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 p.19 #18 · ['NEW Fix' UPDATE!] - MkIII AF still broken | |
rbranan wrote:
jeff
it appears you are stating that canon does have additional design flaws and that they are "potentially harder to fix from a design standpoint". if you know something--like we ought not buy these cameras, then what is it? should i be telling all my cohorts to run from this camera? i have canon masters of the light friends and they haven't told me about these additional issues. what are they? like i said above, my belief is that until these sub-mirror fixed cameras are in the field and have significant testing by users, we won't know the real outcome of the correction. therefore it is wiser to depend on a known quantity like the mark2 models as the extra 2 mega pixels doesn't change much with the editorial agencies. but if you 'know' something else is faulty it would be great to know as it would more or less kill the 3 with anyone. pls share what you can....Show more →
I'm not certain that even Canon yet knows what will be done next, and I certainly have no specific knowledge of additional specific hardware defects. I'd agree with you that getting a large number of repaired cameras in the field is critical, the results of which could directly affect any further overt action on Canon's part. If I were you I'd take a good, long, detailed, and critical look at RG's last set of images, as they illustrate what some of the remaining issues are. The cause(s) of them remains to be revealed, but many of us have our suspicions, which admittedly are based upon both assumptions and experience with the camera. One shouldn't have to go looking for magic combinations of custom functions in order to successfully shoot in slightly varying conditions or subjects. My camera out of the box should be able to nail more than 55% of AI Servo shots, but it still can't, even after the 'fix'.
As far as whether or not to buy a MkIII, only you can decide based upon this and other threads and opinions all over both FM and the internet. I have praised this camera's strengths since Day One, and I continue to, despite my recent displeasure at the initial 'fix' not fixing much on my camera. Everything everyone says about this camera's strengths is true: image quality, 14-bit, battery performance, menu/interface operation, high ISO perfomance, handling and weight; they're all exemplary. But, and this is a big 'but', regardless of my opinion on the matter, there is clearly enough anecdotal evidence around the web to make the decision difficult. And since you asked about what the remaining issues are, there is evidence around the web that certain 'ghosting' issues can occur (especially with poorly focused or soft images), and that there are general 'softness' issues that may or may not be due to focus (for example, I've had some focal plane issues that I haven't yet isolated to lens or camera). Many people have reported not being able to find anything in a given image in focus, when somewhere in the image there should be. Much of it is very inconsistent, some of which can be qualitatively difficult to assign fault to either user or camera. It is not clear-cut, and the manifestation of some of these issues can be subtle.
If you don't rely on AI Servo for your livelihood, I'd say go for it; it is a fantastic all-around camera. If you are in a position of possibly having to sell it anytime soon without getting lots of use out of it, it may not be so wise. I don't yet regret selling my 1Ds to get a 1D MkIII, but 3 months ago I also felt 100% certain that Canon would make this absolutely right with everyone. I'm not so sure of that now, and I don't like the feeling that an "n" or Mark V version may be the ultimate answer.
Good luck in your decision, and perhaps waiting just a bit until more 'repaired' bodies are out there will help to solidify your decision.
Respectfully,
Jeff
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here I am...so.
). FWIW, in One-Shot the camera is performing admirably enough that it would not be an issue, though I haven't had the time to test the 70-200 on other cameras in regard to the 'plane of focus' issue.
? I'm pretty skeptical no matter who/where the source. No disrespect to anyone, but the MKIII is still the Canon PJ/SS flagship, and this AF issue has hurt the companies' reputation and sales. To do it over again in a month or two would cause a run on swords in Japan. I truly hope you and your source are off base on this one.