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<p>Sorry folks, it's not the 7D MkII. It's not the 6D MkII either. Nor is it the 5D MkIV</p>

<p>It's the T5, replacing the T3. 18MP, Digic 4, 9 point AF, 3" LCD, 3fps, 1080p video. Around $550 with kit lens.</p>

<p>There is a G1X MkII though. Faster lens, smaller body. No optical viefinder (EVF is optional accessory). WiFi. Around $800.</p>

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<p>The G1X-2 has a "tilt type" (Canon's words) screen, so I assume the swivel screen is gone. Very disappointed as I use this function all the time on my G12. Don't like the EVF, have one for panny gf1 and nevere use it. I'd rather have the optical viewfinder that everyone complains about.</p>

<p>I thought it was interesting when I got the email from B&H announcing these new cameras. I've read so much speculation here and dpreview that Canon was not ever going to produce a G1X successor....</p>

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I'm still trying to figure out what they changed on the MR-14EX II over the original. Looks like some more custom functions, LED modeling

lamps (I think the originals are incandescent), and faster recycling time. Doesn't really matter, because I rarely buy gear new (that way I

can afford MORE haha) and it'll be a while until these start turning up on KEH at good prices. However, I do happen to love this flash for

fill on wildflowers, and picked it over the MT-24EX mostly because it is a little tougher and lighter, and I'm often traveling off trail. However,

it does have some flaws over the most expensive big brother. I'm most curious to see if they've made any changes to the flash heads,

especially with respect to realigning them slightly better for the MPE-65 at 4-5X, since a lot of people seem to complain it overshoots a bit

at that range, and in terms of diffusing (which is already halfway decent, IMO).

 

I'm also glad the T5 lacks GPS. I just had a discussion a few weeks ago on a native orchid listserv that I frequent about the issues GPS-

equipped cameras like the 6D can pose if people leave the geotagging data in photos of rare populations, especially when the photos are

shared on websites that map photos automatically.

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<p>Hmmm. Let's see. I can have a de-clunkified G1X and bulky add-on EVF for about $1100 or...I can buy a new Sony NEX 6 outfit for about $640, with a full APS-C sized sensor with better image quality than a 7D, an on-board EVF, fast Hybrid AF, downloadable apps, interchangeable lens versatility, manual lens adaptability with focus peaking, Wifi, Sweep panorama, an on-board bounce flash in an extremely small/thin/lightweight camera/16-50mm OSS lens combo.</p>

<p>I'm going to have to really think about this one. </p>

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<p>The T5 will launch at more than the <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos100d&products=canon_eos1200d">current price</a> of the SL1 w/18-55 kit. I'm struggling to see why anyone would choose the former (<a href="http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos100d&products=canon_eos1200d">comparison link</a>), unless handgrip size is <em>really</em> that much of an issue.</p>

<p>I'm with Rob on this one.</p>

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<p>Why the T5? Probably because people like choice. Give them a bunch of more of less identical cameras and they'll buy more in total than if there's just one. Same for minor updates. It's like cars. People like new models even if the only difference is an extra cupholder.</p>

<p>I think the G1-X (II) has the small advantage over a MILC with an equivalent 5x (24-120mm) zoom in that you can actually get in in a coat pocket since the lens retracts more (though not fully) into the body. Functionally of course, the MILC is more versatile (and cheaper). I don't see the G1 X MkII as being a big seller. There may be a niche market for it. If it was $600 with an EVF, it might be a different story, but at a price likely to be over $1000 with an EVF I can't see it flying off the shelves.</p>

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<p>The lens is 24-120/2-3.9 (35mm FF equivalent, the crop factor is 1.92x). That's either a wider range than the competition, or faster than the completion or both. How much would a 12-60/2-3.9 lens cost for an Olympus Pen body, or a 16-80/2-3.9 lens cost for a Sony APS-C MILC (if either existed).</p>

<p>The G1X sells for $650 now from B&H, Adorama etc. and you can probably pick one up for $600 if you shop around. I think it was introduced at a list price of $899, but I could be wrong on that. </p>

<p>So yes, the G1X MkII is a better bargain than the original G1X was and yes, the price will drop with time. Probably down to $650 or so in a couple of years. The EVF is $300. That might drop to $250 or so with time. Maybe even $200 if you wait long enough. </p>

<p>So with the EVF that's $1100 if you one one now, or maybe $850 if you wait a couple of years. It's pricey, but I don't think there's another camera that quite matches it in size, sensor size, lens range and lens speed.</p>

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<p>I don't believe they don't go dual pixel for all their new camera.<br>

It's like being in 2008 again, again, again, again, <em><strong>Groundhog Day</strong></em> they said.<br>

<br />The last real new Camera is the 5dMKII, the MKIII is just a reworked af, and the 6d is a 5dMKII with incompatible battery.<br>

Ok! I'm thinking of going on the A7R way. I have some lenses to sell!</p>

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<p>The 70D is new in that it has the hybrid dual pixel sensor. Maybe it was too good/expensive for the basic entry level Rebel. I'm guessing the T5 uses the old non-hybrid 18MP sensor (60D, 7D) which is probably Canon's cheapest current APS-C since it's been around longest.</p>

<p>If only the 6D was a 5D MkIII with a different battery (and 1/2 the price). Unfortunately it isn't.</p>

<p>Good luck with the Sony. It's not the choice I'd make.</p>

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<p>Is Canon trying to be a joke or are they simply inept?</p>

 

 

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It's just a $500 camera kit targeted at budget weekend warriors. So smart like a fox. They'll sell millions of then at Amazon, WallyWorld and Costco. I'm sure they have a high dollar wonder cam around the corner for the big spenders and cutting edge folk.

Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see.

- Robert Hunter

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It looks like the MR-14EX II mostly has usability upgrades rather than major technical changes. It looks like you can control it from the

camera now like newer flashes, fire the tubes independently, and do wireless control without firing the tubes, but I read it very fast.

 

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/product/accessories/mr_14ex_ii_macro_ring_lite.do

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<p>[[it's just a $500 camera kit targeted at budget weekend warriors]]<br /> <br /> In a market of $500 cameras, even the Walmart folks can see that a camera from 4 years ago is not a good value. Yes, the T3 has been a good seller, but that trend will not last unless Canon is willing to let the T5 price fall significantly.</p>
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<p>Good luck with the Sony. It's not the choice I'd make.</p>

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<p><br />Bob, I've been using the NEX family of cameras for a couple of years, and have been considering the A7/A7R. Do you have any specific reasons for your comment?</p>

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<p>I'm not particularly impressed by Sony full frame lens lineup (especially at the telephoto end) in terms of either choice of price. Both Nikon and Canon have a larger selection (and are cheaper)</p>

<p>Plus I'm not particularly impressed by a full frame MILC since if you have to use full frame lenses on it the camera body size and weight wouldn't be much of a factor in my decision. Existing NEX lenses won't cover the a7® frame, and there are only a few lenses designed for the A7®. Even they aren't going to be much smaller, lighter (or cheaper) than the regular full frame lenses because they have to cover the same frame area.</p>

<p>Autofocus isn't as fast with the A7® as with a typical higher end DSLR because it's contrast detection on the 7r and a hybrid system on the 7. Also the A7 is reported to "lock up" when it clears its buffer after shooting a burst of images and the battery life is reported to be a bit limited.</p>

<p>I'm sure the A7® would be perfect for some people. I just think that right now, a conventional DSLR will outperform it in many respects. The D800(e) seems like a better way to go for those who must have 35+ MP (with or without a low pass filter).</p>

<p>I guess though, if what you want is a 35MP FF camera for use with a few shorter focal length lenses and you don't need the best possible AF or frame rates, there's nothing <em>wrong</em> with the A7®. If you have a box of NEX E-mount lenses and don't mind cropped images, that might be a consideration too.</p>

 

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