next announcement FEB 8th -EOS 60D/ EOS 550D

[maxwell207]

of course Canon need to do smthing to counter Pentax-Kx and SonyA500 ... if they wait few more month , thy commit suicide in entry lvl market... nikon ll do smthing soon... interesting year for Dslr war

 

[Anthony Lee]

After all the waiting, Canon released a toy and a day later, boom boom, Nikon introduced 2 giants in their lens line up.

 

[Teegongkia]

Wah this is like a mini 7D.....
Time to sell my 7D to make way for this new toy....

 

[evilorgi]

i really wonder how their 60D will be like

if they made it better than the 7D, they'll just be kicking themselves in the ass
if they made it worst than the 550D, they will also be kicking their own butt

above all these
they have to price the 60D correctly too
their marketing department will get headaches for sure

if they decide to release 60D now i vow not to buy canon products again... basket, what is the use of releasing such a close model to 7D then yet priced lower than 7D? then what remains for the current 7D users like myself?

 

[Garion]

After all the waiting, Canon released a toy and a day later, boom boom, Nikon introduced 2 giants in their lens line up.

Nikon has one-upped Canon again. :thumbsup:

 

[mrhobbit]

Nikon has one-upped Canon again.

Actually, looking at it from another angle, Canon has been sitting on Nikon's head for a long time when the 24L Mk2 and the 17-40 has been released for a long....long time.

For lenses wise(especially primes) I believe Nikon are still playing catchup in many areas(17mm Tilt & Shift, 70-200/4, 85/1.2, 35/1.4 to name a few). But I cant say the same for their 2.8 zooms, which are excellent to say the least.

 

[Garion]

Actually, looking at it from another angle, Canon has been sitting on Nikon's head for a long time when the 24L Mk2 and the 17-40 has been released for a long....long time.

For lenses wise(especially primes) I believe Nikon are still playing catchup in many areas(17mm Tilt & Shift, 70-200/4, 85/1.2, 35/1.4 to name a few). But I cant say the same for their 2.8 zooms, which are excellent to say the least.

Agree...their latest three f2.8 zooms (notably the 14-24 and 24-70) totally pawns Canon's equivalents.

Strongpoint of Canon's lineup is mainly in their primes. But of late, Nikon has lots of impressive releases.

 

[diver-hloc]

I got time.... I can wait.

If there really isn't a EOS 60D.... then one can always get EOS 7D. But I'm not in a hurry.... will keep using my 40D :thumbsup:

 

[mrhobbit]

Agree...their latest three f2.8 zooms (notably the 14-24 and 24-70) totally pawns Canon's equivalents.

Strongpoint of Canon's lineup is mainly in their primes. But of late, Nikon has lots of impressive releases

The interesting period would be when Nikon finally introduces their 85/1.4 AFS and a 35/1.4 AFS alongside the D700 replacment.

I would then, make my decision to buy into a brand.( Got access to almost everything both brands offer now, safe to say sticking with Canon until I see those 2 lenses come out, besides, I still love the 5D and cheap Canon consumer primes.)

But till then, may the 2 fight to the death! Competition= Consumer win!

 

[Teegongkia]

Actually, looking at it from another angle, Canon has been sitting on Nikon's head for a long time when the 24L Mk2 and the 17-40 has been released for a long....long time.

For lenses wise(especially primes) I believe Nikon are still playing catchup in many areas(17mm Tilt & Shift, 70-200/4, 85/1.2, 35/1.4 to name a few). But I cant say the same for their 2.8 zooms, which are excellent to say the least.

Agree, If Nikon releases a few canon equivalent primes for example the 85F1.2L, i believe there will indeed be a very big movement in market share of dslr......

 

[Garion]

The interesting period would be when Nikon finally introduces their 85/1.4 AFS and a 35/1.4 AFS alongside the D700 replacment.

I would then, make my decision to buy into a brand.( Got access to almost everything both brands offer now, safe to say sticking with Canon until I see those 2 lenses come out, besides, I still love the 5D and cheap Canon consumer primes.)

A refreshed 85/1.4 (AF-S?) and a 35/1.4 would be a likelihood in the future for Nikon's lens lineup - they are pushing quite aggressively on this front. Don't think a 85/1.2 would be feasible due to the mount size. :think:

If you're talking abt the 5D Mk I, yes its still a fantastic camera despite its age. Its the best "value for money" FF body out there for now - if you don't mind acquiring 2nd hand sets. Pair it with good glass and as long as you don't go beyond ISO1600, it still shines.

 

[Bluesteel]

Yo Steven ! Long time no see!

Yawnz!

Haven't fully exploited my 1D3 and they are on 1D4.;p

It is nice to have new toy but ,..... my bottom line is :

Will it make me a better photographer!

 

[antacid]

honestly i think nikon makes better cameras, but canon has better lenses. the canon mount size also allows easy use of other lenses. not so with nikon. so its the devil or the deep blue sea.

im sticking with canon because of the 85/1.2 and an adapted 58/1.2. if nikon has similar offerings in that area, i'm gone!

 

[soons]

With 550D creeping closer to 7D, I wonder what will 60D specifications be...

And where is 1500D/2000D? With 450D announced discontinued, 1000D is the only DSLR left using Digic III, along with some entry PnS.

 

[Shen siung]

With 550D creeping closer to 7D, I wonder what will 60D specifications be...

And where is 1500D/2000D? With 450D announced discontinued, 1000D is the only DSLR left using Digic III, along with some entry PnS.

I hope I'm not too 'pessimistic' but Canon might just stop XXD at 50D..

 

[soons]

I hope I'm not too 'pessimistic' but Canon might just stop XXD at 50D..

Based on previous release, they always announce XXD first, then XXXD.

 

[CS TAN]

With 550D creeping closer to 7D, I wonder what will 60D specifications be...

And where is 1500D/2000D? With 450D announced discontinued, 1000D is the only DSLR left using Digic III, along with some entry PnS.

We should expect Digic V cameras very soon. Possibily with 60D and then 1Ds IV.

 

[soons]

We should expect Digic V cameras very soon. Possibily with 60D and then 1Ds IV.

1Ds IV will be a 1D IV with FF sensor.

I believe that 60D will be release mid this year with Digic V.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Canon_DSLR_cameras
Just notice... 40D is pretty short lived...

 

[Sivakis]

I hope I'm not too 'pessimistic' but Canon might just stop XXD at 50D..

Or they may play with alternating product announcements. So let the 550D out for a while, then release the 60D 6 months down the road and lower the 550D pricing then.

Not forgetting that there's still a fair bit of play on price between models.

Currently stands at RRP:

All Kit 1 pricing:
500D - $1299
50D - $1899
7D - $3849

Perhaps in the future (say 6 months), we could see:
1500D - $949
500D - $1099
50D - $1699
60D - $2299
7D - $3449

 

[mindfulness]

if they decide to release 60D now i vow not to buy canon products again... basket, what is the use of releasing such a close model to 7D then yet priced lower than 7D? then what remains for the current 7D users like myself?

I am a newbie and bought my first dslr 500D last year and now new model replacing it? .. feel like switching to rival nikon for at least their models dun change so fast ... correct me if I am wrong