CANON EOS-1D X MARK II

[Dao]

Just for anyone dissing this new 1dx2, in the right hands, in theory, it should outperform a camera that took the photos in this link

Canon 1DX : Specifications and Opinions [JuzaPhoto]

Ya, I can really see from these the sensor is somehow lacking

The photos from Juza were one of them which made me think back then that camera was not really matter much. Some of his works were taken with Rebel XT (350D) and 20D and they are just amazing.

 

[Solarflare]

While I'm not invested into Canon at all, I am definitely curious if the sensor of this camera will use the new fab and if the sensor performance will now see a boost to get closer to what Nikon and Sony have to offer.

 

[CrazyJ3]

Anyone else notice in the specs the 1Dx m2 has a pop up flash included? You can see the flash partition on the pentamirror housing.

 

[coastalconn]

Anyone else notice in the specs the 1Dx m2 has a pop up flash included? You can see the flash partition on the pentamirror housing.

No pop up... Just the GPS unit

 

[gsgary]

I am a canon 1dx fan all the way. But im not sure this has the d5 beat. I have the 1dx and I dont think they improve it that much to upgrade. But I will have to wait to make final judgement.

I am actually a bit surprised there isnt a big Hurra in this forum over the arrival of this camera.

I am surprised you are surprised. How many of us do you think can afford this? At some point long ago, much of this stuff became WENIS contests.

Actually the D5 made quite the waves on the other side of this forum and just like here very few can actually afford it.
I believe any technology that manufacturer puts in their top cameras will slowly trickle down to the more regular models so just for that I think its always exciting to see top models.

You win. I haven't figured out what 'quite the waves' means yet. It's a little tough for me to understand all the hype when I see sooooo many good/great/wonderful/nice images made with all kinds of cameras on Flickr and Facebook and TPF and wherever; prior to 2016, 2015, 2014..... It also doesn't help when I am out and about with fellow photographers and see what the majority of them are using (with the lenses that many of them have, I'm guessing they could afford to switch every time something new comes out). Hopefully, I will be able to report back when I see that they care enough to switch systems.

I need to learn to ignore the Wenis contests.

Well Jaca I guess you and I share some and some other things see in a different way.
We both agree that its the photographer and not the camera that creates good images but I admit it is also my weakness that I am a total gear head, new equipment excites me, whether I will get it or not I love new gear, I can read reviews on cameras I will never buy or dream on gear I will not need.
I can get excited over a Canon camera I will never even touch because I cant afford it and I am a Nikon guy
Ok maybe I'm weird LOL maybe not

Actually, I am a bit of a nerd with some things too. I did decent research when I bought my wife her/our first dslr; and it's why I often mention hand size, shape, menu, ergonomics, etc. are important things to consider as well. My wife is particular and if the shoes do not feel right after 5 minutes - then doggone, she's not going to wear them again EVER! PERIOD!

I RTFM prior to plugging in or turning on most gadgets (I knew some things about the 7dmii before getting it in my hands).
So we are probably more alike than you think .

My 17 year old son is in a photography class now. I don't want him or any newbie to think there is a need for the best or latest, in order to create success. It's really my angle on some of this stuff and offer it up in opposition. Sometimes too much. I need to get out and shoot more.

I'm with you, there is no point having a top of the range camera if it is not comfy to hold you won't want to take it out and use it and if you do the results will not be as good as a middle of the range camera that is bad at high iso, slow focus but feels lovely in the hand
and is a joy to use

 

[Rgollar]

Wow some samples of the canon 1dxm2 shots taken at 10,000 and 32,000 iso and there clean. 10,000 impresses some but 32,000 really impresses me. Here is a link with samples
Andy Rouse - Wildlife Photographer

 

[coastalconn]

Wow some samples of the canon 1dxm2 shots taken at 10,000 and 32,000 iso and there clean. 10,000 impresses some but 32,000 really impresses me. Here is a link with samples
Andy Rouse - Wildlife Photographer

The images are nice, but I wouldn't get too excited since they are only 800px wide. Pretty hard to judge anything when they are that small..

 

[gsgary]

D5 beater

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[goodguy]

Wow some samples of the canon 1dxm2 shots taken at 10,000 and 32,000 iso and there clean. 10,000 impresses some but 32,000 really impresses me. Here is a link with samples
Andy Rouse - Wildlife Photographer

The images are nice, but I wouldn't get too excited since they are only 800px wide. Pretty hard to judge anything when they are that small..

Putting the dry numbers a side I have a feeling that the D5 and 1DXII will be extremely close as sports/wildlife platforms. I think the technology today is so high that its pretty much impossible for a maker to come out with a camera that will be significantly better then its competitors.

 

[imagemaker46]

I've never been one for reading stats. I browse through them when something new comes out, but not always. I've been producing images for decades, using everything, when I switched to digital buying my Eos 1D, the images were great, I was, and everyone else was impressed, then I used a 1D mkII and the images were great, now I'm using a 1Dx and the images are great. The improvements have increased with each camera, shooting in low light, fps and file sizes that allow a tighter usable crop when needed. It still all came down to the content of the image that mattered to me. Whatever works, I just take pictures.

 

[davidrb1946]

I am a canon 1dx fan all the way. But im not sure this has the d5 beat. I have the 1dx and I dont think they improve it that much to upgrade. But I will have to wait to make final judgement.

The new version seems aimed at the video shooters. Not enough to make me give up the 1 D-x

 

[compasiune11]

It looks like the full frame sensor (in the industry in general) has reached "the point of diminishing returns".
Little differences here and there from one brand to the other, making good hardware design / tweaking the most significant factor.
I think the days of "WOW!" are gone.
Perhaps the next huge "WOW!" will happen when some completely new type of sensor technology is discovered and implemented.

 

[RDW]

I think too much is made comparing the Nikon and Canon pro versions. Both camera bodies are excellent and I don't think there are very many Canon shooters who will jump to Nikon or Nikon shooters who will be jumping to Canon over these two bodies. Yes, one brand may have a feature that the other one has, but it's just way too expensive to switch brands if you're already heavily invested in glass for one or the other. Just my 2 cents.

The Mark II is my first "pro" level camera and I love it. I shoot the 7D Mark II (which I will be selling) and the 5D Mark II (waiting for the 5D Mark IV). Happy shooting everyone!

 

[AndreRijo]

Hello guys, i'm a wedding photographer and very used to my old 5D Mark III.

I use A LOT the Rate Button but now it's gone.

This was a super important feature for me, and my workflow (same day edit, etc..)

Any ideas I can workarround this "issue"?



Cheers!

 

[TCampbell]

Hello guys, i'm a wedding photographer and very used to my old 5D Mark III.

I use A LOT the Rate Button but now it's gone.

This was a super important feature for me, and my workflow (same day edit, etc..)

Any ideas I can workarround this "issue"?



Cheers!

I replied to the same question you asked in a different thread. Since this thread is just about a year old... it probably qualifies as a zombie thread.