*UPDATE* 5D Mark III - February 7, 2012 [CR2]
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You guys arguing about they would never put the specs of the 5D III so close to the 1D X are forgetting that's exactly what Nikon did with the D700 and D3 and it worked for them I would say. I am actually leaning towards the 1D X if these specs are true for the build quality and dual cards etc. What if with this new restructuring canon decided to treat the new cinema EOS as the 5D as it were and cripple that body since mostly movie guys will be using it anyway? Then the 5D X or whatever they will call it will be the new 7D of the 5 Series and the EOS C will be under 4FPS and have lousy AF because it will mostly not be needed.
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nikkito
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what makes me wonder about the specs of this camera is not only what be just said about the 1DX. If there is a replacement of the 7D, then the speed and AF points of the 5D III would make a 7D II not so "buyable" unless there is a very big price gap between these two.
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DavidD
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As a landscape photographer primarily, I
can't see why I would want to upgrade
to this set of specs.
The 7.5 FPS might help me capture Green flashes
better, and get a few more bird flight moments,
but other than that I can't see a persuasive reason
to upgrade.
Then comparing this rumor (we are talking rumors here)
to the other DSLR manufacturer's rumored 36 megapixel
camera . . .
After capturing sunset images last eve and having
the backlit forest detail evaporate - I hope any 5d3
has seriously bigger dynamic range; at least 2 stops
please, preferably 4 stops.
That would catch my attention !
Thank you Canon.
can't see why I would want to upgrade
to this set of specs.
The 7.5 FPS might help me capture Green flashes
better, and get a few more bird flight moments,
but other than that I can't see a persuasive reason
to upgrade.
Then comparing this rumor (we are talking rumors here)
to the other DSLR manufacturer's rumored 36 megapixel
camera . . .
After capturing sunset images last eve and having
the backlit forest detail evaporate - I hope any 5d3
has seriously bigger dynamic range; at least 2 stops
please, preferably 4 stops.
That would catch my attention !
Thank you Canon.
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BDD
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I couldn't care less about a MP increase from the 5D2. 21 or 22 MP is more than enough for most of us. And if today's rumoured specs are correct...I'll be mostly happy. I only still need to know about the "native ISO range" ("useable ISO"). Will the 5D3 have the native ISO range of the 1D-X (e.g. 100-51,200)? Would make me happy and a buyer. As I prefer to shoot in natural light w/o using a flash under very low-light sometimes. Like to have that ability.
Rumoured 61-point AF? Does this mean the 5D3 will have the same AF system as the 1D-X? WIth 41 cross-type.
And also important...I hope Canon doesn't make the same mistake Nikon is pricing their D800 models at $3000/$3900 (2 versions...one w/ AA and one w/o). Canon should keep the price around $2500 USD.
Hope Canon does announce the 5D3 on the 7th of Feb as also rumoured.
Rumoured 61-point AF? Does this mean the 5D3 will have the same AF system as the 1D-X? WIth 41 cross-type.
And also important...I hope Canon doesn't make the same mistake Nikon is pricing their D800 models at $3000/$3900 (2 versions...one w/ AA and one w/o). Canon should keep the price around $2500 USD.
Hope Canon does announce the 5D3 on the 7th of Feb as also rumoured.
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mememe said:
I do think 61-pt is somewhat of a stretch, but you never know. He's been right many times before and has reliable sources and wouldn't CR2 this if he didn't think it was probable. Everyone is saying these specs are unbelievable based on a price of $2500 (which I highly doubt will be the final cost). But if the camera is $3000-$3500 it seems like it could be possible.
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marius
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Canon Rumors said:
I still believe we will see 2 different cameras coming. One with the above specs, called 7D Mark II OR a totally another camera, maybe 3D (1,3 Crop Factor?!).
And 5D Mark III with something like:
GPS Enabled
Less than 19 AF points
Eye control autofocus
5fps
See:
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/01/5d-mark-iii-information-cr1-2/
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mkln
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YES. spot on on what I think.DavidD said:
btw. the more I read the rumors the more I am getting the impression that D800 and 5d3 have switched roles between Canon and Nikon.
D800 without AA? how can $3900 be wrong? isn't this supposed to be a strong competitor for MF? at $3900 it's a winner.
I just hope the roles are reversed on the DR side too.
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With those spec, I think this would be a big winner for Canon. I would assume with the new processor that we would also gain a bit on the ISO performance. I am a bit dis-appointed if it not announced on Feb 7th for no other reason that I am so eager to get some new bodies and see how the new line will stack up against the new Nikon line-up...
It does seem more and more sure that the 5DmkIII will get a great AF system, much to the contrary of many of original assessment here - don't you guys love it when we are wrong!
It does seem more and more sure that the 5DmkIII will get a great AF system, much to the contrary of many of original assessment here - don't you guys love it when we are wrong!
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I think I may be alone in thinking the majority of those 5D III specs are totally bogus. The 22mp sounds plausible, but 61pt AF and 7.5fps sound FAR more like wishful thinking or even someone trolling with rumors to see what kind of response they get. I don't think, logically, there is any way Canon would cut into 1D X sales by stuffing such an advanced AF system and high frame rate onto the 5D, which has classically been positioned for a very different market.
WISHFUL THINKING! I'll take the 22mp over 18mp, though.
WISHFUL THINKING! I'll take the 22mp over 18mp, though.
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neuroanatomist said:
I'm in the same boat exactly. With these specs, Canon would have to know they are going to lose out on a lot of 1DX sales. That makes me think either the specs are off, or Canon will price it in the $3800-4000 range. Maybe at that price with those specs it would make up for the lost 1DX sales and actually make them a higher profit since there is so much demand for the 5DIII?
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