RDKirk wrote:
RG's statement about DIGIC controlling focus in the 1DMk III series has already been proven incorrect on other forums (including this one in another thread) by a couple of Canon publications. They don't use DIGIC for autofocusing.
The Series I cameras use two RISC processors dedicated to focusing (one for calculations, one to issue lens commands). The 1-Series has been unique with this dual-processor autofocusing system since Mk II.
It's certainly possible that an improved DIGIC keeps image processing from being a bottleneck in overall operations, but that wouldn't be an improvement of autofocusing per se.
OK, I missed that. Can you point me to the thread? TIA.
Update on the access lamp: tried everything imaginable to get rid of the problem (thanks for the tip on the little battery), but nothing helped. I finally gave in and called Canon. They presume it is a problem with the body. I can exchange it for a new one. I just found out they're expecting a new delivery in the week to come in the UK, so should not be too much of a hassle. (Delivery confirmed by several high street stores. Called them earlier today.)
dinkra wrote:
When I woke up this morning, I immediately noticed the access lamp was on, while the camera was clearly switch off. I removed the battery, changed memory card, tried taking pictures again, but still no improvement. Anybody had a similar problem? With a D1 or 5D or 5D MKII?
Please advise... Thanks! (Going to Africa soon, so really need to sort this out asap)
Thanks for the link! I always like to read the white pages and have been looking for this one. It isn't as improtant now after getting the camera but still nice to read - I remember when you could get the white pages a month before the camera shipped.
rachp wrote:
Thanks for the link! I always like to read the white pages and have been looking for this one. It isn't as improtant now after getting the camera but still nice to read - I remember when you could get the white pages a month before the camera shipped.
Unfortunately, these are more sales brochures than "white paper."
The ISO performance of 5dII is simply outstanding. I can't stop just walking around and taking images at high ISO for no reason and then looking at them. Such a difference from 50D. That cam was too hyped up,but didn't live up to it. This on the other hand is a few levels above.
So what's the verdict? Is the 5dII worth buying once the price comes back down? I'm a concert photographer and could benefit greatly from the high iso capabilities. Thata and I can start taking some crazy HD footage during shows and they'll think I'm taking photos
Andrew Keil wrote:
So what's the verdict? Is the 5dII worth buying once the price comes back down? I'm a concert photographer and could benefit greatly from the high iso capabilities. Thata and I can start taking some crazy HD footage during shows and they'll think I'm taking photos
Get it, it will blow you away. I'm English and not easily impressed. I'm impressed.
I would agree with you. I paid $3,200 for the 5D (and had no regrets whatsoever) and I think the 5D Mk II at $2,700 is a real steal .... and that's why scalpers abound. Once again, Canon gave us an awesome FF body at less than half the price of their flagship camera. Canon is not bad at all!
RDKirk wrote:
It would have been worth buying at $3200.
DmitriM wrote:
The ISO performance of 5dII is simply outstanding. I can't stop just walking around and taking images at high ISO for no reason and then looking at them. Such a difference from 50D. That cam was too hyped up,but didn't live up to it. This on the other hand is a few levels above.
I am amazed as well. I keep shooting at 3200 and 6400 even when I dont need to, just for kicks. Looks great and I get decent shutter speeds even in the dark Norwegian winter. Perfect camera for northeners. And the pseudo MLU Live view assigned to the direct print button is just great for getting those static long exposures in darkness. And it is much better built than the 5D. The 5D>5D2 upgrade is really worth it.
