EOS-1D X Mark II Announcement Next Week [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We were told a little while ago that there were <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/invites-for-february-canon-press-event-going-out-cr3/">media invites sent out</a> for the first week of February, and all assumptions were that it was for the EOS-1D X Mark II.</p>
<p>We now have a few more people confirming an announcement on Monday or Tuesday of next week, it’ll all depend where you are on the planet.</p>
<p>We do find it strange that Canon has opted not to tease the new camera, that always made things a little more interesting.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
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[danski0224]

The suspense is killing me....


;D

 

[mackguyver]

The suspense is killing me....


;D

Not me - my bank account is still in tears over my 1D X and many other L purchases in the last year or two. The last thing I need is a new and very expensive camera to lust over

Okay, who am I kidding, I can't wait to see the 1D X Mark II!!!

 

[Etienne]

It's probably not in my future, but I am really curious to see what technology Canon has in the pipeline.

 

[jebrady03]

It's probably not in my future, but I am really curious to see what technology Canon has in the pipeline.

This!

It's DEFINITELY not in my future (at least while it's new and current and probably not ever), but the trickle down tech and seeing Canon put patents to work is where my interest lies.

 

[gsealy]

It will be very interesting. First of all, we'll find out the specs on the camera. But it will also tell us something about Canon's strategy going forward. Then there is the price. Hmmm. . . Can I get 1 year no interest from PayPal Credit?

 

[Eldar]

The suspense is killing me....


;D

Not me - my bank account is still in tears over my 1D X and many other L purchases in the last year or two. The last thing I need is a new and very expensive camera to lust over

Okay, who am I kidding, I can't wait to see the 1D X Mark II!!!

He he, more weak characters than mine will be tested here

I will make plans to get one of the top models from PhaseOne, then struggle with the budget for that for a while and then change my mind and get the 1DXII instead. At that time it will look a bargain

 

[rrcphoto]

<p>We do find it strange that Canon has opted not to tease the new camera,

what a weird statement - you know that canon never has teased a 1 series body before. they have teased out the 5 series, and 7. never the 1 series.

 

[PureClassA]

First of all "HELL YES" I can't wait.

Secondly, I'll put on the financial planner hat for a moment and suggest to those who really NEED a 1DX2 type camera to operate their business to NOT use a credit card unless you're getting a lot of bonus points and/or have a very low interest rate on the card. I can only speak for those in the USA like myself, but do consider and investigate a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) on your primary residence. Your interest rate will be considerably lower than a credit card, you won't burn up your cash savings (which you should be using to perhaps buy some oil and gas company stocks right now ;-) and best of all, the interest you do pay will be tax-deductible as part of a home mortgage. That, of course, is in addition to the tax write off you would likely have on your business from depreciation of the camera that would amortize over a few years.

 

[H. Jones]

Actually kind of hoping Canon can hold off on announcing it for a month or two while I finish getting some more money saved up for it-- I'd love to preorder a 1-series for once!

 

[avbmenon]

About time............

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

The suspense is killing me....

;D

Not me - my bank account is still in tears over my 1D X and many other L purchases in the last year or two. The last thing I need is a new and very expensive camera to lust over

Okay, who am I kidding, I can't wait to see the 1D X Mark II!!!

Dang it. I'm still $2k short of (the expected) $6k price. Hmmmm, what can I sell?

You only need one kidney, right

 

[Maximilian]

...
We do find it strange that Canon has opted not to tease the new camera, that always made things a little more interesting.
...

Of course that's a bad marketing idea for rumors pages but maybe it's the way to address the main audience for that product ???

 

[jeffa4444]

Canon dont need to tease they know your teasing yourselves trying to preempt the specification of the camera/s as they could do a Nikon and make it a double launch as well.

 

[Jacen]

Like others have said, my interest is sadly only in what new tech standard Canon is going to bring to the table. However, if they do a double launch, say of an M4 (Fullframe, EF lens compatible) or an SL2, then suddenly I will have to start to look at budgets and so on.
Of course, having a (paid for) 1DXII would be the point in which I would consider myself well of on my photography. Sadly I'm not there quite yet.

 

[Nininini]

This is purely for pros who can earn back the money or rent shops, $6000 is way out of my league.

 

[nehemiah]

I'm not a pro, and I have a 5d3, but would love to have this as a second body. Problem is, got married on Valentine's 25 years ago, and so I had saved and would need to do something special this Valentine's/25th Anniversary.

I really would appreciate your advice -- do I still go ahead with the necklace purchase I had planned on, or do I get the 1DX2 and give her a nicely worded Valentine's Card?

 

[GuyF]

You can just smell the grey imports lining up, can't you?

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Nehemiah.
I would suggest that the answer to this is, it depends on whether you have a prenup that protects your camera gear when your good lady divorces you because you scrimped on your 25th anniversary!
Or to put it bluntly, buy her the damn necklace bozo! (Cheesy grin here as I'm trying to be funny and the emoticons won't work)

Cheers, Graham.

I'm not a pro, and I have a 5d3, but would love to have this as a second body. Problem is, got married on Valentine's 25 years ago, and so I had saved and would need to do something special this Valentine's/25th Anniversary.

I really would appreciate your advice -- do I still go ahead with the necklace purchase I had planned on, or do I get the 1DX2 and give her a nicely worded Valentine's Card?

 

[privatebydesign]

I'm not a pro, and I have a 5d3, but would love to have this as a second body. Problem is, got married on Valentine's 25 years ago, and so I had saved and would need to do something special this Valentine's/25th Anniversary.

I really would appreciate your advice -- do I still go ahead with the necklace purchase I had planned on, or do I get the 1DX2 and give her a nicely worded Valentine's Card?

Necklace, no question. You can get a camera any day, but a 25th Anniversary has to be a once in a lifetime occurrence. Actually, I wonder now if anybody has had two 25th anniversaries, I know there are many, including my grandparents, who did 50, but are there any wed twice for 25 years out there?