Folks, the rumor hype is getting out of hand, and we're making a Command Decision. From now until eternity (approximately the date of Photokina or not-so-shortly thereafter ), all rumor-related (and 'want', 'need', 'request', 'price speculation', etc.) posts shall be posted here, in this thread, not in their own, often redundant thread. Please note that knowingly 'false' inofrmation or rumors should not be circulated for the 'fun' of it.
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Edited by Jeff on Aug 13, 2006 at 01:21 PM GMT (Reason: added some descriptors and qualifications)
I heard a rumor that in spite of his tough exterior, our moderator Jeff is really a "softie" that has been known to open doors for women at times and to actually sit all the way through a romantic comedy movie once in a great while. However, under a strict NDA from his significant other, I am not allowed to say where I heard this.
Seriously...the merged 1D specs quoted earlier in this thread seem to line up with some of Canon's earlier public comments. If such a camera were to show up and IF it were priced below the $5k mark, I would certainly consider buying one.
Taz wrote:
Seriously...the merged 1D specs quoted earlier in this thread seem to line up with some of Canon's earlier public comments. If such a camera were to show up and IF it were priced below the $5k mark, I would certainly consider buying one.
The Canon pronouncements are the merger of the 1-series. Most have been speculating that wouldn't come until next Spring, and we'd see a 1Ds2n this time. But the speculation also put the merged camera at 21-24 mp. That's one of the reason the 18 mp rumor sounded plausible for this time -- it gives
Canon room for one more boost, in a year and a half or so, before they hit the wall in the mp race.
But $5k sounds like dreaming to me. I'd guess 6.5 minimum, 7.5 max.
I've been holding out for the 1.6 camera with 1-series autofocus for my bird photography, but now I'm guessing that won't happen. More likely a 5D upgrade with faster fps and improved autofocus. I may have to pull the trigger on the 1-series -- my shoulder's hurting already!
), all rumor-related (and 'want', 'need', 'request', 'price speculation', etc.) posts shall be posted here, in this thread, not in their own, often redundant thread. Please note that knowingly 'false' inofrmation or rumors should not be circulated for the 'fun' of it.
