Borrow a Original 1D?

DoomMan · 3rd of November 2008 (Mon)

I have been wanting to try it out, and have never gotten to hold(not even see!) a 1d/1ds in person. This might be a good thing, but im looking to rent one since im thinking of purchasing a 1d. Id like to have the rugedness so i can just grab it and go where-ever. Im not looking on renting a higher version of the 1d since its out of my price range. Hope theres something still out there

ThomGascoigne · 3rd of November 2008 (Mon)

Next time your walking past a pro that has one just grab it! and either play with it on the spot or run!

canonnoob · 3rd of November 2008 (Mon)

lol... go ahead and borrow one.. but im telling you, your going to want one after you use it... I got to use one about a week ago doing sports... it was NICE

Joe Cyr · 4th of November 2008 (Tue)

Borrow one to hold and maybe fire... and then you will never... ever... be satisfied with a "prosumer" body again. Slippery slope... and I am at the bottom of it.

TaDa · 4th of November 2008 (Tue)

For what you tend to shoot, I don't think that a 1D would really fit your shooting style. Are you looking at it just for the weather sealing? Main reason that I'm asking is because most of the shots that I've seen of yours are pretty large. The 4MP sensor doesn't leave a whole ton of room for cropping. That being said, it's a fantastic camera.

1ruffryder · 4th of November 2008 (Tue)

stay away! the 1 series is evil. its y i owe money now. touched one and had to have one

DoomMan · 4th of November 2008 (Tue)

The resolution is the big "if" for me. That's one of the reasons why i want to borrow one to test it out. The main compelling points are the x-sync, 8fps, weather sealing, and price. It seems like a great backup body, and body to use in potentially dangerous shooting(beach,water,ect), or if i need the speed. I usually don't crop so that's not a problem. I also want to start getting behind the scene shots of my photo shoots, since i like to keep them as examples and for personal remembrance. I could just give it to my g/f or whoever is assisting me to snap away.

I have talked to a friend and he has one around with low actuations, and two batteries, that he would sell, and put it on ebay so i can use the cashback. For the price i might just buy it, and then sell if I for some reason i dont like it.

It seems capable for my style, here are shots taken with the 1d:

3rd of November 2008 (Mon)	#1
DoomMan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 518	Borrow a Original 1D? I have been wanting to try it out, and have never gotten to hold(not even see!) a 1d/1ds in person. This might be a good thing, but im looking to rent one since im thinking of purchasing a 1d. Id like to have the rugedness so i can just grab it and go where-ever. Im not looking on renting a higher version of the 1d since its out of my price range. Hope theres something still out there __________________ www.DaneVanLizzen.com

3rd of November 2008 (Mon)	#2
ThomGascoigne Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 820 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? Next time your walking past a pro that has one just grab it! and either play with it on the spot or run!

3rd of November 2008 (Mon)	#3
canonnoob Ignored by the TF and i am soo confused Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 8,482	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? lol... go ahead and borrow one.. but im telling you, your going to want one after you use it... I got to use one about a week ago doing sports... it was NICE __________________ Dave W.- "I don't want to be famous, I just want to make great photographs" Gear Springfield, Mo Sports Photographer Model Mayhem SportsShooter Selling Gear: 1D mk II N

4th of November 2008 (Tue)	#4
Joe Cyr Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 973 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? Borrow one to hold and maybe fire... and then you will never... ever... be satisfied with a "prosumer" body again. Slippery slope... and I am at the bottom of it. __________________ Canon 1D (MARK III), 10d, Elan IIE (old school), 580exII 70-200 f/2.8L, 17-40 f/4L, 85 1.8, 50 1.8 (nifty) http://josephcyrphotography.smugmug.com

4th of November 2008 (Tue)	#5
TaDa ...as cool as Perry Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 6,711 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? For what you tend to shoot, I don't think that a 1D would really fit your shooting style. Are you looking at it just for the weather sealing? Main reason that I'm asking is because most of the shots that I've seen of yours are pretty large. The 4MP sensor doesn't leave a whole ton of room for cropping. That being said, it's a fantastic camera. __________________ Name is Peter and here is my gear: Canon 5D II, Canon 7D, Canon 40D Glass - Zeiss 21 f/2.8 ZE, Canon 35 f/1.4L, Canon 40 f/2.8 STM, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 85 f/1.2L II, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II, Canon 500 f/4L IS Speedlite 580ex II, 430ex - Gitzo GT-3541XLS w/ Arca B1

4th of November 2008 (Tue)	#6
1ruffryder Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: shadow under the sun Posts: 715	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? stay away! the 1 series is evil. its y i owe money now. touched one and had to have one __________________ Canon 1DMKII,Canon 5D MKI, Canon 5DMKII, Canon 30D, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, Canon 18-55 kit lens, Canon 17-40 f4L, Canon 70-200 f4L IS, Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro,Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon 24-105, Canon Nifty 50 Speedlite 580EX II FLICKR FOR SALE slingshot 300aw, quantaray pro

4th of November 2008 (Tue)	#7
DoomMan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 518	Re: Borrow a Original 1D? The resolution is the big "if" for me. That's one of the reasons why i want to borrow one to test it out. The main compelling points are the x-sync, 8fps, weather sealing, and price. It seems like a great backup body, and body to use in potentially dangerous shooting(beach,water,ect), or if i need the speed. I usually don't crop so that's not a problem. I also want to start getting behind the scene shots of my photo shoots, since i like to keep them as examples and for personal remembrance. I could just give it to my g/f or whoever is assisting me to snap away. I have talked to a friend and he has one around with low actuations, and two batteries, that he would sell, and put it on ebay so i can use the cashback. For the price i might just buy it, and then sell if I for some reason i dont like it. It seems capable for my style, here are shots taken with the 1d: __________________ www.DaneVanLizzen.com Last edited by DoomMan : 4th of November 2008 (Tue) at 15:08.

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