 Denise Williams |
Anyone Using a Canon EOS 1D Mark II I'm seriously thinking about buying a Canon EOS 1D Mark II as it seems to have all the features I want (Raw capture, variety of white balance settings, good range of ISO settings, lens conversion OK at 1.3), but I would like to know if anyone else has comments on this camera? I have played around with the 10D but didn't like its indecision when auto-focusing. I live in Australia, and they cost over $8,000 Aust $ here. This equates to over $12,000 US. Yes, a big commitment, thus the enquiry.
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Peter K. Burian |
Denise: Two of my friends own the EOS 1Ds Mk II, and you can find lots of comments and images at http://www.birdsasart.com/bn.html This camera is so loaded with capabilities (designed for pros such as photojournalists) that it's almost overkill for most photo enthusiasts. I tested the EOS 10D and did not find its autofocus imprecise. It's one of the best on the market. But sure, the Mk II is even better, as Arthur Morris confirms. http://www.birdsasart.com/bn.html But is it worth that kind of money? ($8000 AU is worth about $5000 US.) Perhaps, if you primarily shoot birds or action subjects and do so very frequently. The features of pro cameras eventually work their way down to the more affordable cameras. If you're not in a rush, why not wait for a while? e.g. The new 35mm camera, EOS ELAN 7NE in North America, includes the same AF system as the pro EOS 1v and the new flash metering system developed for the EOS 1D Mk II. So, perhaps one day, Canon will introduce a more affordable DSLR with some Mk II features. Cheers! Peter Burian, Contributor, Australian Photography magazine (but live in North America)
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RoxAnne E. Franklin |
Hey denise, you and I are on the same page. I am also looking to buy the great Mark. I just spoke to another pro photographer yesterday face to face and she gave me excellent advise. apparently, after the huge camera show in NYC, all demo cameras are priced at almost half price. It's in Oct., and she told me that lots of manufactureres will come back and post tons of the latest greatest cameras that were used at the show, on their website. Apparently, that's how she's purchased most of her great cameras and lenses for the past 5 years. So, wait till OCT. and research some more and then you may be able to purchase what you want at a better price. The show is always the end of OCT around here. and she's bought all her equipment on line throught the various adverstisements. So, if you have a camera show there, you might want to check out the deals after the show.
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- Greg McCroskery Contact Greg McCroskery Greg McCroskery's Gallery |
Denise, Obviously, what your looking for is some info regarding possible issues, flaws, etc. before you make such a huge investment -- a wise course of action. One place where a wealth of info is available on most digital cameras is the forum section at www.dpreview.com. Because these forums tend to be posted by brand loyal owners, I believe that any problems, or negative issues will be fairly objective -- there's a lot of info available. You might want to look at various forums before making your decision. One camera that has impressed me in terms of owner satisfaction is the Olympus E-1, I've seen a number of converts raving about the quality and performance of that model. Anyway, I pray that you are happy and successful with whatever system you invest in. God Bless, Greg
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Michael McCullough |
Again I recommend you go with the 4mp.Kodak 6490 only for now!!! Great camera,great,maybe even fantastic lens that zooms to 380mm.great for wildlife and at a cost of 550 Canadian it really can't be beat, factor the costs of good lenses on top of the Mark2body and you are looking at a huge investment,with digital tech. changing every 6mths.why not go with the Kodak for now!!!
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Michael McCullough |
Another alternitive at about half the cost of the Canon would be the Fuji S3,brand new design by Fuji,although the Canon does appear to be a great camera IMHO it is really way way too much money period!!!!
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RoxAnne E. Franklin |
Waaaaaaaaaaaay too much money for this wallet. i'll wait till the next canon wonder comes out and the mark is cut in price. Unless I can pick one up after the show for alot less than the current price. new technology always has a price tag. :(
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