Nikon Df flopped because it did not live up at all to its wonderful teaser campaign. It was a Frankenstein camera with a totally botched user interface, low rez, re-used sensor at a way too high price. It did NOT fail because of lacking video recording.
You could very well be correct. The RF glass is at a premium. I just hope they understand they not only have to make this stuff, they have to sell.
Most modern gear has been “good enough” for a while, certainly the R and 5d4 anyway. I want one of these for sure, but price will matter when I pick one up.
With Covid ruining at least 3 trips so far this year, I am in no hurry at all.
Battery life and wireless capabilities.Any reason to get a 1DXiii now other than form factor and preference for OVF?
I'm guessing this is going to be in a similar price range...
Of course from a business standpoint, you are correct. Canon and all the other camera manufacturers aren't really focused on working professionals anymore. The money is in the enthusiast market and while today's cameras are excellent tools for professionals, they could not afford to make and sell these cameras if only professionals bought them.I agree, Canon is for the most part asking us to buy into a completely new system as they make their transition to mirrorless. Do they deserve their money? Sure they make excellent glass and their sensor tech can compete with the other major players at this point. I can afford this body, but the prints I deliver to my customers generally 16x24 and on the rare occasion 20x30 would be no different from the prints from my "ancient" gear. Experience and decades of shooting lets me know this for sure. I'd love a super high resolution body and a super ultra 4K monitor so I could see someone getting stung by a bee 4 blocks away but it won't sell anymore than my 22 MP 5DIII or my 24MP Fuji. I guess my old age is making me post from a point of practicality these days, I just don't get excited by the latest & greatest. It'll all be in the discount bin before you reach the end of shutter life...
Let me ask you, if you were Canon president would you authorise production of a stills only camera in a rapidly shrinking market? To me, I would want to reduce the number of models offered and make them as broadly accessible as possible to maintain margin and take market share from competitors.
Any reason to get a 1DXiii now other than form factor and preference for OVF?
I'm guessing this is going to be in a similar price range...
Battery life and wireless capabilities.
Maybe. But selling a product below cost isn't exactly good business.yes I would. And I would radically reduce the number of different Rebels and DSLRs.
I bet a "100% pure stills" EOS R model with 35-40MP, 8fps, excellent AF, state of the art EVF, great DR & High ISO, IBIS, dual SD UHS-II slots, only internal video feed for EVF, priced at 1999 would sell extremely well.
its one thing to buy the r5 , if you can even afford it, but the next cost is to buy a new desktop that can handle 8k and thats another $2000 +
Me!How many people will actually use the 8K or high bitrate 4K modes? I still shoot everything in 1080p for my youtube channel for ease of editing and uploading. I can understand for professional productions for Netflix, etc. but for not for amateurs and youtubers. Are people mostly excited to have internet bragging rights even if they will never shoot anything in those modes?
yes I would. And I would radically reduce the number of different Rebels and DSLRs.
I bet a "100% pure stills" EOS R model with 35-40MP, 8fps, excellent AF, state of the art EVF, great DR & High ISO, IBIS, dual SD UHS-II slots, only internal video feed for EVF, priced at 1999 would sell extremely well.
I cancelled my 1dx3 plansIf this camera is water sealed.... It could prompt those who were 1DXIII bound to take a look. Looking at DR, shadow recovery, focus speed, ISO noise.... This could be enough to get people to consider investing in new RF Glass.
Bingo. I'm waiting for one of these people who are fired up up over the video performance to post a link to their feature film, documentary, nature video, or whatever. My suspicion is that their hobby is reading and criticizing DSLR video specs. And maybe making videos of their cute cats for Facebook....I know people are psyched that shoot video, but why wouldn't you just buy a video camera if that's what you need? I'm genuinely curious...
I'd love to check out your work. Do you have a portfolio online?
www.sanjayfgupta.com (Not revised for 3 years but am collecting strength now since have time at hand.)I'd love to check out your work. Do you have a portfolio online?
Loss leading has been a very successful marketing strategy for many companies for years, selling an item below cost can be a very good business tool.Maybe. But selling a product below cost isn't exactly good business.
Have we not been through this over last several years? 4k is not needed etc? Yes I will shoot 8k when can and publish it in 4k or 2k but shooting at 8k will be so FLEXIBLE.I'd love to see his audience all 3 of them, the average laptop does not render 8K the highest sellers still sell with 1080p displays, the average phone can barely do 4K. There is no audience for 8K YET, will it happen eventually? Yes it will, but it's years away and this camera will surely be obsolete by that time. Just as an example, I have a 6 year old 4K TV. Is it the pinnacle of technology & resolution? Nope not anymore but people comes to my home and compliment the display on my old Sony Bravia. We are no where near ubiquitous 8K and once we get there, this camera will be old tech. I should leave this thread before I'm labeled angry grandpa, which I am..lol!!