it was a hard decision, but I just decided and haven't had a chance to pay for the FM posting cost. I just put it on craigslist, and was thinking ebay.....
Chris Beaumont wrote:
Never heard of simple electronics. I buy my bodies from either Jessops on the high street, or warehouse express (warehouseexpress.co.uk) depending on which is cheaper, both will exchange if anything is wrong, my 40D focus was a long way out, and Jessops swapped it there and then without any quarrel.
Chris
Jessops has a good thing that allows you to order online and pick up at the store. you have to give your credit card details but its not debited, so when you go to the store you can test the item and if you dont like it you can just walk away and not pay.
they are normally more expensive but sometimes you can get them to price match against advertised prices in mags.
They used to price match against online stores (I got them to match warehouse express' price on a Tamron 70-300 about 3 years ago) but they won't do that anymore unfortunately
I had the 1D. It was my first DSLR and I liked it a lot. The only reason which made me sell it was its awful battery consumption. 100-150 shots and the battery went from full (3 bars) to one bar. 50 extra shots and it would blink. Soon after, it died. I had two batteries (one Canon, one aftermarket) but decided not to invest in further purchase of batteries.
Anyone know about when Canon would be coming out with 1Dmk4? I want to see if I can save up enough to get the 1Dmk3 by then and not have the wife kill me
jchin wrote:
Anyone know about when Canon would be coming out with 1Dmk4? I want to see if I can save up enough to get the 1Dmk3 by then and not have the wife kill me
The one series bodies have had a 3 year lifespan. So maybe 2010, but some have suggested next year.
Why don't you just buy a 1DMK2? You can pick one up for $1400-1000 on the Buy/Sell forum. I have one and find it is great for capturing moving subjects.
I've owned 2 different 1D classics, a II, IIN and now a III.
The AF on all is superior to the 40D. The noise handling on the 40D makes it a better choice IMO than the 1D classics if shooting 1600 or 3200.
While the older generation 1 series does require two hands for most setting changes, the III does not. Part of the two hands thing though is that is is much harder to change something importand accidentally.
If you aren't ready (financially or confidence wise) to buy a III, I would highly recommend the II. It is superior to the 40D in virtually every aspect that I personally consider important - Combined AF speed and accuracy (if it's not accurate who cares how fast it "locks"), noise handling, frame rate and durability.
If you are looking for faster focus lock in LOW LIGHT...then I would stay away from the 1DII and 1DIIn. There is a definite hesitation with these cameras when I use them indoors in low light conditions. My 5D locks focus much quicker with a lot less hunting under these conditions. If you really want a 1D camera to be used in low light conditions, I would concentrate on the current generation. Much better focusing and noise control for low light shooting.
I shoot a fair amount of volleyball and wrestling under relatively poor, mixed lighting (ISO 3200, 1/500th f2) and will take the IIN over the 40D in those conditions any day of the week.
I have shot with the 20D, 40D, 1D, and 1D Mark II, and any 1 series are better than the 20D. AF wise the 1D/1D2 trump the 40D, and high ISO noisewise, I consider the MkII and 40D to be comparable, better than the 1D though.
I would go with a lightly used 1D Mark II for your uses... if you are not shooting over ISO 800 find a used 1D Classic. Good deals to exist out there... I bought my 1D2 last month for $970 in good condition!
andypep wrote:
Go with the 1DIIn, or wait for the upgrade to the MkIII. I just sold a IIn, and now regret it a bit. The build of the 1-series bodies is like no other. You will need to do everything with two hands, like change ISO, even review (chimp).
I thought the MkIII had a select button in the middle of the jog wheel, and you didnt have to hold it down when changing settings?
Anyways, I love on my 1D how you have to hold down select or it won't change settings. Great when you're busy and nothing needs to go wrong.
jerrykur wrote:
The one series bodies have had a 3 year lifespan. So maybe 2010, but some have suggested next year.
Why don't you just buy a 1DMK2? You can pick one up for $1400-1000 on the Buy/Sell forum. I have one and find it is great for capturing moving subjects.
Simple because I want the features of the 1Dmk3 over the 1Dmk2 ... and I prefer to buy my camera bodies new.
