2nd Thoughts on 1D Mark II (weight? wait!)

[Mike H]

I just realized what the Mark II weighs with the battery pack in it, and I'm wondering how onerous people find it to lug around. I haven't cancelled my order yet, but the numbers are worth considering ...

Weight of Mark II with battery pack, 550EX and batteries, and 24-70/2.8L: 6.7 lbs! Yes, I can lift that much, but carrying it around at the all day events that I sometimes shoot might get to be a bit much. Fortunately, I usually do without the flash or use the 420EX, and can save weight by sticking with my 16-35/2.8L. But the rig will still be fairly heavy.

Does anyone know what the 10D's vertical grip (BG-ED3) weighs? I'm trying to do a comparison, and I can't find the weight of that component anywhere. Thanks.

Mike

[SDK^]

The BG-ED3 Battery grip weighs 320g (11.3 oz) plus batteries at 71 grams each (2.5 oz).

You better get down to your local gym :wink:

[Mike H]

Thanks, SDK. That's actually good news, since it means that my most common configuration of the 10D (10D, BG-ED3, 16-35) is only .8 lbs. less than a similarly configured Mark II. Maybe I can skip that extra set of curls today. :D

[SDK^]

No probs :)

Maybe I can skip that extra set of curls today. :D
pffft, slacking already :P

[CyberDyneSystems]

... I don't have a scale.. nor have i done the math.. but I am surprised there is so little difference.. ???

Owning both.. (I shot with both today) .. the 10D with Big Ed seems a LOT lighter than the 1D cameras... :? :?:

[martcol]

I'm wondering how onerous people find it to lug around. I haven't cancelled my order yet, but the numbers are worth considering ...


I just got a lowepro bag that will let me carry 3* L lenses, my 10 D, my flash, batteries and cheese (definately L ) butties (sandwiches). I never thought when I got the bag I would need a hoist to get the thing round my waist! Still, it is so, so, comforting to have those babies real close!

Martin[/b]

[Cadwell]

... I don't have a scale.. not have a done the math.. but I am surpridsed there is so little difference.. ???

Owning both.. (I shot with both today) .. the 10D with Big Ed seems a LOT lighter than the 1D cameras... :? :?:

All those dollars add virtual weight ;)

[J. Cobble]

I just got back from lugging a 1ds with a 100-400 and all my other lenses around for three straight days at a 2.3 mile road racing course. While it was exhausting, the picks are worth ever drop of sweat!

[Ikinaa]

Anyone's calculated the price per cameraweight?
How much does a gram of a 10D, 1DMKII, 1Ds, (bodies only of course) etc cost ? :)

[scottbergerphoto]

I used the 1D Mark II on Saturday and Sunday for about 2-3 hours each time. While the weight is noticeable, it feels good in your hands. I don't use the neck strap. While working in a crowd, I felt very happy to be using this:
http://porterscamerastore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=pcs&Product_Cod e=08-0435&Category_Code=
That way if the camera slips or some knocks into you, no problem.
Scott

[Canuck]

I should think that although heavy, it should be somewhat counterbalanced. To me the 10D and Canon 24-70mm F2.8L feels perfect. It is definitely better balanced then the Sigma 120-300 F2.8EX. That makes it a 2 hand camera whilst shooting. Otherwise it can be carried by the lens.