EOS-1D X Mark II Dynamic Range [CR2]

neuroanatomist said:
I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. ::)

Until a sensor can hit 18-20 stops of DR, I'm going to be shooting brackets anyways, so as long as it's >11 (i.e. 5D3 territory) I'll have no complaints. That being said, the more the better.

I'll be in the market for either the 5D4 or the 1Dx2, sadly enough the deciding factor will probably come down to a relatively minor feature, which I really want; AF point linked AE Spot.
 
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dilbert said:
Are they going to clean up shadows while they're at it or leave the sensor being the noisiest?

Only time will tell.... but they knew that they were weak in DR and have obviously taken steps to address the problem. They are also weak in noise... The 7D2 shows some improvements, but it is a fair bet that since they also know they are weak in noise that they will take measures to improve it.... only time will tell.

A safe bet is that the quantum efficiency of the sensor will take a jump up... should be good for a third of a stop just on that variable alone.... and who knows what they are doing with readout noise?

Despite having no intentions to buy this camera, I will be looking at it to see what tech comes with it, as it should eventually trickle down the line. Should be interesting times ahead....
 
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Don Haines said:
Mdshirajum said:
neuroanatomist said:
I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. ::)

Can you pls let me know why there are anti-DR people? Isn't it something better to have?
Nobody is anti-DR, it's that some very vocal people have been insisting that DR is the only metric that counts with a camera system, while others hold the more balanced view that it is only one of a number of factors.


Ahhhh... got it. but i don't think anyone says " DR is the ONLY metric"! But it's a VERY essential aspect. IMO, DR and ISO noise level are two things that defines how good a DSLR is. You may have many many other features, but those are JUST features. These two are NECESSITY (Frame rate, autofocus points etc. are not too important for my shooting)

I have posted before that I was inclined to switch from Canon because of the lack of DR. But this rumor makes me happy! Canon already has bestest ISO performance, now time to catch up on DR. And I'll be a permanent Canon camper :)
 
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There are people in here you'd swear must just walk around with nothing but an Exmor in their pocket and magically wave it at their subjects to get pictures... ::)

neuroanatomist said:
Mdshirajum said:
Ahhhh... got it. but i don't think anyone says " DR is the ONLY metric"!

Think again.
 
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Canon Rumors said:
<p>Beyond the increased ISO capabilities of the EOS-1D X Mark II, we’re told that dynamic range is going to see a massive improvement, and possibly have the most stops of any DSLR currently on the market. It’s always possible that Sony will do something in the meantime with their new sensors to increase their lead in stops of DR.</p>
<p>It’s also sounding like a new DIGIC 7 processor will make its way into the EOS-1D X Mark II, instead of going with the DIGIC 6 processor that was introduced in 2013. The current EOS-1D X uses dual DIGIC 5+ processors.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

Hi,

today it occurred the first time to me that the rumor rating of Canon Rumors has the same abbreviation as the Canon Raw files have. Nice coincidence! ;)
 
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Is that an Exmor in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? (stolen/adapted from Mae West)

I wonder how soon this will come out? I better start 1. saving 2. pumping iron. :o

What I really ought to do is pump photo books. Cheaper, more stimulating.
 
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expatinasia said:
Dylan777 said:
I'm already broke...

What with your 11-24 GAS and now this, I sense you have some serious saving coming on!

You are not alone! :D

Still there....trying to avoid seeing photos online though. Hate to spend $3k on a lens just to do closet photohragphy

My crystal ball showed me the future, " ain't so bright" for the saving account ;D
 
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