New 7D2 'studio version' released?

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ahsanford

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Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

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ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
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No bluetooth for the barcode reader in the std hardware. I assume Nikon makes special versions like these also, as all the disney parks photographers have nikon stuff and they use barcode and rfid readers to attach photos to a guests account.
 
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tr573 said:
ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
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No bluetooth for the barcode reader in the std hardware. I assume Nikon makes special versions like these also, as all the disney parks photographers have nikon stuff and they use barcode and rfid readers to attach photos to a guests account.
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Ah. I didn't know that. I presumed the wireless transmitters have them these days -- but I'm not a studio photog and have never used one.

Thx for clearing that up. Why a 7D and not a FF studio rig? Do 1D or 5D bodies get this similar treatment, or does the sealed top inhibit the possibility to do this?

- A
 
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ahsanford said:
tr573 said:
ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
Click to expand...

No bluetooth for the barcode reader in the std hardware. I assume Nikon makes special versions like these also, as all the disney parks photographers have nikon stuff and they use barcode and rfid readers to attach photos to a guests account.
Click to expand...

Ah. I didn't know that. I presumed the wireless transmitters have them these days -- but I'm not a studio photog and have never used one.

Thx for clearing that up. Why a 7D and not a FF studio rig? Do 1D or 5D bodies get this similar treatment, or does the sealed top inhibit the possibility to do this?

- A
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Not really sure. This kind of functionality is more suited to on the go guest (like theme parks) or assembly line style (mall santa) photography than it is to studio stuff IMO, so the name is a bit odd. I'd imagine people using 1 series bodies in an actual studio setting are just shooting tethered with ethernet for speed and reliability.
 
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tr573 said:
ahsanford said:
Thx for clearing that up. Why a 7D and not a FF studio rig? Do 1D or 5D bodies get this similar treatment, or does the sealed top inhibit the possibility to do this?
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Not really sure. This kind of functionality is more suited to on the go guest (like theme parks) or assembly line style (mall santa) photography than it is to studio stuff IMO, so the name is a bit odd. I'd imagine people using 1 series bodies in an actual studio setting are just shooting tethered with ethernet for speed and reliability.
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Yeah, also class photos and such. It appears the main feature of these "studio versions" is that almost all camera features can be selectively locked or unlocked, allowing, ehm, limited-skill professionals do repetitive routine shooting without worrying about accidentally changing settings. Presumably the "studio" in the name is mostly a marketing euphemism.
 
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ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
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Will believe when I see... Seeing a lot more early Aprils Fools today
 
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Maui5150 said:
ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
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Will believe when I see... Seeing a lot more early Aprils Fools today
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Then play the video I linked and start believing. Looks like a TON of work to fake something so specific in such detail.

And a 7D1 SV version used to exist: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745408-REG/Canon_3829B010_EOS_7D_Studio_Version.html

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It's so weird and also show just how cumbersome the WiFi transmitter looks to work with. The use of this feature would be good for school photographers because they could have every student bring their barcode up before they get their photos. When it's all uploaded into the computer, the images can be organized very easily. It's doubtful there is any true benefit to this system for anyone other than the intended target market. Someone pointed out that most theme parks use Nikon d3200 or d3000s, so I'm sure they have something similar in a smaller, more affordable package. Surprising this change wasn't added to a T5/T6 or 70D/80D instead of a $1499-1799 camera.
 
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tr573 said:
ahsanford said:
tr573 said:
ahsanford said:
Every time I think Canon has too many camera bodies, I find out about nutty once-every-so-often left field releases like the astro rigs or, now, this:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=17982

I played the video briefly and see what they're doing here. But why on earth does this need dedicated hardware? Couldn't firmware have been released to tinker with the EXIF files instead?

- A
Click to expand...

No bluetooth for the barcode reader in the std hardware. I assume Nikon makes special versions like these also, as all the disney parks photographers have nikon stuff and they use barcode and rfid readers to attach photos to a guests account.
Click to expand...

Ah. I didn't know that. I presumed the wireless transmitters have them these days -- but I'm not a studio photog and have never used one.

Thx for clearing that up. Why a 7D and not a FF studio rig? Do 1D or 5D bodies get this similar treatment, or does the sealed top inhibit the possibility to do this?

- A
Click to expand...

Not really sure. This kind of functionality is more suited to on the go guest (like theme parks) or assembly line style (mall santa) photography than it is to studio stuff IMO, so the name is a bit odd. I'd imagine people using 1 series bodies in an actual studio setting are just shooting tethered with ethernet for speed and reliability.
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It is to make it sound fancy, when in reality it is aimed at the photographic equivalent of ambulance chasers.

Real studios would likely never use the "studio version".
 
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everytime i see this ugly awkward wireless transimmter, i shake my head: canon what are you thinking, this is a design fail all the way, who is responsible for this, fire him/her!... please do not fail with your 5d IV/X and make a wirelesstransmitter like the 1dx/ii has got...
 
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neuroanatomist said:
RickWagoner said:
The 7D2 is lacking modern features but this is disgusting,,,,sad,,,,sad
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You must feel so personally wounded that Canon released a product for which you have no use. ::)
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The problem is that they do it time after time after time. When do they plan to release a product that I actually do have a use for? They are always and consistently a dollar short and a day late. That is why I personally have a cynical view of them. If they want my respect, then they need to pony up and perform. I don't think that is an unreasonable expectation. Of course, there are always those who have low expectations and will salivate over whatever scraps are thrown their way. I don't have much respect for those folks either btw ;)

There is zero reason why this sort of functionality could not have been built in from the get go. After all it is supposed to be a pro camera. They don't need to release a dozen variants of the same camera.
 
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Tugela said:
The problem is that they do it time after time after time. When do they plan to release a product that I actually do have a use for?
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That's your problem, not Canon's.


Tugela said:
There is zero reason why this sort of functionality could not have been built in from the get go. After all it is supposed to be a pro camera. They don't need to release a dozen variants of the same camera.
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As usual, you and your ilk always think you know better than Canon how Canon should spend Canon's money and how Canon should formulate Canon's business strategy.

There's 'zero reason'? Gee, Canon must be idiots to do it the way they are, right? I mean, it's not like they might have any data to support their strategy here, say things like market research or even something simple like how many units of the SV version of the original 7D were sold, and whether that version yielded a positive return on investment. Where are your data showing that you know better?

Oh, and yes, I get that you probably meant 'no technical reason' it can't be built in. If so, I guess you think typical users need multiple levels of password controls, recovery options, etc., and that a barcode solution suitable for medical/forensic use is going to come in handy for lots of photographers. If Canon users really wanted 40 extra menu choices to sift through, they'd switch to Sony or Nikon.
 
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