01-06-2012, 10:12 AM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1325842902' post='14374']
Smart move by Nikon. There was a lot (really a lot) of whining in the German Canon forum (dforum.de) from the nature shooters about the f/5.6 AF limitation in the 1Dx (well, the 1Dx prototype).
-- Markus
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Depending on the configuration of the FA sensor itself, Canon could actually do this too. They widened to AF field (something other photographers whined about to want to have) which made f8 with all AF points impossible. So maybe Canon can "add" f8 to a select number of central AF points too.
Taping one of the contacts on the lens will give you f8 focussing anyway, so it it not the biggest deal.
The 1D-X and D4 are indeed closer than ever in basic specs. 10 fps vs 12 fps is not a big difference (provided the cameras both do this speed consistently with AF tracking), 16mp vs 18mp is not a big difference either. Funny to see how both have wired LAN connection now, too.
Two very nice PJ/sports cameras..
Smart move by Nikon. There was a lot (really a lot) of whining in the German Canon forum (dforum.de) from the nature shooters about the f/5.6 AF limitation in the 1Dx (well, the 1Dx prototype).
-- Markus
[/quote]
Depending on the configuration of the FA sensor itself, Canon could actually do this too. They widened to AF field (something other photographers whined about to want to have) which made f8 with all AF points impossible. So maybe Canon can "add" f8 to a select number of central AF points too.
Taping one of the contacts on the lens will give you f8 focussing anyway, so it it not the biggest deal.
The 1D-X and D4 are indeed closer than ever in basic specs. 10 fps vs 12 fps is not a big difference (provided the cameras both do this speed consistently with AF tracking), 16mp vs 18mp is not a big difference either. Funny to see how both have wired LAN connection now, too.
Two very nice PJ/sports cameras..