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Big Announcement from Laforet Coming Tonight
Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 8:21 PM on 10.19.09 |
->> Hello everyone. As I sit here in my office nervously watching the Yankess and Angels game I have been flipping around the web reading many blogs. I just stumbled upon Vince Laforet's blog and found him saying something very interesting:
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com
"Check Back Tonight…
Monday October 19th 2009, 7:08 pm
I’m pretty sure that this is something you’re going to want to see. I’m going to update this site just after midnight E.S.T. tonight."
Wow. What do you think it is? It is Photo Plus Expo week in New York so many announcements are coming in the next few days. Some of them big. I bet this relates to one of them. |
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Max Waugh, Photographer
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Bothell | WA | USA | Posted: 8:27 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> A lot of folks think Canon will announce their next pro body tomorrow, so it wouldn't surprise me if that's at least part of it. |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 9:21 PM on 10.19.09 |
->> Laforet will be the guy to watch for video, but the guy everyone is really going to be watching on THIS launch is Rob Galbraith.
AF better be fixed to the level where everyone including Rob is happy with it...or the rest of the bells and whistles will be pointless for many. |
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Michael Strong, Photographer
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Lubbock | TX | USA | Posted: 9:54 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> I sure hope it's a new Canon body. I've tried really hard to skip generations with my purchases and thankfully I dodged the Mark III bullet. I'm set for a Mark 4 or 5. Whatever they call it. I read somewhere that the number 4 is considered unlucky by Japanese. Either way, I'm waiting patiently. My Mark II backs could use a new friend. |
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Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer
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McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 10:59 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> I can wait until tomorrow morning at the earliest. Wednesday afternoon would be fine. |
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Kevin Seale, Photographer
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Crawfordsville | IN | United States | Posted: 11:10 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> I bet it is to announce that Scott Kelby is holding a contest where the winner gets to assist Geraldo Rivera find the grassy knoll shooter. I think you have to first read Scott's books, "How Photoshop Killed Kennedy", all 33 volumes, to be eligible. |
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Ian L. Sitren, Photographer
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Palm Springs | CA | USA | Posted: 11:20 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> Kevin.... You Win! |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 11:55 PM on 10.19.09 |
->> Info on the AF system:
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3107&pr...
"The new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera features Canon’s most advanced Autofocus system to date. It is equipped with a newly developed 45-point AF sensor featuring 39 high-precision cross-type AF points, and an all new AI Servo II AF mode that gives still photographers the power and performance to track and focus a fast-moving subject at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With more than twice as many cross-type focusing points as the EOS-1D Mark III and a new AF sensor construction that improves performance in dark and bright light, and with low contrast subjects, the EOS-1D Mark IV has greater subject detection capabilities than any previous EOS model. "
Didn't they say that about the Mk3? :-) |
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Kent Nishimura, Student/Intern
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Honolulu | HI | USA | Posted: 11:59 PM on 10.19.09 |
| ->> Vincent's video was pretty darn cool! wow. hehe. mos def a paradigm shift. |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Robert Benson, Photographer
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San Diego | Ca | USA | Posted: 12:21 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> 4500 pounds is about $7400 USD. That's expensive.... |
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Christopher Szagola, Photographer
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Patrick Meredith, Photographer, Assistant
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Austin | TX | USA | Posted: 12:24 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> You can see the video here: http://bit.ly/4lTcd0 |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 12:26 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> It won't be $7,400 USD. The UK price includes VAT. $5,000 is what Galbraith is saying... |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Philip Bowen, Photographer
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Kampala | UG | Uganda | Posted: 12:29 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> is that the car from the opening credits of Entourage? |
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Chris Parent, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Baton Rouge | LA | United States | Posted: 12:33 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> It does look like it Phillip. All the sample images are shot at low ISO. But that video is amazing, I'll chaulk most of it up to Vince, but the quality is extremely nice also. |
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Mike Isler, Photographer, Assistant
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New York | NY | US | Posted: 12:34 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> Philip, it was the actual vehicle used for Entourage, not just the same model. It's a prop vehicle in Los Angeles. |
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William Purnell, Photographer
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Wichita | Ks | | Posted: 12:36 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> I sure was hoping a couple of the image examples were going to be a little higher ISO than 3200. Seems pretty clean though, I assume thats with the new noise reduction on in camera. |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 12:37 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> I was able to watch the video a few minutes ago- the full HD version on smugmug- and it was super cool! Mike- I am sure you were a big part of this- nice going! |
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Darren Whitley, Photographer
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Maryville | MO | USA | Posted: 12:59 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> The fins and suicide doors make me think it's a Lincoln Continental from around 1956. I lusted after one of these once when I as 18. |
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Derek Montgomery, Photographer
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Duluth | MN | USA | Posted: 1:01 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> Some of the big details...
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV – key features:
New 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
10 frames per second continuous shooting
Up to 121 large JPEG images in a single burst
New 45-point wide area AF with 39 cross-type sensors with f/2.8 sensitivity
High-speed Dual “DIGIC 4” processors for superb image quality
12,800 high ISO expandable up to 102,400
Full HD movie recording at 30, 25 and 24 frames per second
3.0” Clear View II LCD with Live View mode
Durable dust and water resistant body with 76 rubber seals
Compatible with all Canon EF lenses, and Speedlite EX flashes
Also available - new EOS-1D Mark IV Wireless Transmitter WFT-E2 II (also compatible with existing Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2) |
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Karim Sahai, Photographer
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Wellington | - | New Zealand | Posted: 1:09 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> I think Canon ran out of space on their web server and stored their 12800 iso sample images at Nikon.com |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Orange currently | Ca | USA | Posted: 1:15 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> I really hope this helps Canon rise from the ashes. The current Nikon beat down has not been pretty. I placed my fate with Canon awhile ago when I started shooting. And never had the option to convert to Nikon when the D3 came to the scene. I also wanted to stay with Canon's EOS fast prime lenses. Really wish they could improve the flash system as well but I will be happy once I can utilize am ISO higher than 1600.
If this Mark IV performs solidly, my Mark IIn may finally be sitting idle with my original 1D. I recently have calm down in the need for gear, but if this Mark IV helps shooters make a better product and service, sweetness !
Vincent, thanks for posting the video, and all those contributing to the piece. It took over an hour for me to just reach the page, but worth the effort. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:24 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> my mark III's are still flawless. and my mark II5D yummy!!!! just sayin'......... |
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Clark Brooks, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Urbana | IL | USA | Posted: 1:27 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> " I read somewhere that the number 4..."
It is considered unlucky.... but the Mark IV will be Canon's fifth digital body. The D2000 was their first making the Mark III camera number four in their digital SLR line. |
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Tom Szczerbowski, Photographer
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London | ON | Canada | Posted: 1:46 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> 4,896 x 3,264 pixels at full resolution ! |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 2:21 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> huh? |
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Konstandinos Goumenidis, Photographer
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Bay Area | CA | USA | Posted: 2:40 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> All I gotta say is... I am going to wait. I don't care what Canon will say about their focus being on point but I had nothing but headaches with my MKIII.... no if they want to take my MKIII off my hands and give me that one... I would have no complaints as long as the focus works ;) |
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Nigel Farrow, Photographer
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Suffolk | UK | United Kingdom | Posted: 5:29 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> ""It will be available in December, retailing at around £4500.""
At least here in the UK Canon seem to be tying the initial distribution into bulk deals so the above includes a 32Gb CF Extreme (the new 60Mb/s one) and a bag. Can see the potential benefit of the card but would have thought most of the people likely to buy this would have a bag. Prices for the 5DMkII started dropping around 4 to 5 months after the launch so I am guessing the same may happen with the MkIV.
Of more interest possibly, if the deal is also offered in other countries, one dealer here in the UK is offering a £1000 trade in on the MkIII body. It does say that Terms and Conditions apply (probably that it focuses) and may not be viewed as a great deal but on what seems to have been a "turkey" for many, so potentially damaging the resale value, such a deal may appeal. |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 7:23 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> I think Frakes had a better deal with his video for Nikon.
Running around Australia shooting surfers and dancers, or slugging around NYC back alleys at night with a camera crew and two creepy looking guys?
I know which one I'd pick. :-) |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 7:48 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> I'm buying one today because it is the newest, shiniest and prettiest camera out there this morning. Plus I will be the first kid on my block to own one! Shazzzzammm! I just HAVE to have this camera or I will surely die. |
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Andrew Knapik, Photographer, Assistant
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Lincoln Park | MI | USA | Posted: 9:00 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> This video looks amazing for 6400 with available light!! I hope it is a sign of good things coming from Canon!! |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 9:54 AM on 10.20.09 |
->> I'm buying one today because it is the newest, shiniest and prettiest camera out there this morning.
...well, at least THIS week it is... |
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Gene Boyars, Photographer
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Matawan | NJ | United States | Posted: 10:27 AM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> Liddy, if you die can I have your Mark III ??? On the serious side, I hope it is all they say because my Mk II bodies are ready for a new home. The timing sucks for me because I could really use the better high ISO performance in Nov and Dec but I won't buy until we know for sure.... |
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Jack Howard, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Adam Vogler, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Kansas City | Mo. | USA | Posted: 1:17 PM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> Gee, If I start saving now I might be able to pick up a used one around 2013. |
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Eric Canha, Photographer
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Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 1:25 PM on 10.20.09 |
->> Thank GOD!!! Now maybe all the Canonites will walk back into the light and the Nikon used market can normalize. I swear I was expecting to see waiting lists on stuff like used 400's and 70-200's.... Maybe now we'll be able to buy a used lens for less than the original owner paid at retail.
Yippie Canon. Nobody wants this body to rock more than me. |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 1:33 PM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> Who cares on all the other cool stuff it has. Will it focus consistently?? |
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Michael Durisseau, Photographer, Assistant
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Santa Fe/Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 2:14 PM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> +1 Konstandinos...but I doubt that anyone from Canon is listening...I may write them. |
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Greg Foster, Photographer
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Atlanta | GA | | Posted: 2:29 PM on 10.20.09 |
| ->> What I find most interesting about this is how photographers like Vincent Laforet and Bill Frakes are taking advantage of these new technologies and opportunities to leverage their positions in the quickly changing photography business. I personally have never really been interested in anything other than still photography, but I have to say these films (this one by Laforet and Frakes' Australia piece) are inspiring, and show that this stuff might possibly be kind of fun to do. |
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Alex Menendez, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 10:29 PM on 10.20.09 |
->> Apparently, Canon has pulled Vincents film off the shelf and his website for the time being.....????
A marketing ploy perhaps???? |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 12:35 AM on 10.21.09 |
->> Chuck Liddy Mumbled "and my mark II5D yummy!!!!"
So Chuck you're sitting on the sidelines putting mustard on your cameras again? That's really not good for your dentures. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 12:38 AM on 10.21.09 |
->> Clark,
The D2000 was not a Canon pro body. The D2000 was simply a Kodak/Canon DCS520, with minor modifications (that really decreased the awesomeness of the camera) relabeled as the D2000. |
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David Manning, Photographer
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Athens | GA | | Posted: 1:32 AM on 10.21.09 |
| ->> SO this means people will be switching back and i can find some Nikon glass cheap then, right? |
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Michael Fischer, Photographer
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Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 1:36 AM on 10.21.09 |
| ->> Don't hold your breath. David......... |
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Dave Collyer, Photographer
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Haleiwa | HI | USA | Posted: 10:53 AM on 10.21.09 |
| ->> 1.3 crop factor? That's so 2005! C'mon Canon. Well I guess if it can focus I will buy it. |
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Manuello Paganelli, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 11:10 AM on 10.21.09 |
->> "->> 4500 pounds is about $7400 USD. That's expensive...."
And some of you still feel that is OK to shoot for free or give your © away or keep signing terrible deals with your clients, the wire or newspapers?
Folks the digital world is very expensive!! Charge what is right and then some. And think before spending 7K for a camera. YOu can do pretty much the same with what you got now.
www.ManuelloPaganelli.com |
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