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07/27/2007 03:37:56 PM · #1 |
40D ??????
Alright, just rumors but don't some of us love rumors. I wish I were made of money so I could have Nikon and Canon.... and Pentax... etc.
Message edited by author 2007-07-27 15:38:08.
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07/27/2007 03:49:43 PM · #2 |
Looks cool, what about the sensor? Guess it won't be fullframe? :)
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07/27/2007 03:52:02 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by lowonenergy:
Guess it won't be fullframe? :) |
Doubt it. Canon has too much invested in EF-S
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07/27/2007 11:24:00 PM · #4 |
Mmmm, live preview. I know a lot of SLR people hate this, and there's many times I prefer the viewfinder, but live preview definitely has it's advantages, and I'm looking forward to seeing it in the Canon/Nikon end of the SLR market. I believe one of the top-end Canon models has it, and yesterdays luxury is tomorrow's necessity.
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07/28/2007 12:11:18 AM · #5 |
| I just don't see the point in live view, if it's not accurate light. I can't imagine it'd do anything but slow down the process. I could see it's value in a studio setting however, especially shooting with a tether. |
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07/28/2007 12:13:36 AM · #6 |
I haven't heard much from the mkIII users about the live view. Anyone use it, like it?
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07/28/2007 12:24:52 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by eckoe:
I just don't see the point in live view, if it's not accurate light. I can't imagine it'd do anything but slow down the process. I could see it's value in a studio setting however, especially shooting with a tether. |
Yes, Live preview should be kind-of-accurate light. Certainly, it should be white-balance adjusted. It just prevents problems before you take the shot, instead of taking a whole bunch of shots, and chimping them to see if there's anything wrong.
If my face is in the viewfinder, I'll often take quite a few shots before I chimp to find that I've got it set on tunsgsten WB, or the AV is still set at +2 from the day before, or something like that.
The other advantage is framing without having my face stuck in the camera. Particularly when taking people shots, it's nicer to be able to talk to them without a camera stuck on my face. Even without a pod, you can frame quite well, and still keep basic eye contact with your subject and make them feel more relaxed.
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07/28/2007 02:16:28 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by surfdabbler:
[quote=eckoe]
If my face is in the viewfinder, I'll often take quite a few shots before I chimp to find that I've got it set on tunsgsten WB, or the AV is still set at +2 from the day before, or something like that.
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I'm not sure that one would be able to detect if the EV compensation is out of kilter by live preview, though. I would have thought that it would only affect the shutter speed/aperture combination.I believe that AF is not possible in live view mode on the 1D.
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07/28/2007 05:18:27 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
I'm not sure that one would be able to detect if the EV compensation is out of kilter by live preview, though. |
...until you take the photo, and then you see it on the live preview. :) So you only take one shot before you realise. When I'm looking through the viewfinder, I can shoot for a long time before I remember to chimp it. I'm still getting used to an SLR where I have to check everything. And if I forget one thing, I can almost guarantee it's wrong. :)
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
I believe that AF is not possible in live view mode on the 1D. |
Hmm, yes, this would be a reasonably major limitation. I guess I'm waiting for the day when SLRs can shoot like a live-view P&S. (as an option, only for specific circumstances - I definitely don't want this all the time)
Message edited by author 2007-07-28 05:19:46. |
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07/31/2007 05:38:52 PM · #10 |
Bob Atkins' rumor page says:
Originally posted by Bob Atkins:
[07/28/07] - According to material published in the UK magazine "Amateur Photographer", it seems that Canon (UK) have scheduled a meeting for dealers on August 21st (08/21/07) where they will announce information on some new products. Just for reference, the 20D was announced on 08/19/04, the EOS 5D and EOS 1D MkII N were announced on 08/22/05 and the Rebel XTi was announced on 08/24/06. Late August has also been a popular time to announce new P&S digicams (e.g. A610, A620, A630, SD550, SD30, A710IS etc.). |
His ideas about the 40D are here.
Personally, I'd rather see an update to the 2 year old 5D, which would make the 5D cheaper...
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07/31/2007 05:48:36 PM · #11 |
Live view only has one advantage and that's if the screen can swivel. Like my old Canon S1 IS. Then you can take nice low angle shots without sticking your face in the dirt. Other than that, it's more of a hassle than anything. Since it's a digital preview, it makes following a moving subject very hard to do. Especially if it goes black (even for a very short period of time) while it takes/saves the image.
I once got a nice shot of a crow in flight with my s1 is despite hundreds of tries. One nice shot. With the optical viewfinder on my d40 I've already got a few nice shots of dragonflies in flight. In focus at that!
Even in a studio.... just take an image, look at the image, and adjust accordingly. That IS one of the main reasons digital cameras took off so quickly, isn't it? |
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07/31/2007 06:07:43 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by smurfguy:
Personally, I'd rather see an update to the 2 year old 5D, which would make the 5D cheaper... |
Personally I wish Canon would devote more resources to meaningful feature upgrades via firmware updates. |
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07/31/2007 07:00:13 PM · #13 |
| Why is there a picture of a Nikon next to the information about the 40D? What's up with those super cheap 30D prices at the top of the page? |
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08/03/2007 07:41:38 AM · #14 |
From a german and a Korean site...
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08/03/2007 07:51:49 AM · #15 |
i love it already !!
* Sensor 1.6x - 10 MP Self cleaning sensor
* 3 inch LCD with LiveView
* Formats JPG, RAW and sRAW
* ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3
* Shooting speed 6.25 fps
* Buffer 75 JPG or 17 RAW
* Available grip BG-E2
* 18-55mm lens renewed
* No weather sealing
* Possible DIGIC3
wow! what is sRAW ? 6.25FPS !! LiveView ?! ... i don't believe it. but ..
Message edited by author 2007-08-03 08:07:42. |
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08/03/2007 08:14:47 AM · #16 |
Liveview would be awesome for macro-work, I really hope they include it.
Edit: isnt sRaw SmallRaw?
Message edited by author 2007-08-03 08:15:38. |
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08/03/2007 08:21:12 AM · #17 |
sRAW is indeed small RAW... what it means, I do not know.
I saw some of these images on the Korean SLR-club site where they have invited people to the launch on 8/20, with some sushi yammy.... But then the page was taken down. Soon after my riend from germany sent me these images.
If I do wrong posting them, please feel free to remove them, it is not mine, just want to share. |
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08/03/2007 09:11:59 AM · #18 |
This looks like a good camera. Three user defined settings and 10MP - great!
I may have to upgrade my 20D - though it would make it much more of a contest between the 5D and 40D as to which I should use for everyday application.
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08/03/2007 11:05:18 AM · #19 |
For future reference, here are some prices as of today (B&H):
Canon 30D body only - $999.95
Canon 30D with 28-135mm IS - $1277.95
Canon 30D with 17-85 IS - $1509.95
Canon 5D body only - $2569.95
Canon 5D with 24-105mm f/4L IS - $3329.95
-Jeff
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08/03/2007 11:11:31 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by goc:
i love it already !!
* Sensor 1.6x - 10 MP Self cleaning sensor
* 3 inch LCD with LiveView
* Formats JPG, RAW and sRAW
* ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3
* Shooting speed 6.25 fps
* Buffer 75 JPG or 17 RAW
* Available grip BG-E2
* 18-55mm lens renewed
* No weather sealing
* Possible DIGIC3
wow! what is sRAW ? 6.25FPS !! LiveView ?! ... i don't believe it. but .. |
Just based on the iso capability I already think this is bunk. The 30D runs to iso 3200, I doubt they would take that away on an 'upgrade'. |
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08/03/2007 11:14:19 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by smurfguy:
Personally, I'd rather see an update to the 2 year old 5D, which would make the 5D cheaper... |
I fully agree...
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08/08/2007 07:09:16 PM · #22 |
| The Pricing has possibly been leaked. |
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08/08/2007 07:12:22 PM · #23 |
3200 ISO is extended, it is not the natural selection ISO and has to be turned on the custom functions. The 40D will most likely be the same way, so I wouldn't be so fast to say this is bunk.
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Originally posted by goc:
i love it already !!
* Sensor 1.6x - 10 MP Self cleaning sensor
* 3 inch LCD with LiveView
* Formats JPG, RAW and sRAW
* ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3
* Shooting speed 6.25 fps
* Buffer 75 JPG or 17 RAW
* Available grip BG-E2
* 18-55mm lens renewed
* No weather sealing
* Possible DIGIC3
wow! what is sRAW ? 6.25FPS !! LiveView ?! ... i don't believe it. but .. |
Just based on the iso capability I already think this is bunk. The 30D runs to iso 3200, I doubt they would take that away on an 'upgrade'. |
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08/08/2007 07:15:52 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
The Pricing has possibly been leaked. |
I call shenanigans on that one. Why would Best Buy print all those little tags now for something that won't release for months? They would typically do it the week, or even the day, before.
Edit: And if it were to be released on September 2nd, we'd be hearing a hell of a lot more promotion from Canon on this seeing as though that's less than a month out.
Message edited by author 2007-08-08 19:17:24.
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08/09/2007 02:25:09 AM · #25 |
| There better be something in August - I'm hold my breath over here! =) |
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