Canon EOS-1D X Availability [CR3]
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JaxPhotoBuff said:
Maybe that's their marketing gimmick?
Since announcement, they've had a 1DX sitting on a tripod pointing at the sun, with an AC adapter and TC80N3, tethered to an external drive (wifi, whatever). Take 1 photo every two minutes for a year, that's 262,800 photos. Merge it into a movie at 50fps, that's an 87-minute-long movie. Would make for an interesting advertisement, if nothing else. They can title it, "A year in the life of a camera that didn't exist yet" :
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I really believe that we all have been most patient but these delays are getting past the point of being frustrating. To those of us who are loyal to Canon and spend thousands of dollars to buy their equipment I believe the Company owes an explanation, an apology and a definite delivery schedule.
Canon, if you are listening, you have a PR problem that can be addressed with some straight forward communication!
Canon, if you are listening, you have a PR problem that can be addressed with some straight forward communication!
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I think you have to take into account we are nearing the physical limits of sensor performance in their current form.
From the 1Ds3 it's been 5 years to reach the 1Dx so there has to of been a reason for that. It won't of been for a lack of R&D funding, it would of been due to limits in technology. So what do they release as an upgrade to a 1Dx? Which for all intents and purposes is as perfect a camera with all the extras you could want.
How can they improve it? This will be what keeps an updated version from appearing so I stick by at least 4 years.
From the 1Ds3 it's been 5 years to reach the 1Dx so there has to of been a reason for that. It won't of been for a lack of R&D funding, it would of been due to limits in technology. So what do they release as an upgrade to a 1Dx? Which for all intents and purposes is as perfect a camera with all the extras you could want.
How can they improve it? This will be what keeps an updated version from appearing so I stick by at least 4 years.
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This is the key. I know that the 5D Mark III is a very good choice and for sure covers all my needs, but if the focusing and metering system are really improved on the 1D X and the high ISO really let me work with one or two stops less, then I really want to go to the 1D X. My question was because I am not sure that the improvements will be really big enough to pay 3000$ more.chabotc said:
In any case, I think that we will have an answer only when the 1D X arrive to the market and we can check both production models with a real and depth tests.
This is the reason because your first answer didn't help me too much. I know the differences in the paper, and don't let me decide which is the best choice for me.
You can check in any case the kind of work that I do in order to know my needs. www.emilionavas.com
Your answer was a little bit rush, but thank you in any case . I think all of us are here to learn a little bit more for the others.
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SuperCrazySamurai said:I wonder what "very small number of cameras" really means? are they saying single digits or double digits
I believe somewhere between 1000 and 2000 is a good number to start with, as they stated there'll be 7000 of them produced per month when the production cycle starts.
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I'm just coming back from Japan. At Yodobashi Camera there were many 5D MkIII in live exposition and an empty space with a hand written note with 1Dx specs stating that it is expected for 2012_06. We are on June 10th, so they have just twenty days left...
By the way, I was amazed to see that Canon prices in Japan are so expensive, also compared to my awareness of it. They still had many 1Ds MkIII on exhibit at around 700,000 yen...
With my 1Ds MkIII + 100+400 hanging on my neck, I realized I was going around sporting a lot of money! Yodobashi was letting me not to feel too Jurassic...
By the way, I was amazed to see that Canon prices in Japan are so expensive, also compared to my awareness of it. They still had many 1Ds MkIII on exhibit at around 700,000 yen...
With my 1Ds MkIII + 100+400 hanging on my neck, I realized I was going around sporting a lot of money! Yodobashi was letting me not to feel too Jurassic...
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Virgil Quick said:
How about a nice 30% discount to all those who pre-booked one three months ago? That would be the most rewarding "apology" Canon can give to all the Canon loyalists who haven't canceled their order yet. ;D
Canon, are you listening? There are a lot of unhappy 1DX pre-orderers out there. Man up to your mistake and give a little back to the people who stuck through your mess of announcing a camera too soon.
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wockawocka said:
+1 What do people expect of the cycle of flagship camera improvements? These aren't minor tweaks to a Rebel. While I think Canon severely dropped the ball with the 1D MKIII/ 1D MKIV (both were severely flawed and/or lacked significant improvements), and lagged with a successor to the 1DS MKIII, I don't think the camera technology has improved that significantly since even the 1D MKII/ 1DS MKII releases, until the 1DX. That camera looks to answer all the flaws in previous models, minus flash sync speed. It's finally a worthy upgrade from even the MKII series cameras, and those are over 8 years old.
If someone can't use say a 1DS MKII satisfactorily, and feels need to buy every new release that hits the shelves, they may need to re-evaluate their photographic abilities. A camera company's current technology shouldn't dictate the quality of one's photos, the person behind it should.
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Canon Rumors said:
I know this is still a rumour, but I was just wondering why Olympic photographers should be given a "higher" status than another pro who is working in rural Africa?? What makes the one's job more important than the other?
Publicity... Canon has lost a LOT of face value with the delay of the 1 DX and they want to make up for it with a presence at the Olympics. I feel strongly about this that if it does happen that people suddenly get preference because their job is more important than another job - Canon should be taken on about this.
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When Nikon has already come out with a software update for both the D4 & D800, I think Canon should discount the "witheld" 1DX.
Especially when Nikon owners have enough time to notify the manufacturers of faults & have that manufacturer respond with a solution. .... all the while Canon customers are still left in the dark as to their loyalty of 1DX pre-orders!
Especially when Nikon owners have enough time to notify the manufacturers of faults & have that manufacturer respond with a solution. .... all the while Canon customers are still left in the dark as to their loyalty of 1DX pre-orders!
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Dear Gary Samples:
Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding the EOS-1D X. We value you as a Canon customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
I do understand your frustration in the delay of the camera coming to market.
To be clear, we have produced the camera in limited quantities. You can see a short video shot with it by Tyler Stableford, one of our Explorers of Light.
We have not been able to produce the camera in larger quantities as quickly as we had anticipated, but keep in mind that this is our flagship camera, and so it is a little more sophisticated than other cameras in our lineup.
We have not issued any specific explanations about the delay in the camera's mass distribution, but it is not unusual for initial projections of a new product to vary slightly from the actual delivery date. On behalf of Canon I would like to apologize about the delay.
I know that it is disappointing when a camera is not available as early as we had hoped, and I wish I had more information to provide, but all I can tell you at this point is that we are doing our best to make the camera widely available as soon as possible.
Please let us know if you have any other questions about the camera equipment that we offer. Thank you for contacting Canon.
Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding the EOS-1D X. We value you as a Canon customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
I do understand your frustration in the delay of the camera coming to market.
To be clear, we have produced the camera in limited quantities. You can see a short video shot with it by Tyler Stableford, one of our Explorers of Light.
We have not been able to produce the camera in larger quantities as quickly as we had anticipated, but keep in mind that this is our flagship camera, and so it is a little more sophisticated than other cameras in our lineup.
We have not issued any specific explanations about the delay in the camera's mass distribution, but it is not unusual for initial projections of a new product to vary slightly from the actual delivery date. On behalf of Canon I would like to apologize about the delay.
I know that it is disappointing when a camera is not available as early as we had hoped, and I wish I had more information to provide, but all I can tell you at this point is that we are doing our best to make the camera widely available as soon as possible.
Please let us know if you have any other questions about the camera equipment that we offer. Thank you for contacting Canon.
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nikkito said:JR said:mrcrsr said:
+1 In my case I was too quick to sale my 5D mkII so until the 1DX arrives to me I am actually shooting with the dark side .........
are u using a Nik___????
Yes I have a D4 actually. Looking forward to comparing to my upcoming 1DX...
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