p.1 #1 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
I started a business this past year and have been fairly successful with my 7D, however I need to move to full frame. I would like to hear from people that have both the 1ds MK II and the 5d MK II and let me know which you would choose for a wedding camera if you had to pick only one for a main body. I will keep my 7D as a backup.
My personal thoughts and concerns are this: I don't want to jump into the 5d MK II and be disappointing with the AF system. I know the sensor is amazing, but the 1ds I read is nearly as good in low light, and has a lot better AF system not to mention its build quality is top notch.
p.1 #2 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
I've never shot a 1Ds, but as someone who's come up shooting 5Ds (mkI and mkII), my next camera will very likely be the 1Ds mkII. They are affordable as hell right now, and the build and autofocus are no-brainers.
I will say a couple other things: the LCD on the 5D mkII is awesome. It's really nice being able to chimp crucial shots and be sure that they are in focus and look great. Also, the autofocus on the 5D series cameras hasn't been a deal breaker for us yet, ever. We can get the shots using center-point and recomposing. YMMV.
Honestly, you'll have to weight the pros and cons for yourself, but you can't really go wrong wither way.
p.1 #3 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
Glenn,
I have both cameras. In good light, the 1ds2 is fantastic. It does OK at 3200, but the 5d2 is better. The other shortcoming of the 1ds2 is the buffer doesnt hold many shots.
p.1 #4 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
Both cameras are excellent.. I had the 5DI, rented the 5DII and bought the1DS II.. It does not have all the bells & whistles but it does the job and is built like a tank..
p.1 #6 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
I dont burst much either. However, in a situation where I want to take a variety of shots (ie, the recessional), it can (and does) fill up. I'm not specifically sure how many or how fast, but I've gotten to the point where I've filled it and have found it frustrating.
p.1 #7 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
Beauchamp wrote:
Chuck,
Can you elaborate on the buffer issue? I try not to use burst mode too much, but sometimes I do. What kind of limitations does the buffer have?
Thanks,
Chris
The buffer issue was HUGE for me. Basically you can fire off 6-8 rapid fire shots and the buffer is full meaning you need to write those shots to the card before you can start shooting again. I had times where I missed major shot moments because my stupid buffer was writing. I had to change the way I shoot because of it and it just constantly pissed me off.
Is it a HUGE deal...eh maybe. For me it was, for others I am sure it is not. Depends on how you shoot.
p.1 #8 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
I just got a 1dsmk2. I have previously owned a 5d mk2.
the buffer is a pain in the backside, exactly as hardlyboring says. Not only cant you start shooting again, you cant chimp through any of the shots being saved until they're *all* saved.
but I wouldnt go back to a 5d2, absolutely love the handling, focus, low ISO files of the 1D.
p.1 #9 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
Thanks for the feedback so far guys. I appreciate it.
According to Canon specs, the buffer can hold 11 raw images or 32 jpegs if proper CF cards are used. My 7d will hold 15, but it also transfers them much faster to the card. I imagine its the transfer speeds that get in the way. From a stand still, you probably can shoot 10-11 cr2's, but if you already have images in the buffer, because it is slow at transferring, it will only allow you to take a few more shots. Thats just my guess... I could be totally wrong.
p.1 #10 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
Thanks for that info guys. Maybe I'll have to jump right into a 1Ds mkIII when the time is right... I was unaware of the buffer issue.
As a side question: would leaving the camera in single shot mode prevent the buffer issues? Obviously, you wouldn't be able to shoot as many frames per second, but would that additional delay be enough for the buffer to keep up?
p.1 #11 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
it's not that bad, it does keep up in single shot mode, it's just frustrating if you fire off half a dozen and want to check they're looking OK, but cant because it's saving them to the card.
p.1 #12 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
I've got a 1DsII and the buffer is frustrating the first time only, after that you know it's there and work around it. I rarely have an issue with it at a wedding.
Mostly I love the camera. I shot the 5Dc and a 1DII for a while and always found myself reaching for the 1DII so I made the switch to the 1DsII over the 5Dc and have not looked back. The 5DII has not shown me enough to move on to it but it does look better at the higher ISO's. ISO 3200 is usable on the 1DsII but you have to shoot it very purposely up there and nail the exposure for best results.
p.1 #15 · Which should I get: 1ds MK II or 5d MK II
The only time i find the buffer an issue is exit stage left ... from the ceremony.
oh...and i forgot the entrance to the reception.
outside of that an occasional outer AF not able to lock on when it is really dark - outer AF point are not cross type.
Matched with a 7D is a winner combo.
a little side note: when you want to turn off the AF lock beep - it is on the on/off switch.
that took me the better part of 30 minutes during my 1st or 2nd wedding shooting with it.
Yep.. one of the super quite ceremonies and you could hear the beep across the abyss of the sanctuary....
