I CANT TAKE IT!

[mrbeagle]

If the new 5d isn't announced april 22nd I'm going to cry. I hope these people aren't toying with my emotions :(
it will be a sad day.

[Jim G]

But.. what if they delay, only to announce it on April... 23rd? Or 24th? Or maybe in May? ;)

[mrbeagle]

But.. what if they delay, only to announce it on April... 23rd? Or 24th? Or maybe in May? ;)


well obviously life will cease to exist at that point :)

[malcolmp]

I think it is important to meditate and visualize the 5D Mk II coming in August. Take some deep breaths, visualize....

If nothing happens on April 22-24 then go to your happy place (August, 15 Mp, weather sealed, low, low noise at ISO 6400, etc), and try not to be a girly-man

[ANGUS]

Whats on the 22nd?

[EOS Man]

Whats on the 22nd?

The rumored 5D Mark II announcement...

[ANGUS]

So someone pulled a date out of thin air?

[surfjungle]

What bothers me is that there's "another" rumour going 'round that after the 5D MKII comes out this year, whatever date it may be, that a 3D will come out next year. That to me says that the new 5D won't be weather sealed.

For the rumour, go to http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_5d2_3d_7d.html

I guess the important thing here to remember is that its not the camera that makes the photographer, its their eye and skills etc. Sure we all want a new 5D but do we really need one? I'm using a 30D. The main limitations I have found with this are as follows:
- no wide angle except with ridiculous EF-S lenses.
- too noisy at 800 and virtually unusable thereafter.
- not weather sealed

The above are not major roadblocks and could be overcome easily enough. The only other drawback I can think of is that the technology development of digital cameras is quite fast, so a camera from May 2006 will be showing its age soon enough. A friend of mine with a studio in Boston still uses a Canon 10D (!) and the quality of his work is terrific.

[malcolmp]

I'm using a 30D. The main limitations I have found with this are as follows:
- no wide angle except with ridiculous EF-S lenses.
- too noisy at 800 and virtually unusable thereafter.
- not weather sealed


Well, "luckily" because Canon's EF wide angles aren't super brilliant the EF-S 10-22 or even Sigma 10-20 work pretty well for wide angle on the 1.6 crop compared to the 17-40 or 16-35. Also, the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS is pretty awesome.

My main reason for lurking on the 5D Mk II is to have more useful focal lengths on some amazing primes (50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.2, 135 f/2). I don't get as much use from them as I would like on the crop body.

It will be interesting to see how Canon keeps the noise down on the 5D Mk II as they up the pixel density. The original 5D seems to be pretty magical with low noise, but they have had 3 years to work on it. They have to go to at least ISO 6400 to keep up with Nikon.

I think Canon will go for more weather sealing thanks to competition from Nikon and Pentax. It can't be that hard!

From the recent interview published from the head of the EOS division it's not clear if Canon are going to release the 5D Mk II followed by a lower end full frame model in 2009, or if they are going to add one above (e.g. 3D), or maybe both.

[JC4]

It will be interesting to see how Canon keeps the noise down on the 5D Mk II as they up the pixel density. The original 5D seems to be pretty magical with low noise, but they have had 3 years to work on it. They have to go to at least ISO 6400 to keep up with Nikon.


That shouldn't be a problem. The 1d-III compares VERY well with the 5d on noise, especially at high-ISO's. I think 16mp FF works out to the same density as the 1d-III. On top of that, its a year later so there's hope it'll be even better.

My main reason for monitoring this 5d-II insanity is IQ. I'm spoiled by the noise(lack of) and color rendition of my 1d-III, but want it in a smaller body. The current 5d will cover the IQ, but I'm also hooked on the 1d features. Knowing my skill level doesn't do my current gear justice, I fully acknowledge the 5d-II is a want, and not a need. But that doesn't keep me from eagerly watching all the rumors. :)

[rexspangle]

Funny thing is I am hoping one is released and I can't even afford to buy it....go figure

[mrbeagle]

if it's not even going to be announced until august now I might just have to pick up a used 1ds mark ii to hold me over :(

[surfjungle]

Well, "luckily" because Canon's EF wide angles aren't super brilliant the EF-S 10-22 or even Sigma 10-20 work pretty well for wide angle on the 1.6 crop compared to the 17-40 or 16-35. Also, the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS is pretty awesome.

I don't disagree that those lenses are good, its just the general way the whole crop thing works out as a physical limitation with wide angle and the way those EF-S lenses only work with certain bodies - I know, I know, I'm flogging a dead horse..

:)

[JohnnyG]

Well, since the 5DMkII isn't coming out this week, I'm going to spend part of the money I was saving for it on a gun! I doubt that I'll ever get the MkII now as I will spend the money before August. Oh well!:cry:

[Ocean Blue]

Whats on the 22nd?

Earth Day

[blighty]

I was going nuts about this a couple of months ago. Then I bought a 5D and I couldn't care less any more. If I'd had any reason to expect the 5D Mk2 in April I might have considered waiting, but I don;t think it'll be out before August at the earliest.

[CyberDyneSystems]

So now the dates of the rumors is a rumor? :lol:

And it's Canon that is toying with you? :)

[SuzyView]

CDS, how many thread do we have now about this? I have been amazed how many people are looking for the new 5D. The current one is amazing and Canon just can't get a better one. That's the simple answer and it'll come out when it comes out. If Nikon can't shame Canon into getting it out sooner, there has to be a production issue.

[jaybird]

So someone pulled a date out of thin air?

Or perhaps pulled out of some other place that doesn't often see sunshine :)

[CoolToolGuy]

Or perhaps pulled out of some other place that doesn't often see sunshine :)

So that's how we got the straight poop. . . :o

Have Fun,

[AngryCorgi]

If the new 5d isn't announced april 22nd I'm going to cry. I hope these people aren't toying with my emotions :(
it will be a sad day.

...and what address should we be shipping these kleenex boxes to? :p

[AngryCorgi]

I was going nuts about this a couple of months ago. Then I bought a 5D and I couldn't care less any more. If I'd had any reason to expect the 5D Mk2 in April I might have considered waiting, but I don;t think it'll be out before August at the earliest.

A-men... I got my 5D saturday and a used XT last night, and I now could not care less when Canon replaces anything in their lineup. I am good for a while! :D

Besides, after using the 5D and toying with neatimage with it and such, I have tested pushing up to ISO6400 (underexpose 2/3 stop and boost from ACR) with and without NR. The results are very good, IMHO. ISO3200 (actually sensitivity is equal to ISO4000 on the 5D/20D/30D) is already very clean, and I have tested under-exposing and pushing 2-2/3 stop past it (equiv. ISO25600) with pretty decent PP'ed results. The main reason I was looking at a new 5D was the hope for lower noise at higher ISO, but now I'm not worried.

;)

[mrbeagle]

...and what address should we be shipping these kleenex boxes to? :p

the day is still young!

[Fade2]

Well?
Did you get your wish?
It's the 22nd.

[mrbeagle]

Well?
Did you get your wish?
It's the 22nd.

yep! just announced on canon.com!
woo hooooo specs are sick

[kensei]

LIES LIES AND SLANDER!

[AngryCorgi]

Here's the Canon April 22nd Press Release!!

Canon Press Release - April 22nd, 2008 (http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080422_canon_forest.html)

Just remember you heard it here first... ;)

[Jim G]

Here's the Canon April 22nd Press Release!!

Canon Press Release - April 22nd, 2008 (http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080422_canon_forest.html)

Just remember you heard it here first... ;)

Maybe the new 5D's body will be made from wood? :|

[JC4]

Here's the Canon April 22nd Press Release!!

Canon Press Release - April 22nd, 2008 (http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080422_canon_forest.html)

Just remember you heard it here first... ;)

Nope, Heard it here first: Post #97
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=484438&page=7

:)

I'm sure it'll happen the 24th!!!!! If not, oh well, I get to save my cash.

[CoolToolGuy]

Here's the Canon April 22nd Press Release!!

Canon Press Release - April 22nd, 2008 (http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080422_canon_forest.html)

Just remember you heard it here first... ;)

Oh! The roots of photography! It looks good, but I don't usually pursue that branch of the hobby. :oops: Okay, now I'd better leave. :lol:

Have Fun,

[Chandler.]

Here's the Canon April 22nd Press Release!!

Canon Press Release - April 22nd, 2008 (http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080422_canon_forest.html)

Just remember you heard it here first... ;)

Awesome. All that waiting has finally paid off!