Canon EOS-1D X Delayed Again? [CR2]

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I'd bet that they are having firmware issues. It is very difficult to get firmware perfect. Its also possible we will see a better AF sensor, one that can AF at f/8. Thats just my conjecture, no reason to actually believe it.

 

[cpsico]

There is a lot riding on canon regaining top dog position, any flaws no matter how minor in another 1d camera would be devastating to consumer confidence and possibly lead to droves of defectors to nikon. It had crossed my mind more than a few times with the d3s.

 

[Stephen Melvin]

There is a lot riding on canon regaining top dog position, any flaws no matter how minor in another 1d camera would be devastating to consumer confidence and possibly lead to droves of defectors to nikon. It had crossed my mind more than a few times with the d3s.

Yeah, Canon knows that this is their last shot at this. This AF has to be perfect. The tens of thousands of 5D Mk III's in the wild with the same AF unit will quickly show any problems that they may be able to correct in the 1Dx.

So far, the AF looks to be the best unit on the market.

 

[JR]

Nooooooooooooooo! Given I am not a CPS member and that B&H has already charged my card in full (international order) this mean I already paid for the camera and may not even get it before July! (after CPS!)

:-[ :-[ :-[

 

[Loswr]

Immediately thought of you when I read this, Neuro. Waiting... waiting... waiting... Still sure the 5D3 won't be a serviceable alternative?

I'm not in a particular rush, personally. I just hope there's a reason for the delay, other than concentrating on 5DIII production, i.e. I hope there are some previously unannounced features added to the 1D X. Ostensibly, the early announcement of the 1D X was intended to allow Canon to solicit feedback, and presumably incorporate that feedback. But having said that, I'm not holding my breath...

 

[kaz]

If Canon's still working on getting things right, that means the 1D X hasn't gone into production yet.

They talked about the initial production rate being 7,000 per month. I have no idea how many pros and Olympic photojournalists need to get it first, but this doesn't bode well for those of us who can only get the 1D X after those pros' needs are satisfied.

 

[DzPhotography]

A canon rep told me that they would be available in Belgium from Mid until End of April. Hearing this, I immediately signed up a pre-order. Maybe I can get my hands on one before fall then :

 

[Z]

[sarcasm]Another delay, I'm so shocked![/sarcasm]

The *beginning* of June would allow enough time before the Olympics, but hey... that's getting pretty tight.

 

[DzPhotography]

Nooooooooooooooo! Given I am not a CPS member and that B&H has already charged my card in full (international order) this mean I already paid for the camera and may not even get it before July! (after CPS!)

:-[ :-[ :-[

My god man. That amount of money paid in full in advance

 

[Loswr]

Its also possible we will see a better AF sensor, one that can AF at f/8. Thats just my conjecture, no reason to actually believe it.

I'm (not so) secretly hoping this is the case. I don't see them adding f/8 AF with just firmware - sure, they could allow the camera to try and AF with an f/8 lens as is, but it would be the firmware equivalent of taping pins, not something suitable for 1-series reliability. So, that would mean a modification of the AF sensor design. Looking at the AF sensor layout, I believe that they can add f/8-sensitive vertical line sensors at the center point and perhaps points above and below center and one row to either side. Time will tell...

 

[PhilDrinkwater]

Sucks big time but I'd rather they got it right. I do wonder whether this is a feature delay or a production delay due to the 5d3..? Hmm..

There are definitely a few things showing up with the 5d3 that they might want to sort, given that both cameras share a fair amount of parts. However I doubt they'll fix anything major eg f8. I could be wrong though- maybe they took a real beating?

 

[chrysek]

Canon EOS-1D X Delayed Again?

oh that sucks bigh time I did pre order it from Abes of Maine, they charged my CC, I need to cancel my order and then I am reading on CR that it wont be in customers hands no earlier than June? that blows big time... I have Canon 5D Mark II, I wanted to move forward and get 1DX, I did not want to get 5D Mark III as it was not to happy with price jump as to compared what I was getting, yeah lots of improvements over my old camera... Anyway that seriously blows ((( What should I do? Is there any place that I can get 1DX from that I can have it earlier than June? Any recommendations? I dont want to buy it from NY (B&H or Adorama)...

 

[Arkarch]

Nobody remembers the delays if the product is the best.

But if there are issues - everyone will remember.

Best to get it right.

Of course, you presently cannot list a 5D Mark III body on the CPS profile.
I'm damn close to qualifying for Platinum.

BTW, even at CPS Gold, the Service is awesome and fast - One day for an outer shell and mechanism fix for a 70-200 f/2,8 IS USM II. And return FedEx included. Well worth the membership just for that and the discount.

Platinum... ah... ok, its a bit more pricey.

 

[JR]

Nooooooooooooooo! Given I am not a CPS member and that B&H has already charged my card in full (international order) this mean I already paid for the camera and may not even get it before July! (after CPS!)

:-[ :-[ :-[

My god man. That amount of money paid in full in advance

No kidding! I feel like I am financing B&H!

 

[pakosouthpark]

amazing how early this camera has been announced and yet not release.

the 5d mk iii was like a month after almost

 

[PhilDrinkwater]

amazing how early this camera has been announced and yet not release.

the 5d mk iii was like a month after almost

Canon must have felt pressured to announce it to stop people choosing an alternative? I know they say it's in response to people asking to be kept informed, but if thats the case why did they not do it with the 5d3?

I can't think of any other reason?

 

[zim]

What’s common between the 1Dx and 5DIII look at shakedown issues being reported for the 5DIII. Looks to me like Canon have used an early release of the 5DIII to allow users to do testing for them and report back issues. They can’t afford to let down sports pros this year so I wouldn’t blame them for doing this hell Microsoft do it all the time. It will be ready before the Olympics.
Wish I could afford a5DIII right now would be happy to help them out ;D

 

[JaxPhotoBuff]

I am trying not to get too worked up about this particular rumor. While I have pre-ordered one and am anxious to receive it, it does no good to worry about whether it "might" be delayed. First, there were a number of qualifiers in the rumor itself. The idea that it will be delayed until June is apparently being voiced by some folks, but not "announced" by Canon (at least not yet).

I believe that Canon has every incentive to get the camera to its customers as soon as possible, but as others have said, not if that means releasing it with known problems.

If it is delayed, I will be ticked, but will look forward to getting it when its ready for primetime.

 

[PhilDrinkwater]

Interesting: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1099925

 

[hhelmbold]

Same question as asked by another poster previously.... Anyone know how one is supposed to use their CPS membership to gain priority for an existing preorder? Did you have to place the order through CPS? That seems unlikely.

Yes... I would also love to know. Nowhere do they ask for CPS membership when placing the pre-orders...