p.2 #1 · 5D-2 - Most Controversial or Debated New Product Launch?
Ben Stewart wrote:
Some were expecting a 1Ds Mark III in a smaller box. This is not going to happen - why would Canon make a professional level camera and place it so far under the III at that price point?
I would actually like to know what people were expecting, because I really think the future 5D Mark II owners are getting a lot for their money.
Nooooo, people were actually expecting a D700-like camera, which really has nothing to do with the 5DII, except for the fact that Canon shot themselves in the foot by not having a mythical '3D' available when the 5DII was released. Thus, the 5DII took heat for not being two cameras that were formerly absent in Canon's product lineup (i.e. the '3D' and the long-awaited successor to the 5D). Nikon did it, why can't Canon?
I think the only thing that 5D owners were expecting was perhaps upgraded AF, to answer your question.
p.2 #2 · 5D-2 - Most Controversial or Debated New Product Launch?
Cableaddict wrote:
I agree, Daan.
-But I won't bring up the mythical 3D again. Nope, not me!
Well, since Canon now has an answer to the a900, we can only assume they will have an answer to the D700 any time soon... Or can't we?
A while ago, right after the launch of the 50D, there were some reports (coming from Canon) saying that we should expect al least two more releases this year... Or did they mean the 5D2 and G10 by that?
p.2 #3 · 5D-2 - Most Controversial or Debated New Product Launch?
My 5DmkI does fine for sports using the center point, with expansion on in Servo mode. Still would like a mythical 3D that can boost the frame rate with a battery grip ala D700 but I am still going to upgrade to the 5DmkII once the AF gets tested by RG and others.
