Maybe Canon is holding back on the 40D announcement till after all the hype of the 1D3. First they hit us with the 1D3 and just as we think that’s all they got, they announce the 40D and a couple new EF-S lenses!
I rekon that the 6D won't come out till later in the year when the 1Ds Mk III is released, and a set of full framed lenses to complement these 2 cameras.
I know many are disappointed that PMA came and went without bringing many of us anything to get excited about, but when you think about it, Canon did us a favor.Yes, the actual show part is pretty much a formality now and the fat lady has sung.
So many of us have been expecting something for our own particular market segment and were left with nothing. Canon updated the one camera that receives more frequent updates than any other (must be for their most important customers) and decided to leave the rest until another unspecified date.
For all the 40d complaints, you had your turn last year when you got a 30d but the 1Ds crowd has been stiffed yet again (camera was release 2-1/2 years ago).
On a positive note though, now that PMA is over we can all start the pre-fall rumor thread, debate the merits of mostly meaningless add-ons that Canon won't possibly ever give us, and lie awake at nights hoping Canon will give us built-in wireless flash or something Nikon has been handing out for years.
OK, that was dripping with sarcasm, but it's time to buck up, move on, and shoot'em if you've got'em. Remember PMA is only about 380 days away!
Philippe Arnez wrote:
I think those are 5D, 30D and 400D
There seems a promotion coming for those bodies in a range of kits with different lenses. And these kits will come in those boxes. Have a look at this: http://www.photographyblog.com/pdfs/canon_eos_kits_spring_2007.pdf
That would explain why a lot of stores are out of the 30D! They are waiting for the kits! And we thought a new 40d was coming our way...wrong!
For all the 40d complaints, you had your turn last year when you got a 30d
All the more reason to complain. The 30D is certainly no reason to upgrade from a 20D. It's a classic stopgap. Obviously they put no effort into that upgrade, and it shows. If they don't come up with a 40D for PMA, they're nuts, IMO.
Edited by Noel Bonnici on Feb 23, 2007 at 02:48 AM GMT
yes...photokits!! With old, out dated gear. There is a link on here that leads to all the different kits...30D plus 100-400mm etc...400XTI Macro kit the list goes on..including a 5D kit!! That is why the large booth at PMA!!!!!
I really think they will split the 5D up into 2 camera's and do away with the 40D!! One ff, and one 1.3X. I thought 1.3X was gone..the way people were chating and thinking Canon was moving ALL fframe! However now with the 1d3 out and 1.3X is still here on a pro body at that. Just maybe! ?
- what do you not like about 1D mkIII
- what did you want?
Don't know about the other poster, but I was hoping for FF @ 12Mp & a crop mode. There are a lot of nice features to the DIII and I understand why PJ's aren't dying for FF.
Have to wait and see what happens w/ the DsIII or whatever the next FF is I guess.
tbartick wrote:
I really think they will split the 5D up into 2 camera's and do away with the 40D!! One ff, and one 1.3X. I thought 1.3X was gone..the way people were chating and thinking Canon was moving ALL fframe! However now with the 1d3 out and 1.3X is still here on a pro body at that. Just maybe! ?
Seems unlikely. The 40D would continue the "pro-sumer" line of EF-S compatible bodies, which means it needs a 1.6 crop sensor.
Personally I think the 1DMkIII is great news for this 20D owner. Chances are pretty good the MkIII will push (used) prices of the MkII below $2k and the MkIIN may drop to near where the MkII is now.
The 20D is a great camera, but the focus system of a 1DMkII for under two grand would almost be too tempting.
I understand the "I didn't get what I wanted for my birthday" sentiment among 30D users or 5D users or those who wanted a new long lens, but time is going to pass and everyone is going to get a product they want. Believe me, Canon wants everyone's money. They simply are not going to release every new product at once, and everyone isn't going to get the camera/lens of their dreams right this instant.
I think a little patience and perspective will result in happy times for everybody, but surely you can understand that Canon has a business strategy that isn't always going to align with every single customer's personal preference---how could it??
You can't please all the people all the time, it isn't physically possible. Even if the DIII isn't your own dream camera, you should be happy about the terrific design and features as it will certainly bode well for future camera releases. I would have preferred an updated 5D, but this camera kicks so much serious butt that I can't even muster the disappointment necessary to take away from my appreciation of the new DIII. This really is a great camera!! Way beyond the incremental tweaking that we sometimes see.
Well done, Canon. (now get me my 5D Mark II or 1Ds3!)
Patrick Cox wrote:
Wow, that is disappointing. I was hoping for a new tele lens.
Those kits are only for UK market. Part of Canon EOS System's 20th anniversary promotion by Canon UK, not available elsewhere. Each country where Canon has a market share, the promotional style varies from one to the other.
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