Buy one now. Prints are absolutely breathtaking. I shot this at 87 degrees in full sun. Operated the camera under those conditions for 5 hours and it didn't falter once. Due to the size restrictions here it doesn't do it justice. Also, see this gallery: http://www.defordphoto.com/MKIII/AISERVO/
the first thing i noticed was the image difference in the 1D3. little sharpening needed out of the box vs the post needed to satisfy on the 1D2. after a little time much more comfortable to operate too.
I certainly would not buy a used one right now; with the AF problem I would want my name on the original sales receipt for any future warranty repair/replacement work. Just not worth the risk at this point until the bugs are worked out.
I noticed a new MK3 on B&S a few days ago with a price tag of $5500 which was outrageous (I don't think this is price policing since I'm not posting to that particular thread) I think that FS ad just dropped off the map. There was another at $4800....same story.
This is what the op was referring to. His take was deliberately misleading.
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Westfall could provide a response in August, though, in a monthly column he writes for a photojournalism publication, The Digital Journalist.
"I'll have more on EOS-1D Mark III autofocusing in the next edition of Tech Tips," Westfall said in the July issue. [Quote]
I wouldn't hesitate to buy one now if I knew the warranty would stand up, if there is any question then no, I wouldn't buy one regardless of the price.
BTW... I love mine and am not having any RG type problems.
John Power wrote:
I am still waiting to see a "3" photo that looks better than those I have seen taken with the 1DMKIIN or 1DMKII. Haven't seen that yet...
John,
Huge difference between 20D images and 1DMkIII images for what that is worth. Much smoother looking and they require much less PP. Also, the handling of the camera puts previous Series 1s to shame.
While I appreciate the accolades, the problem with comments like this to wit: "puts previous Series 1s to shame." is that they imply that the previous models were dogs despite the rave reviews and glowing praises they received when released...and despite all the fantastic samples we have seen posted in these very forums from these "inferior" machines.
It is unlikely that Canon/Westfall would schedule for a month in advance an official Canon media release admitting a fault with 1D-3, and/or, prescribing the means to correct it.
Why would Canon unecessarily give appearances of withholding a fix from it's pro customers by scheduling such a release a full month in advance?
IMO, Canon/Wesfall will announce such a fix immediately, as soon as a fix can be implemented, with all the Service Centers ramped up to handle the intake if necessary. I doubt the implementation of a fix is keyed upon the publishing schedule of Wesfall's articles in DJ.
yea I would agree that the MK3 does not shame the previous 1 series bodies. I have been using the DS series for the last 4 years & have been extremely happy. The MK3 is definitely a quantum leap though & it will most likely replace my 1DSMK2 as the main camera.
has anyone seen any shipments of any MK3's inthe last few weeks ..... seems theyve all but dried up !!
really sorry now that I sold my MK2.... have to hobble along with a 10D ..and comming from a MK2 ........... HOBBLE is being nice !! I mean it TAKES pix ... but geezz .... stepping BACK is noticable !!
any news on the deliveries of MK3's.... I have a PENDING order but they havent recieved any in SOME time now !! not ETA either ......
Greg Pizzo wrote:
has anyone seen any shipments of any MK3's inthe last few weeks ..... seems theyve all but dried up !!
really sorry now that I sold my MK2.... have to hobble along with a 10D ..and comming from a MK2 ........... HOBBLE is being nice !! I mean it TAKES pix ... but geezz .... stepping BACK is noticable !!
any news on the deliveries of MK3's.... I have a PENDING order but they havent recieved any in SOME time now !! not ETA either ......
I was browsing on amazon.com last night, and they had it (in stock at amazon.com, NOT one of the other sellers). I placed the order last night and it shipped this morning--I should have it tomorrow.
I promptly canceled my order with Adorama this morning, and they said I just made about 150 people in line behind me happy.
This will be my second body, the first I got in Adorama's first shipment.
They seem to be shipping in the UK, although slowly. I was #49 on Warehouse Express's list, and they said they were getting 5-10 per week. Fortunately, while idly polling sites for search of stock last week, I noticed that Jessop's had one available for collection. It's mine now It had come in just before they shut, and I got it just after they opened the next day...
this must be the SAME drill as BUYING my iPhone !!! (love it BTW ...but GGGEEZZZ what a frustating deal to GET ONE !!!! ) you just have to be LUCKY AND well heeled to get one... not just well heeled ... you just cant pay for one you have be lucky enough to FIND one to buy ... OR be GUAGED 1500.00 or more just for being UN - Lucky !! ..... maybe by christmas ...ARRGH !! my season will be over by then !! ...should have KEPT my 1D mk2....... would have been $$$ ahead to keep it and continue to shoot with it and take the 500-1000 hit for selling it AFTER I SECURED my MK3.. all VERY frustating !! .. I hope CANON reads this stuff !!! and I HOPE the 1Ds MK3 will be released AFTER they have some STOCK to SHIP !!!
do you mean they have stopped taking orders or deliveries have stopped .... really kind of weird that this camera is SOOO hard to get a hold of ........ Im really pretty unhappy about canon's LACK of disatribution ... Loved my 1D MK2 ..... but I really hate to think I NEED to re buy a 1Dmk2 just because I cant GET a MK3 just to REsell it AGAIN in a couple months and then the PROSPECT of trying to BUY a 1Ds MK3 to compliment the 1D MK3 ... (share the accessories and Human Interface ......... how long for THAT ... next summer ?? good thing this is NOT my PRIMARY way to make a living !!! ......
anyone with any news as to WHEN some REAL distribution will happen ..... its not a mater of affording ONE ... its how to get my hands one one without being GOUGED 1500.00 for it .......
It had come in just before they shut, and I got it just after they opened the next day...