Canon EOS-1D X Delays

[victorwol]

Hopefully I'll get some answers next week at the NAB...

 

[JR]

So i guess you ordered from Lozeau? I am in Montreal too...

Nop, Photo Service. Lozeau didn't want to take my pre-order since the camera was "not in their system" yet. They could not write names down on a piece of paper until it was so I went elsewhere. That's what happens to a store that becomes too big.

Make sense. They are indeed a bit big and less suited for the pro market i find. I did not know Photo Service. I will look them up...

Thanks.

 

[nikkito]

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

 

[Wingnut]

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

Where did you order yours from in Switzerland? I'm here too and the only ones I've seen that takes preorders is Digifuchs; http://www.digifuchs.ch/index.php?ssid=9d05149e00770e93aeeecea3d4eef3b2&advised_product=14830

They want 6995 CHF - 5% pre-order discount. Still can't decide if I should do it or wait until there's a more firm date out.

 

[nightbreath]

Lucky all of you. CPS membership is not available here, in Ukraine 8)

 

[DzPhotography]

Mine is on pre-order here in Belgium at Fotokonijnenberg. No update yet on new availability date, still mid till end of April. But it's a nice firm, they take pre-orders, but if you choose the pick-up option, you don't need to pay anything in advance and if it has arrived and you change your mind, they don't charge any costs, just shift it to the next in line And if you change your mind and want shipping afterwards, you can easily change the delivery option of your order as soon as it's available

 

[nikkito]

Lucky all of you. CPS membership is not available here, in Ukraine 8)

you have Ukranian girls. who is lucky now?

i'm a CPS member here in Switzerland but i've heard none of this priority thing nor was i asked about being a CPS member when i preordered my camera.

Where did you order yours from in Switzerland? I'm here too and the only ones I've seen that takes preorders is Digifuchs; http://www.digifuchs.ch/index.php?ssid=9d05149e00770e93aeeecea3d4eef3b2&advised_product=14830

They want 6995 CHF - 5% pre-order discount. Still can't decide if I should do it or wait until there's a more firm date out.

Hoi
look, i have already payed it.
https://www.profotshop.ch/shop/USER_ARTIKEL_HANDLING_AUFRUF.php?javascript_enabled=true&lang=de&darstellen=1&Kategorie_ID=142&Ziel_ID=18737&anzeigen_ab=0&

where in switzerland do u live?

 

[kozakm]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

 

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

I know, I had to chance to test one last month

 

[lars.aune]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

 

[kozakm]

lars.aune: Bigger viewfinder, way faster shutter response time, better button layout, to my surprise less shakes from the mirror (even comparred to 1D IV)

 

[Wingnut]

where in switzerland do u live?

Ah cool! I was thinking of them too. I live in Zurich, and they have a shop here as well.

 

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

 

[wockawocka]

You know what interests me the most right now is what the silent shutter is like.
The 5D3 one blew me away and whilst this is 12-14fps etc I would like to know how it compares.

TBH though if press and media are getting review copies I can still see mine arriving in April.

 

[nikkito]

We can only hope, guys





Please Canon, me first !

 

[JR]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

 

[JR]

We can only hope, guys





Please Canon, me first !

I hope too, but i think the hope of seeing this thing in April is way gone now. The question is will we have it for the summer!

:-[ :-[ :-[

 

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

Could be. However the Canon rep who let me test both of them, the working AF sensitivity of the 5DMkIII is 0EV. And I was able to test it too. The rep darkened the room almost completely and let me fire some test shots with both of them alternately, using the other body as subject on the table. The 5D MkIII was not able to focus in completely dimmed light, the 1Dx focused lightning fast. Only with the lights turned up a bit, the 5DMkIII was able to focus after some attempts. As of then, I immediately signed the pre-order

 

[kozakm]

You know what interests me the most right now is what the silent shutter is like.
The 5D3 one blew me away and whilst this is 12-14fps etc I would like to know how it compares.

1D X silent mode is a lot louder than 5D III. There is loud "klink" sound in the middle.

 

[JR]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

Could be. However the Canon rep who let me test both of them, the working AF sensitivity of the 5DMkIII is 0EV. And I was able to test it too. The rep darkened the room almost completely and let me fire some test shots with both of them alternately, using the other body as subject on the table. The 5D MkIII was not able to focus in completely dimmed light, the 1Dx focused lightning fast. Only with the lights turned up a bit, the 5DMkIII was able to focus after some attempts. As of then, I immediately signed the pre-order

Humm...interesting... The spec list does state -2EV:

AF Working Range
EV -2 - 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)

But maybe it only works for ISO 100 which is not that useful in low light!!! I am not surprised though that the 1DX would focus better and faster in low light...afterall, it does cost almost double!