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03-02-2012, 12:20 AM
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so they finally changed the grip!
i never liked how you put in the two batteries on the XXD and 5D grips.
will it accept the 1D battery?
03-02-2012, 12:26 AM
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i guess im the only one that cares 
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geez the site is getting hammered.
and yes they have full resolution images.
and yes they have full resolution images.
03-02-2012, 05:30 AM
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03-02-2012, 05:31 AM
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03-02-2012, 09:02 AM
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They are smoking crack with the price of that grip! 5DIII sounds like it's going to be awesome though. Worth the money? Probably not.
03-02-2012, 09:12 AM
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03-02-2012, 09:13 AM
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03-02-2012, 09:14 AM
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I'm shocked. The video features are extremely lacking compared to the d4/d800
I figured it would raise the bar again...but not at all...didn't even balance he playing field. And for the price...
They are banking on canon loyalists at this point.
I figured it would raise the bar again...but not at all...didn't even balance he playing field. And for the price...
They are banking on canon loyalists at this point.
03-02-2012, 09:15 AM
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03-02-2012, 09:18 AM
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ISO 51200
03-02-2012, 09:21 AM
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Seems all they did was get rid of a eight year old auto focus.
03-02-2012, 09:47 AM
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The sensor is different, they went gapless. Iirc the 5D2 was not.
03-02-2012, 09:53 AM
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600 bux for that flash too...
Seems like they overpriced everything.
A 580ex2 is what 450? Get that and a pocket wizard and the cost is the same
Seems like they overpriced everything.
A 580ex2 is what 450? Get that and a pocket wizard and the cost is the same
03-02-2012, 09:57 AM
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03-02-2012, 10:04 AM
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Ugh. They've flipped their lids with pricing. Seriously considering throwing in the Canon towel...
03-02-2012, 10:30 AM
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the D800 is looking mighty fine now....... only thing is I'd have to get new lenses.... and a flash... lol.. 
03-02-2012, 10:32 AM
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03-02-2012, 10:32 AM
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Once you get invested in a system, its hard to dump everything and switch and not be out some cash for it.
03-02-2012, 10:37 AM
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I'm thinking maybe they'll be offering a cheaper FF that will slot in a $2-2.5K but with what specs? The Specs of the III are at most a 3K camera.
03-02-2012, 10:43 AM
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But if you're just starting out (Ok maybe you're not spending 3k if you're just starting but still) Why would they price it so high compared to the competition? I'm at a loss for words on that price. At 3K you can make a case...but up here its $800 more than a D800
I'm thinking maybe they'll be offering a cheaper FF that will slot in a $2-2.5K but with what specs? The Specs of the III are at most a 3K camera.
I'm thinking maybe they'll be offering a cheaper FF that will slot in a $2-2.5K but with what specs? The Specs of the III are at most a 3K camera.
Well...they are truly off their rocker if thats the reality of it...
Someone is gonna get fired over that.
03-02-2012, 10:50 AM
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body vs body I see the the mkIII being only $500 more.
Still...you don't get anything extra for that $500...at all.
Still...you don't get anything extra for that $500...at all.
03-02-2012, 12:35 PM
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I've been reading reviews & Q&A from Jeff Ascough ( 
) and it's killing me. I really, really want one, but the price is unreasonable. And the prices on the new flash & transmitter? 
I'll keep my 580 II's and invest in RP's.
) and it's killing me. I really, really want one, but the price is unreasonable. And the prices on the new flash & transmitter? I'll keep my 580 II's and invest in RP's.
03-02-2012, 12:41 PM
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5D3 + grip + flash = $4700 or so... I think this also makes the 1DX look more appealing!
03-02-2012, 12:53 PM
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Yeah, the grip price is out of this world too high. Thankfully, I've never used one, and probably never will.
Ascough says the tsunami and the value of the yen are factors influencing the high price. It's understandable, but I still think they'd do much, much better to knock it below $3k. They'd compensate for the lower price with higher volume. I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger at the lower price point. As it is, I'm considering picking up a used Mk II. I'll have to think about it, and wait for more hands-on reviews.
I don't have any weddings to shoot until June, so I have some time, but I'll want a couple of months with whatever I pick up to learn its ins & outs. I'm very happy with the 7Ds for portraits. Decisions decisions...
Ascough says the tsunami and the value of the yen are factors influencing the high price. It's understandable, but I still think they'd do much, much better to knock it below $3k. They'd compensate for the lower price with higher volume. I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger at the lower price point. As it is, I'm considering picking up a used Mk II. I'll have to think about it, and wait for more hands-on reviews.
I don't have any weddings to shoot until June, so I have some time, but I'll want a couple of months with whatever I pick up to learn its ins & outs. I'm very happy with the 7Ds for portraits. Decisions decisions...
03-02-2012, 12:57 PM
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gee, can you make it any more obvious??
03-02-2012, 01:07 PM
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Though the D4 is a $1000 increase over the price of the D3(s)
And just to make people not feel SO bad about the handgrip...I think I remember reading the handgrip for the D800 is also $500
03-02-2012, 01:08 PM
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There are some very unimpressed Canon shooters regarding the announcement
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...hread=40771174
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...hread=40771174
03-02-2012, 01:08 PM
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I love how he is "bashing" those talking about dpreview.
Also pricing here is HIGH, what they price in dollars here, just use those same number in British Pounds for England.
03-02-2012, 01:16 PM
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It's long been known that Nikon blows Canon out of the water with its native flash system...
03-02-2012, 01:16 PM
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His blog is pretty void of anything...unless he has another one.
03-02-2012, 01:19 PM
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Its $3,799
03-02-2012, 01:22 PM
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03-02-2012, 01:26 PM
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03-02-2012, 01:27 PM
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