Pixel Perfect wrote:
Heck, take a 5D, update it thoroughly to digic IV/V, hi res screen etc, 6fps, 1D AF (single processor), dual cards, no video, and sell it for $2.2K and call it a 7D. That\'s D700 competitor. I would have this as my main everyday camera and eventually grab a used 1Ds III or 5D II for landscape work, although even the 5D is plenty most of the time for this.
Yes, there would be a lot of demand for that camera. It\'s what I had in mind for a 5D replacement before the 5D2 was announced. (I think video is de rigueur now though).
I love the 5D2, but I\'m the first to admit that Canon does not really have a full-frame camera that is tailor-made for action photography. The 1DsIII is certainly responsive enough, but it is compromised by high cost and by more resolution than is generally wanted or needed for this type of work.
If past practice is any guide, a \'7D\' model will slot in *below* the 5D2. If this is the mythical compact FF camera with \"pro\" AF and a higher framerate, then something will have to give, likely resolution. A 12-16Mp body with these specs would be super, I think, but it may all be wishful thinking.
More likely, the \'7D\' (if it exists) is just a cheaper \'entry level\' FF model, and the \'60D\' (if it exists) is a just a 50D with video, and we\'ll still be waiting for the \'3D\'. That\'ll set off the whining!
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Heck, take a 5D, update it thoroughly to digic IV/V, hi res screen etc, 6fps, 1D AF (single processor), dual cards, no video, and sell it for $2.2K and call it a 7D. That\'s D700 competitor. I would have this as my main everyday camera and eventually grab a used 1Ds III or 5D II for landscape work, although even the 5D is plenty most of the time for this.
Yes, there would be a lot of demand for that camera. It\'s what I had in mind for a 5D replacement before the 5D2 was announced. (I think video is de rigueur now though).
I love the 5D2, but I\'m the first to admit that Canon does not really have a full-frame camera that is tailor-made for action photography. The 1DsIII is certainly responsive enough, but it is compromised by high cost and by more resolution than is generally wanted or needed for this type of work.
If past practice is any guide, a \'7D\' model will slot in *below* the 5D2. If this is the mythical compact FF camera with \"pro\" AF and a higher framerate, then something will have to give, likely resolution. A 12-16Mp body with these specs would be super, I think, but it may all be wishful thinking.
More likely, the \'7D\' (if it exists) is just a cheaper \'entry level\' FF model, and the \'60D\' (if it exists), is a just a 50D with video, and we\'ll still be waiting for the \'3D\'. That\'ll set off the whining!
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Heck, take a 5D, update it thoroughly to digic IV/V, hi res screen etc, 6fps, 1D AF (single processor), dual cards, no video, and sell it for $2.2K and call it a 7D. That\'s D700 competitor. I would have this as my main everyday camera and eventually grab a used 1Ds III or 5D II for landscape work, although even the 5D is plenty most of the time for this.
Yes, there would be a lot of demand for that camera. It\'s what I had in mind for a 5D replacement before the 5D2 was announced. (I think video is de rigueur now though).
I love the 5D2, but I\'m the first to admit that Canon does not really have a full-frame camera that is tailor-made for action photography. The 1DsIII is certainly responsive enough, but it is compromised by high cost and by more resolution than is generally wanted or needed for this type of work.
If past practice is any guide, a \'7D\' model will slot in *below* the 5D2. If this is the mythical compact FF camera with \"pro\" AF and a higher framerate, then something will have to give, likely resolution. A 12-16Mp body with these specs would be super, I think, but it may all be wishful thinking.
More likely, the \'7D\' (if it exists) is just a cheaper \'entry level\' FF model, and the \'60D\' (if it exists), is a just a 50D with video. That\'ll set off the whining!
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Heck, take a 5D, update it thoroughly to digic IV/V, hi res screen etc, 6fps, 1D AF (single processor), dual cards, no video, and sell it for $2.2K and call it a 7D. That\'s D700 competitor. I would have this as my main everyday camera and eventually grab a used 1Ds III or 5D II for landscape work, although even the 5D is plenty most of the time for this.
Yes, there would be a lot of demand for that camera. It\'s what I had in mind for a 5D replacement before the 5D2 was announced. (I think video is de rigueur now though).
I love the 5D2, but I\'m the first to admit that Canon does not really have a full-frame camera that is tailor-made for action photography. The 1DsIII is certainly responsive enough, but it is compromised by high cost and by more resolution than is generally wanted or needed for this type of work.
If past practice is any guide, a \'7D\' model will slot in *below* the 5D2. If this is the mythical compact FF camera with \"pro\" AF and a higher framerate, then something will have to give, likely resolution. A 12-16Mp body with these specs would be super, I think, but it may all be wishful thinking.
Aug 25, 2009 at 12:49 AM
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