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p.2 #11D-X: My Hands-on Review
Thanks very much for the review. You're generous for taking the time to report this to the forum.
That teaser though............Oh.Em.Gee! Just tell us now so we can all sleep soundly.
That teaser though............Oh.Em.Gee! Just tell us now so we can all sleep soundly.
Oct 26, 2011 at 12:26 AM
p.2 #21D-X: My Hands-on Review
thanks for sharing. Already started doing more physical workouts in order to get used to dragging a slightly heavier 1D with me all day long 
Oct 26, 2011 at 01:38 AM
p.2 #31D-X: My Hands-on Review
Danielkl wrote:
Addendum: I couldn't help but overhear a conversation between two Canon employees, and there were comments strongly hinting about something during the presentation regarding the November announcement. I really don't think it's my place to give out information that wasn't explicitly given to me, but I think a decent number of people are going to be rather happy.
I think the universe enables you to get information that was surely targeted to OUR EARS. That was a gift, Daniel. Do not through it away! Fullfill your destiny and TELL US!
Addendum: I couldn't help but overhear a conversation between two Canon employees, and there were comments strongly hinting about something during the presentation regarding the November announcement. I really don't think it's my place to give out information that wasn't explicitly given to me, but I think a decent number of people are going to be rather happy.
I think the universe enables you to get information that was surely targeted to OUR EARS. That was a gift, Daniel. Do not through it away! Fullfill your destiny and TELL US!
Oct 26, 2011 at 01:52 AM
p.2 #41D-X: My Hands-on Review
Danielkl wrote:
- Banding. We were explicitly told that one of the 2 models on the table in the demo presentation had a significant banding problem. The key reason we weren't allowed to use our own CF cards yet is simple: the camera is NOT finished yet. These are very early samples, and there is a good reason it's 5 months until they're for sale - they have a lot to clear up.
Pheeew..... What a relief Canon is aware of this. Good, there is hope after all.
- Banding. We were explicitly told that one of the 2 models on the table in the demo presentation had a significant banding problem. The key reason we weren't allowed to use our own CF cards yet is simple: the camera is NOT finished yet. These are very early samples, and there is a good reason it's 5 months until they're for sale - they have a lot to clear up.
Pheeew..... What a relief Canon is aware of this. Good, there is hope after all.
Oct 26, 2011 at 02:14 AM
p.2 #51D-X: My Hands-on Review
thw2 wrote:
Pheeew..... What a relief Canon is aware of this. Good, there is hope after all.
My thoughts too, at least they admit this, that way they'll try and sort it out. It's better them doing all this then letting us beta test them.
I'm getting this for sure, if the Nov announcement goes well, I may get one that as a backup!
Danielkl wrote
- Banding. We were explicitly told that one of the 2 models on the table in the demo presentation had a significant banding problem. The key reason we weren't allowed to use our own CF cards yet is simple: the camera is NOT finished yet. These are very early samples, and there is a good reason it's 5 months until they're for sale - they have a lot to clear up.My thoughts too, at least they admit this, that way they'll try and sort it out. It's better them doing all this then letting us beta test them.
I'm getting this for sure, if the Nov announcement goes well, I may get one that as a backup!
Oct 26, 2011 at 03:28 AM
p.2 #61D-X: My Hands-on Review
I hope they fix the banding for 5D2 as well?
Oct 26, 2011 at 03:34 AM
p.2 #71D-X: My Hands-on Review
If memory serves me correctly, pre-production 50d's also displayed banding and canon said the same: they were taking care of the issue and production models would not have it.
We all know how that went...
Hope this time is different.
We all know how that went...
Hope this time is different.
Oct 26, 2011 at 03:51 AM
p.2 #81D-X: My Hands-on Review
Rav13 wrote:
Pheeew..... What a relief Canon is aware of this. Good, there is hope after all. My thoughts too, at least they admit this, that way they'll try and sort it out. It's better them doing all this then letting us beta test them.
Me too.
I was concerned about banding since I've noticed how poorly I can push the exposure on my 5dii
I really hope they get it sorted... it's something I use a lot to expand dynamic range at a wedding.
Right now I can probably push a stop or so out, but anything more than that and the quality is just too poor.
thw2 wrote
Danielkl wrote
- Banding. We were explicitly told that one of the 2 models on the table in the demo presentation had a significant banding problem. The key reason we weren't allowed to use our own CF cards yet is simple: the camera is NOT finished yet. These are very early samples, and there is a good reason it's 5 months until they're for sale - they have a lot to clear up.Me too.
I was concerned about banding since I've noticed how poorly I can push the exposure on my 5dii
I really hope they get it sorted... it's something I use a lot to expand dynamic range at a wedding. Right now I can probably push a stop or so out, but anything more than that and the quality is just too poor.
Oct 26, 2011 at 05:48 AM
p.2 #91D-X: My Hands-on Review
Banding and a direct print button??
Its gotta be a Canon
sorry guys, couldnt help it. I promise I wont ..........
Bet it is a winner, so get out there and take photos
Tim
Its gotta be a Canon
sorry guys, couldnt help it. I promise I wont ..........
Bet it is a winner, so get out there and take photos
Tim
Oct 26, 2011 at 05:59 AM
p.2 #101D-X: My Hands-on Review
Danielkl wrote:
- Viewfinder: The electronic level & overlay displays are fantastic! I really love it. The old FEL button is now M. Fn1 instead, which by default is electronic level. Unfortunately, the customising of M. Fn 1 & 2 are limited - for example you can't set them to bring up WB Shift, which is something I use a lot. I forgot to check if they allow you to set MLU using them or not though.
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Thank you for a wonderful write up.
Like you, I also had the opportunity to play with the new camera at the Canon pro solutions - London and your first impression on this camera match mine very closely.
Unfortunately, MLU is not configurable for now. I pressed the UK CPS rep about it and he said and I quote "If I get enough people asking about it, we will implement configurable MLU on release"
For PJ, pap or just about any other photographer MLU configurable button is a must so...
Get those email going guys!!!.
- Viewfinder: The electronic level & overlay displays are fantastic! I really love it. The old FEL button is now M. Fn1 instead, which by default is electronic level. Unfortunately, the customising of M. Fn 1 & 2 are limited - for example you can't set them to bring up WB Shift, which is something I use a lot. I forgot to check if they allow you to set MLU using them or not though.
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Thank you for a wonderful write up.
Like you, I also had the opportunity to play with the new camera at the Canon pro solutions - London and your first impression on this camera match mine very closely.
Unfortunately, MLU is not configurable for now. I pressed the UK CPS rep about it and he said and I quote "If I get enough people asking about it, we will implement configurable MLU on release"
For PJ, pap or just about any other photographer MLU configurable button is a must so...
Get those email going guys!!!.
Oct 26, 2011 at 06:27 AM
p.2 #111D-X: My Hands-on Review
Thanks so much for the write-up and the teaser.
One of the nice things I like about the specs for the 1DX is the electronic first curtain -- it would seem to eliminate the need for MLU on most time exposures with wider angle lenses. Right now, I have almost no problems shooting 15 sec to 2 minutes without using MLU, so this shutter feature is even more exciting for me. That, and the combining of multiple images bodes well for twilight photography of fixed subjects.
One of the nice things I like about the specs for the 1DX is the electronic first curtain -- it would seem to eliminate the need for MLU on most time exposures with wider angle lenses. Right now, I have almost no problems shooting 15 sec to 2 minutes without using MLU, so this shutter feature is even more exciting for me. That, and the combining of multiple images bodes well for twilight photography of fixed subjects.
Oct 26, 2011 at 08:43 AM
p.2 #121D-X: My Hands-on Review
igadiz wrote:
.Thank you for a wonderful write up.
Like you, I also had the opportunity to play with the new camera at the Canon pro solutions - London and your first impression on this camera match mine very closely.
Unfortunately, MLU is not configurable for now. I pressed the UK CPS rep about it and he said and I quote "If I get enough people asking about it, we will implement configurable MLU on release"
For PJ, pap or just about any other photographer MLU configurable button is a must so...
Get those email going guys!!!.
This, this this. Frankie said to me that Canon is listening, and they are extremely eager for feedback.
If you are CPS and are unhappy with: the resolution of the 1D-X, or the loss of AF at F8, or like me you find it odd that Custom White Balance goes 2000-10000K yet manual kelvin temperature only goes 2500-10000K, please email in. If you want the custom buttons M. Fn.1 & 2 to control MLU and WB Shift, email.
Writing on forums about feature requests or your concerns will not achieve anything, and Canon is actively looking for feedback to refine the camera right now.
Danielkl wrote
- Viewfinder: The electronic level & overlay displays are fantastic! I really love it. The old FEL button is now M. Fn1 instead, which by default is electronic level. Unfortunately, the customising of M. Fn 1 & 2 are limited - for example you can't set them to bring up WB Shift, which is something I use a lot. I forgot to check if they allow you to set MLU using them or not though..
Like you, I also had the opportunity to play with the new camera at the Canon pro solutions - London and your first impression on this camera match mine very closely.
Unfortunately, MLU is not configurable for now. I pressed the UK CPS rep about it and he said and I quote "If I get enough people asking about it, we will implement configurable MLU on release"
For PJ, pap or just about any other photographer MLU configurable button is a must so...
Get those email going guys!!!.
This, this this. Frankie said to me that Canon is listening, and they are extremely eager for feedback.
If you are CPS and are unhappy with: the resolution of the 1D-X, or the loss of AF at F8, or like me you find it odd that Custom White Balance goes 2000-10000K yet manual kelvin temperature only goes 2500-10000K, please email in. If you want the custom buttons M. Fn.1 & 2 to control MLU and WB Shift, email.
Writing on forums about feature requests or your concerns will not achieve anything, and Canon is actively looking for feedback to refine the camera right now.
Oct 26, 2011 at 09:04 AM
p.2 #131D-X: My Hands-on Review
I'd like MLU on a custom button but am not CPS. It seems such a simple thing if you have a button to customize a control for you, make it enable whatever control I want.
I am curious now about this announcement for November.
I am curious now about this announcement for November.
Oct 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM
p.2 #141D-X: My Hands-on Review
Sheldon N wrote:
Ooooh, now there's a teaser!
+100! Daniel - feel free to PM me what you heard. I swear I won't tell a soul. Honest!
Jim
Danielkl wrote
Addendum: I couldn't help but overhear a conversation between two Canon employees, and there were comments strongly hinting about something during the presentation regarding the November announcement. I really don't think it's my place to give out information that wasn't explicitly given to me, but I think a decent number of people are going to be rather happy.+100!
Daniel - feel free to PM me what you heard. I swear I won't tell a soul. Honest! Jim
Oct 26, 2011 at 03:56 PM
p.2 #151D-X: My Hands-on Review
Anyway we will know on 3rd November ... oh, 3rd like ... 3!
Oct 26, 2011 at 04:06 PM
p.2 #171D-X: My Hands-on Review
Danielkl wrote:
- Drive speed: 14fps brings a funny smile to your lips. You have to enable it via a menu, then you can select it via the normal drive button - there's no need to set MLU each time or anything like that. It works, though you lose the ability to shoot RAW & the viewfinder is black, even though it comes back afterwards. It will focus for the first frame, but after that focus and exposure are locked. With regards to the buffer, I have no idea what speed of CF card was in there, but I held down the...Show more →
I'm confused. Is there any liveview display at all on the rear screen when shooting 14 fps? Or is it black and do you have to just guess your framing since there is no viewfinder either due to the locked-up mirror? Or is it like normal liveview? I can't imagine many sports pros wanting to shoot totally blind, except maybe with a very wide angle lens! I'm hoping that there is at least a liveview display of the scene on the rear LCD at the start of a 14-fps burst.
The new motor drive speed is a tremendous technological achievement nonetheless.
Thank you very much for the post.
- Drive speed: 14fps brings a funny smile to your lips. You have to enable it via a menu, then you can select it via the normal drive button - there's no need to set MLU each time or anything like that. It works, though you lose the ability to shoot RAW & the viewfinder is black, even though it comes back afterwards. It will focus for the first frame, but after that focus and exposure are locked. With regards to the buffer, I have no idea what speed of CF card was in there, but I held down the...Show more →
I'm confused. Is there any liveview display at all on the rear screen when shooting 14 fps? Or is it black and do you have to just guess your framing since there is no viewfinder either due to the locked-up mirror? Or is it like normal liveview? I can't imagine many sports pros wanting to shoot totally blind, except maybe with a very wide angle lens! I'm hoping that there is at least a liveview display of the scene on the rear LCD at the start of a 14-fps burst.
The new motor drive speed is a tremendous technological achievement nonetheless.
Thank you very much for the post.
Oct 26, 2011 at 04:23 PM
p.2 #181D-X: My Hands-on Review
Great info...particularly interested in the ISO stuff. I definitely want to see clean 1600-6400 at that price level.
Oct 26, 2011 at 09:39 PM
p.2 #191D-X: My Hands-on Review
Danielkl wrote:
- Viewfinder: The electronic level & overlay displays are fantastic! I really love it. The old FEL button is now M. Fn1 instead, which by default is electronic level. Unfortunately, the customising of M. Fn 1 & 2 are limited - for example you can't set them to bring up WB Shift, which is something I use a lot. I forgot to check if they allow you to set MLU using them or not though.
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igadiz wrote:
Thank you for a wonderful write up.
Like you, I also had the opportunity to play with the new camera at the Canon pro solutions - London and your first impression on this camera match mine very closely.
Unfortunately, MLU is not configurable for now. I pressed the UK CPS rep about it and he said and I quote "If I get enough people asking about it, we will implement configurable MLU on release"
For PJ, pap or just about any other photographer MLU configurable button is a must so...
Get those email going guys!!!.
Danielkl wrote:
This, this this. Frankie said to me that Canon is listening, and they are extremely eager for feedback.
If you are CPS and are unhappy with: the resolution of the 1D-X, or the loss of AF at F8, or like me you find it odd that Custom White Balance goes 2000-10000K yet manual kelvin temperature only goes 2500-10000K, please email in. If you want the custom buttons M. Fn.1 & 2 to control MLU and WB Shift, email.
Writing on forums about feature requests or your concerns will not achieve anything, and Canon is actively looking for feedback to refine the...Show more →
This is true. Canon Canada's CPS honcho emailed me yesterday looking for feedback opinion.
It might be worthwhile though to start a 1DX feedback thread, to consolidate some ideas and get the creative juices flowing. As Daniel points out, there were specific things he would like modified. And I had a couple as well, though I do feel the camera as is would be very usable for my needs.
Oct 26, 2011 at 09:41 PM
p.2 #201D-X: My Hands-on Review
rscheffler wrote:
This is true. Canon Canada's CPS honcho emailed me yesterday looking for feedback opinion.
Dear Canon, here is my input on 1DX. If its Servo AF performance is not substantially more effective than my 1DMkIIN, then you can take your new $7,000 flagship camera back and shove it up your fat a$$.
This is true. Canon Canada's CPS honcho emailed me yesterday looking for feedback opinion.
Dear Canon, here is my input on 1DX. If its Servo AF performance is not substantially more effective than my 1DMkIIN, then you can take your new $7,000 flagship camera back and shove it up your fat a$$.
Oct 26, 2011 at 09:54 PM