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Yakim Peled wrote:
Yep. Thanks for the correction.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Considering how incremental improvements seem to becoming the norm, I won't be surprised if the time between new versions of cameras increases in the future and becomes the time norm. I would guess that more frequent new models will remain with the Rebel series, but, with 1D, 5D, and 7D series bodies, it may well be the case that 3 years or more will be the standard. The 7D will be at 3 years in a matter of days. Also, even though the difference isn't large, the 1D Mark II life cycle was also a month or so longer than 3 years.
It has to be starting to get more difficult for Canon (and for other manufacturers) to come up with upgraded features and performance that are significant enough to convince people to spend the money to upgrade. I know that, for me, there was a time when, every time I upgraded my camera bodies, I was happy with the better performance and features, but I always wanted something more. With my two current bodies, a 1D Mark IV and 7D, there is nothing that either of them does for which I am anxious to see improvements, and, even though both of the bodies are around 3 years old, for the first time in my DSLR experience, I have no real need and feel no real interest in upgrading either of them.
Also, to update the lock up situation with my 7D after the firmware update, after having a lock-up right after updating the firmware and before taking my first shot with the new firmware, I've used the camera almost every day for the last two weeks and have had no additional issues of any kind.
Les
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