Canon EOS-1D X Delayed Again? [CR2]
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I'm a Platinum CPS member and mine is secured, apparently.
To the point that I had to email my local Canon rep my order number and CPS details, who then phoned me back to confirm it.
To the point that I had to email my local Canon rep my order number and CPS details, who then phoned me back to confirm it.
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It seems clear to me that the only reason the camera was announced (and demonstrated) so early is because Canon was keenly aware of the D4. Had they waited until now to announce it they would have lost some big pro accounts to Nikon ahead of an important sports year. This way they get to keep the sales (limited as they are for 1-series bodies), because once you switch systems at the high end, it's hard to go back.
I wouldn't be surprised if they're tweaking improvements to the sensor, AF etc as well, given the quality of the D4. This camera has to be the industry leader in every way, or Canon is going to lose mindshare.
I wouldn't be surprised if they're tweaking improvements to the sensor, AF etc as well, given the quality of the D4. This camera has to be the industry leader in every way, or Canon is going to lose mindshare.
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Indeed. I think they have the overall formula correct but I doubt they'll beat Nikon for dr. They're just a good 2 stops behind there. Everything else is in reach though - raw high iso, mp, fps, focus accuracy (except f8), card slots, metering, screen and so on. Pretty much all except battery life
Not sure if they'll be able to do much with the sensor at this stage though..But they've got to actually bring it all together.
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neuroanatomist said:
Not just you - that's the first thing I thought of. Not much time for sports photogs to get them and test them with their lenses and get familiar with the gear. Just 118 days to go: http://www.london2012.com/
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BillyBean said:
Very good point.
FWIW I was at a Canon info night only a week ago & the rep had just returned from Japan,I believe, where she spoke with the Big Wigs over there & she was informed it would be delivered "Not before May the 15th". That's a pretty noncommittal I know, but I'm still hoping for mid to late May though I'm happy for them to take their time & get it right before releasing it.
One other interesting thing the rep said was that Canon haven't released all the information about the final specs yet. It sounded like they still have something special up their sleeves.
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kaz said:
Canon UK mailed it's CPS members with the places to order from along with the procedure involved after ordering.
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Here's my overly optimistic wish - Since Canon likely tests many variations of sensor design... I'm hoping that they do have a bleeding edge CMOS sensor waiting in the wings... that wasn't originally chosen because of the higher production costs associated with it's manufacture. I'm hoping that Nikon's D4 and D800 has forced Canon switch to a bleeding edge sensor they originally deemed too expensive for current production.
That's my wish, however improbable. That said, it's probably just the f/8 autofocus.
That's my wish, however improbable. That said, it's probably just the f/8 autofocus.
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I have a 1D X on order, and as much as I want the camera here as soon as possible, I also understand that they are trying to produce the best possible camera they have ever created.
Perfection takes time, and I'd rather wait and have a perfect camera than have one today with noticeable flaws.... but of course the delay still upsets me
Perfection takes time, and I'd rather wait and have a perfect camera than have one today with noticeable flaws.... but of course the delay still upsets me
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This is BS!!!!
Canon announced the 1DX months ago and then the stupid 5D III gets announced just a while ago and it's everywhere already!
What about real professionals that have been waiting for 2 years for a better camera...
Nikon has the D4 out already. Canon is always, always behind and I'm already pissed off...
B&H, took $6800 of my money already. I don't care is CPS members want it. I already preordered and paid for it. I better get it as soon as it is out!
Super pissed off!!!
Canon announced the 1DX months ago and then the stupid 5D III gets announced just a while ago and it's everywhere already!
What about real professionals that have been waiting for 2 years for a better camera...
Nikon has the D4 out already. Canon is always, always behind and I'm already pissed off...
B&H, took $6800 of my money already. I don't care is CPS members want it. I already preordered and paid for it. I better get it as soon as it is out!
Super pissed off!!!
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They had 2 years to perfect the camera... THey always have time to produce cheap, consumer cameras... I understand consumers are probably 90% of their business but thousands of pros use 1D's...donkom said:I have a 1D X on order, and as much as I want the camera here as soon as possible, I also understand that they are trying to produce the best possible camera they have ever created.
Perfection takes time, and I'd rather wait and have a perfect camera than have one today with noticeable flaws.... but of course the delay still upsets me
Most business are focusing on consumers to sell quantity and not quality... I have been waiting for a new Apple Mac Pro for 2 years now. They release crappy iMacs and MacBooks almost every other month and forget about real power users... Canon is forgetting about pros as wel...
It's not fair...
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The sales of the 1-series is not nearly as important as the consumers, that is true. However, what Canon makes in advertising by having their grey lenses everywhere is a HUGE heaps of money, so they better f@@king step ut and release the damn thing already.
The 1-series and the grey lenses are one of the big reasons why Canon is selling heap-loads of 550d's....
The 1-series and the grey lenses are one of the big reasons why Canon is selling heap-loads of 550d's....
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Wrathwilde said:
as you say optimistic. this late in the game, the hardware will not change. all the fabs and tooling has long been done and finalized. it is too late to make big changes much less start over with a different sensor that isn't proven and tested. this is likely just bug fixing in software and final testing related. this camera's specs are set in stone.
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Would it be worth ditching the 5D MKIII and waiting for the 1DX?
Got the new MKIII and have a ton of weddings before the rumored June 2012 release of the 1DX. I could send it back and stick with the MKII then get the 1DX or keep the MKIII. No way I'm in a position to purchase both, but ideally down the line I want to move to the 1D series.
What would you do?
Got the new MKIII and have a ton of weddings before the rumored June 2012 release of the 1DX. I could send it back and stick with the MKII then get the 1DX or keep the MKIII. No way I'm in a position to purchase both, but ideally down the line I want to move to the 1D series.
What would you do?
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roofyroo said:
Keep the Mk III. When the 1Dx comes out, you can buy it then. You'll need two bodies anyway, so you could just sell the Mk II or convert it to IR.
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wockawocka said:
Strange... as a CPS member I haven't heard a thing regarding how or where to order the 1D X. But I have contacted the seller from which I pre-ordered and they told me they haven't heard a thing regarding CPS and even if something should come over the wires regarding CPS, it won't affect my order as CPS will ship directly.
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