Re: 5d M III Viewfinder illumination and af points!
One of the key points here is that the AF lighting system in the 5DIII and 1Dx is the newer system. That would mean that when the decision was made to change from the older system the tradeoffs would have been thoroughly discussed.
The idea that pros would need to test the new system or a certain number of complaints would be needed relative to the 7D contradicts the way I would expect the design and engineering processes to work on such an important product (and I have a mechanical engineering background). By the time pros are using this camera, the discussion would have already taken place as to the tradeoffs of changing to this system.
I assume it was determined that there were positive effects from this change, though I don\'t know what those would be. I would suggest cost, but the cost of the 1Dx would lead me to believe that this would not be as big a concern on this model.
Does anyone who has used a 7D actually prefer this system over the older style of AF lighting? Having switched from a Nikon D700 to D4, I don\'t see the benefits of the D700 system (similar to the 5DIII and 1Dx).
By the way, I am posting here not to put down the 1Dx, but because I\'m interested in the camera once reviews are available (despite owning a D4).
May 11, 2012 at 02:22 PM
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