oberuwe Loc: Willowbrook,IL

I know it poked the Willie many times, but based on budgets most people would pick the 5D, I have the 1Ds MKIII and 6D, have a GAS attack and the budget, like to upgrade now before I get nothing for my 1Ds MKIII anymore, so the question is: If the investment as high as the 1DX is can be done, would you still buy the 5D MKIII?
Honest opinions please, these threads tend to go sideways most of the time, I take pictures of almost anything, I would use all the capability's of both, so no more speed this and video that (don't do video can care less of that ability, from my point of view video does not belong in a DSLR)
Have most L lenses, so both cameras are a good fit, but which one?

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Both are fine cameras, but if you have the budget and can use the capabilities, and don't mind the extra weight and bulk, then I would go with the 1Dx. I've never shot one, never even held one, but from everything I have read it is a whole different shooting experience from anything else Canon has. There is a reason why the pros that shoot with Canons almost always have or want to have a 1Dx.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Sell the 1Ds III. Use the 6D while you wait for the 5D IV currently rumored for late 2015. Of course this is without knowing what kind of photography you are in to. But since you did not mention the 5Ds or 5Dsr, I take it neither high MP studio or landscape holds your interest.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

1Dx is a sports camera. 5DIII is not.

1Dx is great for speed but the 5DIII is a terrific all around camera.

IF I shot canon it would depend on what I planned to use the camera for.....

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Here is another thought. Sell both current cameras and buy both. You will have the best of both worlds.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

At this time, I would purchase neither one. I think the upgrades for both are just around the corner. I do understand your dilemma though. You want to get the most money for your current camera. The 5D MK III has already dropped in price so that would be a nice option depending on your photography habits.

I would wait- in fact I am waiting to see what is coming next after the new 50 megapixel 5Ds come out.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

O, if you gotta ask, you don't really have GAS!! :lol: :lol:
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oberuwe Loc: Willowbrook,IL

Thanks everybody for the input, really do not need the speed, so I will give the 5D MKIII a whirl.
The 5Ds is not out until June and I do not need the high resolution either.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Good articles -

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/comparisons/5d-mkiii-vs-1dx.htm
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1D-X-vs-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Comparisons/Canon-EOS-7D-II-1D-X-5D-III-AF-Comparison.aspx

Schwabo Loc: Florida

I have both, but frankly like the 5D III better. It is lighter and the exposure indicator is still on the bottom of the viewfinder. On the 1dx it is on the right side and very difficult to see.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

If you wait just a little more, later this year Canon will introduce the 5D Mark IV, it will still be cheaper than a 1DX, but surpass it in many ways! Ok, the frame rate will be a little less at 9fps, but everything else will top the 1DX (28mp, improved AF, 4k video and more)!

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

Take video out of consideration.

Then consider the sales canon will have to clear existing 5DIII inventories... ;)

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

I face the same dellima, " what to pick"???? my solution was three setups to pick from. oh, did I just open you up to buying two new cameras????

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

5D Mark IV is just a rumor at this point. Yes, it's likely we'll see something this summer, but there is no guarantee. There were "strong rumors" of the 5D Mark III for 2 or 3 YEARS before it became a reality (and that was a much more significant upgrade for it's vastly improved AF system, than the 5DII was over the original 5D).

No one really knows for certain, but the 5DIV also is most likely to emphasize video improvements, compared to the 5DIII (reportedly the 5DS are too high resolution to be practical for video). For example, 5DIV will likely have the Dual Pixel Live View/video AF system found on the 70D/7DII. Aside from that, I don't expect much change compared to the 5DIII's/5DS's 61-point AF system. And, yes, it will likely be 4K capable. Finally, I would expect 5DIV to be around 24MP, tops, as I've heard that's optimal for a video with a DSLR (but, like you, I'm not shooting video with my DSLRs, so am no expert and this is just a guess). But, if video isn't your thing, then the 5DIII might be just as good choice that's available right now and likely at lower price.

5DIII would give you an AF system that's better than you have in either your 1DsIII and 6D, as well as high ISO availability and performance very close to on par with 6D. In fact, you might be able to happily replace both the 1DsIII and 6D with a 5DIII (or a pair of them, if you prefer having two cameras).

1DX is a sports-oriented speed demon. Full frame, too, but with slightly lower resolution than 5DIII or 6D. If you need 12 or 14 frames per second shooting, it's what you want. And it's highly durable (450,000 click shutter, if memory serves), very well sealed and built like a tank.... but of course that makes it heavier and considerably more expensive. Personally I prefer the models where I can remove a vertical/battery grip to make the camera smaller and lighter if I wish. But, that's just a personal preference.

Do a side-by-side comparison of the various models on Canon's or other websites. I'm sure there are some features I'm overlooking, that may or may not be important to you.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

There are many good reasons why Canon refers to the 1Dx as their Flagship. There are very few cameras that will do what it can. Yes, it is very heavy. Yes, it is very expensive. Yes, it is very good! Yes, it makes the sweetest music you ever heard when you fire it at 12 shots per second. The 5D MkIII is a good camera, but it is not a 1Dx. With the 1Dx the best color of a sunset occurs 20 minutes after the sun has disappeared and everything else shows black. The moveable focus points compliment the variable exposure metering. The camera allows solutions to many shooting problems. Prove to yourself the differences, rent each. If sticker shock is not a factor the 1Dx has no equal.