? re Canon 1d series: Is the Canon 1dx the upgrade from the 1dmark IV?

cmc65

Is the Canon 1dx the upgrade from the 1dmark IV?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

cmc65 wrote:

Is the Canon 1dx the upgrade from the 1dmark IV?

YES :thumbup:
SS

PS cm, welcome to the Hog!

cmc65

SharpShooter wrote:

YES :thumbup:
SS

PS cm, welcome to the Hog!

ty I'm in the market for a new camera and as usual will spend six months reading reviews....but I have to tell you after a while it all becomes a jumble . This site is a godsend.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

cmc65 wrote:

This site is a godsend.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

cm, hey, sometimes this site is primordial ooze straight from H*LL!! :lol: :roll: :D

We should be able to condense those six months into 6 hours for ya! :thumbup:
SS

cmc65

SharpShooter wrote:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

cm, hey, sometimes this site is primordial ooze straight from H*LL!! :lol: :roll: :D

We should be able to condense those six months into 6 hours for ya! :thumbup:
SS

Well I've only signed on for about a week and already I know without a doubt that I will choose a Canon FF, and I will get the new Sigma 150-600 and an L lens. 1dx is too much on too many levels...so at least that's crossed off the short list.

amehta Loc: Boston

cmc65 wrote:

ty I'm in the market for a new camera and as usual will spend six months reading reviews....but I have to tell you after a while it all becomes a jumble . This site is a godsend.

What are you upgrading from? If it is any other 1D-series camera, and you can accept the size and cost of those, then it seems that the 1DX is a pretty easy choice.

amehta Loc: Boston

cmc65 wrote:

Well I've only signed on for about a week and already I know without a doubt that I will choose a Canon FF, and I will get the new Sigma 150-600 and an L lens. 1dx is too much on too many levels...so at least that's crossed off the short list.

Ok, I posted before I saw this.

You seem to have narrowed it down to three choices:
1. 5D Mark III
2. 6D
3. 5D Mark II (used)

Are you looking at the Sigma 150-600mm "Sports" version? I'm pretty sure SS and I will agree that the 5D Mark III is better than the other two cameras for sports/action photography. Or, to put it better, I'll agree with SS on that. :-D

cmc65

amehta wrote:

What are you upgrading from? If it is any other 1D-series camera, and you can accept the size and cost of those, then it seems that the 1DX is a pretty easy choice.

I've been fortunate in that I have had the opportunity to use many different cameras in both the canon and nikon lines because of a family full of photographers. I think at this point I know I would like to utilize $'s for a great line of lenses and not the dx. I've been looking toward the 5dmarkiii and the 1dmarkIV. But #mp keep getting in the way( I like the idea of a high mp count) and I don't know enough about sensors.

cmc65

amehta wrote:

Ok, I posted before I saw this.

You seem to have narrowed it down to three choices:
1. 5D Mark III
2. 6D
3. 5D Mark II (used)

Are you looking at the Sigma 150-600mm "Sports" version? I'm pretty sure SS and I will agree that the 5D Mark III is better than the other two cameras for sports/action photography. Or, to put it better, I'll agree with SS on that. :-D

Yes I do like what I've read re the 'sport', waiting for feedback when that hits the shelves. I agree that the mark ii is out . just started to spec out the 6d so I can't respond to that.

amehta Loc: Boston

cmc65 wrote:

I've been fortunate in that I have had the opportunity to use many different cameras in both the canon and nikon lines because of a family full of photographers. I think at this point I know I would like to utilize $'s for a great line of lenses and not the dx. I've been looking toward the 5dmarkiii and the 1dmarkIV. But #mp keep getting in the way( I like the idea of a high mp count) and I don't know enough about sensors.

I totally agree with wanting to put the extra $ into lenses. I think sensor size is a bigger factor than mp count, as the 5D Mark III has a full frame sensor and the 1D Mark IV has a APS-H (1.3x smaller) sensor. The 5D Mark III does not really have "a high mp count", these days 16-24mp is "normal". :-)

At 22.3mp, the 5D Mark III has less than 20% more linear resolution than the 16mp 1D Mark IV. That's basically going from a 20x30" print to a 24x36" print. Yes, it's better, but if you have either print on the wall few people are going to notice which size it is.

cmc65

amehta wrote:

I totally agree with wanting to put the extra $ in... (show quote)

Thank you for that feedback. I have to admit that I am a very visual person and that equates to looking at 100's of photographers shots , deciding which I like best and asking them what they used for equipment vs comparing all the specs. Now before you jump, I'm well aware that the lens and the person on the button is 90% of a good shot. I think I"m narrowing it down. It would be easier if there wasn't video capability confusing the issue. I am 100% not interested in that aspect.

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

[quote=amehta]I totally agree with wanting to put the extra $ into lenses. I think sensor size is a bigger factor than mp count, as the 5D Mark III has a full frame sensor and the 1D Mark IV has a APS-H (1.3x smaller) sensor. The 5D Mark III does not really have "a high mp count", these days 16-24mp is "normal". :-)

At 22.3mp, the 5D Mark III has less than 20% more linear resolution than the 16mp 1D Mark IV. That's basically going from a 20x30" print to a 24x36" print. Yes, it's better, but if you have either print on the wall few people are going to notice which size it is.[/

Sorry, double post.

cmc65

lukan wrote:

Even though the 1DX has less rez than the 5DMk3, it's images have slightly less less, especially at higher ISOs.
The 5DMk3, for the money, is an excellent camera in the Canon line, if you're in the FF market.
And, it can shoot sports/ action with aplomb. :thumbup: :D

Thank you! That's good to hear from a dx user. This choice is looking better and better.

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

amehta wrote:

I totally agree with wanting to put the extra $ in... (show quote)

Even though the 1DX has less rez than the 5DMk3, it's images have slightly less noise, especially at higher ISOs.
The 5DMk3, for the money, is an excellent camera in the Canon line, if you're in the FF market. But, there is nothing like a 1DX... Truly.
And, it can shoot sports/ action with aplomb. :thumbup: :D

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

amehta wrote:

I totally agree with wanting to put the extra $ in... (show quote)

Get the best full frame you can afford, and buy the best glass available to put on it. The glass will outlast the camera body, so put $$$ preference on the lenses, not the body. And, happy shooting! ;-)