How many would buy the 5DII asap?

For the sake of argument of when, let's say the 5DII does come out, I wonder how many would buy it right away? Right away as in taking preorders or within the first few weeks. What are the chances of being sold out or back orders due to the large demand it seems it's getting?

I personally would like to see a good consistent reviews before I jump it, but with so much hype...who knows.

No, I wouldn't order or buy it directly from shopshelf. I will wait and hear what people who have it say first. There has been issues in brand new modells. But I am waiting for uppdate for 5D with great interest. Jouni

I would probably wait until it's announced, we are told it's spec and then start to think whether it's the camera for me. Given recent history, I might wait a bit even then, to see if any major bugs turn up.
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I'll be pre-ordering two as soon as it is announced. What I have now is OK but I do want a pair of FF bodies. I don't -have- to update at the momemt but I'm sure the new 5D will at least have the new digic processor and other basics of the newer cameras so anything else like high ISO is gravy. If the new 5D came out with nothing but the current enhancements I'd be OK with that but after this long wait I'm betting part of the delay is Canon's effort to boost the usability of higher ISO. Time will tell, but I'll definitely be putting two bodies on pre-order.

I have a 5D, but after getting a 1DMkIII, prefer the 1D series cameras.

I will buy one asap.

This will complete my collection of bodies....I am the body snatcher! Hehehe!

No...actually...this will really complete my body collection....camera body collection.

I will assess the situation....if it overpowers the 1Ds3 (I don't think so!), then maybe it's hasta la bye bye to the 1Ds3...if not then I have 2 FF bodies for travel.

Actually my dream scenario is...

when the 1D4 comes out, I hope it's a fast FF camera so my collection is going to include

1 1Ds4
1 1D4
1 50D

of course this is my dream collection...

a dream of a gear head...

Danny Tuason

artmosphere said:

For the sake of argument of when, let's say the 5DII does come out, I
wonder how many would buy it right away?

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Before I buy I want to know if they have fixed the dust trap in the viewfinder - and not from Canon, I want to see if others have a problem with it. I might even wait just to look at older display models in cheap shops to see how grubby the viewfinder gets after being mishandled.

I was an early 5D adopter and unless they shrink the size and weight of the 5D considerably (I came from over 30 years of the Olympus OM film system) then nothing else is likely to persuade me to upgrade. The 5D meets my requirements, the sensor is excellent (as owners of both 1DsIII and 5D testament, 21MP has no hand held advantage over 12.8Mp and I rarely use a tripod), sensor dust is no worse than any other dSLR and self cleaning is of questionable value.

After 3 years though, the amount of sharply focussed grime in the viewfinder is ridiculous - and this after several returns to Canon, some in warranty, some after. I have several 30 year old Olympus OM SLRs and a dozen younger than that, every one with interchangeable focus screens. Not one of those Olympus cameras has anything like the build up of viewfinder muck as the Canon accumulated in 6 months and has had since.

Viewfinder sealing is the Number One issue for a 5D upgrade for me. After that, its just cheese - unless they bleak the mould completely and deliver a 5D-II in an OM-1 (or even an AE-1) size and weight body, which is unlikely.

If Olympus junked that titchy format and delivered a FF camera in something like an E-410 or even a 510 body I would ditch Canon all together, but that isn't going to happen. Pity really, as Zuiko glass makes Canon look like beer bottles - I know, I use it on my 5D.

dtuason said:

I will buy one asap.

This will complete my collection of bodies....I am the body snatcher!

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Add to, not complete - unless you intend becoming a candidate for body snatching yourself soon. ;-)

I think the wait is due to canon's need to have something to announce at photokina 08, as Bob Atkins said last year.

While Canon is waiting, it may have the time to really think hard about the sensor that will go into the camera. It is decided that there will be a new sensor with more pixels, but probably no decision on pixel count. Canon may go conservative and put in a 14mp sensor, keeping high ISO performance the highest priority, or it may put in a higher resolution sensor (16-18mp) for marketing reasons.

santa said:

I'll be pre-ordering two as soon as it is announced. What I have now
is OK but I do want a pair of FF bodies. I don't -have- to update at
the momemt but I'm sure the new 5D will at least have the new digic
processor and other basics of the newer cameras so anything else like
high ISO is gravy. If the new 5D came out with nothing but the
current enhancements I'd be OK with that but after this long wait I'm
betting part of the delay is Canon's effort to boost the usability of
higher ISO. Time will tell, but I'll definitely be putting two
bodies on pre-order.

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Based on the track-record of recently released Canon Pro level cameras and my own experience with one; I would NOT buy a 5Dii the minute it comes out. I would hold off a minimum of 3 months, more likely 6 months. If the are no real issues, then purchase one (or more if that is your desire).

I'd probably get one instantly. (Mabybe I'd wait a week or so for a few reports.) Been chomping at the bit to replace my 5d for a while now.
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He he he!

Who knows?

I may not be the original Danny anymore.

I have been snatched already!

Imagination whirling...and twirling...work work work....

Okay!

(the fake Danny speaking)...

in a trance like manner...

"ooo....ahhhhh.....I come in one piece...(instead of I come in peace)...

my name is Bulbah (it's not Vulva okay?)...

I come from a planet...

10,000 light years from your earth...different galaxy...

my species...we have long long lifespans...about 15,000 of your earth years...

my craft landed here 10,000 years ago when the original manuscripts of your so

called Holy Bible has not been written yet....

I have witnessed several events in your planet's history..."

at this time Pedro...the earthling who is half Panamanian interrupts the fake

Danny...

"I am sorry to interrupt you...master Bulbah...

but I have to ask...

are the events in Bible...did they really take place?"

By then Bulbah turned to his lowly servant...and replied...

"ahhh! that question again! for centuries people have asked me the same

question over and over....here is my answer...

but please Pedro...don't spread it around...people will take you as a fool...

even if you're telling the truth...

anyway...it's a mixed answer...

some stories are true...some were made up...

some were really exaggerated..."

Pedro interrupted "But master....did the great flood really take place?"

Bulbah said..."I am sorry to disappoint you Pedro...it did not take place..."

Pedro is shocked..."But master...I read in the Bible and I have faith..."

Bulbah then retorted..."I understand you my loyal servant...you have been

brainwashed for years...the people who brainwashed you were brainwashed

themselves...

and use your logic...if the entire earth was flooded, where did all the water go

afterwards? They collected all the animals right? How come the penguins knew

how to walk back to their continent and the kangaroos hopped back to

Australia...how was that possible?...the airplane wasn't even invented yet...

more...how did they feed all the animals? how come the lions did not attack the

gazelles and eat them?

plus...if God was angry at the people because they were evil...how come he

destroyed most of the animals too? The animals did not do anything against God."

Then a wide eyed Pedro said

"master...are you saying there is no God?"

Bulba replied...

"Pedro...Pedro...Pedro...let's not go that far...because I believe in God..."

Pedro said...in a hopeful manner..."master...have you seen God?"

Bulbah gave a sigh...and said...

"Pedro...I wish...I wish...maybe one day I will...but who knows?"

Then Pedro...by some reason changed the subject

"master...are there other intelligent creatures out there?"

Bulba replied with confidence...

"But of course Pedro...of course...this universe is vast..."

The Pedro with some wit said...

"Then master Bulbah...why did you snatch master Danny's body?

What has he done to you?"

That made Bulba's blood (it's blue...he's blue blooded) boil....

Then the story suddenly ends...

or does it?

Danny Tuason

Its RKM said:

dtuason said:

I will buy one asap.

This will complete my collection of bodies....I am the body snatcher!

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Add to, not complete - unless you intend becoming a candidate for
body snatching yourself soon. ;-)

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how could i say whether or not i'd buy an imaginary camera that i know nothing about?

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"unless they break the mold completely and deliver a 5D-II in an OM-1 (or even an AE-1) size and weight body, which is unlikely."

Today I was holding my Pentax P3 and wishing it was a full-frame digital with the same simplicity, same viewfinder, and same manual aperture and shutter speed controls. Focusing the 1980 Pentax is WONDERFUL. My Canon makes superior images, but is far less functionally astute.

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I'll wait for credible reviews before deciding. Just my standard operational procedure, really.

Cheers
All things come to those who wait. Yes, even the 5DII...

If the feature set and price is what I imagine it will be, I will pre-order.

if it has the 2-3 stops ISO improvement over 5D...
with a verified quality... 12800 + H ....in samples

and all the latest rumor features..
...some weather / dust seal improvement...etc

I would take one immediately...
and a second one later...no doubt

and a bag to hold ......2 bodies w/lens + 1-2 additional lenses
(already own the lenses)

iso and focus improvements will clinch it for me

quality build .... 1/2 way between 5D and 1D mkIII
is assumed also...

TOM

artmosphere said:

let's say the 5DII does come out

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Should it come out first? Why would I start another non-sense post about?

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