POLL: How much $$$ will the high-mp eos cost?
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Axilrod said:
The only reason the 1Ds3 was, correction $7999 when released, was because back in 2006-2007, R&D for that type of camera, and the making of such a camera, cost a heck of a lot more than it does today. Even the 1Ds2 was $8k upon release. Times have changed, this technology isn't such a huge cost relatively speaking as it was back then.
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To be honiest its pretty much impossible to guess because we don't know what where guessing about, at least with the 5D3 we had some idea of its specs before release.
If this camera follows in the footsteps of the 1Ds, has a big gripped body, the same advanced metering and other pro features and still highish FPS then the price is obviously likely to be very high. If on the other hand it ends up being in a body very similar to the 5D3 but with lower FPS then a price somewhere between that camera and the 1Dx seems more likely.
Theres also the sensor itself, if its a typical bayer just pushed to a higher level then thats likely to result in a lower price than if its some kind of new tech.
If this camera follows in the footsteps of the 1Ds, has a big gripped body, the same advanced metering and other pro features and still highish FPS then the price is obviously likely to be very high. If on the other hand it ends up being in a body very similar to the 5D3 but with lower FPS then a price somewhere between that camera and the 1Dx seems more likely.
Theres also the sensor itself, if its a typical bayer just pushed to a higher level then thats likely to result in a lower price than if its some kind of new tech.
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I think it will depend on how much innovation they put in the camera and how many fps it can do. They have a lot more competition than before so I am hoping they will really push the envelope. I am guessing between US$ 7,000 and 8,000.
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Ricku said:
Hope dies last - that's why I did this poll, it's interesting to see user's expectations vs. the real Canon releases & prices. I really like my 60d & my lenses, but Canon is really on the wrong track for enthusiasts at the moment, and not every wish is an unreasonable "I want a 5d3 for $1000" dream.
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my 2 cents; I think the D800 is the cause for Canon to come out (i know i know, not yet it's a CR1) with a high-mp cam. Due to this, I would expect this cam to compete with the D800 - which a 1D body flying high price-wise would not do.
I am afraid, it might, on the other hand, be a tech demonstration - 1D style with a sensor performing (hopefully) better than the D800. How many of us would wait for a version of that camera to come out with a price within reach of us mortals, how many would get it and how many would jump ship?
Personally, I am not considering changing brand either case but Canon's pricing is getting me reconsider lens purchases so as not to be more invested in Canon gear - have been drooling over TSE lenses, MPE 65 as well as the new 24-70...
Cheers!
I am afraid, it might, on the other hand, be a tech demonstration - 1D style with a sensor performing (hopefully) better than the D800. How many of us would wait for a version of that camera to come out with a price within reach of us mortals, how many would get it and how many would jump ship?
Personally, I am not considering changing brand either case but Canon's pricing is getting me reconsider lens purchases so as not to be more invested in Canon gear - have been drooling over TSE lenses, MPE 65 as well as the new 24-70...
Cheers!
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I suspect Canon will target this camera for the truly professional market and price it accordingly. It will be aimed at studio and commercial photographers who traditionally have been using MF, and for this reason the asking price will probably be north of 9000$
The D800 is an enthusiast camera which doesn't really compete with the big boys that dominate this prosegment like Hassy and PhaseOne, and is priced accordingly.
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The D800 is an enthusiast camera which doesn't really compete with the big boys that dominate this prosegment like Hassy and PhaseOne, and is priced accordingly.
My 2 cents
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I also expect around $8k and maybe more, if its really better than nikon's D800 we can be sure canon will price it really damn high. The only danger there is that its bumping towards medium format money which Im willing to bet will still get higher IQ in the entry levels.
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I think there is a lot of truth to your comments. I certainly believe that to be the case for the 6D. If it weren't for the D600 the 6D would not even exist (IMO) and it very well could be the same for this new high MP body. Is Canon stuck in a defense mode? It certain appears they are trying to salvage market share by responding to Nikon. Competition is good, I want both Canon and Nikon to be successful, theoretically the consumer wins.well_dunno said:
Ya, the disappointment of the 6D has certainly stifled my gear purchase enthusiasm.well_dunno said:
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IMHO If the new megapixel monster is a 1 series style with 1 series pricing then Canon will have completely failed.
Why would I purchase said body for $8k when I could add a D800 + pro glass to my gear? I would rather be vested in both Canon + Nikon glass. This would at least allow me to care less about bodies in the future and support whatever company had the best price per feature camera body.
Point is if price is the same and performance is similar I'll take both Canon and Nikon instead of being forced into one.
Why would I purchase said body for $8k when I could add a D800 + pro glass to my gear? I would rather be vested in both Canon + Nikon glass. This would at least allow me to care less about bodies in the future and support whatever company had the best price per feature camera body.
Point is if price is the same and performance is similar I'll take both Canon and Nikon instead of being forced into one.
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iaind said:
I'd very surprised if the price wasn't a lot above the 5d3, and in this case few people will care about the release date because they cannot afford it (I for one). The high mp will be for either for very rich amateurs or the intended market: pros that could replace their medium frame bodies using the latest and upcoming very sharp Canon lenses.
From what I've read it might be "pre-announced" in November maybe, but then the delivery will be much later - like November 2013
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I completely agree with you on this one.
For Canon it now makes sense to trump the D800 with a bigger MP animal. Not competing with the D800, but competing with MFDB appears to me might be a core point to Canon's strategy in this case, so that they can dismiss the D800 as insignificant.
This might not be pleasing to a lot of consumers, but I expect this will be appealing to Canon as a vendor, enabling them to claim that the D800 failed to be a true alternative to MFDB, while Canon's offering at least put up a challenge, whatever that may mean in practical considerations and market performance. If they are succesful in this area they may even release a lower-specced variant in D800s niche market, similar to how they now release the 6D against the D600.
For Canon it now makes sense to trump the D800 with a bigger MP animal. Not competing with the D800, but competing with MFDB appears to me might be a core point to Canon's strategy in this case, so that they can dismiss the D800 as insignificant.
This might not be pleasing to a lot of consumers, but I expect this will be appealing to Canon as a vendor, enabling them to claim that the D800 failed to be a true alternative to MFDB, while Canon's offering at least put up a challenge, whatever that may mean in practical considerations and market performance. If they are succesful in this area they may even release a lower-specced variant in D800s niche market, similar to how they now release the 6D against the D600.
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