Plan B

Lightmaster said:
i don´t care much about aps-c.

im only interested in the 7D MK2 because i want to see what canon does and if there will be an improvement in sensor technology.

Seeing the 7D mainly as a tele/action/sports camera probably something along the lines of a good phase detection AF + improved DualPixel technology. Maybe QuadPixels. Possibly initial focus acquired by the dedicated AF sensor, then handing off to Sensor focus to follow the objects and shoot at a high frame rate without moving the mirror. This would require a hybrid viewfinder.

So for sensor technology this doesn't mean necessarily mean very much improvement in regards to quality of low ISO still images. I wouldn't expect too much in this regard.
 
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heptagon said:
Lightmaster said:
i don´t care much about aps-c.

im only interested in the 7D MK2 because i want to see what canon does and if there will be an improvement in sensor technology.

Seeing the 7D mainly as a tele/action/sports camera probably something along the lines of a good phase detection AF + improved DualPixel technology. Maybe QuadPixels. Possibly initial focus acquired by the dedicated AF sensor, then handing off to Sensor focus to follow the objects and shoot at a high frame rate without moving the mirror. This would require a hybrid viewfinder.

So for sensor technology this doesn't mean necessarily mean very much improvement in regards to quality of low ISO still images. I wouldn't expect too much in this regard.

the rumor mill says there will be new sensor technology: "As well as some revolutionary sensor technology".

together with the hype around "canon will do something historical" or "a big change in canons history" (as mentioned a few times at CR).... i would be disappointed by only a updated dualpixel technology.
 
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Lightmaster said:
heptagon said:
Lightmaster said:
i don´t care much about aps-c.

im only interested in the 7D MK2 because i want to see what canon does and if there will be an improvement in sensor technology.

Seeing the 7D mainly as a tele/action/sports camera probably something along the lines of a good phase detection AF + improved DualPixel technology. Maybe QuadPixels. Possibly initial focus acquired by the dedicated AF sensor, then handing off to Sensor focus to follow the objects and shoot at a high frame rate without moving the mirror. This would require a hybrid viewfinder.

So for sensor technology this doesn't mean necessarily mean very much improvement in regards to quality of low ISO still images. I wouldn't expect too much in this regard.

the rumor mill says there will be new sensor technology: "As well as some revolutionary sensor technology".

together with the hype around "canon will do something historical" or "a big change in canons history" (as mentioned a few times at CR).... i would be disappointed by only a updated dualpixel technology.
+1 Exactly! Dual/Quad/Whatever pixel technology is nothing compared to a much improved sensor.
 
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The mk2 only has to be a crop 5Dmk3 with faster FPS and not cost a fortune to sell a lot of them . . .

Seriously, if they did nothing more than update to all of the current tech (dual pixel, better high iso, newer AF) for the refresh, yes, the dissenters will be loud, but in reality, few.

The only thing Canon can really do wrong here is botch the release or not release it at all.

Plan B: Use existing gear that works fine (a 5Dmk3).
Plan C: Not sure, but Plan C should always involve a chainsaw, if only to ensure you don't need a Plan D.
 
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Plan B involves saving up to a 1D X, or something of that kind.
The biggest interest I have in Photokina now, is to see in what direction they're heading, and how fast they are getting there, I hope, and expect, to be pleasantly surprised.
 
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Plan B - keep shooting. If I get frustrated with the limited DR on the 5D M3, then add a Sony A7R. Tried one last weekend but it is far from ideal. Very different and quirkier vs 5D M3.
 
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Since it will have a new name... not necessarily a 7D "Mark II"...
I don't know how true its going to be to the original... nor does Canon have to create one that will satisfy all users... so I'm expecting some let downs...
For example, it might not come with dual-processors, it might have less weather sealing...

Plan B -> 1D-C
Then again, I'm happy with the current 7D.
 
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My T3i fills my photography needs very well but I do a lot of videos with it and I am looking forward to upgrade to a reasonably priced camera having much better low light performance and a better video codec (more color information, less compression artefacts). I do not expect these to be found on the 7D MK II.

So I will keep shooting using my T3i until I find a suitable upgrade that meets my needs. I can't justify the price of the C100 for what is just a hobby for me.

The Sony A7S looks like a potential contender.
 
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bobshut said:
So, if the soon to be released 7DII fails to come up to your expectation what's your Plan B?
(assuming you were planning to buy)

The correct answer is: whine incessantly on Canon Rumors about how Canon is a horrible company because they didn't meet my personal expectations and they are now going to go bankrupt.

Oh wait...that also the answer if the 7DII exceeds everyone's expectations.
 
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