Far Fetched Stuff?
I received many rumors that never appear on this site, I try to filter them a bit. However, times are slow right now. So here are a few I've received over the last month or so.
This post really is for entertainment value…….. for now. :)
EF f/2 Zoom
Canon is working on f/2 zoom to add to the lineup. Focal range of 24-60.
EOS 3D
We'll see a 3D in the spring of 2010. It'll basically be a 7D with a full frame sensor.
Full Line of EF-S Primes
Canon will release a full line of EF-S prime lenses on 2010.
Mirrorless Rebel
A mirrorless Rebel is closer than anyone thinks. We could see them for Christmas of 2010. The camera will be smaller and have an OLED viewfinder.
I'll repeat it. I dub these CR0 rumors for the time being. I get a lot of wishlists. That being said, I felt the same way about my first 7D information back in January.
Goodnight.
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how much % the 7D price is higher than 50D?
if a 3D ever come (unlikely) it will be priced by higher than the 5D II by the same %.
that’s because 5DII is a FF 50D. and the Hypothetical 3D is a FF 7D.
I think you underestimate what a pro’s willing to spend for the best tool for the job. I agree that a lot of hobbyists won’t will be more than happy with a 3D over 1D, but when you’re making a lot of money to shoot important events, every extra feature helps, and a couple grand more isn’t that big of a deal.
A redundant CF slot is not a minor feature at all, and to me, seems like a feature they’d reserve for the top end model. If you’re shooting an event where failure isn’t an option, your $4,000 camera doesn’t mean squat if your CF card dies. Even something simple like shooting portraits for a kids football league – try shooting 300 kids whose parents all paid up front, and you get home and your card’s fried. What do you do then?
Would it have an impact on the 1D sales? Sure, but Canon will always have a camera in the higher price point for those that are willing to pay for it.
What would be the point of making EF-S primes? That’s one of the most retarded things I’ve heard of since a 5D2 with a 9 point AF. An f/2 version of the 24-70 or “24-60” would be BA…but don’t they already refer to the 24-70 as “THE BRICK”??? This thing’s gotta weigh as much as the 800mm f/5.6L, lol.
You are absolutely right that some or even many of the pros will not try to economize any money when it comes to which body they use for their job. this is a segment of the 1D series buyers, and i don’t underestimate it at all. but don’t forget other segments like rising (new) pros who still don’t have unlimited resource to behave like the first segment, also top hobbyist who can afford the 1D’s but with difficulty. It takes a little bit of lost sales from segments like these to bring the overall sales of the two 1D’s down. I would actully love to be proven wrong and see a 3D as described (FF sensor + 7D features) materialize.
my point exactly. grow some balls, and get the 50 1.8. I know it’s well out of your price range, but you can do it. If you’re not ready to spend money…why are you in photography again? Get a point and shoot and shut it.