Canon: Rumor Thread
#41
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I've already sold my 30D in anticipation of these bodies coming to market soon, so I might actually have to shoot film for a while
Or, I could also just use our other 30D...![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
In the mean time, my scanner creates 24MP files from 35mm negs and slides, so if the 5D replacement isn't 20+ MP, I might feel inadequate when I move back to digital. LOL!
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Or, I could also just use our other 30D...
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In the mean time, my scanner creates 24MP files from 35mm negs and slides, so if the 5D replacement isn't 20+ MP, I might feel inadequate when I move back to digital. LOL!
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i still want to pick up an EOS 3.
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I only use center focus and move around after "half-shutter" so if it's simply number of points, it's useless. But I'm guessing there is more to having more AF points. i.e. reducing the focus area for each point?
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i still want to pick up an EOS 3.
The images from an Elan 7 look the same!
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#46
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The added focus points help with AI-Servo to assist the tracking of moving subjects. It's pretty unlikely that you'll specifically choose focus point #27 for a still shot, but when you're in AI-Servo, all the points are used to help track the subject, even if you're only using the center point for the final focus decision.
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Originally Posted by yohan81718
can you tell me the advantage of having more AF points? I have a guess, but not sure if that's the reason.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i think its more about people wanting their 45 point pro AF system in the 5D successor.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I've already sold my 30D in anticipation of these bodies coming to market soon, so I might actually have to shoot film for a while
Or, I could also just use our other 30D...![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
In the mean time, my scanner creates 24MP files from 35mm negs and slides, so if the 5D replacement isn't 20+ MP, I might feel inadequate when I move back to digital. LOL!
![Nervous](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nervous.gif)
Or, I could also just use our other 30D...
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
In the mean time, my scanner creates 24MP files from 35mm negs and slides, so if the 5D replacement isn't 20+ MP, I might feel inadequate when I move back to digital. LOL!
#50
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Originally Posted by srika
and it's also about the D300 and 700 having 51 points..
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I just wish the full frame bodies would push more of the sensors to the outer edge of the frame. Right now they are all crammed into the middle third of the image, so if you actually wanted to autofocus on something on the edge of the frame, you'd have to focus and recompose.
Take the D300 vs the D3. Both have 51 point AF systems, but the reduced frame of the D300 means the AF points are more spread out.
D3:
![](http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/NikonD3/Images/af_area51.gif)
Link: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/NikonD3/page4.asp
D300:
![](http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/NikonD300/Images/af_area51.gif)
Link: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300/page4.asp
Don't get me wrong, I'd still take the D3 for it's other strengths, but I just wish they utilized the AF points better.
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#51
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Dan, are you looking at getting the new 5D? If so, have you sold your EF-S lenses as well?
I've owned the 16-35, 17-40, and 24-70 before, and I'm really not looking forward to returning to them if I make the move back to full frame. I haven't tried the new 16-35 II yet, but it's supposed to be much better. However, for some reason they've decided to bump up the filter size to 82mm which means my $800 collection of 77mm filters would be useless on that lens.
If I move to the 5D replacement, I'd mostly use my primes and the 70-200. I'd probably eventually get the new 14/2.8 for the wide stuff since when I use the 10-22, it's almost always on the 10mm side for the dramatic angle.
#52
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
AF points are the new megapixels. ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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I just wish the full frame bodies would push more of the sensors to the outer edge of the frame. Right now they are all crammed into the middle third of the image, so if you actually wanted to autofocus on something on the edge of the frame, you'd have to focus and recompose.
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Take the D300 vs the D3. Both have 51 point AF systems, but the reduced frame of the D300 means the AF points are more spread out.
#53
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Originally Posted by srika
obviously it's not the only rationale.. it's just a "factor".
What's also interesting is this test that compares the AF performance of the 1D3 to the D3: http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pr...-showdown.html
I'm not sure if the 51 points is really better than the 45 after all...
But really though, it's a valid concern for someone who takes quick, spontaneous people shots (i.e. me). With more AF points, I think you will get a greater frequency of accurate shots, assuming you know the basics.
So yes, the more points you have to support the focus decision for that are, the more likely you're going to get that spot in focus.
#54
The AF points pick up the section of what you're shooting that has the most contrast, most of the time that's not what I want to be in focus, no matter how many FP's are in the body I'm shooting.
#55
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i still want to pick up an EOS 3.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The EOS 3 is a nice camera, but I'll let you in on a secret...
The images from an Elan 7 look the same!![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
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The images from an Elan 7 look the same!
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I don't think anyone is going to tell the difference between 45 points and 51 points, that's all. For what it's worth, with all the bashing the 1-series receives, it's still far more accurate than the 40D and 5D bodies. If you've been following the Rob Galbraith article, he mentioned that the 40D is completely unusable for sports when compared to the 1-series. I've found the 30D is more than capable for any of the sports stuff I've shot, and the 40D is supposed to have a better AF system than the 30D, so if the 40D is unusuable, I guess I would be completely blown away by a 1-series.
What's also interesting is this test that compares the AF performance of the 1D3 to the D3: http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pr...-showdown.html
I'm not sure if the 51 points is really better than the 45 after all...
If you're using all AF points, then yes, there will be more of a chance that something in that area will be in focus. Be careful for what you wish, because that something might be a hand or an ear when you really wanted the eyes to be in focus. You still need to make the decision of what you want in focus, which usually means selecting one of the points and letting the surrounding points help out with the tracking.
So yes, the more points you have to support the focus decision for that are, the more likely you're going to get that spot in focus.
What's also interesting is this test that compares the AF performance of the 1D3 to the D3: http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pr...-showdown.html
I'm not sure if the 51 points is really better than the 45 after all...
If you're using all AF points, then yes, there will be more of a chance that something in that area will be in focus. Be careful for what you wish, because that something might be a hand or an ear when you really wanted the eyes to be in focus. You still need to make the decision of what you want in focus, which usually means selecting one of the points and letting the surrounding points help out with the tracking.
So yes, the more points you have to support the focus decision for that are, the more likely you're going to get that spot in focus.
Ive noticed that when using my camera in sports, the keeper rate isnt so high and the ones that are keepers aren't fantastically sharp. now the photos ive seen with my friends 1DIII, those are amazing!.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I don't think anyone is going to tell the difference between 45 points and 51 points, that's all. For what it's worth, with all the bashing the 1-series receives, it's still far more accurate than the 40D and 5D bodies. If you've been following the Rob Galbraith article, he mentioned that the 40D is completely unusable for sports when compared to the 1-series. I've found the 30D is more than capable for any of the sports stuff I've shot, and the 40D is supposed to have a better AF system than the 30D, so if the 40D is unusuable, I guess I would be completely blown away by a 1-series.
What's also interesting is this test that compares the AF performance of the 1D3 to the D3: http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pr...-showdown.html
I'm not sure if the 51 points is really better than the 45 after all...
What's also interesting is this test that compares the AF performance of the 1D3 to the D3: http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pr...-showdown.html
I'm not sure if the 51 points is really better than the 45 after all...
If you're using all AF points, then yes, there will be more of a chance that something in that area will be in focus. Be careful for what you wish, because that something might be a hand or an ear when you really wanted the eyes to be in focus. You still need to make the decision of what you want in focus, which usually means selecting one of the points and letting the surrounding points help out with the tracking.
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thats assuming that you are using auto AF point selection thou right? i dont know anyone that uses that.
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IMO 11 points is weak when nikon put its 51 pro AF system into its lower level cameras.
but if those 11 points could focus just as well as canons 45 point, then i dont really care.
but if those 11 points could focus just as well as canons 45 point, then i dont really care.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
thats assuming that you are using auto AF point selection thou right? i dont know anyone that uses that.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
but if those 11 points could focus just as well as canons 45 point, then i dont really care.
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Originally Posted by srika
I use it more often than I would think - especially when shooting at night with a tripod. Since its on a tripod it's not convenient to half-press and reframe - much easier (for me) to compose the shot, set the (off-center) AF point, and then take the shots - which I'll usually have the AF re-focus. (Not talking about the club work, I don't think I've ever used the manual AF at the clubs).
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Originally Posted by srika
I use it more often than I would think - especially when shooting at night with a tripod. Since its on a tripod it's not convenient to half-press and reframe - much easier (for me) to compose the shot, set the (off-center) AF point, and then take the shots - which I'll usually have the AF re-focus. (Not talking about the club work, I don't think I've ever used the manual AF at the clubs).
but what i was talking about is the camera auto selecting the AF point for you, which is how you might get a hand in focus instead of the eyes.
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
The AF points pick up the section of what you're shooting that has the most contrast, most of the time that's not what I want to be in focus, no matter how many FP's are in the body I'm shooting.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
sorry i meant to quote dan martin.
but what i was talking about is the camera auto selecting the AF point for you, which is how you might get a hand in focus instead of the eyes.
but what i was talking about is the camera auto selecting the AF point for you, which is how you might get a hand in focus instead of the eyes.
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http://www.canon.com/moon/en/index.html
http://www.canon.co.uk/
"Destined Evolution"... hmmm.. I'm seeing rumors of a movie mode
and 21mp..
http://www.canon.co.uk/
"Destined Evolution"... hmmm.. I'm seeing rumors of a movie mode
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you know, well-followed companies like these never had it so good, with regard to consumers. All they have to do is post up a little 1-page micro-site, and they know it's going to explode all over the intarweb. Thanks to.. people like us.
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"Destined Evolution"... hmmm.. I'm seeing rumors of a movie mode
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The future, this is either going to be a 1Dmk IV or it's going to be a camera in the likes of a EOS3. EOS3 was Canon's baby 1D when filmed was used. I say this because of Canon's UK website, it shows the top of the camera w/o a knob.
http://www.canon.co.uk/
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im tempted to pick up a EOS 3 from someone that is selling one, but i know that i am rarely going to use it
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