"New Canon Digital SLR on order"

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?--Michael

The page was updated back in July, and the reference did not have a "NEW arrow" next to it, to indicate it was a newly added item.

Remarkably enough, I just cobbled a pro digital SLR from an old EOS 1n and my D30. Stretching the imager with pliers was a pain, and the thing weighs 75 pounds (not including the 2 car batteries that take to run it), but the pictures of black cats in pitch blackness turn out great.

I recommend everyone tries this.

Mike said:

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he
has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is
found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?
--
Michael

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This weeks Amateur photographer has an advert from Park Camera who are taking deposits on the new pro digital SLR

I asked my local camera store to create a list for the camera a month ago and to put mine on the top of the list. If Canon can better the D30, then I'm buying one!

Last year I put myself on their D30 pre-order list in June to be 2nd to receive the D30 in November from them. If a new Canon Digital SLR camera comes out soon and you want it, you need to be high up on that list! Remember that lack of D30's that were available up to 2-3 months after release ?

steve king said:

This weeks Amateur photographer has an advert from Park Camera who
are taking deposits on the new pro digital SLR

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Dave Burrows said:

Remember that lack of D30's that were
available up to 2-3 months after release ?

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given the higher price point of the D1v i doubt availablity will be so much of a problem.

Dealers can't place orders on Canon until there's a SKU (product number), but large pro dealers are asked by Canon and other major manufacturers and importers to guage the number of units of a new product that they think they might want. Therefore they welcome this information from their regular customers.

I "placed my order" in a manner of speaking with a large pro dealer here in Toronto several month ago. This means that when orders can be placed with Canon my dealer (who already has quite a few such request) knows how many to get, and can get their orders in early.

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be able to start placing orders.

So, if you want one, now's the time to tell your favourite dealer that you do. (Just don't bother with the big mailorder guys.) Given the price this is a product that pro dealers are going to get first. As for demand, expect that it could be late in the first quarter of 2002 until the feading frenzy is over. There are tens of thouands of pros worldwide who want this camera, and want it now.

By the way, it will be featured in a full hands-on field review in a special forthcoming issue of the new The Video Journal.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal.htm

Current and prospective D30 owners might be interested that the current issue of The Journal has a featured review of the D30.

Michael
The Luminous Landscape

Mike said:

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he
has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is
found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?
--
Michael

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Thank's Michael for give tell us what you now.

I trusted you when I asked you about going Digi D30 or EOS1v - I took the Digi way - and love that jusrt sitting and wait for the next digi - dont think I go for the Pro - but hope they gonna do a semipro as the EOS 3 .

I also have Video_Journal like it and like to read all your test.
Best regards
O.Olsson

Michael Reichmann said:

I "placed my order" in a manner of speaking with a large pro dealer
here in Toronto several month ago. This means that when orders can
be placed with Canon my dealer (who already has quite a few such
request) knows how many to get, and can get their orders in early.

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is
full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.

So, if you want one, now's the time to tell your favourite dealer
that you do. (Just don't bother with the big mailorder guys.) Given
the price this is a product that pro dealers are going to get
first. As for demand, expect that it could be late in the first
quarter of 2002 until the feading frenzy is over. There are tens of
thouands of pros worldwide who want this camera, and want it now.

By the way, it will be featured in a full hands-on field review in
a special forthcoming issue of the new The Video Journal.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal.htm

Current and prospective D30 owners might be interested that the
current issue of The Journal has a featured review of the D30.

Michael
The Luminous Landscape

Mike said:

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he
has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is
found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?
--
Michael

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I hope there will be plenty to go around from day 1. However, there are a lot of photo journalists and news organisations that would jump at the chance of getting the Canon D1v (especially the ones that already have started using the D30). Whether or not they'll get in early, I'm not sure.

David Birkin said:

Dave Burrows said:

Remember that lack of D30's that were
available up to 2-3 months after release ?

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given the higher price point of the D1v i doubt availablity will be
so much of a problem.

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I too placed my order (name on list) with my local Canon Pro shop last month (1st on list). I think I'll be ecstatic if the camera does get announced in September and is released in October to December this year. Even more so if it betters the D30 in terms of a digital equivalent of an EOS3 or EOS1V and gives weather protection.

If it doesn't ship this year, I'll put most of my hard earned cash a side in readiness for when it does get released, and probably buy a couple of essential lenses I need to add to my collection in the mean time.

Either way, when it does get released (like last year with the D30), I'll be top of the list at my local Pro shop, so this should hopefully get me a camera pretty pronto when it starts shipping!

Michael Reichmann said:

Dealers can't place orders on Canon until there's a SKU (product
number), but large pro dealers are asked by Canon and other major
manufacturers and importers to guage the number of units of a new
product that they think they might want. Therefore they welcome
this information from their regular customers.

I "placed my order" in a manner of speaking with a large pro dealer
here in Toronto several month ago. This means that when orders can
be placed with Canon my dealer (who already has quite a few such
request) knows how many to get, and can get their orders in early.

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is
full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.
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Michael Reichmann said:

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is
full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.

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Thank you to Michael Reichmann, a respected source.
Hopefully, your reply will have a calming effect for all of us who have
been on the edge of our seats waiting for some response from Canon.
You must have handled/seen the pro digital Canon in order for a review

to be published in the next issue of your Video Journal? Without violating the non-disclosure agreement you may have signed, would you kindly point out the drivel : )
Billy

You say you "placed your order", but do you have any idea of the price or the features? What sort of obligation does "placing your order" put you under when the new SLR does become available. Can you then say ""oops, too pricey" or "oops, not enough features" and back out?

Dave Burrows said:

I too placed my order (name on list) with my local Canon Pro shop
last month (1st on list). I think I'll be ecstatic if the camera
does get announced in September and is released in October to
December this year. Even more so if it betters the D30 in terms of
a digital equivalent of an EOS3 or EOS1V and gives weather
protection.

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It's a matter of trust. I've been dealing with this particular shop for years, and have known the particular salesman for more than 20 years. When I say I want something, they know that I'm serious.

But, with a product like this, the demand will be so high that even if I did change my mind (and I'm unlikely to, believe me) there will be hundreds of others waiting in line behind me, so there's little risk for the store in honoring my order.

That's one of the reasons I purchase from local dealers when I buy new and speciality products. Commodity items I buy from the least expensive source.

Michael

DavidP said:

You say you "placed your order", but do you have any idea of the
price or the features? What sort of obligation does "placing your
order" put you under when the new SLR does become available. Can
you then say ""oops, too pricey" or "oops, not enough features" and
back out?

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I just wish we had a decent pro dealer in San Francisco. I've been to
Adolph Gasser a few times the last 10 years, but every time I go there
I'm reminded why I don't. Last was 96 when I got a dinged-up
FM2n fixed, and while they did a fully competent job I couldn't even
walk in, pay, and leave without a spoonful of attitude. I'd never preorder
anything from them.

Michael Reichmann said:

I "placed my order" in a manner of speaking with a large pro dealer
here in Toronto several month ago. This means that when orders can
be placed with Canon my dealer (who already has quite a few such
request) knows how many to get, and can get their orders in early.

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is
full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.

So, if you want one, now's the time to tell your favourite dealer
that you do. (Just don't bother with the big mailorder guys.) Given
the price this is a product that pro dealers are going to get
first. As for demand, expect that it could be late in the first
quarter of 2002 until the feading frenzy is over. There are tens of
thouands of pros worldwide who want this camera, and want it now.

By the way, it will be featured in a full hands-on field review in
a special forthcoming issue of the new The Video Journal.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal.htm

Current and prospective D30 owners might be interested that the
current issue of The Journal has a featured review of the D30.

Michael
The Luminous Landscape

Mike said:

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he
has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is
found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?
--
Michael

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What a pity. I live in Bay Area for years and had a fantastic rapport with Brooks Cameras on Kearney St. But, alas, Julie Bloch, the owner died, and the place changed dramatically.

Did you know that Gasser was offered to be the sole distributor for Nikon in USA when they first started to export... but he turned it down saying he didn't want the deal as it meant he would have to hire a secretary!

Currently on of Nikon's top NPS officials lives in SF, as he wouldn't move to LA when they closed the Folsom St. office.

Sorry to hear "The City" doesn't have a great shop.

You might want to go over to Walnut Creek (BART) to Reeds. I dealt with them for some time and they were excellent.

Michael Reichmann #14060 said:

the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.

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Once it's shown to dealers, they'll presumably be able to divulge the information about it?

Michael Reichmann #14060 said:

Given
the price this is a product that pro dealers are going to get
first. As for demand, expect that it could be late in the first
quarter of 2002 until the feading frenzy is over. There are tens of
thouands of pros worldwide who want this camera, and want it now.

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Reading between the lines, I'd say that it'll probably be too expensive for me to consider in the near-term, then.

It'll be interesting to see if they address most of the wants/needs expressed (better AF, higher pixel-count, small multiplier, higher ISO, faster buffer, etc) in ONE camera, or if they'll introduce TWO (or more) that supersede the D-30.

Michael Reichmann #14060 said:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal.htm

Current and prospective D30 owners might be interested that the
current issue of The Journal has a featured review of the D30.

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Michael, is this the first issue of the video journal? If not, are "back-orders" available?

Of course, now I'll have go buy a DVD-player.

Jan Brittenson said:

I just wish we had a decent pro dealer in San Francisco. I've been to
Adolph Gasser a few times the last 10 years, but every time I go there
I'm reminded why I don't. Last was 96 when I got a dinged-up
FM2n fixed, and while they did a fully competent job I couldn't even
walk in, pay, and leave without a spoonful of attitude. I'd never
preorder
anything from them.

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Jan,

Sorry to say I agree with you. I wouldn't buy anything serious from those guys. And, to tell the truth, last time I was in (with my son who actually might have bought a high-end consumer Nikon on the spot) they didn't seem very interested in selling anything to anybody. It's hard to know how they stay in business now that Calumet is in town.

Cathy

Cathy Brown said:

Cathy Brown said:

I just wish we had a decent pro dealer in San Francisco. I've been to
Adolph Gasser a few times the last 10 years, but every time I go there
I'm reminded why I don't. Last was 96 when I got a dinged-up
FM2n fixed, and while they did a fully competent job I couldn't even
walk in, pay, and leave without a spoonful of attitude. I'd never
preorder
anything from them.

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Sorry to say I agree with you. I wouldn't buy anything serious from
those guys. And, to tell the truth, last time I was in (with my son
who actually might have bought a high-end consumer Nikon on the
spot) they didn't seem very interested in selling anything to
anybody. It's hard to know how they stay in business now that
Calumet is in town.

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i went to AG when i was visiting SF last year. they seemed very uninterested in me, and most unhelpful. when i finally got someone to serve me (an old guy) he was trying to sell me extra CF cards, batteries etc. never go there again!!

Jan -

Keeble and Shuchat on California St. in Palo Alto is one of the best photo dealers in the country.

If you don't want to go to Palo Alto -- and, God knows, getting on a freeway around here is a nightmare -- try:

Calumet at 18th and Bryant. Medium-sized pro-oriented chain based in Chicago. Long history of catering to professionals, though they've got a distinct commercial photography feel to them. Though the place is staffed by lots of former Gasser's employees, you'll find them much more together than AG.

Fireside Cameras on Chestnut between Pierce and Steiner. Been in the Marina since the 1940s. Small place but run by really competent, knowledgeable guys.

Jan Brittenson said:

Michael Reichmann said:

I "placed my order" in a manner of speaking with a large pro dealer
here in Toronto several month ago. This means that when orders can
be placed with Canon my dealer (who already has quite a few such
request) knows how many to get, and can get their orders in early.

Without divulging too much or feeding the rumour mill (which is
full of so much drivel that it's astounding), the new camera will
be shown to dealers early in September, which is when they will be
able to start placing orders.

So, if you want one, now's the time to tell your favourite dealer
that you do. (Just don't bother with the big mailorder guys.) Given
the price this is a product that pro dealers are going to get
first. As for demand, expect that it could be late in the first
quarter of 2002 until the feading frenzy is over. There are tens of
thouands of pros worldwide who want this camera, and want it now.

By the way, it will be featured in a full hands-on field review in
a special forthcoming issue of the new The Video Journal.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal.htm

Current and prospective D30 owners might be interested that the
current issue of The Journal has a featured review of the D30.

Michael
The Luminous Landscape

Mike said:

Michael Reichmann on his "Luminous Landscape" website reports he
has the "new Canon Pro Digital SLR on order". This comment is
found in the "What's Up" section at the end.

Is this an old reference?
--
Michael

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Julie Bloch sold Brooks many, many years ago, and you're right, it certainly did change. Are you sure he's passed away? If he did, it was only in the very recent past.

Sometime in 1998 probably, but not earlier than '97, I was having a cup of coffee in the Borders Books at the corner of Powell and Post when I looked out the window and saw Julie making his way slowly up Powell. He was still doing business -- in his late 80s, I believe -- with the tourist-trap stores downtown, loaning them money, making a deal here and there, keeping "his claws sharp" as a friend of mine put it.

'98 was my last year in the photo business but at that time Julie and Adolph Gasser were still having lunch with each other once a week like clockwork.

Pete Biro said:

What a pity. I live in Bay Area for years and had a fantastic
rapport with Brooks Cameras on Kearney St. But, alas, Julie Bloch,
the owner died, and the place changed dramatically.

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