Canon 1DsMKIII, 40D, and 14mm f/2.8 II specs leaked at Amazon.com!
08-21-2007, 01:09 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by ChodTheWacko
Weather sealing is not a concern at all for me.
Here's the deal: If you are shooting in conditions so bad your camera is at risk, the question is: Am I actually getting decent pictures?
Here's the deal: If you are shooting in conditions so bad your camera is at risk, the question is: Am I actually getting decent pictures?
I would however, like a splash proof camera, for canoeing trips or so.
I'm not so sure that's the same thing.
I'm not so sure that's the same thing.
08-21-2007, 03:01 PM
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^^^ That information might be out on Thursday. I think it was www.engadget.com that had something on that, it was a Japanese ad.
08-21-2007, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
well.. my main gripe that i feel canon still needs to fix is the darn battery meter. would be nice if it had a percentage instead of just a full bar, half a bar, flashing half bar, and then a flashing empty bar.
08-21-2007, 08:34 PM
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^^ Take a look at this site, http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ read about them both.
08-21-2007, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Should I skip the 28-135mm lens the 40D will be bundled with?
I was planning on picking up a 17-85 IS for my walk-around lens.
I was planning on picking up a 17-85 IS for my walk-around lens.
If you don't want to wait for the new 18-55IS, check out the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. It's a great lens that won't break the bank.
08-21-2007, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Should I skip the 28-135mm lens the 40D will be bundled with?
I was planning on picking up a 17-85 IS for my walk-around lens.
I was planning on picking up a 17-85 IS for my walk-around lens.
The only real gripe for me is that it lacked on the wide angle side - 28*1.6 = 44 mm.
I got the 20mm sigma shortly after (which I loved). But over time, I've gone wider and wider, and now the 10-22mm is my favorite lens.
08-22-2007, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
There's also a new 18-55 IS kit lens, but I don't think it will be available immediately when the 40D comes out in September. The MTF charts show that it's a major improvement over the old 18-55.
If you don't want to wait for the new 18-55IS, check out the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. It's a great lens that won't break the bank.
If you don't want to wait for the new 18-55IS, check out the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. It's a great lens that won't break the bank.
08-22-2007, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The current 18-55 IS is quite expensive compared to the 17-85 IS. Are you implying that the new "kit" lens will be closer in price to the 17-85IS?
You are mistaking it with the uber expensive 17-55 F2.8 IS.
The new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS replaces the dirt cheap 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit lens.
Time till tell to see how the 18-55 F3.5-5.6 compares with the 17-85 F4.5-5.6 IS.
I heard rumblings that Canon was going to make a simpler IS for the cheaper lenses. This is a good idea - something cheaper but doesn't have fancypants stuff like panning support, or tripod compensation.
- Frank
08-22-2007, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ChodTheWacko
I heard rumblings that Canon was going to make a simpler IS for the cheaper lenses. This is a good idea - something cheaper but doesn't have fancypants stuff like panning support, or tripod compensation.
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08-22-2007, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by moeronn
If that is your main gripe about the camera, then you are just looking for reasons to complain. Sure, it would be nice if the meter was a little better, but I have never had a freshly charged battery drain on me in a single day of shooting - and that is with shooting 400+ shots with some internal flash use (on a 30D). Just keep an extra battery around just in case. IMHO that is no where near enough reason to upgrade.
and ive shot before where i had my grip full of 2 freshly charged batteries and i churned thru them within 2-3 hours of shooting, but that was pretty much 95% flash. and it went from telling me that i was at half charge to empty and the camera not powering on.
luckily when i bought the grip off someone he included 2 extra non canon branded batteries.
it should be less of a problem now cause im ordering a 430ex tomorrow.
08-25-2007, 11:24 AM
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Well, if you can dig through all the flamers, and crud, some people actually received their 40D.
Just for the hell of it, I preordered one - Be nice to get it before my trip in september but I'm not counting on it. I'm guessing early october. Although it will be annoying waiting for a RAW update in lightroom so I can convert the RAWs.
Just for the hell of it, I preordered one - Be nice to get it before my trip in september but I'm not counting on it. I'm guessing early october. Although it will be annoying waiting for a RAW update in lightroom so I can convert the RAWs.
08-25-2007, 12:33 PM
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You mean sRaw, it took me a little to put together you last sentence. If you preordered from amazon.com, you just went up one spot in line. I cancelled my preorder.
08-25-2007, 12:50 PM
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some pictures taken with the 40D at various ISOs
the site is running slow for me but anyways
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/canoneos40d_preview/
the site is running slow for me but anyways
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/canoneos40d_preview/
08-25-2007, 01:00 PM
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another site that shows ISO performance
the translation is terrible because it was originally in japanese but the picture show you the noise performance.
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...s_40d_iso.html
the translation is terrible because it was originally in japanese but the picture show you the noise performance.
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...s_40d_iso.html
08-25-2007, 01:02 PM
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iso 1600 looks pretty good to me, looks better than what i could get with my XTi
08-25-2007, 04:36 PM
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Some people already have it?? 
Jup, what caused you to cancel?
Jup, what caused you to cancel?
08-25-2007, 07:01 PM
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Some people already have it??
Jup, what caused you to cancel?
Jup, what caused you to cancel?
08-25-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
I want FF, so now I'm debating 5D now or wait until Spring '08 and see what happens. I think I can wait until spring, but then I think what happens if it doesn't come. Then I think that it would have to come Fall '08. But there has to be a 5D replacement Spring '08, It's 2 years old this month.
08-25-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wndrlst
Gotcha...I'm thinking it's time to go ahead & place my order.
meaning i need to sell my XTi and possible my 2 technics MKII turntables that lately have been collecting dust.
08-25-2007, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i need to get the money first before i get the 40D
meaning i need to sell my XTi and possible my 2 technics MKII turntables that lately have been collecting dust.
meaning i need to sell my XTi and possible my 2 technics MKII turntables that lately have been collecting dust.
It almost covers it. Glad you said that though, I forgot it's my turn in the phone tag game I've been playing with a lady who wants my pottery wheel....
08-25-2007, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by waTSX
The high ISO shots from the 40D posted on DPR look really good. I can't wait to read full reviews for this camera. 
The noise at ISO 1000 looks cleaner than my XT at 400. I want.
08-25-2007, 09:36 PM
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Just ordered....
08-25-2007, 09:39 PM
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^^ bhphoto??
bhphoto??
08-25-2007, 09:39 PM
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:giddy:
08-25-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
^^ bhphoto??
bhphoto??
08-26-2007, 05:59 AM
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lucky, i probably wont get it until october or november. i guess ill look to you for a full on review.
08-26-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wndrlst
I didn't see a pre-order on B&H, so ordered it from Amazon.
Apparently the camera is released in Hong Kong first (30D did the same thing actually). The Canon Hong kong website is the only site that has the 40D manual on it - Chinese only though!
08-27-2007, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Make them send it NOW!!! 
08-29-2007, 11:14 AM
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amazon.com is saying that it will be released 30 August.
Availability: This item will be released on August 30, 2007.
Availability: This item will be released on August 30, 2007.
08-29-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
amazon.com is saying that it will be released 30 August.
Availability: This item will be released on August 30, 2007.
Availability: This item will be released on August 30, 2007.
Oh, I called Ace today to ask about their pricing/wait list/estimated arrival, etc. He said they'll prob be selling under $1300 for body only??
I'm on the wait list. If I get a call before Amazon ships my order, I'll go pick it up.Oh yeah,
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08-29-2007, 11:24 AM
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