Comments on: The Next Canon 5D http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/ The latest in digital photography and camera reviews, news and rumors for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and more. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:20:01 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Danie Bester http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-17358 Danie Bester Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:42:47 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-17358 I'm a Canon User. Currently shoot with a 20D and a few decent lenses. For my purpose 20/30/40D not good enough to compare with Nikon's mid-range to high-end offerings as I want to go commercial. I'm seriously considering walking over to the "Dark Side". Canon has nothing - at this moment - to combat the Nikon D300 and D700. We've been waiting for ages for the 5D's successor. Even if its better than the D700, what will it cost? Why doesn't Canon have a camera between the 5D and 40D to compete with the likes of Nikon's D300 or even Sony's A700. Then also, being a portrait and wedding photographer it is clear that Nikon has the upper hand in Flash Systems & Skin tones. Sorry Canon, but I think that Nikon has the edge... I’m a Canon User. Currently shoot with a 20D and a few decent lenses. For my purpose 20/30/40D not good enough to compare with Nikon’s mid-range to high-end offerings as I want to go commercial.

I’m seriously considering walking over to the “Dark Side”. Canon has nothing – at this moment – to combat the Nikon D300 and D700. We’ve been waiting for ages for the 5D’s successor. Even if its better than the D700, what will it cost? Why doesn’t Canon have a camera between the 5D and 40D to compete with the likes of Nikon’s D300 or even Sony’s A700.

Then also, being a portrait and wedding photographer it is clear that Nikon has the upper hand in Flash Systems & Skin tones.

Sorry Canon, but I think that Nikon has the edge…

]]> By: Chao Santanu Buragohain http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-10591 Chao Santanu Buragohain Tue, 13 May 2008 17:15:59 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-10591 I am a Canon fan, but wonder how long would it be before we see an upgrade to the 40D and 5D. Canon did a nice job by putting more power into the beginners hand with the 450D but being a 400D user I would rather upgrade to the next level. However its very dissapointing to see that Canon is making its loyal customers wait too long. Should one be considering moving into Nikon D300 instead, rather than wait any longer? Or better still what if Nikon comes up with an D80 upgrade before Canon? I am sure that Canon has the upgrades in hand, just dont understand why they are taking the risk of loosing customers to competetion by delaying the launch..... Wake up guys.....the customers patience is running out.... I am a Canon fan, but wonder how long would it be before we see an upgrade to the 40D and 5D.
Canon did a nice job by putting more power into the beginners hand with the 450D but being a 400D user I would rather upgrade to the next level. However its very dissapointing to see that Canon is making its loyal customers wait too long.
Should one be considering moving into Nikon D300 instead, rather than wait any longer? Or better still what if Nikon comes up with an D80 upgrade before Canon?
I am sure that Canon has the upgrades in hand, just dont understand why they are taking the risk of loosing customers to competetion by delaying the launch…..
Wake up guys…..the customers patience is running out….

]]> By: Mark http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-8626 Mark Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-8626 About the weather sealing thing. If that's a concern and your not loaded with L glass. You might want to look into the Olympus E3. I've had much success with it in all conditions and the Pro ZD glass is remarkable. I just didn't see the full frame advantage without serious environmental sealing in my line of work. I did rent a 5D. It's seemed like a real low grade shell built around this larger sensor. I cropped on most of the shots I made with it. With the E3 I go so much more in a military grade body. The 4/3 sensor is a great format. No need to crop. Compositions made complete in camera no cropping needed. Don't get me wrong. The 5D a fine camera, but it's not the complete tool. If you can deal with that. got for it. But it really needs substantial improvements if they want my vote for a serious outdoor photographers axe. About the weather sealing thing. If that’s a concern and your not loaded with L glass. You might want to look into the Olympus E3. I’ve had much success with it in all conditions and the Pro ZD glass is remarkable. I just didn’t see the full frame advantage without serious environmental sealing in my line of work. I did rent a 5D.
It’s seemed like a real low grade shell built around this larger sensor. I cropped on most of the shots I made with it. With the E3 I go so much more in a military grade body. The 4/3 sensor is a great format. No need to crop. Compositions made complete in camera no cropping needed. Don’t get me wrong. The 5D a fine camera, but it’s not the complete tool. If you can deal with that. got for it. But it really needs substantial improvements if they want my vote for a serious outdoor photographers axe.

]]> By: G Harper http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-8315 G Harper Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:49:36 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-8315 I have to agree with JC. I'm currently waiting for an estimate to repair my 5D. All I know is that it has some internal corrosion. No idea how bad it is, or if it will be economical to repair. I've bought another 5D as I have jobs to do. The 1D is too expensive and frankly too physically big. If the replacement for the current 5D does not have good sealing, then yeah I have some thinking to do. I live in Scotland. It rains a lot. I need a camera that can survive the odd shower. I have to agree with JC. I’m currently waiting for an estimate to repair my 5D. All I know is that it has some internal corrosion. No idea how bad it is, or if it will be economical to repair.

I’ve bought another 5D as I have jobs to do. The 1D is too expensive and frankly too physically big.

If the replacement for the current 5D does not have good sealing, then yeah I have some thinking to do.

I live in Scotland. It rains a lot. I need a camera that can survive the odd shower.

]]> By: J C http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-2895 J C Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:13:43 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-2895 One more things, more than bigger LCD or Liveview in my priority list for the next 5D is weather seals. I am seriously considering switching to Nikon's D3 if Canon can't come up with anything like the 1D series weatherproofness. Now, even the cheaper Pentax K10D has weather seals, Nikon's cheaper D300 has it... what's the point if I want to shoot digital in the rain? I am a proud Canon owner for over 15 years, from my trusted 50E to 1v and now the 5D. I have to say that I am very impressed with 5D's capability and quality but I miss the overall experience of my 1v (still have it). I couldn't take my 5D to an area where it's wet and dusty... so I bought myself a K10D instead, which is probably the cheapest weatherproof DSLR on the market. It impresses me too but I just hope that the next 5D will be weatherproof... otherwise, all my 'L' lenses wouldn't make sense in poor weather conditions. One more things, more than bigger LCD or Liveview in my priority list for the next 5D is weather seals. I am seriously considering switching to Nikon’s D3 if Canon can’t come up with anything like the 1D series weatherproofness. Now, even the cheaper Pentax K10D has weather seals, Nikon’s cheaper D300 has it… what’s the point if I want to shoot digital in the rain? I am a proud Canon owner for over 15 years, from my trusted 50E to 1v and now the 5D. I have to say that I am very impressed with 5D’s capability and quality but I miss the overall experience of my 1v (still have it). I couldn’t take my 5D to an area where it’s wet and dusty… so I bought myself a K10D instead, which is probably the cheapest weatherproof DSLR on the market. It impresses me too but I just hope that the next 5D will be weatherproof… otherwise, all my ‘L’ lenses wouldn’t make sense in poor weather conditions.

]]> By: Canon 5D Price Drops | Photography Bay http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1717 Canon 5D Price Drops | Photography Bay Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:36:30 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1717 [...] There’s a couple of things to be drawn from this. First, if you’re looking for a full frame digital camera, this is a heck of a time to snatch one of these up. Second, the announcement of the Canon 5D Mark II may be the reason for these recent significant price drops. I’ll keep up with all of the updates for the Canon 5D Mark II on this page. [...] [...] There’s a couple of things to be drawn from this. First, if you’re looking for a full frame digital camera, this is a heck of a time to snatch one of these up. Second, the announcement of the Canon 5D Mark II may be the reason for these recent significant price drops. I’ll keep up with all of the updates for the Canon 5D Mark II on this page. [...]

]]> By: Canon 5D Mark II Coming November 2007? | Photography Bay http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1603 Canon 5D Mark II Coming November 2007? | Photography Bay Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:41:24 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1603 [...] Keep track of the latest Canon 5D Mark II rumors on this page. [...] [...] Keep track of the latest Canon 5D Mark II rumors on this page. [...]

]]> By: rygood http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1412 rygood Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:38:22 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1412 I hope they leak some details soon! I've been following this closely, and the chatter has been so low its ridiculous. Either Canon is staying extremely tight lipped or its not too close on the horizon. Either way, the successor to the 5D will be my next camera purchase, now if they would just release it... I hope they leak some details soon! I’ve been following this closely, and the chatter has been so low its ridiculous. Either Canon is staying extremely tight lipped or its not too close on the horizon. Either way, the successor to the 5D will be my next camera purchase, now if they would just release it…

]]> By: rygood http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-2098 rygood Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:38:22 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-2098 I hope they leak some details soon! I\'ve been following this closely, and the chatter has been so low its ridiculous. Either Canon is staying extremely tight lipped or its not too close on the horizon. Either way, the successor to the 5D will be my next camera purchase, now if they would just release it... I hope they leak some details soon! I\'ve been following this closely, and the chatter has been so low its ridiculous. Either Canon is staying extremely tight lipped or its not too close on the horizon. Either way, the successor to the 5D will be my next camera purchase, now if they would just release it…

]]> By: The Next Canon 5D SLR at Imaging Insider http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1398 The Next Canon 5D SLR at Imaging Insider Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:45:54 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/09/03/the-next-canon-5d/#comment-1398 [...] Read More… [...] [...] Read More… [...]

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