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[old.user4556]

October 26 Event? « Canon Rumors

EOS 5D Mk3?

 

[Clown]

https://forums.freddyshouse.com/front-room-385/248870-omg-clowneh-2.html#post3798449

https://forums.freddyshouse.com/front-room-385/248870-omg-clowneh-2.html#post3798766

I tried turning that into camera talk to get the topic off me. It somehow turned into some bullshit about months.

 

[old.user4556]

You should know that's how FH rolls , so much gr8ness. I missed your posts because I switched off in that thread.

The Mk3 has been rumoured for a while now, the link I posted goes against all the feelings that we won't see a Mk3 until 2012, but given that this defacto announcement has "EOS" in the title, it's the most compelling evidence yet.

 

[caLLous]

But but there is going to be a new video camera that will carry the EOS brand, *apparently*.

 

[old.user4556]

Yeah that's very true; could it be the "video specific" 5D? There's some chatter about them splitting the DSLR line into a more video orientated line and a stills line.

 

[caLLous]

I read it as a pure video camera that takes EF lenses.

 

[old.user4556]

I guess we shall need to wait and see!

 

[caLLous]

I do hope it's the 5d3 though! And that the EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS USM Extender 1.4x is also out soon so I can go into the shop and drool uncontrollably all over it.

 

[old.user4556]

That lens looks daaaaaymn sweet, possibly a bit large to carry around unless you're on a serious wildlife / sports mish. Mind you, they've got it equally covered with the compact weather sealed 70-300mm L which I am very tempted to get.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens Review

That canon 200-400mm reminds me of my Sigma 100-300mm I had for my Pentax system. Superb lens with a very practicle focal length, but a touch on the heavy side.

 

[Tom]

My camera nerd wallet has been emptied for a new road bike. I can't decide between a Renovo wooden frame, or some kind of recumbent.

 

[caLLous]

I have the 70-200 f2.8 IS USM (the first one, not the v2) and it makes me sob quietly when I think about how much of the goodness of the lens I am throwing away not only by using it on a crop sensor but by then putting a 1.4x extender on it as well. A 200-400 f4 on a full frame sensor would be sexual in comparison.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

It's going to cost the earth, isn't it?

 

[caLLous]

Most likely.

Depending on what they do with regards splitting the line into pro video and just stills, the just stills one will be at least £2k probably much more on launch and the 200-400 f4 will be... like... I have no idea Nikon's 200-400 f4 is £5k (on Warehouse Express, probably less at DigitalRev or some such), Canon's will be more because it's their first entry in this range and it has the built-in extender. And it's lovely.

 

[old.user4556]

I can't see it retailing for less than £2000 given the 5D Mk2 was £1600 for some time

 

[caLLous]

Seeeeeee how much EF lens goodness you throw away when you put it on a crop sensor (blue) and then an 1.4x extender (red) compared to ff loveliness (green).

On the crop and with the 1.4x extender the 70-200 f2.8 becomes equivalent to a 156ish-448 f4 on full-frame. If you put a 200-400 f4 on a fullframe you get all of that lovely big green bit at 400mm at f4 and not just some titchy bit in the centre of the front element. I had a point when I started thinking about this but basically, I want to go full frame!

Yes, I was bored.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

I'll be getting some inheritance money at some point, don't know if I can justify that expense for something I do relatively infrequently.

 

[milou]

Restart the economy by buying digital medium format.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Medium format would be amazing. Soul destroyingly expensive, but amazing.

 

[old.user4556]

Certainly a good way to get into digital 'medium format' with a weather sealed package.

Pentax 645D Digital Medium Format Camera - 17212 - Jessops - Digital Medium Format Cameras

 

[Wazzerphuk]

10k

 

[caLLous]

Currently the um... "most economical"... way into medium format.

 

[Deebs]

Just ordered a new tripod and head, don't ask me how but I seem to have lost my old tripod

 

[ECA]

I bet you just had problems getting it up.

Badum tish.

Exits stage right.

 

[Deebs]

I bet you just had problems getting it up.

Badum tish.

Exits stage right.

Here is your coat...

 

[Clown]

Is it wrong that I walk around constantly wondering what camera settings I would use in each situation?

 

[caLLous]

I do the same. Especially with water and scenes with movement.

 

[old.user4556]

Lol I thought it was just me .

"oh there's a nice lead in"

"that'll look good with bokeh behind it"

 

[Clown]

How many London nerds do we have here? I'm trying to arrange some sort of random walk around. I'm always wandering about anyway, thought I might as well do it with other geeks.

You're welcome to tag along if you want, when I decide on a date.

 

[TdC]

I came >< that close to buying a new camera today because of YOU PEOPLE. The one I have in mind is a Lumix G2. it's a micro 3/4 chip. Someone tell me why I shouldn't?

 

[caLLous]

Because the G3 is out and you're just not the kinda guy that buys old tech.

And it's micro 4/3 not 3/4. NOOB.