So unless Nikon either demonstrates a quantum improvement over Canon or unless Nikon gives me free equipment or at least a substantial discount or my clients buy me new equipment, I'm not changing.
jamesf99 wrote:
I actually think they're still dazed, standing around going "D'oh!" (a Simpsons reference) and wondering how they can jack the prices of their bodies while delivering absolutely nothing new, ala the recent price hike.
So it hasn't come across your mind that the US$ is weak compared to the Yen?
On the bright side, Canon prices in the Netherlands (Europe - Euro) have actually dropped in the last year, by quite a margin. Nevertheless you guys in the US still have it cheap, by a big margin.
rhorta wrote:
So it hasn't come across your mind that the US$ is weak compared to the Yen?
On the bright side, Canon prices in the Netherlands (Europe - Euro) have actually dropped in the last year, by quite a margin. Nevertheless you guys in the US still have it cheap, by a big margin.
Only wish I could by my gear at US prices!
Yeah, They still have some of the cheapest prices on gear in the world, And yet they still complain!
just out of curiousity, since you said your friend was "well respected and is considered a reliable source", has he ever provided any info that was accurate?
goering wrote:
just out of curiousity, since you said your friend was "well respected and is considered a reliable source", has he ever provided any info that was accurate?
I am not posting such threads often. Only when I think it is a reliable source. This photographer has indeed provided info in the past that was accurate but it is mostly Nikon related. Only when announcement is close and beta cameras are abundant enough for the Nikon shooters to notice them and report back to Nikon management, does he know things about Canon. Please note that the details are incredibly thin. Two cameras that are logically to be announced soon and indication that there are 2 new lenses. No details on focal length, aperture, weight price etc.
goering wrote:
just out of curiousity, since you said your friend was "well respected and is considered a reliable source", has he ever provided any info that was accurate?
Since I know that person [TED], I can judge he was accurate only about 20% to 30% of his rumored predictions.
Edited by roli_bark on May 05, 2008 at 11:47 AM GMT
ok thanks for the info. I wasn't really expecting much from a rumour - just trying to gauge from Yakim the "salinity" of the rumour. - the previous April 22 one was a complete dud - it was probably someone's wish list although i was still looking out for it.
the June release date strikes me as odd since I do not recall any camera released in June
goering wrote:
the June release date strikes me as odd since I do not recall any camera released in June
The June date is basically the "strength" of this rumor, since it uses a logical assumption that the "2008 Olympic Games" will accelerate the normal launch date ...
If you remember, it was the 30D and the 5D that was announced in June 2005. The 5D to be available in August 2005. That was the error of my ways to buy the 30D to save money. Wrong, I have since rectified that situation.
People who haven't used the new EF 200mm f/2L IS USM yet report that it backfocuses at infinity. For $6,000 you'd think the rumored quality control would be better. That's why I'm switching to Nikon whose rumored products always work perfectly before anyone uses them.
- the previous April 22 one was a complete dud - it was probably someone's wish list although i was still looking out for it.