p.1 #5 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
Well the old 1D II was not too shabby for landscape, and the 1D IV certainly has better IQ and resolution. 16MP is plenty for highly detailed landscape.
p.1 #8 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
Killergoalie,
You might check some of the reviews and threads comparing the 1DIV with the 5DIII.
I have a 1DIV and do use it for landscape but do not print larger than 16x20 and do not not what you would find acceptable, but the 1DIV is a solid performer. I did some quick head-to-head comparisons with the 5DIII and did not feel the difference in IQ for landscape warranted giving up the pro body and the reach of the 1.3 sensor. Again, you might find the differences more dramatic for larger prints.
p.1 #11 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
Besides the fact that the 1D Mark IV can do an excellent job with landscape photography in its own right, if you really need more than 16 megapixels (or if you really need to shoot wider than your widest lens will allow), you can always stitch multiple frames together. By stitching 3 or 4 frames together, you can get a wider field of view than you could get with any wide angle lens and a full frame sensor and also end up with a 40-50 megapixel shot. At this point, the stitching software has gotten so good that getting a quality end result can be accomplished with minimal effort and in minimal time.
p.1 #12 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
Yes, I have (successfully) used the 1D4 for landscapes. It, along with a 70-200/2.8L, made a lot of landscape shots in my trip to Alaska last year. Mostly panoramas. On land, I used a tripod; on ship excursions, hand-held. Click on the "Panoramas" link in the URL below to see.
p.1 #17 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
A good friend of mine printed a 2/1 ratio pano from a single image taken with the 1DMK4. He sized the print to 22"x44" and I was extremely impressed with it.
p.1 #18 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
JEFFERY Z71 wrote:
And what lens do you recommend for landscapes with a MKIV. I am a new owner of this body.
I've had very good results from my 16-35 f2.8L II. I know that many people say the edge performance is not great but on the 1D4 I don't see that anyways and I get the framing flexibility that the zoom provides.
p.1 #19 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
Just curious for the ultra wide junkies what UWA lens you would choose with the 1D4 or any other ASP-H camera? What would be a good equivalent to 16mm or wider on FF.
p.1 #20 · Does anyone use the Canon 1D Mk IV for Landscape/Scenic photography?
boingyman wrote:
Just curious for the ultra wide junkies what UWA lens you would choose with the 1D4 or any other ASP-H camera? What would be a good equivalent to 16mm or wider on FF.
That is the one drawback to using the 1.3 crop for landscapes. If and when you want an ultra-wide view, 14 mm (equivalent to about 18 on FF) is about as far as you can go with a single shot. However, stitching works for many situations. A TS-E can be used for stitched panoramas without moving the camera. Pricy lenses, though. The 16-35 can do a lot on the 1D4 (and so can the 300/2.8 - bonus!), and the good live view implementation is great for landscape work.
