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I talked to Bob. I asked him when 1DX would ship; he thought September. Who's Bob? Doesn't matter - he's just as reliable a source as a Canon tech rep.
FWIW, the recent official Canon press release said June. I'd rank Canon's official statement just slightly higher than Bob's thoughts on the reliability scale. Not that I wouldn't be happy to get my order filled tomorrow, but reality means that's pretty unlikely.
From another point of view, given that some people already have had demo units in their hands, in one sense Canon is already shipping them. Doesn't help me, though.
FWIW, the recent official Canon press release said June. I'd rank Canon's official statement just slightly higher than Bob's thoughts on the reliability scale. Not that I wouldn't be happy to get my order filled tomorrow, but reality means that's pretty unlikely.
From another point of view, given that some people already have had demo units in their hands, in one sense Canon is already shipping them. Doesn't help me, though.
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Slightly off-tangent, but does anyone else find it strange that when the C300 launched, it launched with a film-maker showing his *completed* film, including editing and PP and all.
When the 1DC was *announced*, they already had a feature film to show on it.
But, 6 months after the announcement of the 1DX, even reliable testers and reviewers have been allowed to touch it, but not even put in a memory card?
When the 1DC was *announced*, they already had a feature film to show on it.
But, 6 months after the announcement of the 1DX, even reliable testers and reviewers have been allowed to touch it, but not even put in a memory card?
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dr croubie said:
I kind of agree here... I think Canon dropped the ball on the 1d X. I saw the price 8 months ago or whatever, and they expect me to feel okay with that price knowing the camera is at least a year old before I can buy it for that hefty "just released" price??
And on top of that, as you state, nothing to show me that really stands out, no examples no raw's no reviews nothing. (although those three of the carshow was pretty epic, lol).
I guess this is a bit of whining and I am sorry. But I've been waiting for this camera to do what nothing else I've had could do since I bought a new 1d3 and it screwed me over...
They ONLY thing a tad wrong with the 5d3 is the pop in the sharpness. It is softer than the 5d2 for sure, never touched the "detail-slider" in Lr before I got the 5d3. Now I have to.
Hoping the 1d X has a weaker filter and more bang in the sharpness.
Canon, stop releasing new products and ship the old new ones first!!
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I'd really like the 1D X to ship next month as I paid in full (via interest free finance) back in January, looking forward to the original March release.
I've already missed having it on a trip to Paris where I REALLY could have used the low light capabilities of the 1D X over my 7D. Those spectacular buildings are really dark inside.
Does anyone else think that the 5DIII is being used as a test bed for the 1D X? The 5DIII is already up to firmware 1.1.2 fixing 'snags' that aren't show-stoppers.
I would have so much preferred to have the camera to use even if it required firmware updates. I'd even accept returning it for hardware updates if I could only get my hands on it to use now!
If they are busy enabling AF at F8 (likely?) and squeezing GPS into the body (v unlikely, but v desirable to me, what with LR4) then maybe I'll be more forgiving of the multiple delays.
I guess Canon just won't risk faults on their flagship product, but really, there comes a time where the flack for snags is outweighed by flack for delays. Release it already!!
I've already missed having it on a trip to Paris where I REALLY could have used the low light capabilities of the 1D X over my 7D. Those spectacular buildings are really dark inside.
Does anyone else think that the 5DIII is being used as a test bed for the 1D X? The 5DIII is already up to firmware 1.1.2 fixing 'snags' that aren't show-stoppers.
I would have so much preferred to have the camera to use even if it required firmware updates. I'd even accept returning it for hardware updates if I could only get my hands on it to use now!
If they are busy enabling AF at F8 (likely?) and squeezing GPS into the body (v unlikely, but v desirable to me, what with LR4) then maybe I'll be more forgiving of the multiple delays.
I guess Canon just won't risk faults on their flagship product, but really, there comes a time where the flack for snags is outweighed by flack for delays. Release it already!!
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Elbows said:
I dont think they are using the mkiii to test the firmware of the 1dx. However, i will go out on a limb here and wonder if the 1dc is at fault here! They are essencially the same camera and this is probably causing production challenge to make sure everything is ok for both model since they will be built on the same production line (my hypothesis)...
Just a thought...
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canon will be more interested in getting the 1dx to real pro sports shooters before the olympics before the general public dont expect any one here to have it till after the olympics full .
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Viggo said:
One thing to consider with Lightroom...with the upgrade to LR4, they changed the default tone curve from Medium Contrast to Linear, which means your default import into LR will now be lower contrast than when you were using LR3. I only upgraded to LR4 after I got my 5D3 -- if you did the same thing you might be mixing the effects of the upgrade to LR4 with the quality of the 5D3 outputs. And to join in the whining...I miss my fill light slider!
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nikkito said:Today I got to use the 1D X and I have some raw files. Not many, because I was not allowed
This camera is just... I wanna marry her.
Nikkito, what else can you share about your experience with the 1D X? Did you hear anything else about a release in June?
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Chris Burch said:
I kinda miss the fill light too.. but you can still basically accomplish the same thing just with different sliders.
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NEVINS.HARDING said:
So, if I am right, I have heard mid-June, but here we are 4 weeks from shipping and there is not a single official "we are on track for mid-June" statement from Canon!?! What am I missing?
Also, has Canon USA actually issued a statement regarding mid-June or is that Canon Japan?
Thoughts much appreciated!
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