Invites for February Canon Press Event Going Out [CR3]

[Maiaibing]

Bring it!
I hope the rumors of "Class Leading Dynamic Range" turn out to be true. Also hoping for high iso performance that tops the d5.

I used to wish for high DR... now I tell myself 10 stops are ok... as long as the file is very clean at base iso and like the D810 NEF's, there is extra color bit headroom that when I play with that file, it does not break apart and band like my 5d3 does... at base iso. At higher iso, I have no problems given the subjects...

Ive not seen any banding in the 5DS against some pretty bland grey skies as Ive seen in the 5D MKIII or to a lessor degree the 6D so Canon appear to have cracked that nut.

Agree. Banding seems gone with the 5DS/R (not saying you cannot torture it out of the sensor. But I see none).

DR limits still show in the shadows. Not into landscapes, so I'm trying to avoid shadow "grit" by allowing more blown highlights.

Also, 5DS/R colors are really great if you use a custom profile. Best I've ever seen with Canon.

 

[K-amps]

Bring it!
I hope the rumors of "Class Leading Dynamic Range" turn out to be true. Also hoping for high iso performance that tops the d5.

I used to wish for high DR... now I tell myself 10 stops are ok... as long as the file is very clean at base iso and like the D810 NEF's, there is extra color bit headroom that when I play with that file, it does not break apart and band like my 5d3 does... at base iso. At higher iso, I have no problems given the subjects...

Ive not seen any banding in the 5DS against some pretty bland grey skies as Ive seen in the 5D MKIII or to a lessor degree the 6D so Canon appear to have cracked that nut.

Don't make me go out and buy a 5ds Jeffa.... I need to be patient for the 5d4/6d2

 

[K-amps]

Bring it!
I hope the rumors of "Class Leading Dynamic Range" turn out to be true. Also hoping for high iso performance that tops the d5.

I used to wish for high DR... now I tell myself 10 stops are ok... as long as the file is very clean at base iso and like the D810 NEF's, there is extra color bit headroom that when I play with that file, it does not break apart and band like my 5d3 does... at base iso. At higher iso, I have no problems given the subjects...

Ive not seen any banding in the 5DS against some pretty bland grey skies as Ive seen in the 5D MKIII or to a lessor degree the 6D so Canon appear to have cracked that nut.

Agree. Banding seems gone with the 5DS/R (not saying you cannot torture it out of the sensor. But I see none).

DR limits still show in the shadows. Not into landscapes, so I'm trying to avoid shadow "grit" by allowing more blown highlights.

Also, 5DS/R colors are really great if you use a custom profile. Best I've ever seen with Canon.

This is great news.... do you mind posting a 5dsr raw file somewhere? preferably blue hour with some sky?

 

[Maiaibing]

This is great news.... do you mind posting a 5dsr raw file somewhere? preferably blue hour with some sky?

Would be happy to. But I currently do not have bandwidth to do it. Will be in Europe around FEB 4. If I remember I'll post a couple. You can also tap me then to remind.

 

[arbitrage]

An Australian member on FM let slip a Feb 2nd press event and then edited his post to remove the date a day later. That would line up with a Feb 1st date in N.A. that a member on DPR mentioned.

Hopefully the announcement is coming then and we can put all the rumours to rest and begin complaining about whatever spec we wanted but didn't get!! Only a week to go....

 

[PureClassA]

Next week makes total sense for this, because I can't imagine NOT having at least one of these things on the sideline for the Superbowl Sunday Feb 7th.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Sherlock would be impressed with you guys!

Jack

 

[iaind]

What are the odds they announce a lens to go with the camera body? Specifically, a new 50mm?

I would bet there is going to be a 16-35 L III. Quite a popular wide angle lens for sport shooters.

The 11-24 has already been released

Maybe Canon will offer you a discount depending on your previous 12 month spend

 

[Don Haines]

Still haven't got my invite.....

I want to be there when Canon shows the mirrorless 1DX2 to the world.....the first camera with a 4 inch articulated screen!

I hear that Bigfoot will be riding a unicorn as it is unveiled.....

Seriously though, what do we expect?

1DX 2?
Mirrorless rebel?
5D4?
6D2?
80D?

New lenses?

New flashes?

Could be anything.......

 

[rrcphoto]

Still haven't got my invite.....

I want to be there when Canon shows the mirrorless 1DX2 to the world.....the first camera with a 4 inch articulated screen!

I hear that Bigfoot will be riding a unicorn as it is unveiled.....

Seriously though, what do we expect?

1DX 2?
Mirrorless rebel?
5D4?
6D2?
80D?

New lenses?

New flashes?

Could be anything.......

I'm expecting JUST a 1DXII.

however I would not be shocked if it's a 1DXII and a 5D Mark IV at the same time. n especialy if this indeed some special magic sauced sensor created by unicorns and fairies.

canon has announced 1 series cameras with other cameras, but always prosumer or better. that leaves out 6D and rebel,EOS-M etc.

EOS-M I expect closer to CP+

 

[iaind]

1D X Mark II!

And all CPS Platinum members get one free 2 months later

 

[Jack Douglas]

This is truly pathetic - we need some more leaks!

Jack

 

[justsomedude]

This is truly pathetic - we need some more leaks!

Jack

The lack of leaks is a little weird, and somewhat disconcerting. It seems that Canon has leveraged leaks in the past to build hype. Whether it was an unbranded camera spotted while being used by some unnamed pro on a safari, or some one who "knew a guy" who was testing the new 5Dx and said "it is just mind blowing!"

All quiet doesn't scream "massive innovation coming around the corner - just hold tight!"

No news is usually not good news. I fear the, "here's the 5DX with an extra half-stop of DR... you're welcome" release event.

:/

 

[CG photography]

Jack

The lack of leaks is a little weird, and somewhat disconcerting. It seems that Canon has leveraged leaks in the past to build hype. Whether it was an unbranded camera spotted while being used by some unnamed pro on a safari, or some one who "knew a guy" who was testing the new 5Dx and said "it is just mind blowing!"

All quiet doesn't scream "massive innovation coming around the corner - just hold tight!"

No news is usually not good news. I fear the, "here's the 5DX with an extra half-stop of DR... you're welcome" release event.

:/

This... :'(

(still hoping you are wrong though)

 

[MrToes]

This is truly pathetic - we need some more leaks!

Jack

The lack of leaks is a little weird, and somewhat disconcerting. It seems that Canon has leveraged leaks in the past to build hype. Whether it was an unbranded camera spotted while being used by some unnamed pro on a safari, or some one who "knew a guy" who was testing the new 5Dx and said "it is just mind blowing!"

All quiet doesn't scream "massive innovation coming around the corner - just hold tight!"

No news is usually not good news. I fear the, "here's the 5DX with an extra half-stop of DR... you're welcome" release event.

:/

We surly hope your wrong about your prediction! We got our fingers crossed.

 

[PureClassA]

It'll be one camera, and given Canon's history with these special, isolated event announcements, it'll be something big. Like a 1DX2. I can't see Canon hosting a special worldwide announcement for a FF MILC body and relegating their top dog down to CP+. I think the real question is do we see a new lens debut with it next week or not? And if so, then which lens?

Still haven't got my invite.....

I want to be there when Canon shows the mirrorless 1DX2 to the world.....the first camera with a 4 inch articulated screen!

I hear that Bigfoot will be riding a unicorn as it is unveiled.....

Seriously though, what do we expect?

1DX 2?
Mirrorless rebel?
5D4?
6D2?
80D?

New lenses?

New flashes?

Could be anything.......

 

[PureClassA]

The lack of leaks is a little weird, and somewhat disconcerting. It seems that Canon has leveraged leaks in the past to build hype. Whether it was an unbranded camera spotted while being used by some unnamed pro on a safari, or some one who "knew a guy" who was testing the new 5Dx and said "it is just mind blowing!"

All quiet doesn't scream "massive innovation coming around the corner - just hold tight!"

No news is usually not good news. I fear the, "here's the 5DX with an extra half-stop of DR... you're welcome" release event.

:/

I don't find it all that odd actually. Let's think about it. Sure we've had leaks and snippets in the past about other cameras, but the last time a 1 body came out in 2012, everything about it was a pretty good surprise from what I recall. Canon has put a ton of time, research, and capital into this project, because it will set the stage for the next few years for the rest of their new products. And given what was probably several dozen variations in design and specs, I'm sure they wanted to clamp down on leaks extra tight. Look at all the noise when a rumor about an 18MP 5D4 surfaced. You'd have thought it was the end of the world. It's most likely a testing model, but that didn't matter to some. It just sucked. So why let that nonsense happen with your flagship? Canon has thus far accomplished most of the goal with what we can only assume at this point are a few exceptions (believing the 22MP sensor and over 100 AF points rumors for example), so why now assume because they haven't let employees and contractors leak info that it's because the camera is a dud. Come on. I can't wait til Monday.

By the way.... all of us on here have been hyping this camera for over a year now with naught but pure speculation. Canon didn't have to a damn thing for that. Once the specs get announced, then we have two months at least to hype the mess out of it during pre-sales.

 

[Jack Douglas]

As a psychologist, I read CR for the .................. Just joking, it's still humour.

Jack

 

[PicFlic]

Hi All,

I am more than curious to see if anything will be announced in a week, and if so, even more curious if I will be impressed. I have been waiting for Canon to come up with something to put them back in the game, oh... and the 5Ds was not it! I have been a Canon shooter for a very long time and all I am now is slightly embarrassed about it.
I hope like many others that they will finally close or rather bridge the gap, but to be perfectly honest, it would have to be one hell of a camera to do so. For me the answer is very simple, If the new release (whenever) does not impress and outperform Sony and Nikon, I am done... I will not invest in inferior tech, especially with the time it takes Canon to come up with new stuff. I cannot possibly feel comfortable about buying a newly released piece of equipment that already under performs the competition.

Might have a whole bunch of glass for sale soon... Who knows... The time is now Please prove me wrong Canon!

 

[PureClassA]

I have been waiting for Canon to come up with something to put them back in the game, oh... and the 5Ds was not it!

What didn't impress you about the 5DS?

...I am done... I will not invest in inferior tech

Me too. That's why I didn't invest in Nikon or Sony glass.