The first 1DXIIs are out

[Eldar]

;D ;D

Just curious though, why would Canon be shipping empty production boxes to people? The box wouldn't need extensive beta testing now, would it?

The box was not empty, but it was not a production model

 

[rfd78]

CANON HURRY UP WITH THE 5D4 ANNOUNCEMENT & PUBLIC RELEASE
these next 2-4 months are going be stressful too some

Speaking for myself, it is stressful already.. coming to CR everyday just looking for that announcement...

 

[IsaacImage]

My photography friend Tom Svensson, who is a Canon Explorer, has just received his 1DXII and posted this image yesterday. This is a production model. Fingers crossed, deliveries will soon be coming our way.

Thank you Eldar for great information !

Interesting what's "G" in the camera name for - 1 dx mk II (G)

Maybe revision of the box design?

"G" is for GPS. For example, the 6D has (WG) and (N) versions for WiFi/GPS vs neither, the latter sold where WiFi/GPS are prohibited by country regulations.

I haven't heard of a non-GPS version of the 1D X II, but this implies there is or may be one produced.

Thank you Neuro

 

[J.R.]

;D ;D

Just curious though, why would Canon be shipping empty production boxes to people? The box wouldn't need extensive beta testing now, would it?

The box was not empty, but it was not a production model

Thanks Eldar. I saw the earlier messages and should have inferred.

I'm probably a bit messed up in the head waiting for the camera ;D

 

[madmailman]

See the banding in the black on that box. Even Canon's boxes are not as good as Nikons. :

 

[Cali Capture]

My guess is that they sent the "pre-production" mark II to the explorers and the box will be the production version.

 

[3kramd5]

My photography friend Tom Svensson, who is a Canon Explorer, has just received his 1DXII and posted this image yesterday. This is a production model. Fingers crossed, deliveries will soon be coming our way.

Thank you Eldar for great information !

Interesting what's "G" in the camera name for - 1 dx mk II (G)

Maybe revision of the box design?

"G" is for GPS. For example, the 6D has (WG) and (N) versions for WiFi/GPS vs neither, the latter sold where WiFi/GPS are prohibited by country regulations.

I haven't heard of a non-GPS version of the 1D X II, but this implies there is or may be one produced.

Interesting that they require different boxes. Seems like they'd sort by serial number for shipping to different locations. It's hard to envision how a small parenthetical character is helpful either to the end customer, the vendor, or the manufacturer (unless maybe they sell both versions in a single market).

 

[mackguyver]

My photography friend Tom Svensson, who is a Canon Explorer, has just received his 1DXII and posted this image yesterday. This is a production model. Fingers crossed, deliveries will soon be coming our way.

Thank you Eldar for great information !

Interesting what's "G" in the camera name for - 1 dx mk II (G)

Maybe revision of the box design?

"G" is for GPS. For example, the 6D has (WG) and (N) versions for WiFi/GPS vs neither, the latter sold where WiFi/GPS are prohibited by country regulations.

I haven't heard of a non-GPS version of the 1D X II, but this implies there is or may be one produced.

There are countries where GPS is illegal and/or considered spying. From what I've read (I'm certainly no authority on the subject), Egypt requires a permit, China considers it spying for high precision mapping (if you're a foreigner), Russia is technically illegal, and North Korea, well that needs no comment. I assume the GPS is either disabled or not included in the assembly for sales to some countries.

 

[douglaurent]

The "G" stands for "Great Pinhole". The box IS the camera!

 

[3kramd5]

My photography friend Tom Svensson, who is a Canon Explorer, has just received his 1DXII and posted this image yesterday. This is a production model. Fingers crossed, deliveries will soon be coming our way.

Thank you Eldar for great information !

Interesting what's "G" in the camera name for - 1 dx mk II (G)

Maybe revision of the box design?

"G" is for GPS. For example, the 6D has (WG) and (N) versions for WiFi/GPS vs neither, the latter sold where WiFi/GPS are prohibited by country regulations.

I haven't heard of a non-GPS version of the 1D X II, but this implies there is or may be one produced.

There are countries where GPS is illegal and/or considered spying. From what I've read (I'm certainly no authority on the subject), Egypt requires a permit, China considers it spying for high precision mapping (if you're a foreigner), Russia is technically illegal, and North Korea, well that needs no comment. I assume the GPS is either disabled or not included in the assembly for sales to some countries.

Haha, that's hilarious. Little is more conspicuous than a full sized DSLR. It's not exactly spy equipment.

 

[gunship01]

Wait. Multiple boxes? No reviews on the box yet?
That's it, I'm switching to Nikon.

 

[Loswr]

Interesting that they require different boxes. Seems like they'd sort by serial number for shipping to different locations. It's hard to envision how a small parenthetical character is helpful either to the end customer, the vendor, or the manufacturer (unless maybe they sell both versions in a single market).

It makes perfect sense that you'd want different SKUs for different products, and with different SKUs a human-readable labeling difference is always a good idea. A look-up table for serial numbers isn't a viable method for inventory tracking for Canon or for vendors.

I know that in some geographies both versions of the 6D (WG vs N) and both versions of the 600EX (-RT vs not) were available for purchase.

 

[3kramd5]

I know that in some geographies both versions of the 6D (WG vs N) and both versions of the 600EX (-RT vs not) were available for purchase.

a'ha.

 

[TAW]

The DR of the box looks a little week... and there is virtually no detail in the shadows... ;D

Seriously, I hope Canon meets the April ship goal - I'm looking forward to trying this camera out...

 

[deletemyaccount]

I'm not even thinking of buying a new camera but the wait for the new releases are killing me.

 

[scrup]

You would think a photographer would post a better picture even tho its just a box.

 

[Loswr]

You would think a photographer would post a better picture even tho its just a box.

Really! How come no pic that was underexposed by 5 stops then pushed back up in post?!? :-X

 

[bluemoon]

we need a picture with the lens cover on, too!

pierre

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

I didn't know I could pre-order the box only!?! :

I could have saved a ton of money doing that.

 

[GuyF]

Ain't gonna pre-order until DxO have passed judgement on the box.