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p.1 #1 · 1D Mark II life

i have my 1D mark II 1 Monat ago and i love it

My problem is when i buy this the shuttercount is 180k and now 185k..My camera has no problem
Next month i will go with my girl friend to Paris.Is so so bad when the shutter die there. Canon says 200k clicks, believe u this?

Should i trade my 1D II for a newer 5D for 200 Euro?

All comments are welcome...

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #2 · 1D Mark II life

Canon's shutter count MTBF rating is just that - a MTBF rating. It is not a countdown to destruction. A 1-series shutter can last 1-million+ clicks or it can die at 1000 clicks.

My last two MkII's each had 500,000 clicks and were still going strong when I sold them. My current two MkIII's probably have nearly that many.

Any time you are shooting something very important with only one camera body there is a risk that something could break and shots will be lost. There are 1000 things that can wrong with a modern camera, the shutter is just one of them.

Nov 16, 2009 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · 1D Mark II life

I would get a lighter camera like 5D or 5D2 since you're not taking action photos and don't need that fast AF. Low ISO and clean is what you need for traveling IMO.

Nov 16, 2009 at 03:27 PM

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p.1 #4 · 1D Mark II life

I know i love to have a 5D but 200 Euro is so much for me now

Did anybody know the imagequality from 5D und 1D II. Is 200 Euro wert?
Thx for ur comments

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:05 PM

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p.1 #5 · 1D Mark II life

So your camera is in human terms something like a retiree. 65 years old or so. When will their heart stop? Can't really say. The camera has been reliable to this point so you're likely fine unless you go bananas and take 50,000 shots

Enjoy Paris, wish I was there too.

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:22 PM

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p.1 #6 · 1D Mark II life

IQ is like night and day between 1D2 and 5D especially in low light.

trung hoang wrote:
I know i love to have a 5D but 200 Euro is so much for me now

Did anybody know the imagequality from 5D und 1D II. Is 200 Euro wert?
Thx for ur comments

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:00 PM

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p.1 #7 · 1D Mark II life

Me_XMan wrote:
IQ is like night and day between 1D2 and 5D especially in low light.

trung hoang wrote:
I know i love to have a 5D but 200 Euro is so much for me now

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.1 #8 · 1D Mark II life

its really cost me when u said that

Me_XMan wrote:
IQ is like night and day between 1D2 and 5D especially in low light.

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM

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p.1 #9 · 1D Mark II life

Here's a shot with 5Dmk2. I need resolution for this landscaping shot.

Here's a shot with 1Dmk2. I need the AF tracking speed for my "Speedy Dog".

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:45 PM

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p.1 #10 · 1D Mark II life

Nice shot !!!
but 1D II vs 5D II is no chance

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · 1D Mark II life

My point is 5D full-frame would be a better choice for your vacation especially in Paris. Files coming out of 5D is sharper than 5D2 since the AA filter is less in 5D. The old classic 5D still has better IQ than 1Dmk2.

trung hoang wrote:
Nice shot !!!
but 1D II vs 5D II is no chance

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:56 PM

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p.1 #12 · 1D Mark II life

I can't let this go. I have both the 5D and 1DsII, and while I love the quality of the files from the 5D and wouldn't give it up, the camera is certainly not the equal of the 1DsII for image quality, auto-focussing, or .......................

That said, I take the 5D on trips.

Nov 16, 2009 at 09:10 PM

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p.1 #13 · 1D Mark II life

^ Bob, they're talking about the 1D II and not the 1Ds II and I agree with them. My 5D matches my 1D II for image qulaity and is better at high ISO. Of course the 1D II is better for AF and it doesn't have that stupid dial on top either....lol.

Having said that though, I'd recommend taking two bodies if you're worried about one failing. Dropping one or having it stolen is probably going to be more of a worry than your shutter though. Put a wide on the FF and hang it round your neck. Get the big one out of your bag for telephoto work.

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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p.1 #14 · 1D Mark II life

can I have a dumb question here? Everyone talk about IQ of camera but what is this

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:51 AM

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p.1 #15 · 1D Mark II life

Kevin Sherman wrote:
Me_XMan wrote:
IQ is like night and day between 1D2 and 5D especially in low light.

trung hoang wrote:
I know i love to have a 5D but 200 Euro is so much for me now

Did anybody know the imagequality from 5D und 1D II. Is 200 Euro wert?
Thx for ur comments

Can attest to this, I have both. I always thought the images from the Mark II always looked like my 20D. 5D is WAY better. But, the 1D Mark II feels sooooooo much nicer. The 7D and the Mark II make the 5D feel like a toy ;-). I just like heavy cameras.

The 7D and 5D are basically the exact same body (Same weight, size, and materials). And I do agree, the 5D/7D body feels like a toy compared to a 1 Series.

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:16 AM

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p.1 #16 · 1D Mark II life

Btw, get a 1DIII. You get arguably better IQ than the 5D (especially at high ISO's), and the 1D build and AF.

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:27 AM

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p.1 #17 · 1D Mark II life

trung: Just take the 1DII, be happy with what it allows you to do and don't worry about the shutter. Save the 200 Euro for the trip... Since you're going with your girlfriend, and it's Paris, I can guarantee you she will help you find 'better' use for the 200 Euro.

In reality, how much better will the files from the 5D be than from the 1DII? It won't be that significant a difference.

Ron

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:36 AM

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p.1 #18 · 1D Mark II life

musclepics wrote:
Btw, get a 1DIII. You get arguably better IQ than the 5D (especially at high ISO's), and the 1D build and AF.

I don't think that's an option at the moment. It sounds like he was barely able to afford a 1DII and an extra 200 Euro for a 5D is a major stretch...

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:39 AM

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p.1 #19 · 1D Mark II life

IQ means IQaluit Nunavut Canada

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:44 AM

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p.1 #20 · 1D Mark II life

Mubeen wrote:
IQ means IQaluit Nunavut Canada

Nov 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM

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p.1 #21 · 1D Mark II life

Image Quality and take it easy on the MTBF for us over 65 retirees!

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #22 · 1D Mark II life

Steverock01 wrote:
...My 5D matches my 1D II for image qulaity...

Then you either have a *really* good 1D II or a *really* crappy 5D

I have both. When my mirror fell out on the 5D in the middle of a 8-month long project, I used my 1D II briefly.

It is so easy to tell the files apart. The 1D II did OK and was fine, but to say the images match is just silly.

greg

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #23 · 1D Mark II life

gheller wrote:
Steverock01 wrote:
...My 5D matches my 1D II for image qulaity...

Then you either have a *really* good 1D II or a *really* crappy 5D

I have both. When my mirror fell out on the 5D in the middle of a 8-month long project, I used my 1D II briefly.

It is so easy to tell the files apart. The 1D II did OK and was fine, but to say the images match is just silly.

greg

I think you need to brush up on your reading skills my friend...

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:50 PM

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p.1 #24 · 1D Mark II life

Steverock01 wrote:
gheller wrote:
Steverock01 wrote:
...My 5D matches my 1D II for image qulaity...

Then you either have a *really* good 1D II or a *really* crappy 5D

I have both. When my mirror fell out on the 5D in the middle of a 8-month long project, I used my 1D II briefly.

It is so easy to tell the files apart. The 1D II did OK and was fine, but to say the images match is just silly.

greg

I think you need to brush up on your reading skills my friend...

...um...I was quoting *directly* from your post...what did I miss

greg

Nov 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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p.1 #25 · 1D Mark II life

as someone who goes to paris on and off, i would suggest you save your 200 bucks - you'll need it for restaurants and museums.

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:21 AM


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