First 1D Mark II review

[Pekka]

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_technik.htm
http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_test01.htm

[billfranklin]

Thanks Pekka, but I forgot all my German about 40 years ago.

Bill F

[Tom W]

You don't need to speak German - a picture is worth 1000 words in whatever language you speak!

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/test/bilder/originale/06-markt.jpg

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/test/bilder/originale/10_fussball.jpg

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/test/bilder/originale/04_hund.jpg

It looks pretty sweet to me.

[GenEOS]

I read the exif on the sports shot...
ISO 200, 1/6400th at f2.8
That is going to absolutely rock. I can't wait.

[billfranklin]

Can't argue with the pictures, but I still would like to be able to understand all the comments. I am still trying to decide whether or not to upgrade my d60 to the 10D or this new mark II.

[Tom W]

There was one shot that looked particularly noisy - then I noticed that it was shot at ISO 3200!

[timmyquest]

I read the exif on the sports shot...
ISO 200, 1/6400th at f2.8
That is going to absolutely rock. I can't wait.

*sigh*

This whole thing is giving both me and my drebel an ego problem

Someday...

[AJSJones]

In his judgement :
Virtually noise-free right up to 800 and barely discernable at 1600
Better battery life
Faster and more accurate AF

The specs haven't changed but these are very nice opinions to hear and see

Bring it on!

Andy

[Pekka]

Can't argue with the pictures, but I still would like to be able to understand all the comments. I am still trying to decide whether or not to upgrade my d60 to the 10D or this new mark II.

Just value how much are there things in Mark II are worth to you in your daily shooting:

- trouble-free flash exposures in any situation
- low noise in all ISO's
- great post-processing latitude (e.g. simple USM sharpening without edge-sharpening tools does not result to artifacts) with ISO 1600, too.
- battery life which holds for days, not hours.
- 45-point fast and intelligent AF
- weather protection
- operational speed
- 8mp
- bigger dynamic range
- reliablilty (rugged construction, double-card system)
- bigger viewfinder
- better WB
- interchangeable focusing screens
- faster image transfers
- larger sensor with smaller crop factor.
- ability to save all settings on flash card and transfer them between cameras
- ability to autofocus at f/8 (300, 400, 500, or 600 f/4 with 2x teleconverter)
- integrated vertical grip
- higher resolution LCD
- free RAW conversion software

[timmyquest]

Can't argue with the pictures, but I still would like to be able to understand all the comments. I am still trying to decide whether or not to upgrade my d60 to the 10D or this new mark II.

Just value how much are there things in Mark II are worth to you in your daily shooting:

- trouble-free flash exposures in any situation
- low noise in all ISO's
- great post-processing latitude (e.g. simple USM sharpening without edge-sharpening tools does not result to artifacts) with ISO 1600, too.
- battery life which holds for days, not hours.
- 45-point fast and intelligent AF
- weather protection
- operational speed
- 8mp
- bigger dynamic range
- reliablilty (rugged construction, double-card system)
- bigger viewfinder
- better WB
- interchangeable focusing screens
- faster image transfers
- larger sensor with smaller crop factor.
- ability to save all settings on flash card and transfer them between cameras
- ability to autofocus at f/8 (300, 400, 500, or 600 f/4 with 2x teleconverter)
- integrated vertical grip
- higher resolution LCD
- free RAW conversion software

I really need ot just stop reading this darn thread...it's honestly depressing me.

[defordphoto]

Yummm.

April's just around the corner...

[manncer]

:D

Here's another site:

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dm2/

Amazon is showing it at $(USD) 5000 yikes! :roll:
Man! Where am I going to get $5000 :wink:

manncer

[Mills]

I can't wait any longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tom W]

I can't say I don't want one, as that would be a lie. But I'm not going to get another camera for a few years - I'm very happy with the 10D. Nevertheless, the 1D Mk II is very, very enticing. It appears to me that it will be an instant hit when it becomes available.

Those of you who have ordered - y'all are going to love it.

[Penguin_101_1]

Translated by Google: http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient-menuext&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Edforum%2Ede%2F1 D%5Fmark2%2F1d%5Fmark2%5Ftechnik%2Ehtm


Now I want one!!! Time to start doing Timmyquests idea about selling photos on EBay!

[Tom W]

Translated by Google: http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient-menuext&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Edforum%2Ede%2F1 D%5Fmark2%2F1d%5Fmark2%5Ftechnik%2Ehtm


Now I want one!!! Time to start doing Timmyquests idea about selling photos on EBay!

Well, now, as long as it was in German, i felt safe. Translated, I'm getting an itch that I cannot afford to scratch. Its a wonderful machine.

Its a home run that Canon just hit.

Excuse me while I go hug my 10D. :)

[CyberDyneSystems]

:D

Here's another site:

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dm2/

Amazon is showing it at $(USD) 5000 yikes! :roll:
Man! Where am I going to get $5000 :wink:

manncer

Wow! Amazon's preorder price was $4,500.00 just like everybody else not more than two days ago???

[MarkH]

[quote=manncer]:D
Wow! Amazon's preorder price was $4,500.00 just like everybody else not more than two days ago???

With the amount of people on this group with one on order, I'm not surprised. The demand is obviously pushing the price up.

It looks like the sales of this camera will be phenominal for a camera of this price, when has a camera worth this sort of money ever had so much demand?

If I had the money, I wouldn't hesitate. The MkII is the sweetest camera released yet, I'd rather own this then the 1Ds.

Imagine for portraits or weddings, sure you don't need that much speed, but who wouldn't like such a fast and responsive camera.

For wildlife you often want fast performance so you don't miss the moment.

Obviously for sports this camera is definately the ****!

For landscapes the 1Ds is still the king. But for most other stuff the MkII is the best camera for the job.

Why does the best have to cost so much?

Anyone got a wealthy female relative looking for a husband?

[mikeg]

WOW !!

Did you hear the mp3 at the bottom of the page ?? !! :shock:

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_test01.htm

[robekert]

- trouble-free flash exposures in any situation
- low noise in all ISO's
- great post-processing latitude (e.g. simple USM sharpening without edge-sharpening tools does not result to artifacts) with ISO 1600, too.
- battery life which holds for days, not hours.
- 45-point fast and intelligent AF
- weather protection
- operational speed
- 8mp
- bigger dynamic range
- reliablilty (rugged construction, double-card system)
- bigger viewfinder
- better WB
- interchangeable focusing screens
- faster image transfers
- larger sensor with smaller crop factor.
- ability to save all settings on flash card and transfer them between cameras
- ability to autofocus at f/8 (300, 400, 500, or 600 f/4 with 2x teleconverter)
- integrated vertical grip
- higher resolution LCD
- free RAW conversion software

Piece of junk. Overpriced door stop. I'm cancelling my pre-order. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Rob

[Jesper]

WOW !!

Did you hear the mp3 at the bottom of the page ?? !! :shock:

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_test01.htm

63 photos in 9 seconds ?!?! :shock:

[Tom W]

WOW !!

Did you hear the mp3 at the bottom of the page ?? !! :shock:

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_test01.htm

Hah! I just went back and listened to it. It sounds like a very quiet machine gun! :)

And even with the buffer gets full (don't ask me how that would happen), it still fires in multiple bursts. Incredible!

[Tom W]

Piece of junk. Overpriced door stop. I'm cancelling my pre-order. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Rob

Yeah, Right.....

Can I buy your spot in line? ;)

[timmyquest]

That mp3 is nuts...

I think the next body i buy is going to be of this quality, thats gotta make sports photography (my real desire in photography) so much easier.

http://www.antiwall.com/mkii.mp3

[billfranklin]

I hate this thread. Today I put my name on the wait list for the Mark II. I am no. 5 in line. I just couldn't stand it any longer. Pro Photo Supply here in Houston ordered 12, but they have no idea how many they will get or when. The word they have is "any day now".

Bill F.

[Pekka]

That review has been now translated to English in http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_engl.htm

[timmyquest]

That review has been now translated to English in http://www.dforum.de/

Thanks, a little easier to read ;-)

[Ferdinand]

Someone needs to ban Timmy for his own good, otherwise he is gonna have a depressing weekend :lol: :lol: :lol:

Regards,
Ferdinand

[defordphoto]

WOW !!

Did you hear the mp3 at the bottom of the page ?? !! :shock:

http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_test01.htm

Hah! I just went back and listened to it. It sounds like a very quiet machine gun! :)

And even with the buffer gets full (don't ask me how that would happen), it still fires in multiple bursts. Incredible!

That's one of THE sweetest mp3's I have ever heard! Whoah! I wish it was better quality I'd use it as my email notification or something!!! ;)

[CyberDyneSystems]

The translation is far better than Googles,. a MUST read! 8)

Look at the CF card timings... THIS camera is taking fulladvantage of fast cards! :shock:

I measured the transfer speed of 3 different CF cards doing continuous shooting and I can state that high-speed cards are substancial for high shooting speed. Time was stopped from shooting of the last frame of on series to expiration of the flashing red LED.


________________40 jpeg_____20 RAW
SanDisk Ultra
512 MB .................... 28 sec. ....... 57 sec

Lexar 12x
256 MB .....................40 sec. ........65 sec

SanDisk
512 MB .....................85 sec ......165 sec
*******************************************

Remeber, the Sandisk ULTRA is Sandisks first generation "fast" card,. the Ultra 2 is faster,. and the Extreme faster still... and yet the now "old" ULTRA is still 3 times faster than "standard" :shock:

Much better than the 10% boost you'd get from a 10D

Likewise the Lexar 12X was Lexars first "FAST" card,. now with 30X and 40X cards.. can't wait to see what you get with one of the new top of line cards....

...(anyone want to buy some "standard" CF cards... :roll: )

[MarkH]

That review has been now translated to English in http://www.dforum.de/1D_mark2/1d_mark2_engl.htm

Battery Performance = WOW!

After 6 days and over 2000 images the battery symbol showed half full.

IS lenses couldn't kill the battery, there is no built-in flash, this will be a very hard battery to flatten (Unless you have a steam roller).