1Dx delayed until May?

IGADIZ · 24 Feb 2012

This Canadian shop is taking orders but, it states "CANON EOS 1DX body - Availability has been delayed until May 2012".
Rumors have it the delay is so that they can implement f/8 AF... But, I doubt that is the case.
Your thoughts? :thinking:

acetone · 24 Feb 2012

Apparently there are lots of software/firmware tweaks going on, no issues with the hardware.

Photogaz · 24 Feb 2012

Or they need to get the ISO performance to what they promised.

acetone · 25 Feb 2012

Nikon D4 is also delayed

bigrob · 26 Feb 2012

The D4 is delayed but will still b shipping in March (in France at least..).

I don't believe Canon have said why it's delayed but for goodness sake. They announce 6 months ahead of shipping it, then only announce the delay AFTER the D4 is announced.

Call me cynical...

candersson · 26 Feb 2012

I've heard the same...

About fixing or implementing the f/8 function that could actually be possible.
As they have announced it would not work, they could instead make it possible in the software, with the remark "AF not guaranteed".
Of course this depends on the AF construction

simonblue · 26 Feb 2012

Also heard the Nikon D800,is going to be delayed till may

IGADIZ · 27 Feb 2012

candersson said:
I've heard the same...

About fixing or implementing the f/8 function that could actually be possible.
As they have announced it would not work, they could instead make it possible in the software, with the remark "AF not guaranteed".
Of course this depends on the AF construction

Well, you will think so but, At the CPS show last October I asked Jim Frankie about F/8 AF, He said that the hardware does not support it. Then I asked about the possibility of software implementation with the "AF not guaranteed" caveat.... His response was stark, " It will not be possible to implement f/8 AF at any stage. This is due to limitations of the new AF system hardware".
I think the delay maybe due to the Japanese Earthquake and Thai floods but, I might be wrong....

fastworldimages · 27 Feb 2012

bjp online article about it being late april. Still it's not good for those wanting them ASAP.

gramps · 27 Feb 2012

Doesn't exactly instill confidence in the releases for either Canon or Nikon really!

IGADIZ · 27 Feb 2012

In Canon's case, I hope for their sake the delay is not AF related. One more AF fiasco and their Pro-Range DSLR division will go under... Fast!
Nikon must be licking their lips with anticipation.....

Mikesphotaes · 27 Feb 2012

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candersson · 27 Feb 2012

IGADIZ said:
Well, you will think so but, At the CPS show last October I asked Jim Frankie about F/8 AF, He said that the hardware does not support it. Then I asked about the possibility of software implementation with the "AF not guaranteed" caveat.... His response was stark, " It will not be possible to implement f/8 AF at any stage. This is due to limitations of the new AF system hardware".
I think the delay maybe due to the Japanese Earthquake and Thai floods but, I might be wrong....

That's sad to hear

ryanyboy · 27 Feb 2012

99% of folks will have a perfectly good camera that already takes great pictures - with creative and technically sound input from the user. These new cameras won't change that. So I wouldn't worry to much about when they turn up - just keep taking great shots with what you have.