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 08/24/2005 11:47:47 PM · #26
I wasn't home this afternoon when Wendy from Calumet called me back... argggh! I need to call them tomorrow, hopefully I'm not too far down the list!
 08/25/2005 01:30:24 AM · #27
Hurro,

I was in my local store today, and the expect the demo one 15th-20th of September, and sales models 1 October. Apparently 3 people have put down a deposit already, one of them cancelled a 1DsII that was backodered..

If I spend more money on camera gear this year it will be for another lens, and a second 20D. 12Mp and FF isn't worth the asking price for what I want to do.. Lots of folks will front up thought I imagine.

Cheers, Me.
 08/25/2005 07:58:18 AM · #28
Just tracked my 350XT

8/25/2005 7:54 am With delivery courier.

I am starting to jump up and down and make funny noises
 08/25/2005 08:12:56 AM · #29
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If I win the lotto...


I told my wife I wanted it, and that was her reply.

I then informed her that if we win the freakin lotto, to hell with
5D I'm buying a 1Ds MKII:D.
 08/25/2005 08:18:02 AM · #30
I think my brand-new 20D will serve for the moment... I really do... Anyway I'm sort of committed to the 1.6 sensor, since I have two EF-S lenses.

Robt.
 08/25/2005 08:18:14 AM · #31
I will buy the 5D in january, I want to read some user reviews on DPreview and FredMiranda first ;)

and I can't justify buying 2 cameras the same year.. got my 20D in january ;)
 08/25/2005 08:23:05 AM · #32
Tempted....

I have been saving for a 24-70L, but I might be tempted to upgrade the 20D for a 5D. Depends largely on the reviews. I am looking to break into stock photography and the extra resolution and quality would help. I am also a keen Landscaper so from that point of view wider shots with my 17-40L would be appreciated.

I may decide to go for the 24-105 instead of the camera upgrade... looks like this might be a good 'walk around' lens.

Chris
 08/25/2005 10:28:40 AM · #33
Well, I officially have a 5D (body only) order in with Calumet Photo... I'm number 50 (!!) on their world-wide list. I'll be in the first or at worst second batch of cameras. Now if only Canon can beat the expected delivery dates :-)
September is going to be one very long month :-(
 08/25/2005 10:33:31 AM · #34
Originally posted by kirbic:
Well, I officially have a 5D (body only) order in with Calumet Photo... I'm number 50 (!!) on their world-wide list. I'll be in the first or at worst second batch of cameras. Now if only Canon can beat the expected delivery dates :-)
September is going to be one very long month :-(


LOL, I know the feeling! I waited close to 3 months to get my 1D II...%^%$# Athens Olympics got in my way...
 08/25/2005 06:42:21 PM · #35
DrNick,

I was told by Canon that they have production difficulties, and that there won't be many cameras making the market this year.. So the faster one gets in line THE BETTER :D
08/25/2005 06:45:57 PM · #36
Originally posted by superdave_909:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If I win the lotto...


I told my wife I wanted it, and that was her reply.

I then informed her that if we win the freakin lotto, to hell with
5D I'm buying a 1Ds MKII:D.


If I win the lotto I'm buying two 1Ds MKII and five 5Ds!
08/25/2005 08:18:13 PM · #37
Took 4 days to get it from Dell


08/25/2005 08:21:54 PM · #38
Originally posted by rex:
Took 4 days to get it from Dell



Congrats rex! Looks awesome!

Check out Andres on Mr.X, he got amazing photos taken with the 300d/kit lens.
 08/25/2005 08:22:53 PM · #39
The next purchase will be the battery grip.
 08/25/2005 09:30:30 PM · #40
Originally posted by bear_music:
I think my brand-new 20D will serve for the moment... I really do... Anyway I'm sort of committed to the 1.6 sensor, since I have two EF-S lenses.

Robt.


Me too. My sigma 18-50 2.8 is an APC sized lens, and my best glass...one day i will go FF i suppose.
 08/25/2005 09:44:49 PM · #41
Originally posted by kirbic:
I wasn't home this afternoon when Wendy from Calumet called me back... argggh! I need to call them tomorrow, hopefully I'm not too far down the list!


Are you looking for a good home for that 10D?
08/25/2005 09:54:26 PM · #42
If only I got paid to be a student.....


08/25/2005 10:19:13 PM · #43
Originally posted by terje:
Woohoo! Put in an order today, probably get it in beginning of October..

Woohoo! Congratulations terje! I'm sure it'll improve your photography immensely. Just don̢۪t let it go to your head. LOL!!!

08/25/2005 11:20:38 PM · #44
Originally posted by Ironworker:
Originally posted by kirbic:
I wasn't home this afternoon when Wendy from Calumet called me back... argggh! I need to call them tomorrow, hopefully I'm not too far down the list!


Are you looking for a good home for that 10D?


After the arrival of the 5D, the 10D will have to go in for minor surgery to correct a very mild backfocus issue. After that, it's slated to be a backup/2nd body. If I find I'm never using it, I may at some point in the future sell it, but that would be a way off.
 08/27/2005 12:42:08 AM · #45
No chance i'm going that way, the 5D is in no way an adequate replacement for the 20D, let alone an improvement.
 08/27/2005 11:39:02 AM · #46
I´m a bit confused, since the price diffrent between the 1D Mark II and the 5D is so little.....for about the same amount of cash I think the Mark II is a much smarter move even though it isnt full frame, I mean thats a monster of a camera:)

I was hoping that the 5D would be a little cheper:/

but hey I´m still very happy with my 10D :D

Message edited by author 2005-08-27 11:40:57.
 08/27/2005 11:48:32 AM · #47
Originally posted by Nazgul:
I´m a bit confused, since the price diffrent between the 1D Mark II and the 5D is so little.....for about the same amount of cash I think the Mark II is a much smarter move even though it isnt full frame, I mean thats a monster of a camera:)

I was hoping that the 5D would be a little cheper:/


the 5D and 1DMkII are completely different machines, for dfferent purposes. The 1DMkII is pretty much a sports shooter's machine, or for other uses where...
- The high frame rate is a great benefit
- The crop factor is not an issue (wide angle is not often required)
- The highest resolutions are not a requirement (the work will not be printed large)
Eventually, the 1.3x crop will go away, with only the 1.6 and full-frame cams remaining. That doesn't mean the 1DMkII is a lame duck, it's a fantastic cam, and one that I considered, but the 5D fits my needs much better.
I don't at all "get" riot's comment. The 5D is an incredible advancement, and the price is well justified by the feature set. Admittedly, if you don't see the need for full-frame, it looks a lot less attractive; then, for sure, the 1DMkII is a better choice.
 08/27/2005 03:38:06 PM · #48
yeah, but why not wait for a year more and get a full grown full frame body for the same price as the 5D is now?..
 08/27/2005 03:51:53 PM · #49
cause there's always better stuff coming out... At some point you have to buy if you want in.
 08/27/2005 04:01:19 PM · #50
Naw, I'm primarily a sports shooter. Now, the 1DMk2N... that has my heart pumping!
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