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More Full Frame Cameras on the 2012 Horizon? [CR2/CR1]

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<strong>More big sensor cameras


</strong>We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/03/mirrorless-camera-new-full-frame-coming-second-half-2012-cr2/" target="_blank">reported a while ago</a> that Canon would introduce a new “entry level”  full frame camera some time in 2012. With the recent Nikon D600 rumors, there has been a lot of chatter in the Canon world if they’d do the same thing. For the moment, the 5D Mark II is Canon’s entry level full frame camera.</p>
<p>No specs were given to me, but again I was told Canon is working on such a camera to be available before Christmas 2012 (or 2013 if recent history tells us anything).</p>
<p><strong>… and the other?</strong>


I’ve received 2 other reports that Canon will possibly announce another full frame DSLR beyond the “entry level” in 2012, with availability moving into 2013. One would assume it would be a larger megapixel offering.</p>
<p>I have heard as many as 5 different sensors are in the wild and being tested,  and in various camera form factors.</p>
<p><strong>CRs Take


</strong>It’s highly likely that both cameras will become real products. I do get the feeling Canon hasn’t committed to their immediate roadmap yet and there’s a lot of “wait and see what the market wants” going on. People would like to see the Cinema EOS brand trickle down into a more affordable product than the EOS-1D C, but I don’t see that happening until the 1D C actually starts to ship. I’ll leave the delay jokes up to you guys.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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  • Poll Poll
5D Mark III Magic Lantern wish list poll

what's the #1 thing you'd like the Magic Lantern hack to accomplish?

  • increase frame rate on 1080p, at least 40fps!

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • give us a clean HDMI out

    Votes: 4 10.5%
  • give us a better compression choice, like Mpeg or Pro Res, like the 1D-C.

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • crop mode

    Votes: 7 18.4%
  • autopilot mode, you dont even have to take the pictures, just put it on a tripod and walk away :)

    Votes: 7 18.4%

ok, i couldnt think of anything else id want for option 5, but all of the rest would be nice.
i think they are all possible, very possible.
thank you to the guys at Magic Lantern!!!

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Magic Lantern on the 5D Mark III

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<strong>It can be done!


</strong>The folks at Magic Lantern have shown the hack can be ported to the new 5D Mark III.</p>
<p>This is all very preliminary and I wouldn’t expect to see the software available for some time. Please correct me if I’m wrong.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.eoshd.com/content/7992/canon-5d-mark-iii-hacked-magic-lantern-on-the-way?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: EOSHD (EOSHD.com)" target="_blank">EOSHD</a>] via [<a href="http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki" target="_blank">Magic Lantern</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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5D Mark III doesn't live up to expectations in real world shooting...

Just my 2 cents...
I honestly believe the Canon 5D Mark III was rushed out the door in attempt to steal some thunder from Nikon's mighty 36MP D800. Yes it may have been already in the production pipeline but I believe it wasn't quite ready for public release.

I use the fact that 1DX being delayed by several months as a prime example. The 1DX was announced way before the 5D Mark III and yet Canon's engineers have determined it isn't quite ready yet. There are obviously problems that still plague their flagship release. The same can be assumed of the 5D Mark III which was rushed out the door just after being announced, I assume in attempt to stop a lot of photographers from jumping ship to Nikon.

After using the 5D Mark III in different real world shooting scenarios (tests and charts can be misleading), I can say that this camera does NOT perform up to expectations.

Yes it has great resolution and should provide an excellent advantage to landscape and still life photographers, but it's advertised performance over previous models is questionable. After shooting
Steph Pockets (who by the way gave an excellent performance last night), I was very disappointed with the results. The camera was not able to lock focus most of the time. Granted it was a very dark night club with next to nil for lighting, but I shot many times before in similar conditions with my trusty 1D Mark IV and came back with a much higher percentage of usable shots.

The 5D Mark III seems to work well in a studio environment where the subject and lighting can be controlled (even then, I would question the focusing system as it seems to be a little soft). I would not recommend this camera in it's present state for event photography and I'm seriously considering returning mine. I think Canon needs to work on perfecting the AF with firmware updates.

I will say that the ISO performance was very good and the noise levels were unexpectedly low. My biggest gripe with this camera is the soft focusing AF. I want and expect my images to be tack sharp for a camera at this price point and marketed to professionals.

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24-105 - versions?

As i wait - still - for a 5DIII body (that has not been pulled out of a kit) i was wondering whether there is a reason to buy the kit - anyway. An escuse - if you like.

Is there anybody that knows whether the 24-105 that was introed 5-6 years ago is EXACTLY the same as is being sold today. Has there been any level of stealth improvement over the years?

I'm sure there could be a good conversation right there 8)

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New monitor

Hello,

I am looking into buying a general purpose monitor, which I would also use to edit photos, gaming and HD movies.

At the moment i have Asus G73 laptop, which has one of the best screens on a laptop, LED backlit 1080p (according to reviews), so I definitely would want something as good and probably better.

Could you advise me on:

1) the best choice for ~22-24" 1080p monitor


Question:
As my laptop only has HDMI output, am I able to connect 1200p or 1440p monitors?
If yes, then, please advise if getting 1440p screen is worth it (I saw 27" Dell is ~500-600 pound, so much more then standard 1080p)

So if yes, please advise on:
2) the best choice for 22-24" 1200p monitor

3) the best choice for 24+ 1440p+ monitor (for this, price/quality ratio is important :))


Initially I wanted to spend up to ~200 pounds on it, but then I though, as I will be using it everyday, and wont be getting second monitor in the near future, and be using laptops 1080p as well, I thought that I could probably invest more into it, and spend ~500 pounds, if the difference can really be seen, and the resolution really makes a big difference.

I hope you understood my concerns, and thank you for your answers:)

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Patent: Invention to eliminate need for dedicated AF sensor

Hello all,

I wasn't sure where to put this, as it could apply to both EOS and consumer or mirrorless devices.

Anyway, attached is a patent application for what seems to be a new method for phase detection autofocus, not requiring an AF sensor within target of a half mirror, quick return mirror, etc. From my understanding, the want to do away with a dedicated AF sensor for phase detection and instead incorporating it into the sensor would be either to save space and reduce the size of future entry-level SLRs, or as a method for a future mirrorless to knock over the competition. (As far as I know, the Nikon 1 is the only mirrorless to feature a form of phase detection at a sensor level, albeit "hybrid" with contrast detection.)

Thoughts?

EDIT: Notice the focus on video and the allowance for switching between pixel skipping and binning.

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Please advice on my next camera

Currently I'm using Canon T2i with kit lense 18-135mm IS, and 50mm f1.4USM

Now, I want to upgrade. Please give me advices.

Option 1: Keep T2i, and buy Canon 24-70 f2.8L USM or Canon 70-200 f2.8L II USM
Option 2: Sell T2i, buy Canon 7D with Canon 24-70 f2.8L USM
Option 3: Sell T2i, buy Canon 5D Mark II with kit lense 24-105 IS USM

Thanks everyone!

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Fast Primes on 5dm3

I was testing out my 24mm for an extensive amount of time today and my old 5dm1 and 1dm3 both struggled to get sharp test images. The point of the test is that i plan to shoot the 50L on the 5dm3 and the 24 on the 5dm1 and on occasion the 1dm3 to bring it closer to a 35mm lens. On the 5dm3 both my 50L and my 24L nailed it so sharp it was sick. That wasn't even using calculated time consuming multiple taps to the focus which i do as a standard for large aperture shooting. It was using single shot single point focus not spot focus. I even tried it in servo which i always found screwed up shooting with primes and it was crazy that it worked so well. This camera is very intelligent. Its like these primes are built for future cameras not older ones.
No I don't want to go thru all the work and post those. :)

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Nikon D3200 announced. Is Canon going to rise to the challenge?

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25492/D3200.html

The nice 24.2 MP sensor from Sony NEX-7 in the D3200 is going to present a challenge to Canon to come up with a competitive body at the $700 pricepoint. After the 5D III vs. D800 embarrassment (and this coming from a 5D III owner), I sure hope Canon has something good to announce, something that does not use the same old 18 MP sensor in all their cameras.

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