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08/26/2010 12:02:21 AM · #1 |
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08/26/2010 12:10:38 AM · #2 |
| Interesting... it says it can capture in 1:1, 16:9, and 4:3 in addition to 3:2. How does that work? Seems like you're either (a) arbitrarily cropping image area or (b) dynamically changing the shape of the sensor, where (a) is silly and (b) is awesome but implausible. Is there a (c)? |
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08/26/2010 12:12:10 AM · #3 |
| Hmmm. Not sure how pleased I'd be if I were a Canon user. Sorta creates an annoying series of steps from the rebel line on up. I'm still astonished how fast Canon pumps out new bodies, especially in the XXd series. |
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08/26/2010 12:12:23 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
Interesting... it says it can capture in 1:1, 16:9, and 4:3 in addition to 3:2. How does that work? Seems like you're either (a) arbitrarily cropping image area or (b) dynamically changing the shape of the sensor, where (a) is silly and (b) is awesome but implausible. Is there a (c)? |
I would assume A. they do it so the aspect ratio fits your intended output. |
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08/26/2010 12:13:30 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
Interesting... it says it can capture in 1:1, 16:9, and 4:3 in addition to 3:2. How does that work? Seems like you're either (a) arbitrarily cropping image area or (b) dynamically changing the shape of the sensor, where (a) is silly and (b) is awesome but implausible. Is there a (c)? |
It just has different parts of the sensor active. I'm sure it's just like how my LX3 works. It's actually a super awesome feature that I really enjoy. Very easy to switch from a 16:9 for landscape to 4:3 for something more like a portrait, for instance. At first I thought it was a dumb feature on the lx3, but I quickly grew to enjoy it. |
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08/26/2010 12:22:38 AM · #6 |
| Of note is the switch to SD memory. A first, I believe, for a Canon dSLR. |
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08/26/2010 12:27:53 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Of note is the switch to SD memory. A first, I believe, for a Canon dSLR. |
There are Canon dSLRs which use both SD and compact Flash if I recall correctly.
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08/26/2010 12:31:14 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Of note is the switch to SD memory. A first, I believe, for a Canon dSLR. |
There are Canon dSLRs which use both SD and compact Flash if I recall correctly. |
I stand corrected. The XSi uses SD cards. I've lost touch with the entry level... :) |
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08/26/2010 12:45:54 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Of note is the switch to SD memory. A first, I believe, for a Canon dSLR. |
There are Canon dSLRs which use both SD and compact Flash if I recall correctly. |
I stand corrected. The XSi uses SD cards. I've lost touch with the entry level... :) |
What about the cameras which have both cards? 1D and 1Ds
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08/26/2010 01:50:44 AM · #10 |
Ahh, a sigh of relief from me...
I was quite worried that I would regret the 50D in some way after this announcement..
In the end, I'm quite pleased with my 50D, that camera is more like a rebel than anything, basically it's just a really nice freaking rebel.
Correct me if I'm wrong of course. :) |
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08/26/2010 02:39:21 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by coryboehne:
Ahh, a sigh of relief from me...
I was quite worried that I would regret the 50D in some way after this announcement..
In the end, I'm quite pleased with my 50D, that camera is more like a rebel than anything, basically it's just a really nice freaking rebel.
Correct me if I'm wrong of course. :) |
That's how it sounds to me... We had been worried that the 7D was going to look less attractive. but not so.
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08/26/2010 08:32:23 AM · #12 |
UK price I have seen so far is £1,099 body only - for another £75>£100 you can get a 7D ! Whilst there might be a niche for this I just cant see people buying this over a 7D, or will they?
Canon 60D - First impressions
60D Video Demo
Message edited by author 2010-08-26 09:00:19. |
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08/26/2010 08:35:45 AM · #13 |
Even the hands on preview calls it a 'Super Rebel'.
No joystick, no port for flash sync cable. Just a couple of things mentioned that makes it more of a Rebel upgrade.
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08/26/2010 09:21:41 AM · #14 |
| The 60d seems, on paper, to be a great camera. it has a much better meter, good AF sensor, great battery, better handling, and a very competitive price point. the 7d was the evolution of the X0d series of camera. This is a new class of camera for Canon. It is not a rebel. The rebels are great cameras.. This is better. What is wrong with that? |
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08/26/2010 11:13:26 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by apercep:
The 60d seems, on paper, to be a great camera. it has a much better meter, good AF sensor, great battery, better handling, and a very competitive price point. the 7d was the evolution of the X0d series of camera. This is a new class of camera for Canon. It is not a rebel. The rebels are great cameras.. This is better. What is wrong with that? |
Nothing at all. I was simply worried that I would need to drop the $$ to upgrade soon after this announcement, however, I actually still feel the 50D is a better fit for my needs that the 60D.
If you are currently the owner of a Rebel series camera (or any P&S, or even older XXD), I'm certain this would be a great choice, but if you currently own a 50D or 7D, then this offering is much less attractive than anticipated..
That's all.. Nothing is wrong with it... :) |
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08/26/2010 11:40:37 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by coryboehne:
I was simply worried that I would need to drop the $$ to upgrade soon after this announcement |
Even if the 60D were a direct upgrade to the existing lineage, why would you need to upgrade, as long as you are happy with the 50D? Myself, I have not pushed anywhere near the limits of mine yet and any upgrades I do will be in lenses or other gear. |
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08/26/2010 11:47:07 AM · #17 |
| This is a rather unexpected marketing move, I must say... apparently they are seeing the division between market segments a little differently than in the past. It might seem surprising that they would move the XXD series to SD memory, but that is probably driven by the smaller body size and cost. Not only are CF cards themselves physically larger, but the connectors involved are large and expensive. |
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08/26/2010 02:48:00 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by coryboehne:
I was simply worried that I would need to drop the $$ to upgrade soon after this announcement |
Even if the 60D were a direct upgrade to the existing lineage, why would you need to upgrade, as long as you are happy with the 50D? Myself, I have not pushed anywhere near the limits of mine yet and any upgrades I do will be in lenses or other gear. |
Better more accurate AF would have been one reason that could have grabbed me, as well as a sensor with improved dynamic range, or improved high ISO performance..
Then again, all of these are reasons that I've been eying the xD series cameras... |
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08/26/2010 03:02:16 PM · #19 |
| Def is not gunna push the 50D out of the market. it seems to be reaching toward a slightly different audience. nothing i am overly impressed with. then again ive been suffering from full frame envy for a short while now so its hard to look at this super rebel with envy. |
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08/26/2010 03:26:38 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by coryboehne:
Ahh, a sigh of relief from me...
I was quite worried that I would regret the 50D in some way after this announcement..
In the end, I'm quite pleased with my 50D, that camera is more like a rebel than anything, basically it's just a really nice freaking rebel.
Correct me if I'm wrong of course. :) |
And the nice thing is that the 50D price will drop :)
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08/26/2010 03:55:03 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by coryboehne:
Ahh, a sigh of relief from me...
I was quite worried that I would regret the 50D in some way after this announcement..
In the end, I'm quite pleased with my 50D, that camera is more like a rebel than anything, basically it's just a really nice freaking rebel.
Correct me if I'm wrong of course. :) |
And the nice thing is that the 50D price will drop :) |
Nice for who? ;)
ETA: This is absolutely a joke, there's no way I'm dropping my 50D, no matter what other bodies I get, it's a great body.
Message edited by author 2010-08-26 15:55:52. |
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08/26/2010 04:46:06 PM · #22 |
| Pretty dull upgrade i think. At least the 50d price will drop. |
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08/26/2010 04:48:06 PM · #23 |
| Reading the preview material, I think this is more an upgrade for Rebels than the 50D. The addition of the flip screen will appeal to those who use Liveview, but I would be feeling disappointed if I had been awaiting this new model:( |
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08/26/2010 06:10:56 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by Sevlow:
UK price I have seen so far is £1,099 body only - for another £75>£100 you can get a 7D ! Whilst there might be a niche for this I just cant see people buying this over a 7D, or will they?
Canon 60D - First impressions
60D Video Demo |
Why did that video irritate me? Anyone else? |
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08/26/2010 06:50:23 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by Jac:
Originally posted by Sevlow:
UK price I have seen so far is £1,099 body only - for another £75>£100 you can get a 7D ! Whilst there might be a niche for this I just cant see people buying this over a 7D, or will they?
Canon 60D - First impressions
60D Video Demo |
Why did that video irritate me? Anyone else? |
Because it's targeted at the worst of all things... "average consumers"... |
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