hughden Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/10/eos-1d-x-canon-usa-press-release/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricku Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I will probably get it, if it is as good as I think it is. Canon has finally decided to quit the silly megapixel race. This camera might be the low light super performer that I have always dreamed of. Clean pictures at ISO 5800 +. Price tag stings a little bit, but the release is in march, so I have loads of time to save up for it. Edited October 18, 2011 by ricku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZELL Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Having been a Canon/Nikon/Canon then back to Nikon user this is my take: Good points - improved ISO, AF that is supposed to work, 14fps in jpeg, improved video. Bad - price, size/weight. No AF in video mode. EXPENSIVE! It's evolutionary rather than revolutionary. If the new Nikon has raw video, af video, thunderbolt, built-in wifi it would piss all over this. Or if the Red Scarlet with interchangeable lenses af's we'll all be using them :-) Will wait for the D4 and then consider. Second-hand Mk4's could be a good price then RAZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricku Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Lots of talk about video there Razz. Sounds to me like you are a videographer? Cool if you are, but none of those things matters for me and other photographers who does not care much about video. By the way, I think that continuous autofocus is quite unnecessary unless you like "amateurish focus-pumping action" like on consumer camcorders. Just my opinion. Edited October 18, 2011 by ricku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZELL Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Lots of talk about video there Razz. Sounds to me like you are a videographer? None of those things matters for me and other photographers who does not care much about video. By the way, I think that continuous autofocus is quite unnecessary unless you like "amateurish focus-pumping action" like on consumer camcorders. Just my opinion. Continuous autofocus uneccessary? You ever tried photographing sport? Not really interested in video...but if I'm paying for it I don't want so spend 1000's of $'s, €'s or £'s on rails or follow focus systems to make it usable. RAZZ Edited October 18, 2011 by RAZZELL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricku Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Continuous autofocus uneccessary? You ever tried photographing sport? Not really interested in video...but if I'm paying for it I don't want so spend 1000's of s, €'s or £'s on rails or follow focus systems to make it work. RAZZ Is that a serious comment? I was obviously talking about continuous autofocus when doing videos. Edited October 18, 2011 by ricku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadafi Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Nikon all the way, dont waste your money on canon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZELL Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Continuous autofocus uneccessary? You ever tried photographing sport? Not really interested in video...but if I'm paying for it I don't want so spend 1000's of s, €'s or £'s on rails or follow focus systems to make it work. RAZZ Is that a serious comment? I was obviously talking about continuous autofocus when doing videos. Oops..Misunderstood There are good pro-level video cameras that follow focus....not brilliantly but they do work. RAZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Incredible camera, but as I have said many times before... just what is it you want your camera for? Do you intend to market your photos? If so then it's a great step forward. But, if it's just to show pictures to your family and friends then what's the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricku Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Nikon all the way, dont waste your money on canon! I am sure that you are very fond of your brand new Nikon Coolpix, but there is no need to bash other camera brands. It will only make you look like a stupid fanboy and highly unprofessional, which I guess that you are anyway. Edited October 18, 2011 by ricku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I agree that at this price AF video should be expected. But this is a great camera, no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughden Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Incredible camera, but as I have said many times before... just what is it you want your camera for? Do you intend to market your photos? If so then it's a great step forward. But, if it's just to show pictures to your family and friends then what's the point. I have the 1D III and it has paid for itself many times over as a sports event camera. But that's all I use it for. For everything else it is heavy overkill and it stays in the cupboard; and a Panasonic GF1 is more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZELL Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Incredible camera, but as I have said many times before... just what is it you want your camera for? Do you intend to market your photos? If so then it's a great step forward. But, if it's just to show pictures to your family and friends then what's the point. I have the 1D III and it has paid for itself many times over as a sports event camera. But that's all I use it for. For everything else it is heavy overkill and it stays in the cupboard; and a Panasonic GF1 is more than adequate. 99% of professional "photojournalists" use Nikon or Canon. A great many switched brand loyalty due to the well-known focusing issues with the Canon Mk3. Although there isn't much difference between a Nikon D3s and a Canon Mk4 (apart from video capabilities) I would say Nikon is "just" a little ahead. RAZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Another one I will sit out. Too bulky, heavy and expensive for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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