1Ds Mark II shots

[mrandrew]

I'm excited to add this piece of equipment to my arsenal. Does anyone have some sample weddings shots I can expect with this beautiful camera?

Thanks in advance,

[Stephan.]

Well, as they say it's not so much about the camera than it is about the person behind it. There are plenty of shots taken with the 1ds Mark II here so just browse through the threads and you're sure to find some.

[mrandrew]

I'm tired of hearing that its the person behind the camera. That is TRUE to some aspect, yes, but the camera does have it perks which makes pictures better than other cameras ie, higher resolution, sharper, color rendition, etc. I have tried searching through this subforum, but I couldn't find anything.

[viet]

I don't have it, yet, but a quick search yielded a going-on archive for the 1ds II here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=262625&highlight=1Ds+Mark+II+sample) although it's not wedding, it should give you an idea.

Good luck and congratz with the new camera. Show us some samples when you can.

[paul33]

I'm tired of hearing that its the person behind the camera. That is TRUE to some aspect, yes, but the camera does have it perks which makes pictures better than other cameras ie, higher resolution, sharper, color rendition, etc. I have tried searching through this subforum, but I couldn't find anything.

I think you maybe walked into that one with the tone of your message that implied that somehow the camera will deliver something for you that other cameras won't.

It isn't a popular comment because those that invest in big bucks DSLRs want to hear that it will make the world of difference to them but it is true that the person behind the camera is more important than the camera being used.

Although I would argue that there are better cameras for wedding work, the 1Ds is a very capable camera and if you deliver your part of the package then you'll be very well equipped to deliver great photographs ...... good luck !

[ofdphoto]

You can't "expect" anything from any camera unless you're a competent photographer. Of course a 1Ds is a more capable tool than a lot of other cameras, but owning it will do little for you if you weren't creating great images with whatever you used to have.

Care to link us up with some of your work?

[mrandrew]

Thanks for the comments. I'm not expecting the camera to improve, rather than enhance my photography in ways that other cameras don't. This may be a weak analogy, but a ford and a ferrari both get you to the same place, but one does it faster than the other, ie one camera has higher performance than the other. The same could be said that an inexperienced driver of a ferrari would be slower than a seasoned professional in a ford. However, I don't think I fall into this category as I am a not new at using cameras. I have used the 20D, 30D, 40D, and they have been GREAT cameras. However, their AF performance (for example) is not superb, as one would expect from a 1Ds Mark II (in generality). I will link you some pictures when I get home from work :)

[QX56]

lol ....so funny on this thread ...this guy asking the photo of the 1Ds mark II ...and you guys give him the advice the other thing ....

It's just like ...the doctor walk in to the car dealer asking the saleman the BMW how fast this car an go ...and the the saleman tell him : ...well ...the Ford Escort is the great car ,fast and cheap ....It's just depend on the person behind the wheel .

This is just funny ,because you don't even know the other person behind the screen ...and you don't know how much the experience he had ...and you give him some advice , what's a joke ?

Either you had or you don't ...how simple is that ?

[cdifoto]

Wish I had one to show samples, but alas I'm on a lowly 1D II. I don't think my poor little laptop could handle the 16.7MP RAWs anyway. :lol:

[ofdphoto]

More often than not, these types of questions are posed by people with little skill who believe that a better camera will make their photos better. Such people are usually disappointed with their ROI.

Given mrandrew hasn't provided a link to a gallery or website it's impossible to tell where he's coming from. All we can do is respond to his question, which seems to presuppose that he should expect something of the 1Ds simply because it is a 1Ds (while requesting photos that will prove nothing about what he will be able to do with it).

I hope that he's a photographer who will leverage the benefits of a 1Ds, which is why I'd love to see some of his work.

The car dealer analogy doesn't really apply, except in the sense that photographers are just as free as car buyers to spend as much as they like on stuff they will use only a fraction of.

[mrandrew]

That is funny because more often than not, do I hear from people who have never used a 1Ds2 to always jump the conclusion and insult any skill that I may possess in photography, that upgrading will be a complete waste of my money. In reality, I'm just asking for objectivity here. If you haven't used a 1Ds2 or seen the benefits of using one over a lower model, then please just don't respond to the thread. I'm sorry that I may have been misleading regarding my experience, and I'm sure your comments were in the best of interests in warning me against such an upgrade, but I assure you this is not the case.

[ofdphoto]

I'm glad, mrandrew. And I'd still like to see some of your work!

I have played with 1D series cameras and I respect what they can do that my lowly 30D's can't. But, my 30D's can do a heck of a lot considering what I paid for them ;)

Anyway, pics!

[mrandrew]

I'm still at work :evil:, but here are some that I have done in the past.

1
http://k53.pbase.com/g3/55/651355/2/88805280.5DGXSD6l.jpg
2
http://k43.pbase.com/g4/55/651355/2/91641955.cxiLRHJe.jpg
3
http://k53.pbase.com/g6/55/651355/2/83534604.EMxJiVvK.jpg
4
http://i.pbase.com/o3/55/651355/1/88527356.sWfyIV2d.IMG_6733.jpg
5
http://i.pbase.com/g3/55/651355/2/89917736.B25eXy0X.jpg
6
http://k43.pbase.com/g6/55/651355/2/80071605.RCQ1ZlsC.jpg

10pm... okay, i'm going home.

[cosworth]

http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/hon_fish.jpg

[Grace]

great shot Jason :)

[mrandrew]

Wow nice ultra wide! what lens is that?

[ofdphoto]

Thanks for sharing, mrandrew. Looking forward to seeing some of your 1Ds images ;)

[cosworth]

15mm fishy.

[Perry Ge]

Jason, were you hanging from the roof when you shot that? :lol:

[Grace]

Jason, were you hanging from the roof when you shot that? :lol:


He's like 7ft tall, no need for hangin' from the roof!:D

[mrandrew]

I think he looks like Gordon Ramsay from this avatar picture.

[Grace]

omg - way cuter though!!

*edit* Can't believe I forgot to say congrats on the new cam!! :)

[cosworth]

monopod held high with a shutter release.

Thanks Gracie ;)

[Perry Ge]

:shock: 7 feet? Good lord. Jason, you were at that foam party shooting with KevC a while back right? (Before you get creeped out - I go to school with him :p). The thought gave me the most hilarious mental image.

[cosworth]

I was. I miss foam parties in 120f heat.

[Perry Ge]

Hahaha did you have your L-bags on you? :lol: jk man.

Small world eh?

[mrandrew]

I succumbed to newer technology and purchased a 1D3 today.:D

[Stan43]

That is funny because more often than not, do I hear from people who have never used a 1Ds2 to always jump the conclusion and insult any skill that I may possess in photography, that upgrading will be a complete waste of my money. In reality, I'm just asking for objectivity here. If you haven't used a 1Ds2 or seen the benefits of using one over a lower model, then please just don't respond to the thread. I'm sorry that I may have been misleading regarding my experience, and I'm sure your comments were in the best of interests in warning me against such an upgrade, but I assure you this is not the case.

It does ultimately come down to the photographers skill but the same folks that want to jump you for having an expensive camera are the one's who badmouth someone who gets an 85 1.2L when the 85 1.8 is 95% as good but $1500 cheaper. Photography isn't who can have the most expensive toys and it isn't who can take the best pictures and spend the least amount of money.

I would just say congratulations on the new camera. You seem excited about the purchase, as I would be. Enjoy... I'll bet you'll take some wonderfull pics with it.

[ofdphoto]

I succumbed to newer technology and purchased a 1D3 today.:D
1Ds, or 1D??

People wanna know ;)

[ofdphoto]

Photography isn't who can have the most expensive toys and it isn't who can take the best pictures and spend the least amount of money.

Good summary. :)

[mrandrew]

1DMK3

I'll add the s with my crayon :rolleyes:

[taygull]

I taught golf for several years...I would get asked all the time should I buy this new club or that new club. Same thing with camera's.

It is very simple.

Buy new gear when the gear you have is holding you back. Just having something new won't make you better unless there is something specific that new gear will do that your old gear wouldn't do.

[Davidoff]

So, in your case (I'm talking to everyone who has posted), what would a 1 series do that a 40D wouldn't ? Do you really need the fps and weather sealing, or is it just for the larger sensor ?

[taygull]

There are many things a 1D body line will do over a 40D, many of the options are custom functions.

For example one of the reasons I prefer my 1DMark IIn in a wedding is when I am using flash and Cfn 4 I still have a small button on the body that will pre-fire the flash to set the ETTL.

There are many more reasons but it is up to the shooter to research the bodies and see if they will use those functions and if it is worth spending the extra money.

[Davidoff]

Sorry, I got lost in there, isn't ettl an automatic flash mode ? Why do you need a pre-fire ?

[danpass]

I'm tired of hearing that its the person behind the camera. That is TRUE to some aspect, yes, but the camera does have it perks which makes pictures better than other cameras ie, higher resolution, sharper, color rendition, etc. I have tried searching through this subforum, but I couldn't find anything.


I am in total agreement with this statement.


Seems extremely difficult for many to just answer the question.


They are kinda like the fast lane nahzi who just sits there, 5-under, forcing everyone to pass using the other lanes.


Or the person who asks; I'm a pilot but should I fly or drive cross country? I have to be there within four days and can make it by car but flying costs more.

Sure you could drive and wipe yourself out but get there in time. After all "It got the job done"

Or you could fly on day one and spend three days on the beach enjoying some freedom and simplicity because you used a tool that allows for that.


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As far as the question itself, I have no examples but will say that good glass makes all the difference (I haven't read the entire thread to see if you've mentioned any specific lenses since the first response to the thread was enough to tick me off)

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Ok, I've read the thread and have seen some of your pics, glass selection seems ok :mrgreen:

[ofdphoto]

Sorry, I got lost in there, isn't ettl an automatic flash mode ? Why do you need a pre-fire ?

It's basically exposure lock for flash, which is the default function of the * button on x0D's. The function is totally lost when you switch * to AF. I miss FEL on my 30D's but I'm dealing with it ;)

@danpass: no-one is arguing that 1D series cameras aren't more capable. Of course they are. The reason the OP got the response he did (out of me, anyway) was because he hinted at automatic improvement in results by getting a 1Ds.

In the end it came to light that he didn't believe that, and all was well in the world.

[Davidoff]

Ok, thanks Luke.