It looks like the rumors were pretty spot on

    1D/1Ds line is merged into one 1D X line
    Full Frame
    18mp
    12 fps
    61 AF Points
    New Battery
    Available in March

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1110/11101810canoneos1dx.asp

It says estimated retail price 6800 $

Whoops, sorry, yeah - forgot to include that.  I just copied the rumor info (which was correct) from the other thread.

Still no built in GPS though   You have to buy an add-on

The EOS-1D X also offers an optional Canon GP-E1 GPS Receiver*, which can be easily integrated into the camera�s body.  Powered by the camera, this GPS receiver provides the same weatherproof resistance as the EOS-1D X, even at the connector. With an electronic compass on-board, the GP-E1 will log movement � latitude, longitude, elevation, and the Universal Time Code � and allow viewing of camera movement on a PC after shooting.  The receiver will also record camera direction when shooting, even when shooting vertically.

If the iso performance will be spectacularly good, I will seriously consider buying it.

Real shame it doesn't get past the 21MP mark, which isn't really that critical except here...

Still it wouldn't surprise me if the 5D3 ends up getting a different sensor with higher MP.

Real shame it doesn't get past the 21MP mark, which isn't really that critical except here...

Still it wouldn't surprise me if the 5D3 ends up getting a different sensor with higher MP.

Speed freaks probably won't care much about the MP.

The 5D3 will probably have a slight increase in FPS with a larger sensor. But most of the rumors are pointing to 28MP which, if true, is way off from the upcoming D800.

Canon seems to be banking on Canon loyalists buying this 1DX. It has some nice features but again, almost $7K? Seems like the majority of photographers, maybe minus the elite, are taking a beating on earnings. Is this a big enough upgrade to get 1D owners to drop $7K? I wonder how many will just stick with what they have. I also wonder how many are starting to eye alternatives like the Sony SLT-A77 that may not be as good but "good enough" for $5K less.

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on October 18, 2011, 05:21

Quote from: holgs on October 18, 2011, 04:58

Real shame it doesn't get past the 21MP mark, which isn't really that critical except here...

Still it wouldn't surprise me if the 5D3 ends up getting a different sensor with higher MP.

Speed freaks probably won't care much about the MP.

The 5D3 will probably have a slight increase in FPS with a larger sensor. But most of the rumors are pointing to 28MP which, if true, is way off from the upcoming D800.

Canon seems to be banking on Canon loyalists buying this 1DX. It has some nice features but again, almost $7K? Seems like the majority of photographers, maybe minus the elite, are taking a beating on earnings. Is this a big enough upgrade to get 1D owners to drop $7K? I wonder how many will just stick with what they have. I also wonder how many are starting to eye alternatives like the Sony SLT-A77 that may not be as good but "good enough" for $5K less.

I think the strategy may well be just as much about video - to push those that are currently using the 5D2 to the 1D-X because its going to give them the best high ISO video. 3 Stops more high ISO is a pretty big difference if you're shooting video at night.

Yeah, I'd agree with this.  I would seem logical that Canon would want to move their 5D cult following to the 1D series body.

Sounds perfect.  I will more than likely be getting at least one in the next year.

Leaf, I've had my eye on the same Pentax.  If you look around, you'll find reviews aren't that great for that body.  I've decided against it - I don't want to invest in a new system if it's not going to perform.  It would be a very expensive mistake.

Quote from: Ed on October 18, 2011, 09:18

Leaf, I've had my eye on the same Pentax.  If you look around, you'll find reviews aren't that great for that body.  I've decided against it - I don't want to invest in a new system if it's not going to perform.  It would be a very expensive mistake.

I guess I have more research to do.  I just started considering that camera today after reading a good review for it   I'll have to look for some of the bad ones

If you're going to spend around 10k, how about this one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823183-REG/Mamiya_020_00928A_DM_Series_28Mp_DSLR_Camera.html

28 MP is overkill for microstock anyway, and I'd take Mamiya over Pentax anytime.

considering the price and the price of a medium format Pentax 645D

.. I think I might be tempted to go the Pentax route, depsite being a big Canon fan.  I can see applications where the Canon would be better, but for microstock I'm starting to think the Pentax may be a nice fit.

What is it that you're missing with the 5Dii?

What is it about it that will let you do something better than you are able to do already?

Yeah, I get that. I can see the advantage for an event photographer/newshound. It's the rest of us (and Mat in particular, though I know he does some events) I am wondering about. It's a lot of money to justify spending.

Yeah, I get that. I can see the advantage for an event photographer/newshound. It's the rest of us (and Mat in particular, though I know he does some events) I am wondering about. It's a lot of money to justify spending.

I shoot quite a few concerts so this is pretty much my dream camera.  I am spoiled with the 1D Mark III with a 10fps bursts I get shots that I would more than likely miss with a slower camera.  With the even faster X I won't have to sacrifice the speed for the size and quality.  The size of the images will bump me into the XXL range at FT.  The insane ISO range will also help with the many low light scenarios I find myself in.  The new imaging sensor sounds extremely promising to me as I have found most every image I run noise reduction software through gets rejected at SS so hopefully that need will be eliminated as well. 

I love the images produced with 5D cameras.  I love them.  I just shot a wedding with a 5D as my backup and realized there is no way I could shoot with it on a regular basis.  It just feels too fragile to me.  I am so hard on my gear that I would be shocked if a 5D lasted in my arsenal more than a year.  The 1D super strong body is essential for me.  Plus I live in sunny Seattle so weather sealed is essential.  This camera sounds to me like it will exceed the 5D in image quality and have all the essentials I need for my personal shooting style.  I'm well over 100,000 clicks on my Mark III and I am overdue for an upgrade.  Anything besides this new beast for me personally would be a step backwards.

That being said, it is more money that I hoped it would be.  I was expecting a 5K price tag so there was a definite lump in my throat when I called the camera store this morning.

Mat