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Canon EOS 1D X
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Review Date: Sep 3, 2012
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build quality, 12FPS 18mp RAW files, Excellent AF and metering systems.
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Cons:
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Less pixel dense than predecessor, inability to AF @ f/8
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I was very fortunate to have an opportunity to test out and review a production model of this new camera.
If you are curious about the new features or wondering if you should upgrade, you may find the answers to your questions in my review. Read about the pros and the cons and my experience using the EOS 1D X in the field.
Coupled with the 400mm and 500mm series II lenses, I had a blast pushing the limits on Canon's new equipment.
To read my Canon EOS 1D X Review, click below:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/1dx-review
All the best,
Fred
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Review Date: May 3, 2012
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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- Build quality
- New AF system
- Lower noise at ISO 6400 and above
- Better and bigger LCD
- 6 FPS
- 100% viewfinder
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Cons:
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- Small resolution change
- No sensor improvement at base ISO.
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I just had the time of my life testing out two incredible new cameras, the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800. I took them to Yosemite and Mono Lake for a little over a week and would like to share with you my personal review.
Hope you enjoy it!
Here is the link: http://www.fredmiranda.com/5DIII-D800
All the best,
Fred
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Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
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Review Date: Jun 4, 2003
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $5,000.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Lightweight for a 400mm f/4
Handles well in a compact design
Sharp wide-open
Fast AF and effective IS
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Cons:
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Price
Great IQ but not jaw dropping. :)
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Many find disappointing that the 400mm f/4 DO IS does not match the optical quality of the 300mm f/2.8L IS with the 1.4x II extender...
To me the obvious difference is in contrast.
However, we are left with other practical considerations, such as weight:
The 400 DO weights about 4.3 pounds
The 300/2.8L IS + 1.4x weights about 6 pounds (That is almost 2 pounds heavier!!)
I found the 400mm f/4 DO IS to be of very high optical quality aside from the lower contrast, yielding nice looking bokeh and great flare protection. When combined with the 1.4x extender, IQ suffers noticeably.
This picture was taking with the original Canon 1Ds + 400mm DO + 1.4II extender @560mm (contrast and sharpening in post)
http://www.fredmiranda.com/hosting/showphoto.php?photo=70&sort=1&cat=500&page=3
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