There has been much debate over what the "35D" will feature. Some say it sports a 1.3 crop sensor, while others insist it must remain 1.6 due to the limited imaging circle of the EF-S lens series (even more EF-S lenses due soon).
What if they're both right?
Here's a thought... A 10.x MP 1.3 crop sensor for more frame coverage for the important shots that need the resolution more pixels give. How will the 1.6 S lenses work with that you say? They won't, since the image circle from such lenses can't cover the larger sensor without some serious vignetting.
Enter S-crop mode to the rescue. With S lenses mounted, the cam places itself in auto EF-S mode, and electronically crops the 10.x MP image down to a 8.x MP image. No vignetting, because the camera doesn't output the vignetted portion of the shot.
The result... Nature shooters love it because of the higher crop and magnification of 1.6x. Landscape shooters love it for the greater coverage with the regular EF lenses (especially the wide angle shots). More pixels for them, since landscapers don't usually use long lenses. Another benefit is faster continuous shooting.
This, if they have managed a way of swinging a slightly larger mirror out of the way of the back of EF-S lenses.
Just a thought.
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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
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There has been much debate over what the "35D" will feature. Some say it sports a 1.3 crop sensor, while others insist it must remain 1.6 due to the limited imaging circle of the EF-S lens series (even more EF-S lenses due soon).
What if they're both right?
Here's a thought... A 10.x MP 1.3 crop sensor for more frame coverage for the important shots that need the resolution more pixels give. How will the 1.6 S lenses work with that you say? They won't, since the image circle from such lenses can't cover the larger sensor without some serious vignetting.
Enter S-crop mode to the rescue. With S lenses mounted, the cam places itself in auto EF-S mode, and electronically crops the 10.x MP image down to a 8.x MP image. No vignetting, because the camera doesn't output the vignetted portion of the shot.
The result... Nature shooters love it because of the higher crop and magnification of 1.6x. Landscape shooters love it for the greater coverage with the regular EF lenses (especially the wide angle shots). More pixels for them, since landscapers don't usually use long lenses. Another benefit is faster continuous shooting.
This, if they have managed a way of swinging a slightly larger mirror out of the way of the back of EF-S lenses.
Just a thought.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
I scooped you on this wild speculation. See: http://dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=244896&postcount=10
OK, yes you did. Great minds think alike.
My ESP vision also included a new 10-500 EF-S L IS f/2.8 lens. I can't wait to try that out!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
350XT w/kit lens for under $800
20D w/kit lens for under $1,200.
Booklyn stores do not apply.
Stupid Canon, can't make a decent constant-ap zoom
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Actually, the rebel XT was on sale at my store up here in canada for 969.99 for the silver + kit lens, so 800$USD ain't so far off.
As for teh 20d, we've had it for 1649.99$, and I suspect that if you do the conversion, 1200 converted to canadian is pretty close to that.
Those aren't so far-fetched.
http://framebyframe.ca
[Bodies] Canon EOS 20D - Canon EOS 500
[Lenses] Sigma APO 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - Tamron XR Di 28-75mm f/2.8 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
[Flash] Sigma EF500 Super DG Flash
[Tripod] Manfrotto 055 Pro Black
[Head] 484RC2, 200RC2
Was looking at Price Grabber.com. You can do the same and determine which are storefront and which are not. Think Normans, Beach, etc. are legit.