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Adam L
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p.5 #1Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Lol at his last comment on that blog:

"Well you know how the guys on DPreview like to pixel peep. The funny thing is that those that do pixel peep are often the least talented photographers...now why do you think that is??

Have you also noticed the pixel peeping is done by mainly male photographers? Any shrinks out there who would like to comment on this phenomenon??"
Dec 07, 2009 at 09:33 AM
FretNoMore
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p.5 #2Jeff Ascough and 1D4
If pixel peeping is all you do then maybe that's a problem, though if someone wants that as a hobby I really don't see why not.

If it's part of knowing your gear and verifying it performs as it should, than I see no reason to scoff at it. Ignorance [of your gear's performance] is not a crime but on the other hand not really something to be proud of either.
Dec 07, 2009 at 09:52 AM
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p.5 #3Jeff Ascough and 1D4
These just confirm the 1D4 is crap.

When's the Mk5 due....?
Dec 07, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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p.5 #4Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Adam L wrote:
...Have you also noticed the pixel peeping is done by mainly male photographers? Any shrinks out there who would like to comment on this phenomenon??"


There are exceptions, of course (gender differences aren't black and white, but run a range of grays), but in general men are the hunters (focused on details / thinkers) and women are the gatherers (multi-taskers / feelers). Women will ask "Does it work?" Men will ask "How does it work?" This Mars/Venus complimentarity is wired into our brains, but is sometimes shifted through socialization/education.

I recall once back in my bodyguard/chauffer days, a client wanted to see the Hiram Chittenden Locks on the Ballard ship canal. He and I stood and watched the boats comming into the locks, tying off, the lock filling...

His wife got bored after 10 minutes and walked around.

She saw the gardens, the salmon in the fish ladder, talked to the locals for restaurant recommendations, etc. We on the other hand now know how the locks work, and in the unlikely event we should ever have to lock through (neither of us owns a boat), by golly, we'll be prepared.
Dec 07, 2009 at 03:50 PM
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p.5 #5Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Have you also noticed the pixel peeping is done by mainly male photographers?
Peep shows have always been a male obsession The reason for pixel peeping is pixels are female; we want as many of them as possible but we don't like their noise...

Have EOSfun
Dec 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Jonesy
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p.5 #6Jeff Ascough and 1D4
lol
Dec 07, 2009 at 06:39 PM
stiksandstones
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p.5 #7Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Ascough just listed both of his 1dsMarkIII's for sale, he must be awfully confident in the 1d4....and to give up full frame too.
Dec 07, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Jonesy
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p.5 #8Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Yeah I saw that!
Dec 07, 2009 at 06:46 PM
FretNoMore
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p.5 #9Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Didn't he say his main cameras are 5DIIs?
Dec 07, 2009 at 06:47 PM
David Manning
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p.5 #10Jeff Ascough and 1D4
stiksandstones wrote:
Ascough just listed both of his 1dsMarkIII's for sale, he must be awfully confident in the 1d4....and to give up full frame too.


What everyone here seems to forget is that Jeff has been primarily using the 5DII. It's pretty easy to sell gear you aren't using much, especially when it carries the 1DsIII value. It does seem that he has a lot of confidence in the Mark IV. I'm just ready to see mine.

David
Dec 07, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Steve lamothe
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p.5 #11Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Why hasn't anyone posted any images?
Love to see some real working samples from this body.
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Dec 08, 2009 at 06:11 PM
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p.5 #12Jeff Ascough and 1D4
EB-1 wrote:
ISO 1600 looks decent. I'm still not buying one in the first round.

EBH


Decent? When I went to PDN I saw images Canon shot and printed on site at 1600-10000 ISO that looked absolutely stunning. I know there has to be a few others here that saw them too.
Dec 08, 2009 at 06:16 PM
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p.5 #13Jeff Ascough and 1D4
Steve lamothe wrote:
Why hasn't anyone posted any images?
Love to see some real working samples from this body.
Steve


The camera is not quite readily available..... yet! That's why.
Dec 08, 2009 at 06:45 PM
David Manning
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p.5 #14Jeff Ascough and 1D4
We'll have more to look at by Christmas. We all may not have cameras in hand, but there will be more images widely available (I suspect within 7 days).

David
Dec 08, 2009 at 07:31 PM
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p.5 #15Jeff Ascough and 1D4
The camera is not quite readily available..... yet! That's why.

And because those who have one in their hands are not allowed to share the EOSfun yet
Dec 09, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Adam L
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p.5 #16Jeff Ascough and 1D4
C'mon eosfun, when is it going to be ready?!
This is torture!!
Dec 09, 2009 at 03:12 AM
David Manning
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p.5 #19Jeff Ascough and 1D4
32067dlm wrote:
http://countingsleeps.com/20091218T0000P0900/1D%20MkIV%20goes%20on%20sale%20in%20Japan.html

http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_9_6?__mk_ja_JP=%83J%83%5E%83J%83i&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=eos+1d+mk4&x=0&y=0&sprefix=eos+1d


As translated by Google:

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Shipping Weight: 454 g
Overseas Shipping Restrictions: This item can not be delivered outside of Japan.
Manufacturer Model: EOS-1DMK4
ASIN: B002TOJFOC
Release Date: 2009/12/18
Release Date at Amazon.co.jp: 2009/10/21
Amazon.co.jp ranking: camera consumer electronics - 40,533 place (See Bestsellers in consumer cameras)
Dec 10, 2009 at 08:51 AM
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p.5 #20Jeff Ascough and 1D4
454g? That would be nice.
Dec 10, 2009 at 03:41 PM
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