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 p.4 #1 · Is the Canon xxD line finished? | |
In terms of looking objectively (and probably just as subjectively ;-) at Canon's current naming system, a 3D that's FF makes perfect sense since the lower the number, the better the camera. As the 7D is a dumbed down and cheaper 1D4, the 3D would be a dumbed down and cheaper 1Ds4. Many would see the 5d2 as that camera, but Canon has the opportunity to keep that strong as the multi media camera while the introduction of a FF 3d, which would be identical to the the 7D but FF would truly be a big seller. This is from my own wants, and from those I know. Others may disagree, but this is my post and it's all speculative 
Also, by the time I got to the end of my original post in this thread I agree, there is a place for the 60d as there's a $1000 gap between the T2i and 7D. Haven't really paid attention to this part of the lineup, and since I am now, Canon does need a $1250 60d here. The consumer section of the lineup benefits from closely incremental pricing. In the past, Canon has ignored to an extent the lineup of their more professional lineup (in terms of incremental pricing). I know so many photographers who want a 1 series but simply refuse to pay $7-8K times multiple bodies (namely wedding photographers). Those same photographers have many complaints about the 5 not being good enough, but you know what? Even pros have a limit to what they buy. They also have very selective wants for their cameras, more so than consumers. I simply won't shoot a crop camera. I have no need or want for that. Just as others who shoot wildlife or sports may have no need for FF. I simply want a FF camera that takes demanding pictures incredibly well (when I say demanding, I mean no brick walls). Better than the 5D or 5D2 but not as expensive as the 1Ds. MANY on here want the same thing, just pay attention. For myself and others like me, where that increment is the 1D4, well, just won't buy a crop camera, either, so that leaves us feeling a bit lost and wanting this clear gap to be filled. Canon seems to be listening since they introduced the 7D, and hopefully the FF series will get this exact same consideration.
Sorry, I kinda hijacked.
Dudewithoutape wrote:
Engine choices? Lets see, the Camry has three at the least; a 4 cylinder, a 6 cylinder, and a hybrid. There is space for a 60D.
Also, to everyone hoping for a 3D, I'm fairly certain there is a much higher probability we will see a 60D before a 3D. Unless the 3D replaces the XXD line, as in, it is not the FF the 3D hopefuls are praying for.
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