Question for 1D Mk II owners who formerly shot 10D

[MediaMagic]

I've done a few searches on here, but didn't really find an answer to my question.

Besides the complex nature of learning the new camera, what are some of the glaring differences that tripped you up right off the bat because you were used to shooting with the 10D?

[scottbergerphoto]

The Custom Functions on the Mark II offer alot of flexibility and new features. You really have to read the manual carefully and supplement that with Chuck Westfall's detailed explanations at www.robgalbraith.com in the 1D series thread.
In addition, ETTLII is completely different from ETTL. The manual doesn't explain it well. Chuck Westfall explains it in detail in the above mentioned forum, as have I in this forum based on his posts.
Regards,
Scott

[CyberDyneSystems]

I found the 10D's exposure to be more forgiving.. the MkII wants to be set with +1/3-+1 stop EC a lot of the time.. if not you get very underexposed images.

The Menu system on the 10D is a huge improvement over the older menu style of the 1 series cameras.

I misss the dial for exposure program modes as opposed to having to press buttons and spin a dial towhile looking at an LCD to go from "M" to "AV"

8.5 fps is just tooooo darn fast!!!! :mrgreen:

[Mike H]

I found the 10D's exposure to be more forgiving.. the MkII wants to be set with +1/3-+1 stop EC a lot of the time.. if not you get very underexposed images.

The Menu system on the 10D is a huge improvement over the older menu style of the 1 series cameras. ...

Mine is a little prone to underexposure as well, though it's easy enough to handle. My review screen tends to "lie" a bit more than the D30, D60, or 10D did about exposure; I really have to check the histogram more than with the other cameras to make sure that the exposure is correct (yes, we should all do that anyway).

I also prefer the 10D menu system. But after a while you get used to almost any system.

The weight of the camera is a bit unpleasant at first. Also, the fact that you can't separate the "vertical grip" for use on a flash bracket is inconvenient.

However, in fairness to Canon, the overall camera is remarkable technological achievement. The more I use it, the more I appreciate it. Today I was covering the construction of a building for the university newspaper and found it so convenient to have an AF point just in the right spot. The 10D would have required me to focus and recompose (which introduces some minor problems to deal with).

The speed and accuracy of focus, image quality, and just the solid feel of the camera inspire confidence and help you concentrate on your subject instead of having to think of work arounds for what the camera can't do. If you're thinking of making the 10D to Mark II move, you'll need time to transition, but you'll be glad that you did. The Mark II really lives up to the high expectations that people have for the camera.

Mike H