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p.1 #1 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

What is the #1 improvement or change you are hoping for on the 5D2. Just the #1 change. For me, as I have said before, it would be allow you to move EC to a separate button.

I know others will want faster focus; more megapixels, etc. but I have hit that damn dial too many times and shot at an unintended EC

Apr 04, 2008 at 04:50 PM

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p.1 #2 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

That's one thing I hope they don't change! My thumb lives on that wheel.

If I had to choose one improvement it would be a more modern camera (with all that encompasses)

Apr 04, 2008 at 05:03 PM

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p.1 #3 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

John - just switch off the wheel when you are shooting, then.

Apr 04, 2008 at 05:04 PM

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p.1 #4 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Jman13 wrote:
John - just switch off the wheel when you are shooting, then.

+1

Set the EC (or not) and then hit the switch. Don't know how it could be any easier.

The one improvement that would make it almost a worthwhile upgrade would be a 100% VF.

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 05:19 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 05:18 PM

Tom K.
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p.1 #5 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

In body IS.

Apr 04, 2008 at 05:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

100 ISO performance at 1600 ISO

(but throw in faster focus, weather proofing and a 50% price reduction - and I'm your customer

)

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 05:30 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 05:29 PM

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p.1 #7 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Tom K. wrote:
In body IS.

If Canon does that, they will not be able to continue selling their IS lenses for a premium cost...

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:10 PM

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p.1 #8 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

All jokes aside, if they will make the body a mini version of the MKIII , not having to buy a battery grip that camera on looks alone would be a great seller.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:14 PM

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p.1 #9 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Better AF would top the list for me.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #10 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Improved AF. I would be thrilled if they went to like a 20-30pt AF (they probably won't totally cannibalize the 1-series AF) with better placed points.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #11 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

1-like AF system. without that the body will be almost a pointless update over a 5D or used 1DsmkII (and will take a beating in the market for sure)

$3500 implies pro, perfect AF system not some "like a rebel" system (with a couple of hidden points near center only with f/2.8 lenses)

John Power wrote:
What is the #1 improvement or change you are hoping for on the 5D2. Just the #1 change. For me, as I have said before, it would be allow you to move EC to a separate button.

I know others will want faster focus; more megapixels, etc. but I have hit that damn dial too many times and shot at an unintended EC

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 06:36 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:32 PM

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p.1 #12 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

I would like to get boring 16 high-quality megapixels at an affordable price (for large prints).

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:40 PM

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p.1 #13 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

I just want the IQ of the original 5D with all of the features of my 40D. (menus, sensor cleaning, 6.5 FPS, but with an added bonus of ISO 6400.) That would make me happy. I'm more than happy with the AF of my 40D. Why have 6.5 FPS on a camera designed for portraits and landscapes you ask.......Because I want to shoot sports with it also. I would love to have sports photos with the 5D IQ.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:46 PM

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p.1 #14 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Kelly Phillips wrote:
I just want the IQ of the original 5D with all of the features of my 40D. (menus, sensor cleaning, 6.5 FPS, but with an added bonus of ISO 6400.) That would make me happy. I'm more than happy with the AF of my 40D. Why have 6.5 FPS on a camera designed for portraits and landscapes you ask.......Because I want to shoot sports with it also. I would love to have sports photos with the 5D IQ.

That pretty much sums it up for me too.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:52 PM

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p.1 #15 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

I'm pretty happy with the 5D as is. To be perfect I'd like ECF and a brighter LCD. I don't need more MP, auto clean, auto ISO or LV.

Apr 04, 2008 at 06:57 PM

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p.1 #16 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

1. Usable LCD - seriously, my XT's LCD was better.

2. Faster AF with usable outer AF points. My 40D puts my 5D to shame.

That's all it would take for me to be satisfied.

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 07:01 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:01 PM

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p.1 #17 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Better AF and faster FPS,5 or better hopefully if possible
Better High ISO performance
Live view
14 bit
16 MP
Some sort of true auto ISO for times lighting is changing too fast to adjust
Better battery life along the lines of the MarkIII
Better LCD

Oh yeah,I forgot...better quality control so we don't have to deal with anymore MarkIII like problems

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 07:23 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #18 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Self cleaning sensor
Better AF
Brighter LCD
Magic hand that whacks you upside the head and screams "Move to the right 3 feet and you have a better composition"

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:37 PM

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p.1 #19 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Better AF. That alone will force me to open my wallet.

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:44 PM

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p.1 #20 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Just a mirror lockup button, that's all that could be improved

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:50 PM

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p.1 #21 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

In order of importance:

Even better high ISO performance
A 3" VGA LCD + Live View
Self cleaning sensor

If it has those 3 things, I'd definitely get one.

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:53 PM

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p.1 #22 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Two direct print buttons for different printers?

Apr 04, 2008 at 07:58 PM

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p.1 #23 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Tom K. wrote:
In body IS.

So that all the IS glass you have bought is useless?

Apr 04, 2008 at 08:01 PM

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p.1 #24 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

Duncan Gibson wrote:
Tom K. wrote:
In body IS.

So that all the IS glass you have bought is useless?

not if you can enable/disable in-body.

in-body would probably be really nice for the wide(r)-angle lenses that do not have IS...

Edited on Apr 04, 2008 at 08:07 PM

Apr 04, 2008 at 08:05 PM

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p.1 #25 · #1 change/improvement on 5D2

That it would be for sale, now.

Apr 04, 2008 at 08:18 PM


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