Posted by Bryan Pezman on October 19, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Yup, been watching the rumor mill over at http://www.canonrumors.com/ for about a year now... All I can say is, I'm still PRAYING that its a full-frame sensor. I know sports shooters want a 1.3x sensor but I would love it if they miraculously made it a full-frame.
Anyone wanna buy my 1D Mark III?
By they way, here's another fresh rumor...
"*UPDATE* Canon EOS 1D Mark V [CR1]
October 18th, 2009 | 213 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4
CR1 Update on ISO
Native ISO 25,600 (boost to 102,400)
Full Frame? [CR1]
Another person has written in saying it will be full frame. This is the only person that has said it will be. Everyone else is saying APS-H
Cost? $4999 USD
AF Points
We’ve been told the camera will have 19 selectable AF points. The camera will most definitely have more like the 1D Mark 3. 19 Selectable may also be a mode the camera is capable of.
Latest Specs (1D Mark V seems to be the moniker now)
The camera has been under serious lock and key and I’m waiting for CR3 type stuff.
Video Oriented Accessories
Another email claims the 1Dv will have a whole host of video related accessories launched with it.
The camera will be shipping at the end of November worldwide.
Pro photographer quote to us
“This camera is Canon taking back its spot as the king of technology in digital SLR’s”
Great quote, I’m waiting for some elaboration. :)
Tomorrow I’ll be busy I’m sure."
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 19, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I'm glad this thing is $5K, so it's not even an option for me to consider canceling the purchase of the 5D2 that I made today. Not that I would, given these specs. Looks like a killer camera, though.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 19, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Much more interesting than Nikon's recent D3s and D300s announcements. Yawn... Where is the D700x? I'm getting really close to giving up on it and ordering a 5d MKII.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 20, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Posted by Eric Vaughan on October 20, 2009 at 6:55 AM
Looks to be a pretty sweet camera, especially if they have all the AF issues fixed.
Posted by Chris Rice on October 20, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Killer system if you're an SI photographer!
Posted by Neil Corman on October 20, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Josh, how invested are you in Nikon glass? You keep saying you will switch, so time to make a decision on what is best for you and your work. Bodies will switch often, but the glass is more important. People do switch systems but it is always a reinvestment for the system.
Of course the best camera is the one which is with you.
Any thoughts on why this is only 16mp rather than the 21 of the 5D MarkII?
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 20, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Eric: This is just a complete guess, but it appears this camera (as is usually the case with Canon's "d" vs. "ds" models) is positioned for the sports, photojournalism and maybe wildlife target markets. This is a segment that values low-light, high ISO features more than most. Perhaps in order to compete with the performance of the Nikon D3/D3s in this area, they opted for the smaller 16mp since they couldn't achieve the desired low-light capabilities with their current 21mp sensor.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on October 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Erik, I'm certain the sports/journalists would complain if you gave them 21 MP and reduced their frame rates.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Of course the best camera is the one which is with you.
I completely agree Neil. I've spent more money on travel expenses to actually go out and shoot rather than equipment purchases over the last several years and haven't regretted it.
As a result, I don't buy new equipment that often and I don't want to do it again for a while once I do. I'm not too deeply invested in glass right now which is a reason I could switch systems. However, I really feel that neither Canon or Nikon has stepped up to the plate yet with the combination of BOTH quality glass and body that will best serve the direction my work is going in (and the work a LOT of landscape photographers do) to justify a new purchase. I'm looking for sharp wide-angle glass on a compact, affordable ($4,000 or less) body with enough mp to print large (16x20 or a lot more) without having to upsize a ton or stitch. Is that too much to ask for?
At the moment, I prefer Nikon's current lens options to Canon's. I'd like to pull the trigger on a 14-24mm and 24-35mm, but I can't justify buying them yet since Nikon doesn't have a more compact, affordable full-frame body to take full advantage of these sharp wides better. Nothing against Canon, but I also prefer the AF systems, menu selections and some other features available in Nikon bodies. Sorry if it rubs anyone the wrong way, but I'm frustrated that Nikon would rather make some basically inconsequential upgrades to a couple of two-year-old bodies than compete with Canon's newer 5D MkII and continue to lose market share in this segment.
Discussion
12 repliesAnyone wanna buy my 1D Mark III?
By they way, here's another fresh rumor...
"*UPDATE* Canon EOS 1D Mark V [CR1]
October 18th, 2009 | 213 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4
CR1 Update on ISO
Native ISO 25,600 (boost to 102,400)
Full Frame? [CR1]
Another person has written in saying it will be full frame. This is the only person that has said it will be. Everyone else is saying APS-H
Cost? $4999 USD
AF Points
We’ve been told the camera will have 19 selectable AF points. The camera will most definitely have more like the 1D Mark 3. 19 Selectable may also be a mode the camera is capable of.
Latest Specs (1D Mark V seems to be the moniker now)
The camera has been under serious lock and key and I’m waiting for CR3 type stuff.
16mp APS-H
12fps
1080p @ 24/25, 30 & 60 fps
Ergonomic Changes
19 Selectable AF points
Video Oriented Accessories
Another email claims the 1Dv will have a whole host of video related accessories launched with it.
The camera will be shipping at the end of November worldwide.
Pro photographer quote to us
“This camera is Canon taking back its spot as the king of technology in digital SLR’s”
Great quote, I’m waiting for some elaboration. :)
Tomorrow I’ll be busy I’m sure."
Of course the best camera is the one which is with you.
I completely agree Neil. I've spent more money on travel expenses to actually go out and shoot rather than equipment purchases over the last several years and haven't regretted it.
As a result, I don't buy new equipment that often and I don't want to do it again for a while once I do. I'm not too deeply invested in glass right now which is a reason I could switch systems. However, I really feel that neither Canon or Nikon has stepped up to the plate yet with the combination of BOTH quality glass and body that will best serve the direction my work is going in (and the work a LOT of landscape photographers do) to justify a new purchase. I'm looking for sharp wide-angle glass on a compact, affordable ($4,000 or less) body with enough mp to print large (16x20 or a lot more) without having to upsize a ton or stitch. Is that too much to ask for?
At the moment, I prefer Nikon's current lens options to Canon's. I'd like to pull the trigger on a 14-24mm and 24-35mm, but I can't justify buying them yet since Nikon doesn't have a more compact, affordable full-frame body to take full advantage of these sharp wides better. Nothing against Canon, but I also prefer the AF systems, menu selections and some other features available in Nikon bodies. Sorry if it rubs anyone the wrong way, but I'm frustrated that Nikon would rather make some basically inconsequential upgrades to a couple of two-year-old bodies than compete with Canon's newer 5D MkII and continue to lose market share in this segment.