Re: Canon finally honest and openly admit AF crippling
Krasmar wrote: StarNut wrote:
So the \"crippled\" AF on the 6D undoubtedly will fit the needs of its target market just fine. For those whose needs aren\'t met by it, Canon has two other FF cameras for sale. And if your budget is too limited, that\'s life; live with the 7D (a great camera, BTW).
7D is great camera indeed ! I love it to bits.
Maybe it is just me [ after reading this thread, maybe not ] , but I felt a bit of let down when I saw the specs for the 6D. Simply because of the AF and SD card slot.
I can understand a feeling of being let down a bit; it\'s the vituperative way some take this personally, as if Canon did it to spite them, and they\'re entitled to \"better\" that I\'m reacting to. But, again, Canon has no interest in introducing a camera that will cut significantly into the sales of the 5D3, so this is what they\'re introducing. Does anyone realistcally expect it to be a commercial failure? I certainly don\'t.
I do not say that the 6D is rubbish camera though. I just don\'t like calling it step up from 7D.
As I said in a previous post, I doubt it\'s meant to be an upgrade path from the 7D; that\'s what the 5D3 is for.
Is it alternative for people who prefer better IQ?
Most probably, yes. I think we all can see that to be quite certain, really. Landscape shooters will be delighted I guess.Consider the actual needs of the vast majority of the market for a $2100 full frame camera: Landscape, kids and travel photos. This camera will perform those tasks just fine, I\'m very confident (and so is Canon).
Will I buy 6D?
No, I will aim for 5D3 instead.
Exactly Canon\'s intent. Note, you\'re not considering a D600 instead, cuz they\'re not really competitive products (in the obvious sense that very few will seriously consider both when deciding on an entry FF.
Have I considered 5D2?
Yes. If I still had 40D, I guess, I would aim for 5D2 instead.
As they now will consider the 6D, which is probably a somewhat better body than the 5D2.
IMHO, 6D will be great tool people who photograph landscape, architecture and such. ( if the center HP AF pt is really that great ) People who photograph life, action and so on [people like me], will not be satisfied with live-view focusing.
Why are people upset about the 6D?
Well, a] because they see what Nikon released and they feel that they should also have the same choice. b] \'cause they like to be upset, damn it!
Re: Canon finally honest and openly admit AF crippling
Krasmar wrote: StarNut wrote:
So the \"crippled\" AF on the 6D undoubtedly will fit the needs of its target market just fine. For those whose needs aren\'t met by it, Canon has two other FF cameras for sale. And if your budget is too limited, that\'s life; live with the 7D (a great camera, BTW).
7D is great camera indeed ! I love it to bits.
Maybe it is just me [ after reading this thread, maybe not ] , but I felt a bit of let down when I saw the specs for the 6D. Simply because of the AF and SD card slot.
I can understand a feeling of being let down a bit; it\'s the vituperative way some take this personally, as if Canon did it to spite them, and they\'re entitled to \"better\" that I\'m reacting to. But, again, Canon has no interest in introducing a camera that will cut significantly into the sales of the 5D3, so this is what they\'re introducing. Does anyone realistcally expect it to be a commercial failure? I certainly don\'t.
I do not say that the 6D is rubbish camera though. I just don\'t like calling it step up from 7D.
As I said in a previous post, I doubt it\'s meant to be an upgrade path form the 7D; that\'s what the 5D3 is for.
Is it alternative for people who prefer better IQ?
Most probably, yes. I think we all can see that to be quite certain, really. Landscape shooters will be delighted I guess.Consider the actual needs of the vast majority of the market for a $2100 full frame camera: Landscape, kids and travel photos. This camera will perform those tasks just fine, I\'m very confident (and so is Canon).
Will I buy 6D?
No, I will aim for 5D3 instead.
Exactly Canon\'s intent. Note, you\'re not considering a D600 instead, cuz they\'re not really competitive products (in the obvious sense that very few will seriously consider both when deciding on an entry FF.
Have I considered 5D2?
Yes. If I still had 40D, I guess, I would aim for 5D2 instead.
As they now will consider the 6D, which is probably a somewhat better body than the 5D2.
IMHO, 6D will be great tool people who photograph landscape, architecture and such. ( if the center HP AF pt is really that great ) People who photograph life, action and so on [people like me], will not be satisfied with live-view focusing.
Why are people upset about the 6D?
Well, a] because they see what Nikon released and they feel that they should also have the same choice. b] \'cause they like to be upset, damn it!
Just my 2 cents.
And an excellent couple of cents they are!
Sep 24, 2012 at 03:30 PM
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