/e?
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Who says 1d mark 3's cant do videos

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http://www.petapixel.com/2012/05/05/animated-pirates-movie-made-with-one-million-stills-from-fifty-1d-mark-iiis/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PetaPixel+%28PetaPixel%29

Claims are this claymation style movie was shot with 50 1d mark 3's at a tune of over 1 million photos. I suppose the math adds up, 50 1d's though to shoot it all would put a dent in the pocketbook however it's sure cheaper than cost of actors I suppose.
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Canon EF 500 & 600 f/4L IS II Availability

Canon Rumors
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<p><strong>So you wanna spend a lot of money?

</strong>I am getting the same question everyday about the same thing. “When can I get the new <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754507-USA/Canon_5124B002_500mm_f_4L_EF_IS.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">500mm</a> or <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754508-REG/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">600mm</a> lenses from Canon?”. The best answer is.. I don’t know. Canon is still maintaining a release date of May 2012, and we still have 23 days left in the month. However, whether that ever meant in large quantity is unknown.</p>
<p><strong>A few facts that don’t help too much.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Both lenses do appear on price lists, however dealer NET is still listed at “TBA” on the lists I have seen.</li>
<li>Neither lens was out from behind glass at NAB</li>
<li>Through the grapevine, reps are saying “I don’t know” and not “May 2012″ in regards to release date.</li>
<li>No large retailer I have spoken to has any idea when they’re coming.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Prediction?

</strong>A couple get released for photographers at Euro 2012 starting June 8, 2012 in Ukraine and Poland. Possibly along with a few final test bodies of the Canon EOS-1D X.</p>
<p>All this could change pretty quickly, I could get an email later today saying they’re coming and when they’re expected. I have had both on preorder since they were announced in 1972, hopefully inflation won’t make them even more expensive.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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Help with Camera decisions

Hello peeps,

I have been a long time reader and now a first time poster :) I am in need of your help.

I am an avid photographer and videographer. I have done a lot of videography and video editing, but one day I decided to try photography and since then I've been loving it. In 2009, I picked up the Nikon D3000 18-55mm & 55-200mm lenses and got an extra SB-700 flash. It was a great way to learn and become familiar with dSLR's, but it didn't cut for a lot of projects and events. Now I am looking to ugprade, and here is where I need your help.

I need a dSLR with good video functions. I have often heard and read that Canon is superior than Nikon with video in dSLR's, is that still true? For the video functions, I need 1920x1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) and 1280x720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), and good image quality. What exactly from Canon made filming better (if the rumors are true)? I would need to get my upgrade latest mid June. Which Camera would you guys suggest I should get between Canon and Nikon? I will be taking pictures of professional events and lots of studio type photography, while I will be doing a lot of high quality filming. I will sell my D3000 with the lenses and keep my flash if I stick with Nikon or sell it if I switch to Canon. I am struggling so much on what I should do, and I really need your guys' help.

Greetings,
TheMonster

Edit: I am willing to pay up to around 1,800€ (2,350$)
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Best place to buy 5D Mark III

M
Hi,

What is the best place to buy a 5D Mark III right now? I know Canon has start shipping after the light leak fix and I know some are getting their cameras already.

Anybody out there just placed order recently and received the camera already? If so, where did you buy it from? If pre-ordered, how long is the wait? Adorama? Amazon? or BH?

Thanks guys, trying to get one but not sure where to order it from.
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What to do??? 24-70 2.8L version 1

Hello, I've been using my kit lens for several years. I finally decided to teach myself how to take actual photographs with manual/av/tv settings. I have a 70-300, 100mm macro, and my kit 18-55. I'm ready to get a better everyday lens. I am really interested in buying the canon 24-70 2.8L v1. However, a few weeks ago when I first really started to look into buying it, I'm pretty sure I saw it at $1300 new. The cheapest I'm seeing it now is $1500, and on amazon anywhere from $1700 to $2100...for version 1!! In the forums opinion would it be best to just buy it at $1500 or wait to see if it goes down later this year, maybe when version 2 comes out? Or, should I just keep saving up and pay a little more for v2?? I don't know if I'm that comfortable paying that much for a lens, but if the v1 keeps going up....
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Shooting w/1 or 2 bodies

Hello CR folks!

I've got a question I have yet to see discussed on CR (or I just have yet to find it).

I sold my 5D mk ll the week before the mk lll was released, ensuring ~$300 more in my pocket to go towards the mk lll.
While I waited, I purchased a refurbished 7D with a shutter count of 560. It was a great deal considering sealing is important to me. I primarily shoot indoor sports/concerts, and have always preferred FF, but for this short while the 1.6 crop has been decent.
I've never had two digital bodies at the same time. Considering the 5D mk lll is a beefed-up FF in 7D casing, will I find the mk lll more useful than the 7D, or (in your personal experience) is having a crop and FF sensor allowing for lens and focal length combinations useful?
I'm happy with the lens lineup I have thus far, so I'm mainly just weighing out my options. Should I sell the 7D, or keep it for now?
Thanks!
(sorry, just realized I posted in Rumors)
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How are dynamic range and sensor size related?

V8Beast
First off, let's not turn this into a D800 vs. 5D3, or Canon vs. Nikon debate :) Instead, the I have a very simple question regarding dynamic range, since it's such a hot topic lately.

More specifically, lots of people say they prefer shooting full-frame because of the improved dynamic range over crop bodies. The common argument is that the larger photo sites collect more light, thus translating to improved DR. According to DxO sensor tests, however, this simply isn't true:

5D3 = 11.7 stops of DR
7D = 11.7 stops of DR
G12 = 11.2 stops of DR

So, a 1.6:1 sensor 7D matches a full-frame 5D3 in DR, and the tiny sensor of the G12 point-and-shoot is only half a stop behind either of the SLRs.

I'm not the most tech savvy person out there, so I'm just curious how DR and sensor size are related, if at all, and why. Thanks :)
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CANON 1D C?



Anyone know if this camera can take great stills?
I know of the 4K res, but you think that's the only thing great about it?
Should i just buy this instead of the canon 1D X
I'm more interested in photography but making movies & shooting videos would be an interest.

Thank you ! :D
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