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p.18 #1EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Excellent body if coming from the 5D or 1DIII but the ISO and FPS are not needed for the shooting I do with the 1DsIII, while is normally evenly lighted events.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:25 AM
p.18 #2EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Mmm well if its a half to full stop better than a D3s with 50% more pixels that sounds like a camera which when final images at print or web sizes is way better...way..
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:29 AM
p.18 #3EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Sir_Loin wrote:
This question is purely out of interest and curiosity so may I ask why you need/want such a high pixel count?
Super detailed A2 prints
Very large prints
Cropping ability
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out. I have found that large prints from my 5DII, even when the sharpness is perfect, are lacking in the rendering of quality of surfaces.
This question is purely out of interest and curiosity so may I ask why you need/want such a high pixel count?
Super detailed A2 prints
Very large prints
Cropping ability
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out. I have found that large prints from my 5DII, even when the sharpness is perfect, are lacking in the rendering of quality of surfaces.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:31 AM
p.18 #4EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
dehowie wrote:
Mmm well if its a half to full stop better than a D3s with 50% more pixels that sounds like a camera which when final images at print or web sizes is way better...way..
Until the D4 is announced?
It may be an incredible camera but in essensce it's a D3s with a new chip, very little feature wise that Nikon hasn't had for 3 years. Assuming the D4 will follow with their lead in high iso and will have a megapixel bump I very much doubt this is the time to play a one upmanship game comparing to a older camera. Let's just be happy with what we've got if it fits our needs without it needing to be better?
Mmm well if its a half to full stop better than a D3s with 50% more pixels that sounds like a camera which when final images at print or web sizes is way better...way..
Until the D4 is announced?
It may be an incredible camera but in essensce it's a D3s with a new chip, very little feature wise that Nikon hasn't had for 3 years. Assuming the D4 will follow with their lead in high iso and will have a megapixel bump I very much doubt this is the time to play a one upmanship game comparing to a older camera. Let's just be happy with what we've got if it fits our needs without it needing to be better?
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:35 AM
p.18 #5EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
PetKal wrote:
So do I, Glenn.
However, I still remember vividly the MkIII caper, from the beginning to the end.
The f...ed up with the design, and then they kept f...ing up in dealing with the problem thru denials, different band-aids, elaborate custom settings instructions etc.
Therefore, we better see first how that baby does in the hands of keen and independent photographers.
Yep, Canon certainly dropped a b*ll**k with the 1D3 Peter, but the 1D4 is a vast improvement. But, as we've both mentioned, the proof of their claims of even better image quality and AF performance is when we get unbiased, hands on experiences available. Time will tell!
Edited on Oct 18, 2011 at 05:43 AM · View previous versions
Sir_Loin wrote
I personally think Canon have a winner hereHowever, I still remember vividly the MkIII caper, from the beginning to the end.
The f...ed up with the design, and then they kept f...ing up in dealing with the problem thru denials, different band-aids, elaborate custom settings instructions etc.
Therefore, we better see first how that baby does in the hands of keen and independent photographers.
Yep, Canon certainly dropped a b*ll**k with the 1D3 Peter, but the 1D4 is a vast improvement. But, as we've both mentioned, the proof of their claims of even better image quality and AF performance is when we get unbiased, hands on experiences available. Time will tell!
Edited on Oct 18, 2011 at 05:43 AM · View previous versions
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:37 AM
p.18 #6EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
alundeb wrote:
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out.
I am not a native english speaker either, but I suppose something along the lines of textureness, probably not a real english word. But perhaps enough that someone with english as first language can work on?
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out.
I am not a native english speaker either, but I suppose something along the lines of textureness, probably not a real english word. But perhaps enough that someone with english as first language can work on?
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:40 AM
p.18 #7EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
alundeb wrote:
Super detailed A2 prints
Very large prints
Cropping ability
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out. I have found that large prints from my 5DII, even when the sharpness is perfect, are lacking in the rendering of quality of surfaces.
Ah OK! I'd like to know what "Stofflighet" means!
Sir_Loin wrote
This question is purely out of interest and curiosity so may I ask why you need/want such a high pixel count?Very large prints
Cropping ability
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out. I have found that large prints from my 5DII, even when the sharpness is perfect, are lacking in the rendering of quality of surfaces.
Ah OK!
I'd like to know what "Stofflighet" means! Oct 18, 2011 at 05:40 AM
p.18 #8EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Canon Rumors has posted a $6800 suggested retail price. !!!!
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:40 AM
p.18 #9EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
DaDane wrote:
I am not a native english speaker either, but I suppose something along the lines of textureness, probably not a real english word. But perhaps enough that someone with english as first language can work on?
Ahh, I think I know what alundeb was getting at now. Thanks
alundeb wrote
In my photography, I am fascinated by textures and [hm, what is the english term for "Stofflighet"], any Norwegian speaking english experts, please help me out.Ahh, I think I know what alundeb was getting at now. Thanks
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:42 AM
p.18 #10EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Sir_Loin wrote:
Ah OK! I'd like to know what "Stofflighet" means!
Stoff have different meanings among them texture and fabric
lighed more or less translates to "ness" (like sweetness)
Ah OK!
I'd like to know what "Stofflighet" means! Stoff have different meanings among them texture and fabric
lighed more or less translates to "ness" (like sweetness)
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:43 AM
p.18 #11EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
English has many words for just about anything, yet 1:1 correlations with other tongues are sometimes difficult to find.
I'd translate "stoff.." as "material/surface feel".
I'd translate "stoff.." as "material/surface feel".
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:52 AM
p.18 #12EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Um, am I the only one who is saying WTF about an announcement of availability in only 5 months time (03/12)? Very un-canon like is it not? Almost sounds like they are pushing a press release long before the camera would have reached a stage which would have warranted it.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:54 AM
p.18 #13EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
PetKal wrote:
So do I, Glenn.
However, I still remember vividly the MkIII caper, from the beginning to the end.
The f...ed up with the design, and then they kept f...ing up in dealing with the problem thru denials, different band-aids, elaborate custom settings instructions etc.
Therefore, we better see first how that baby does in the hands of keen and independent photographers.
Yes indeed they handled it appallingly, but let's not forget most were fine and I can say my 1D III is in just about every way a better camera than my 1D II and I thought that damn good.
Sir_Loin wrote
I personally think Canon have a winner hereHowever, I still remember vividly the MkIII caper, from the beginning to the end.
The f...ed up with the design, and then they kept f...ing up in dealing with the problem thru denials, different band-aids, elaborate custom settings instructions etc.
Therefore, we better see first how that baby does in the hands of keen and independent photographers.
Yes indeed they handled it appallingly, but let's not forget most were fine and I can say my 1D III is in just about every way a better camera than my 1D II and I thought that damn good.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:55 AM
p.18 #14EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Thanks for the help and interest!
I can try to describe how "Stofflighet" is used in the Norwegian photographic tradition.
It is the sensation of seeing, then experiencing the quality of and almost being able to feel like touching of the surface of an object in the photograph. It can be of fat and shiny leather, or the wooliness of woolen clothes, or the exact grittyness of rocks, or the structural fragility of millions of sand grain, or the dry fibres of wood, you can go on and on.
I can try to describe how "Stofflighet" is used in the Norwegian photographic tradition.
It is the sensation of seeing, then experiencing the quality of and almost being able to feel like touching of the surface of an object in the photograph. It can be of fat and shiny leather, or the wooliness of woolen clothes, or the exact grittyness of rocks, or the structural fragility of millions of sand grain, or the dry fibres of wood, you can go on and on.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:56 AM
p.18 #15EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Beni wrote:
Um, am I the only one who is saying WTF about an announcement of availability in only 5 months time (03/12)? Very un-canon like is it not? Almost sounds like they are pushing a press release long before the camera would have reached a stage which would have warranted it.
Sort of thing we used to laugh at Nikon for doing.
Um, am I the only one who is saying WTF about an announcement of availability in only 5 months time (03/12)? Very un-canon like is it not? Almost sounds like they are pushing a press release long before the camera would have reached a stage which would have warranted it.
Sort of thing we used to laugh at Nikon for doing.
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:57 AM
p.18 #16EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
If Nikon goes ahead with a 36 megapixel D800 and then starts releasing immediately then can we assume the boardrooms have swapped? 
Oct 18, 2011 at 06:02 AM
p.18 #17EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
Interestingly, despite some predictions, no lenses were announced in conjunction with this body. Rather disappointing, but oh well. *shrug*
Oct 18, 2011 at 06:23 AM
p.18 #18EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
There is more to this than meets the eye. The price, the lack of megapixel madness, the ridiculously long wait till release. I've got a feeling this is only part one of a raft of new stuff...
Oct 18, 2011 at 06:43 AM
p.18 #19EOS 1D-X! March 2012!
I expect lens announcements later, maybe 1 this year but a few more well before Olympics. Maybe we'll finally hear something about availability and pricing of 200-400 f/4.
Oct 18, 2011 at 06:47 AM