Speculation on Canon's future lineup. - Page 5

ShadowWraith · 26th July 2008, 11:11 AM

I for one would also be very keen to know about the details of the 5D replacement, after going to the D700 launch at cameraaction on thursday night, I have to say its mighty tempting to sell all my canon gear and make the switch, the D700 is pretty much the 5D replacement I've been looking for, but I don't think its worth switching systems if canon does bring out a real replacement to the 5D and not just their usual we will update a model a little bit.. plus Im not that big of fan of the nikon ergonomics :P

DionM · 26th July 2008, 12:03 PM

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wow it's like 7:21am on Saturday... I haven't heard from my friend cos I'd say they're pretty tired after flying back in yesterday.

I can't say I appreciate the tone of BAAZMAN, oculi and DionM... I could get into trouble or lose my connections if I told the wrong people... and they definitely seem like the wrong people.

I should have added this

to my post perhaps ...

You are not the first person to ever to "have insider info" and thus skepticism runs high.

michael_ · 26th July 2008, 2:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowWraith

I for one would also be very keen to know about the details of the 5D replacement, after going to the D700 launch at cameraaction on thursday night, I have to say its mighty tempting to sell all my canon gear and make the switch, the D700 is pretty much the 5D replacement I've been looking for, but I don't think its worth switching systems if canon does bring out a real replacement to the 5D and not just their usual we will update a model a little bit.. plus Im not that big of fan of the nikon ergonomics :P

has the d700 been officially launched? ie selling units? it isnt even proven but you say its better than the 5D which has proven for the past 3 years? to be an awesome camera.

a777 · 26th July 2008, 2:08 PM

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Originally Posted by michael_

has the d700 been officially launched? ie selling units? it isnt even proven but you say its better than the 5D which has proven for the past 3 years? to be an awesome camera.

Yes the D700 is available for purchase. See ^catalyst's posts in this thread.

I went out and took photos with my 5D today. Worth a lot more to me than a new 5D Mark II camera which isn't available yet

^catalyst · 26th July 2008, 2:11 PM

As far as a 5D replacement goes. It'll need to be something very special, whether its very cheap and excellent image quality or expensive(ish) and well put together/featured.

or

D700 = win.

-Lachie

tHRiCe · 26th July 2008, 3:39 PM

sorry, my post was pre-coffee. Posting from my phone so sorry for no line breaks etc. I called my friends mobile and it said they're still away on their voicemail but i thought they'd be back, i left a message and hopefully will get a call back. I'm as much in suspense as others, not that i'm looking to replace my 5d, i'm just curious

BAAZMAN · 26th July 2008, 3:45 PM

sorry, i wasn't trying to be impatient, i just interested in if/when the new cameras where coming out and if they are worth waiting for (looking at upgrading soon.)

i was really just trying to give the thread a bit of a bump as you said you would know something on friday, and thought that you probably just hadn't got around to posting anything yet.

ShadowWraith · 26th July 2008, 6:57 PM

I was actually playing with the D700 on thursday night, and cameraaction had stock when it went on sale on friday morning. While its a big improvement over the 5D in nearly everything except perhaps resolution and the crazy amount of buttons on their interface, I will admit I was impressed with it, but after thinking about it, its not impressive enough for me wanting to sell my canon gear to swap over to nikon. Interestingly enough I went to cameraaction on friday night and they still had a few left in stock...

Note I also know someone who works in cameraaction so Ive pretty much had a play with the 5D, D3, 1D, 1Ds, 30D, 40D and D700, its handy just working right around the corner

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has the d700 been officially launched? ie selling units? it isnt even proven but you say its better than the 5D which has proven for the past 3 years? to be an awesome camera.

tHRiCe · 26th July 2008, 8:37 PM

No reply today sorry folks

I will have info I'm sure, I just have to speak to my friend who doesn't seem to be back yet.

FranchiseJuan · 27th July 2008, 9:55 AM

I never thought I would say this... but it kind of kills me to not be able to comment in these threads anymore. (and i certainly hope I don't get in trouble for saying that much)

As an aside, having used a D700 (and a D3), I can see why some people would love Nikon so much, but having gotten used to the 5D and the Canon echo system, it is very hard for me to switch.

Squeezer · 27th July 2008, 9:57 AM

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it kind of kills me to not be able to comment in these threads anymore. (and i certainly hope I don't get in trouble for saying that much)

Sounds like we need to commence the Chinese water torture

chilloutbuddy · 27th July 2008, 11:17 AM

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I never thought I would say this... but it kind of kills me to not be able to comment in these threads anymore. (and i certainly hope I don't get in trouble for saying that much)

Whats up FJ, you work for Canon now?

jesh · 27th July 2008, 12:50 PM

I had a play with the D700 yesterday too, it was annoyingly good!

Stupid good Nikon, haha. Canon better have something amazing up their sleeves after all this waiting!

BAAZMAN · 28th July 2008, 3:21 PM

bump. any more news?

tHRiCe · 28th July 2008, 5:23 PM

Will try calling my friend now. Hang tight.

Well they're not away anymore, but got voicemail non the less. *shrug* no info today it seems sorry guys.

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26th July 2008, 11:11 AM	#61
ShadowWraith Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Australia/Melbourne Posts: 62	I for one would also be very keen to know about the details of the 5D replacement, after going to the D700 launch at cameraaction on thursday night, I have to say its mighty tempting to sell all my canon gear and make the switch, the D700 is pretty much the 5D replacement I've been looking for, but I don't think its worth switching systems if canon does bring out a real replacement to the 5D and not just their usual we will update a model a little bit.. plus Im not that big of fan of the nikon ergonomics :P

26th July 2008, 2:11 PM	#65
^catalyst Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: 10,060	As far as a 5D replacement goes. It'll need to be something very special, whether its very cheap and excellent image quality or expensive(ish) and well put together/featured. or D700 = win. -Lachie

26th July 2008, 3:39 PM	#66
tHRiCe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,777	sorry, my post was pre-coffee. Posting from my phone so sorry for no line breaks etc. I called my friends mobile and it said they're still away on their voicemail but i thought they'd be back, i left a message and hopefully will get a call back. I'm as much in suspense as others, not that i'm looking to replace my 5d, i'm just curious

26th July 2008, 8:37 PM	#69
tHRiCe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,777	No reply today sorry folks I will have info I'm sure, I just have to speak to my friend who doesn't seem to be back yet.

27th July 2008, 12:50 PM	#73
jesh Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,741	I had a play with the D700 yesterday too, it was annoyingly good! Stupid good Nikon, haha. Canon better have something amazing up their sleeves after all this waiting!

28th July 2008, 5:23 PM	#75
tHRiCe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,777	Will try calling my friend now. Hang tight. Well they're not away anymore, but got voicemail non the less. shrug no info today it seems sorry guys.