Andrew,
Do yourself a big favor champ.
Don't formulate an opinion about a camera if you haven't physically tested it (1DX)
I have two and the video is not, in the least like the 5D MArk III's
never mind what the technical specifications state.
One thing most people are forgetting is that the sensors are not identical plus the 1DX has to Digic 5's dedicated,
The 5D Mark III has only one.
Your posts are informative, witty and amusing at times but . . .
they take an ugly turn into sounding like the fruitless raving banter of a silly commentator when you go off into tangents on how Canon has betrayed the little guy, no they haven't they have a whole lineup to choose from according to budget.
As far as the 1DC that is a horse of a different strain altogether, and again, let's be honest, and test it out before "reviewing" it, it would only be the right thing to do.
https://vimeo.com/59801683
I have one with a second on the way and have used it "simply" with old Nikon glass and an Iscorama nestled on top.
Simply like most camera men in the past have done. Try to do as much in camera and as little afterwards, it changes the result.
Just like shooting black and white and adding physical red and green filters as the contrast (in camera) that cannot be added in post.
The advice of Orson Wells to Peter Bogdanovich in how to film Paper Moon in 1973.
When it is, it looks and more importantly "feels" different.
The result is "organic".
I am not a Canon fanboy, nor one of Nikon, Red , Sony, Panasonic, Arri or any other camera I own or use.
I am particular to the tool being one I had whip one out my bag with me on a split seconds notice, in the middle of a pouring rainstorm without batting an eyelash, only the 1DX and the 1DC can do that - and do it like no other.
This is the 1DX with the Canon 50mm f1.2L completely weather sealed from a Fuerza Bruta concert with my wife back in the summer.
They poured and sprayed water all over us during the whole concert.
We could ring out our clothes and fill a bucket afterwards that's how bad it was.
The camera was covered in water and little bit of styrofoam and I wasn't really concerned.
She did the editing and added the music.
http://vimeo.com/51194236
Canon may have it's downfall's in steep price, but they do deliver a product unlike no other.
And although this comment will never probably meant to be posted, because you will have to review it before hand - it doesn't matter one bit. It was actually meant for you.
In closing your Bridge (Anamorphic)
http://vimeo.com/15543342
It is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen. It is touching, moving and full of "feeling"
When i first watched it, I sent it directly to my wife, we are both fans of classical music and even though the piece is an AIR rendition, it is still none the less beautiful.
