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p.2 #11Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark III
WilliamFinley wrote:
Was considering upgrading my camera body now that the prices are starting to come down a bit. My question is for those that know...Is the AF of the 5D Mark III as good or better than the 1Ds Mark III?
Thanks, Bill
For landscapes, portraits - 1DsMK3 (colors, real resolution)
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
Was considering upgrading my camera body now that the prices are starting to come down a bit. My question is for those that know...Is the AF of the 5D Mark III as good or better than the 1Ds Mark III?
Thanks, Bill
For landscapes, portraits - 1DsMK3 (colors, real resolution)
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
Dec 20, 2012 at 08:54 PM
p.2 #21Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark III
Mescalamba wrote:
Thanks, BillFor landscapes, portraits - 1DsMK3 (colors, real resolution)
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
That's what I'm curious about too...how's the 5DMK3's sensor stack up against the 1DsMK3's?
WilliamFinley wrote
Was considering upgrading my camera body now that the prices are starting to come down a bit. My question is for those that know...Is the AF of the 5D Mark III as good or better than the 1Ds Mark III?Thanks, Bill
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
That's what I'm curious about too...how's the 5DMK3's sensor stack up against the 1DsMK3's?
Dec 20, 2012 at 09:01 PM
p.2 #31Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark III
WilliamFinley wrote:
Thanks, BillFor landscapes, portraits - 1DsMK3 (colors, real resolution)
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.That's what I'm curious about too...how's the 5DMK3's sensor stack up against the 1DsMK3's?
Everything I know of is stacking up against 1DsMK3 and 1DMK3 colors badly. Except Sony A900. And thats pretty much all.
Canon put best AA filter and best CFA inside 1D/s MK3. Its not for free, is expensive literally and price is in high ISO, cause better AA and CFA you have, less noise can hide and obviously, very dense and good CFA robs you of a bit of light (whole CFA/AA/UVIR usually robs you of 2/3 - 1eV). I think 5DMK3 is simply utility/performance package and 1DsMK3 is highest quality at all cost. Frankly I think 1DsMK3 has pretty decent AF and ISO isnt somewhat terrible, if you really dont need to shoot at ISO 1600 and higher.
If I wanted something thats mix of both I would probably try 1DMK4.
But thats me and I would choose 1Ds MK3 cause its 1D class and cause it gives me best quality from Canon at low ISO.
http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Start.html This guy shoots 1DsMK3 along with Leica gear. And I think some of his 1DsMK3 pics really show its strengths. Even tho he gets this colors cause he has custom color profiling, its still "proof" cause you need good colors from camera to start with.
Tho truth is I prefer to have great colors, good DR and good real resolution (thats based on AA not mpix only) and dont care much about ISO.
So it might be just me.
Mescalamba wrote
WilliamFinley wrote
Was considering upgrading my camera body now that the prices are starting to come down a bit. My question is for those that know...Is the AF of the 5D Mark III as good or better than the 1Ds Mark III?Thanks, Bill
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
Everything I know of is stacking up against 1DsMK3 and 1DMK3 colors badly. Except Sony A900. And thats pretty much all.
Canon put best AA filter and best CFA inside 1D/s MK3. Its not for free, is expensive literally and price is in high ISO, cause better AA and CFA you have, less noise can hide and obviously, very dense and good CFA robs you of a bit of light (whole CFA/AA/UVIR usually robs you of 2/3 - 1eV). I think 5DMK3 is simply utility/performance package and 1DsMK3 is highest quality at all cost. Frankly I think 1DsMK3 has pretty decent AF and ISO isnt somewhat terrible, if you really dont need to shoot at ISO 1600 and higher.
If I wanted something thats mix of both I would probably try 1DMK4.
But thats me and I would choose 1Ds MK3 cause its 1D class and cause it gives me best quality from Canon at low ISO.
http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Start.html This guy shoots 1DsMK3 along with Leica gear. And I think some of his 1DsMK3 pics really show its strengths. Even tho he gets this colors cause he has custom color profiling, its still "proof" cause you need good colors from camera to start with.
Tho truth is I prefer to have great colors, good DR and good real resolution (thats based on AA not mpix only) and dont care much about ISO.
So it might be just me.Dec 21, 2012 at 04:38 PM
p.2 #41Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark III
Mescalamba wrote:
Thanks, BillFor landscapes, portraits - 1DsMK3 (colors, real resolution)
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.That's what I'm curious about too...how's the 5DMK3's sensor stack up against the 1DsMK3's?Everything I know of is stacking up against 1DsMK3 and 1DMK3 colors badly. Except Sony A900. And thats pretty much all.
Canon put best AA filter and best CFA inside 1D/s MK3. Its not for free, is expensive literally and price is in high ISO, cause better AA and CFA you have, less noise can hide and obviously, very dense and good CFA robs you of a bit of light (whole CFA/AA/UVIR usually robs you of 2/3 - 1eV). I think 5DMK3 is simply utility/performance package and 1DsMK3 is highest quality at all cost. Frankly I think 1DsMK3 has pretty decent...Show more →
Thanks tremendously for your input. I, like you, prefer colors, contrast, DR, and resolution to extremely high ISO's.
Bill
WilliamFinley wrote
Mescalamba wrote
WilliamFinley wrote
Was considering upgrading my camera body now that the prices are starting to come down a bit. My question is for those that know...Is the AF of the 5D Mark III as good or better than the 1Ds Mark III?Thanks, Bill
For wildlife - 5DMK3 will have edge (thanks to AF/ISO)
Choice is yours. 1DsMK3 AF is ok, high ISO isnt as good as on 5DMK3, but depends if you really need it or not.. My choice would be easy. 1D class is simply 1st class.
Canon put best AA filter and best CFA inside 1D/s MK3. Its not for free, is expensive literally and price is in high ISO, cause better AA and CFA you have, less noise can hide and obviously, very dense and good CFA robs you of a bit of light (whole CFA/AA/UVIR usually robs you of 2/3 - 1eV). I think 5DMK3 is simply utility/performance package and 1DsMK3 is highest quality at all cost. Frankly I think 1DsMK3 has pretty decent...Show more →
Thanks tremendously for your input. I, like you, prefer colors, contrast, DR, and resolution to extremely high ISO's.
Bill
Dec 21, 2012 at 05:00 PM
p.2 #51Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark III
WilliamFinley wrote:
BillThe AF on the 5DMK2 is much better than the one on your 1DMK2. Also you get options like silent shooting, 3 or 4 stops better noise, lighter camera, and a menu system and controls that are IMHO easier to use.Don't you mean 5DMK3?
You are correct, 5Dmk3
jerrykur wrote
WilliamFinley wrote
Thanks for all the responses. This is the kind of info I was looking for. I am considering selling both my 5D classic and 1D Mark IIN and going with just one body. Just wanted to make sure the 5D Mark III had an adequate AF system. Especially if I sell my 1DMKIIN.Bill
You are correct, 5Dmk3
Dec 22, 2012 at 07:48 AM