Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

[zim]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

DPR said that about the 7DII - I wonder how they'll describe the D5. :

Dynamic updating with real-time constant feedback to ensure the finest accuracy in AF available.

I'm considering submitting my cv ;D

 

[Loswr]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Nikon only said AF "fine tuning" available on their website, but has not specified to what capacity.

AF Fine Tune is Nikon's version of what Canon calls AF Microadjustment (AFMA) – the ability to calibrate specific lenses to a specific body to compensate for lens-specific front- or back-focusing. Both have offered it for years, Canon starting with the 1DIII, not sure when Nikon introduced it.

The D5 and D500 automate the process, which is very convient although we don't yet know exactly how – or how well – it works.

Reikan's FoCal software automates (or semi-automates for some cameras) the process for both Canon and Nikon.

One notable difference is that Nikon allows only one value per lens, Canon stores two for zoom lenses (wide and tele, and they're often different), which IMO means Canon has the better version – I'll take manual and more accurate over automated and less accurate.

Also worth noting that Sigma's implementation via their Dock is the best of all – multiple values per lens, including values linked to distances (optimal AFMA varies somewhat with distance, particularly with close subjects).

 

[ritholtz]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Here is Nikon's D5 AF teaser below. I really want to see the new iTR tracking on the Canon with the whopping 360,000 RGB metering sensor.

I am having difficulty interpreting what this little video is telling me. It is difficult to maintain the aim of a camera by watching video on a phone held up to the viewfinder. Nevertheless, I see the camera AF points wandering off to the left of the original target but the camera is not really focusing on anything until it locks onto a flash unit in the foreground at the end. Is this a tease or an epic fail? I wonder what the AF settings were.

It is showing lit focus points in tracking. It is just keep on focusing nearest object without missing. At the end it is even moved on to small card at the very beginning. There are so many points litting up on focus. Looks like Nikon shows all the focus points (selectable and unselectable) during servo tracking.

 

[ritholtz]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

DPR said that about the 7DII - I wonder how they'll describe the D5. :

Dynamic updating with real-time constant feedback to ensure the finest accuracy in AF available.

I'm considering submitting my cv ;D

and matching with latest focusing capabilities offered by mirrorless. ;D

 

[Loswr]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

It is showing lit focus points in tracking. It is just keep on focusing nearest object without missing. At the end it is even moved on to small card at the very beginning.

Sorry, but 'focusing on the nearest subject' isn't tracking...or phrased differently, it's failure to track. Moving to the new subject in front is a fail for an AF tracking system. Would you want your camera to switch focus from the player on the field to the waterboy who walks in front of the camera?

 

[Jack Douglas]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

I'm a little hesitant to make a Neuro comment but I feel compelled. Recently, I commented that I'd sure love the permanently lit focus point of the 1D IV, in the 1DX II. Neuro explained how it wasn't likely to happen and gave a plausible reason. I kept my hopes up and when it did happen I did not make any snide remarks (that's not my style). Neuro's response was fine.

He has been very helpful to me in other regards and I appreciate his knowledge. He sometimes is a little harsh in correcting comments from what appear to be "know it alls" spouting "nonsense" or the "doom and gloom demise of Canon". Personally, I'd just ignore the dodo birds, but that's me.

And Dilbert, well I'd feel sorry for Dilbert, but he willingly plays the game and seems to take the buffeting well and after a couple years of viewing Dilbert comments I just smile and ignore what is pure nonsense and appreciate the odd bit of valid commentary. And finally, Neuro is sometimes wrong and reluctant to admit it like many of us. Shape up Neuro!

I tend to keep quiet when there is a good chance I'd be wrong, preferring to just soak up all the knowledge that many have to contribute, and once in a while adding my 2 cents worth. I don't understand the compulsion that folk have in defending any manufacturer but I also have trouble keeping quiet when some high profile individual produces a video that is clearly deceptive and blatantly biased. Pro-Canon Ken and pro-Nikon whomever, bug me equally.

I read CR for the humour. Twisted humour; perhaps.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

"Sorry, but 'focusing on the nearest subject' isn't tracking...or phrased differently, it's failure to track."

I love it - keep it up! ;D ;D ;D The truth stands on its own merit and the truth will ultimately triumph.

Jack

 

[RGF]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

<p><em>You have until Saturday, February 27, 2016 to preorder a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and get a free 64gb CFast card and CFast reader, that is a $300 value.</em></p>
<p>You can now preorder the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera body and the WFT-E8A wifi accessory from these authorized Canon retailers.</p>
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<p>The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II body is scheduled to begin shipping on April 25, 2016 according to Amazon and the Canon Store.</p>
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4/25. Again I leave a few days before the newest body is announced. Just my luck.

 

[expatinasia]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

I think that if you are going to buy the 1DX Mark II you will need more than a 64GB CFast card which makes this deal not all that special in my eyes. Unless you are only going to shoot stills in which case it is nice.

Two 64GB CF cards in the 1DX Mark I is fine, but that does not shoot 4K video.

 

[KiagiJ]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

I've preordered also do u think recent preorders will make the first batch or have to wait for a later batch?

To be honest I don't think the free card is much use anyway, as if u look into it the max write speed is 240mb/s which isn't quick enough for one second of 14 raw burst rate, it's kinda lame but useful as a backup card. If u want the ability for 14raws/s u have to get a better card. The 128gb sandisk even tho named the same in all other ways has a max write speed of 440mb/s so can handle it. Stupid the 64 same name same read speed is slower write speed grr. At least we get a free useful card reader hehe :/

 

[fentiger]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro (515MB/Sec) CFast 2.0 Memory Card
SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro (515MB/Sec) CFast 2.0 Memory Card
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Designed in parallel with leading-edge camera manufacturers, the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card offers more than twice the shot speed of today's fastest memory cards. As the next generation CFast 2.0 memory card, it delivers the speed and capacity professionals need for Full HD recording specifications, including high-definition 4K video recording. Next level write speeds help you keep up with the new generation of professional cameras and camcorders, while data transfer speeds of up to 515MB/s make your post-production workflow more efficient. And a 64GB capacity gives you plenty of room for large RAW image files and the high-quality video that broadcast and cinema demands.
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Capacity 64
Type CFast 2.0
Speed (x) 3433
MB/Sec Read 515
MB/Sec Write 440

here is a copy and paste from the WEX website for scandisk 64GB c fast note the write speed is the same as the 128 GB c fast. dunno where your getting your info Kiaglj, but it seems wrong

 

[KiagiJ]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

It's from the included card at B&H Photo in the US, here's the link and write speed info...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1148515-REG/

 

[expatinasia]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro (515MB/Sec) CFast 2.0 Memory Card
SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro (515MB/Sec) CFast 2.0 Memory Card
£249.00
In Stock In Stock
Order within 7 hours 24 minutes
for Delivery on Saturday 27th February

Add to Basket
Designed in parallel with leading-edge camera manufacturers, the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card offers more than twice the shot speed of today's fastest memory cards. As the next generation CFast 2.0 memory card, it delivers the speed and capacity professionals need for Full HD recording specifications, including high-definition 4K video recording. Next level write speeds help you keep up with the new generation of professional cameras and camcorders, while data transfer speeds of up to 515MB/s make your post-production workflow more efficient. And a 64GB capacity gives you plenty of room for large RAW image files and the high-quality video that broadcast and cinema demands.
Be the first to write a review

ImagesReviewsSpecifications
Capacity 64
Type CFast 2.0
Speed (x) 3433
MB/Sec Read 515
MB/Sec Write 440

here is a copy and paste from the WEX website for scandisk 64GB c fast note the write speed is the same as the 128 GB c fast. dunno where your getting your info Kiaglj, but it seems wrong

The write speed on the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card 64GB is up to 240 MB/s, whereas on the 128GB card it is up 440MB/s.

From the horses mouth:

https://www.sandisk.com/home/memory-cards/cfast/extremepro-cfast-2

Many people often confuse read and write speeds, or just look at what the read speed is without looking for the write speed - which may be what you have done. In this case KiagiJ was correct about the write speeds.

 

[fentiger]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

my apologies, looks like WEX have cocked up!

 

[KiagiJ]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

That's cool. I guess u could still get 14fps in JPEG hmm

 

[fentiger]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

the scandisk 128GB c fast 440 write speed is £700 so won't be buying that, my thoughts are if canon thinks the 64GB card is sufficient for 14fps raw then it should be, there are others more knowledgeable on this forum so i would leave it to them to say so

 

[KiagiJ]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

That's a crazy price, sandisk or lexar 128 here are 250 quid equivelant. You could just order from here

It's just logic and math that it can't handle 14 raws at 25gb each being 350gb or 14 raw+jpegs being 420gb, if it can handle both those formats at 14fps which maybe it can't anyway

 

[KiagiJ]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Free CFast Card & Reader About to End

Lexar also have a fast 64gb option for 'just' $190

 

[PureClassA]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Personally, Jack, I think Neuro and Dilbert are the same person with Multiple Personality Disorder :

I'm a little hesitant to make a Neuro comment but I feel compelled. Recently, I commented that I'd sure love the permanently lit focus point of the 1D IV, in the 1DX II. Neuro explained how it wasn't likely to happen and gave a plausible reason. I kept my hopes up and when it did happen I did not make any snide remarks (that's not my style). Neuro's response was fine.

He has been very helpful to me in other regards and I appreciate his knowledge. He sometimes is a little harsh in correcting comments from what appear to be "know it alls" spouting "nonsense" or the "doom and gloom demise of Canon". Personally, I'd just ignore the dodo birds, but that's me.

And Dilbert, well I'd feel sorry for Dilbert, but he willingly plays the game and seems to take the buffeting well and after a couple years of viewing Dilbert comments I just smile and ignore what is pure nonsense and appreciate the odd bit of valid commentary. And finally, Neuro is sometimes wrong and reluctant to admit it like many of us. Shape up Neuro!

I tend to keep quiet when there is a good chance I'd be wrong, preferring to just soak up all the knowledge that many have to contribute, and once in a while adding my 2 cents worth. I don't understand the compulsion that folk have in defending any manufacturer but I also have trouble keeping quiet when some high profile individual produces a video that is clearly deceptive and blatantly biased. Pro-Canon Ken and pro-Nikon whomever, bug me equally.

I read CR for the humour. Twisted humour; perhaps.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

Re: Preorder: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Personally, Jack, I think Neuro and Dilbert are the same person with Multiple Personality Disorder :

I'm a little hesitant to make a Neuro comment but I feel compelled. Recently, I commented that I'd sure love the permanently lit focus point of the 1D IV, in the 1DX II. Neuro explained how it wasn't likely to happen and gave a plausible reason. I kept my hopes up and when it did happen I did not make any snide remarks (that's not my style). Neuro's response was fine.

He has been very helpful to me in other regards and I appreciate his knowledge. He sometimes is a little harsh in correcting comments from what appear to be "know it alls" spouting "nonsense" or the "doom and gloom demise of Canon". Personally, I'd just ignore the dodo birds, but that's me.

And Dilbert, well I'd feel sorry for Dilbert, but he willingly plays the game and seems to take the buffeting well and after a couple years of viewing Dilbert comments I just smile and ignore what is pure nonsense and appreciate the odd bit of valid commentary. And finally, Neuro is sometimes wrong and reluctant to admit it like many of us. Shape up Neuro!

I tend to keep quiet when there is a good chance I'd be wrong, preferring to just soak up all the knowledge that many have to contribute, and once in a while adding my 2 cents worth. I don't understand the compulsion that folk have in defending any manufacturer but I also have trouble keeping quiet when some high profile individual produces a video that is clearly deceptive and blatantly biased. Pro-Canon Ken and pro-Nikon whomever, bug me equally.

I read CR for the humour. Twisted humour; perhaps.

Jack

Now that just kick started my day! Thanks! ;D

Jack