I got a new toy today!

[McQueen278]

EOS 1N

We'll see how the first batch of pictures come out, but I really like the way this tank handles and it is going to be perfect as my new backup body!

Oh and that's the PB-E2 Power booster, not just a battery pack. It's also the newest version which is made for the 1V HS. The old version (PB-E1) made this a 6fps camera, this one makes the 1V a 10fps monster. I don't know if this one is still limited at 6fps by the body or if it gets the full 10fps. Either way, 6fps which is pretty freakin good!

 

[icassell]

Congrats!

 

[usayit]

Congrats...

So you have a 1N with a the 1V's PB-E2. I have a 1V with the 1N's PB-E1. Care to swap PB's to get the right versions attached to the right bodies...

The PB-E2 on a 1V with NP-E2 battery cartridge will yield 10 frames per second. The PB-E2 on a 1V with AA's battery cartridge will result in about 6 frames per second. The PB-E2 on a 1N with AA or NiCad battery cartridges will result in 6 fps. PB-E2 on a EOS 3 gets 7 using the NiCad cartridge. The PB-E1 on a 1V gets 7 fps. I also have the regular battery grip so I can leave the PB at home if I rather have something lighter weight.

At 6 to 10 fps it really doesn't matter much in my opinion... a roll film doesn't last long

 

[McQueen278]

At 6 to 10 fps it really doesn't matter much in my opinion... a roll film doesn't last long

More truthful words have not been spoken. This little beauty has a blisteringly fast shutter. Too bad they never made a bulk film back like Nikon did with their F4.

 

[McQueen278]

Well the first roll of color 800 and BW 400 will be done tomorrow. I'll post up some examples after work. I've got a good feeling about them!

 

[McQueen278]

 

[usayit]

Looks nice! You gotta keeper!

So how does it feel compared to the 40D ignoring the obvious difference of film versus digital?

For a while, I had a 1v and the 30D (3.2mp). Then traded to a 10D. I missed the handling and metering of the 1v so much I ended up skipping up to a used 1dmarkII. The 1v's AF (45 points) works so well that I swear it can read my mind and know my intentions. Careful, you might do the same..

 

[McQueen278]

I've already started!!! I was thinking about another 40D or a 5D when the newer version comes out, but now I am really thinking about going the 1Ds mkII route. I've seen NOS MkII's on adorama for $2,400ish. That is one heck of a deal.

 

[McQueen278]

Correction, it was a Mk I and it was $2,700. Still, it is tempting.

 

[usayit]

Refurb 1d MarkII from Adorama is $2600 USD

http://www.adorama.com/ICA1DM2NR.html?searchinfo=canon 1d&item_no=5

I've seen used with low actuations go as low as $1800.