I still don't get why there is no flip out screen, the 5d mkII is such a good video camera, and the 5DmkIII will probably follow suit, wouldn't it be useful to have a moveable screen for ease of use?
mate all we want fior a 5dmk3 is its 7d AFpoints
Not going to happen, unless they have something along the lines of a 3D with a FF sensor and 7D AF- it would also be not as good as the 1Dx. Canon will have learned their lesson from the 5DII/1D3s thing. The 5D3 is more likely to have a similar but upgraded AF system from the 5D2 and a higher MP (probably not by much) and better performing sensor.
Wishing for a 1Dx in a 5D body at the 5D pricepoint just isn't going to happen.![]()
If they don't put a decent AF system on the 7D, then it won't compete with Nikons new offering.
That bottom picture has to be a gripped 5dmkiii, the 7d doesn't even need an upgrade.
Not going to happen, unless they have something along the lines of a 3D with a FF sensor and 7D AF- it would also be not as good as the 1Dx. Canon will have learned their lesson from the 5DII/1D3s thing. The 5D3 is more likely to have a similar but upgraded AF system from the 5D2 and a higher MP (probably not by much) and better performing sensor.
Wishing for a 1Dx in a 5D body at the 5D pricepoint just isn't going to happen.![]()
It should happen or else whats the point in getting a 5dmk3 over the mk2?
All we want is a d700 canon version.
if nikon can do it, why cant canon? if they dont i may sell all my canon gear and go with nikon. the d700 is perfect. decent MP size FF camera with more crosstype AF points then even the 7d
I am also sure neither Canon or Nikon will really give a toss what you do with your gear...![]()
First camera is a 1Dx I think, second one is something new - a high end body, with a detachable batt-pack and no pop-up flash, which suggests something to sit alongside the 5D2, or to replace it.

I still don't get why there is no flip out screen, the 5d mkII is such a good video camera, and the 5DmkIII will probably follow suit, wouldn't it be useful to have a moveable screen for ease of use?
Silent-Sam said:That is so true. We like to think our buying power means something, but let's face it, it means nothing.
At it's most base level, if we sell our gear to change brands, someone else has just bought into our previous brand with that kit.
So if millions of users all go for Nikon canon won't care? Doubtful
It's definitely not a 5D Mk II. The mode dial is different; the button layout is different; even the layout of the top-plate LCD is different.looks like a 5mk2 to me
Not going to happen, unless they have something along the lines of a 3D with a FF sensor and 7D AF- it would also be not as good as the 1Dx. Canon will have learned their lesson from the 5DII/1D3s thing. The 5D3 is more likely to have a similar but upgraded AF system from the 5D2 and a higher MP (probably not by much) and better performing sensor.
Wishing for a 1Dx in a 5D body at the 5D pricepoint just isn't going to happen.![]()
Then I really DON'T want it whatever it is.
Then I really DON'T want it whatever it is.
1Dx is the high fps camera. 5D3 should be a studio high res camera, not a cripple like the 5D mk2 currently is. Fine, it works for many, but to be frank it wouldn't have survived my ordinary day out on the coast last saturday. 5D2 AF is at the level of D5000 when compared to nikon. It' really time to upgrade.
Also don't forget that for every 1D sold they sell 10-100 5D cameras, so they make much bigger profit from those sales. If you think 1D x will cost £5k to manufacture then you are seriously disillusioned.
I'd have thought it would be the 5, as there's no pop up flash on the gripped body and no silly modes on the dial.
It seems to me that you've really contradicted yourself in the first paragraph....
It is a complicated topic. I bet Canon marketing department makes more contradicting decisions than that
If you think about how the 5d MKII fitted or even now fits into the line-up of:
XXXD 50D 7D 5D 1Ds/1Div 1DX
to me the way the 5D fits into the line-up and the specs seem perfectly reasonable.
The problem is that 5D stands there on a single leg. The sensor is clearly there, but other features are trailing well behind 7D. 1Dsiii/1Div are done and dusted (or will be in two months)
Why make us pay more for something we don't need?
We already pay for AF, don't we? So what can't they put one that works better rather than a dinosaur from 10 years ago? 7D AF isn't exactly that expensive, and even D7000 has that. A few rubber seals cost $1, and that is nasty not to use them.
The point is, if you want to treat your camera rough, then you would have bought a 1ds III..... Hence why you have a 1ds series right?
Yes, that's why I bought it. The problem is D700 and D300 can be both treated that way and cost no more than 5DII, but they are lower res.
And why do you need 1d/7d autofocus for studio work?
Studios tend to be dark. In the dark AF tends to be hit and miss, and I believe many 5D owners use a speedlite to help with focusing. Some work requires capturing a model in action as well as high res or is it exclusive 1Dx territory?
As the market is already saturated with 5D and 5DII it will be harder to sell 'just because it's FF'. It needs to grow from other directions as well. Don't forget that they aren't losing money by selling 5D, and that in fact, means more sales of expensive L glass.
I don't know if what I just said makes sense...
Not going to happen. Not everyone is you and many people are happy with their 5D2 and its AF capability. People have changed over but the 5D2 is still selling in big quantities, despite being 'over the hill'!
I wouldn't use one for sport but having used one just walking round and a few impromptu portraits there is nothing wrong with the AF in those circumstances.
No but the way you go on, you go on as if our wallets dont mean nothing when infact it does.
If you are not a canon fanboy, you would jump ship if you thought canon where taking the Pee and forced you to buy two different bodies so you can shoot movable objects in full frame instead of just producing one camera that does it all i.e a d700 equivalent.
money talks and if canon mess up and brng out a 5dmk3 thats barely an different then the mk2, most people wont buy it, especially those who have a mk2 already or even a mk1
I think you are reading it wrong. The 5D3 will be an improvement over the 5D2 but to expect it to have the same AF as the 7D or something better is pure folly. That would cut in to their sales of the 1Dx and which do you think makes more money for their shareholders? Canon pitch their cameras very carefully to market segments not individual users. That market segment is full of lots of very happy 5D2 users and very few people who may have bought the wrong camera from them. Canon will tell you if you want a full frame camera with the best AF available then get the 1Dx!
You may have to face facts that the camera you want is a Nikon and jump ship.
No but the way you go on, you go on as if our wallets dont mean nothing when infact it does.
If you are not a canon fanboy, you would jump ship if you thought canon where taking the Pee and forced you to buy two different bodies so you can shoot movable objects in full frame instead of just producing one camera that does it all i.e a d700 equivalent.
money talks and if canon mess up and brng out a 5dmk3 thats barely an different then the mk2, most people wont buy it, especially those who have a mk2 already or even a mk1
how would that cut into the 1dx sale? the 1dx AF system is night and day difference compared to the 7d.
When you already have previous canon gear, most cant be bothered to switch sides and so a 5dmk2 is THE ONLY option for them so of course it will be popular just like how iphone was the first true multitouch device.
So what can they improve on 5dmk2 minus AF? the AF is one of the MAIN things that needs to be sorted mate.
How can it cut in? Simple- if the AF in the new 5D3 is good enough to get the images you need in sports, wildlife etc then you won't buy the 1Dx- the camera Canon want you to buy.
As for improving the 5D2- better DR, lower noise at higher ISOs and better DIGIC chips to power it would all be desirable in the market segment.
I am sure they will improve the AF in the 5D3 but don't expect it to be at the same level in both speed and complexity as the 7D or 1Dx- these are completely different beasts.
How can it cut in? Simple- if the AF in the new 5D3 is good enough to get the images you need in sports, wildlife etc then you won't buy the 1Dx- the camera Canon want you to buy.
As for improving the 5D2- better DR, lower noise at higher ISOs and better DIGIC chips to power it would all be desirable in the market segment.
I am sure they will improve the AF in the 5D3 but don't expect it to be at the same level in both speed and complexity as the 7D or 1Dx- these are completely different beasts.
jonneymendoza said:taking shots of wildlife and sport is not all to do with AF:bonk: what about range?(crop vs FF) and especially FPS? You really think a 19 cros type AF system/(give or take 5-6fps) on a 5dmk3 will take shots as good as a 1dx with 51? AF points at 12fps? na mate.
Dont dismiss the FPS. thats an important factor to consider for sports and wildlife shots
taking shots of wildlife and sport is not all to do with AF:bonk: what about range?(crop vs FF) and especially FPS? You really think a 19 cros type AF system/(give or take 5-6fps) on a 5dmk3 will take shots as good as a 1dx with 51? AF points at 12fps? na mate.
Dont dismiss the FPS. thats an important factor to consider for sports and wildlife shots
having recently bought my mkII I can't see any compelling reason to upgrade again, I couldn't care less about the AF.dhracer said:My money's on it being a 5d-x ;-)
5-6fps is very optimistic for 5DIII. 1Ds3 wasn't quite there. I think the 5D will keep the current 3-4 fps rate.
Even more importantly the current 5D has a massive shutter lag compared to 7D or 1D. And so on. These are features reserved for 1Dx, but AF is something that needs to be there. 50D AF in FF body is a bloody ridiculous joke, and that's what's effectively in there at the moment.
Just think about it £2000 camera that doesn't quite do the job properly! Please don't tell me it is acceptable.