Canon EOS-1D X Drops to $4599 From Authorized Dealers

[CanonGuy]

For the targeted market, i think there are 4 main things 1Dx needs to nail. AF, sensor performance, FPS and conditions/weather tolerance. Ill give them A+ on everything except sensor. Will many people still buy it? Yes, absolutely. Cause they nailed those 3 things. Will many pass because of the sensor? Yes, absolutely too.

Canon took a huge risk when they decided to stick with their own sensor tech. Was that the right decision? Only time will tell. The last fiscal year results were bit worrying though....

 

[StudentOfLight]

Could the price decrease be due to the 5DS being priced at $3699? While the 1DX is a natural for sports photographers, those who wish to currently step up from a 5D3 could go to the newer technology in the 5DS for less money rather than opt for the heavier, older and more expensive 1DX.

No, you would upgrade to gain specific capabilities. The 1D-X and 5Ds speak to completely different user needs; they do not compete for the same dollar. If you need the 1D-X, then the 5Ds will never do. If you need the 5Ds, then the 1D-X would likely also be a poor alternative.

 

[PureClassA]

Exactly. And the 1DX is built to do things no other camera can do and it does them exceptionally well, better than all the rest. Namely a shutter that can crank 400000 shots before service at 12-14FPS with the best high speed and most accurate AF tracking known to mankind. The sensor may not be an A+ but it's still an A- (by current standrads) and all that comes at a premium that pros have obviously been more than willing to pay even at 7K.

Could the price decrease be due to the 5DS being priced at $3699? While the 1DX is a natural for sports photographers, those who wish to currently step up from a 5D3 could go to the newer technology in the 5DS for less money rather than opt for the heavier, older and more expensive 1DX.

No, you would upgrade to gain specific capabilities. The 1D-X and 5Ds speak to completely different user needs; they do not compete for the same dollar. If you need the 1D-X, then the 5Ds will never do. If you need the 5Ds, then the 1D-X would likely also be a poor alternative.

 

[bosshog7_2000]

Hi, anybody knows of any gray market sales for Canadians? I mean not to go through converting dollars etc...
or why the Canon Gear is not getting cheap in Canadian Stores - especially the Canon 5DMk3?
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Short answer is no...I do not know of a grey market dealer within Canada. To your other question...Canadian retailers are keeping higher prices I think because of the weak Canadian dollar....and unfortunately I do not think that is changing anytime soon.

On the flip side, if you live close to the border like I do it's a good time to sell used gear to our American friends since you can make out quite well once you convert their American cash back into Candian dollars