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Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Started Feb 8, 2014 | Polls
Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?
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I was feeling very left out, as everyone else was starting a brand new conversation about the G2X/G1X Mark II instead of adding to an existing one.  So here is mine!

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We need a new G2X thread because adding to an old one is just... OLD.
45.8% 11  votes
We need a new G2X thread because I found a fuzzy picture of something that might be the new G2X and I got so excited that I posted it before realizing it had already been posted four times.
20.8% 5  votes
We DON'T need a new G2X thread because ONE IS ENOUGH.
33.3% 8  votes
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OP Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

And I thought I would post the picture that's already been posted a few times...

requa
requa Contributing Member • Posts: 860
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Thanks. I had to laugh at this. And vote. I'm as anxious as the next person to see what actually comes out, but I'm getting tired of clicking.

Dan

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crazybadger Senior Member • Posts: 1,427
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Superzoom2 wrote:

I was feeling very left out, as everyone else was starting a brand new conversation about the G2X/G1X Mark II instead of adding to an existing one. So here is mine!

Excellent point. I logged on this morning and saw about 7 threads all discussing the same rumours. Maybe we should just change the forum to "Canon Powershot Rumours". You would never guess there already is a rumour forum specifically for that purpose would you

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OP Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Glad you both got the intent of my sarcasm laden post.  I'm actually really excited about the prospect of a new, better G1X, as it's a wonderful but flawed camera.  I normally enjoy reading/participating in speculation posts, but having to wade through a dozen is a little silly.

I'm personally trying to decide between a (mythical) G2X or an Olympus OM-D E-M10 with collapsing kit zoom.  The M10 addresses some of the problems of the G1X (crappy OVF, slowish focus) in a slightly larger overall package.

frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

The EM-10 is not without problems though, there seems to be a common frustration with shutter shock. This site seems to be a reliable source for testing. In testing I have found Canon files to be more robust too (I shoot .jpg 95% of the time), but the equipment is the right size. Still less than a week now and we will see what Canon has to offer.

OP Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
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frameman wrote:

The EM-10 is not without problems though, there seems to be a common frustration with shutter shock. This site seems to be a reliable source for testing. In testing I have found Canon files to be more robust too (I shoot .jpg 95% of the time), but the equipment is the right size. Still less than a week now and we will see what Canon has to offer.

I believe in the first impressions review the reviewer states that there isn't evidence of shutter shock in the E-M10, or maybe I read it in another review.

I'm mostly a Canon fan, but have been a little frustrated lately in how they're not adapting very well to the "smaller is better" philosophy, of which I am also a fan.  But I've come to learn that in most cases, Canon reacts (slowly), it doesn't really lead.

frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Sounds like you may have been thinking along the same lines as myself. I just hope that when this G1X replacement comes it has what I want, I've been waitin a long time for it now.

OP Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

And I see that so far 50% of people DO think we need another G2X rumor thread!

frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

I guess I'm as gullable as others, eager to get the new G2X out in the open and look forward to the reviews. The G1X was so close to my want yet so far away.

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giuseppe pepperoni Regular Member • Posts: 147
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I am absolutely positive I am not going to buy this camera that doesn't exist because

it doesn't exist.

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crazybadger Senior Member • Posts: 1,427
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

Superzoom2 wrote:

And I see that so far 50% of people DO think we need another G2X rumor thread!

Yeah I was just thinking...a thread that started as a sarcastic dig at all rumour threads that were spawning has itself become another rumour thread. OMG...its taking over like a disease. Rampant G1X rumour mongering will take over the forums....and then the internet...and maybe then the world....muhahahahahaha (evil laugh).

OK...better go take my meds

Amazing how one photo-shopped image can cause sooooo much trouble.

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OP Superzoom2 Regular Member • Posts: 213
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

crazybadger wrote:

Superzoom2 wrote:

And I see that so far 50% of people DO think we need another G2X rumor thread!

Yeah I was just thinking...a thread that started as a sarcastic dig at all rumour threads that were spawning has itself become another rumour thread. OMG...its taking over like a disease. Rampant G1X rumour mongering will take over the forums....and then the internet...and maybe then the world....muhahahahahaha (evil laugh).

OK...better go take my meds

Amazing how one photo-shopped image can cause sooooo much trouble.

Crazybadger, I absolutely realized the irony of my adding the extra noise of my own opinions to the cacophony of G2X rumours in a new thread meant to criticize new threads.  I am as hypocritical as the next guy.

Rumour mongering has ALREADY taken over most of DPR.  But it's just a touch out of control concerning the G2X lately.

frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

You just wait untill the 7D II or the D400 gets near, GAS is infectious and I don't mean flatulance either.

crazybadger Senior Member • Posts: 1,427
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Superzoom2 wrote:

crazybadger wrote:

Superzoom2 wrote:

And I see that so far 50% of people DO think we need another G2X rumor thread!

Yeah I was just thinking...a thread that started as a sarcastic dig at all rumour threads that were spawning has itself become another rumour thread. OMG...its taking over like a disease. Rampant G1X rumour mongering will take over the forums....and then the internet...and maybe then the world....muhahahahahaha (evil laugh).

OK...better go take my meds

Amazing how one photo-shopped image can cause sooooo much trouble.

Crazybadger, I absolutely realized the irony of my adding the extra noise of my own opinions to the cacophony of G2X rumours in a new thread meant to criticize new threads. I am as hypocritical as the next guy.

Rumour mongering has ALREADY taken over most of DPR. But it's just a touch out of control concerning the G2X lately.

Hehehe I wondered if you were baiting us

I actually started a post commenting on my own G1X update desires and then stopped and went "hang on".

Well played Sir

I understand the mods want to tread lightly with regard interfering but like you said, it is getting crazy around here. And hurts the forums because they become nothing but endless rumour threads. I understand people want to speculate but why not just put all the speculation in one thread.

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crazybadger Senior Member • Posts: 1,427
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frameman wrote:

You just wait untill the 7D II or the D400 gets near, GAS is infectious and I don't mean flatulance either.

Oh boy...lets not even go there Remember last year when CR announced twice I think "canon to make big announcement next week and our sources same its a new 7D" followed by a wish list of specs. And then all the endless gnashing of teeth as people got upset about the new specs. And then when no 7DII was released (I think it was some new printers or maybe a pocket camera?) all the "I've had it with canon" threads as if it was canon's fault for the rumours. Ahhh happy days (sarcasm there just encase anyone missed it )

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jonrobertp Forum Pro • Posts: 12,880
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crazybadger wrote:

Superzoom2 wrote:

crazybadger wrote:

Superzoom2 wrote:

And I see that so far 50% of people DO think we need another G2X rumor thread!

Yeah I was just thinking...a thread that started as a sarcastic dig at all rumour threads that were spawning has itself become another rumour thread. OMG...its taking over like a disease. Rampant G1X rumour mongering will take over the forums....and then the internet...and maybe then the world....muhahahahahaha (evil laugh).

OK...better go take my meds

Amazing how one photo-shopped image can cause sooooo much trouble.

Crazybadger, I absolutely realized the irony of my adding the extra noise of my own opinions to the cacophony of G2X rumours in a new thread meant to criticize new threads. I am as hypocritical as the next guy.

Rumour mongering has ALREADY taken over most of DPR. But it's just a touch out of control concerning the G2X lately.

Hehehe I wondered if you were baiting us

I actually started a post commenting on my own G1X update desires and then stopped and went "hang on".

Well played Sir

I understand the mods want to tread lightly with regard interfering but like you said, it is getting crazy around here. And hurts the forums because they become nothing but endless rumour threads. I understand people want to speculate but why not just put all the speculation in one thread.

lol...well someone will be wrong...thankfully egg on your face is something that will pass too.

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frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
Re: Who think we need yet another G2X rumor/speculation thread?

When the GH4, 7DII oh and many other bits of kit have been rumoured, it's just a passing interest, but with the G2X it's a bit different, I have eagerly been waiting for it since the early days of the G1X. I will probably be disappointed with it but ...... hey ho ......... it's better that waitng for stuff like big brother or something dreamed up by Simon Cowell.

frameman Contributing Member • Posts: 925
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The programs I mention are reality TV shows with mind numbing features.

panamforeman
panamforeman Senior Member • Posts: 1,296
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Well, we have beat this thing to death now!

Endless speculations, opinions, declarations etc. etc.!

Everything that can be said, for or against, has been said.

Now?!  We wait! By the end of this month we'll know.

And yet.....! There's this little spark inside that hopes........is it true?

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