1DsMKII good idea?

Hi all,
Can buy a 1Ds MKII with 12000 clicks, is it still a good buy this cam?
Its not gonna be a sportsshooter cam...

Reservoir_Dog wrote in post #10002149
Hi all,
Can buy a 1Ds MKII with 12000 clicks, is it still a good buy this cam?
Its not gonna be a sportsshooter cam...

Such an unusual question??

good for what? how can we comment if we dont know what you will use it for and what it costs?

great build, autofocus, image quality.

crappy lcd, ergonomics, heavy.

Many would tell you that it's one of the best models canon has put out and the price of them puts them in reach for many whereas a MIII or upcoming MKIV is serious money. Great AF, FF, build.

elader wrote in post #10007850
good for what? how can we comment if we dont know what you will use it for and what it costs?

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Just for random photography, except sports...

Bradfordguy wrote in post #10009889
Many would tell you that it's one of the best models canon has put out and the price of them puts them in reach for many whereas a MIII or upcoming MKIV is serious money. Great AF, FF, build.

Some say image quality is comparable with original 5d, which is very good?

Reservoir_Dog wrote in post #10010089
Some say image quality is comparable with original 5d, which is very good?

Image quality is just as good if not better. AF is better. Viewfinder is better. Handling is better. FPS is better. Dual card slots. Ridiculous custom functions to personalize the settings.

The only downsides I find are a) battery is big, heavy, and NiMh, so it requires more maintenance than a modern Li-ion b) LCD is small and has bad viewing angles. But if you just need it to check histograms and change settings, it's fine.

This body cost $8000 for a reason when it came out. It will do anything, can handle anything you throw at it (bricks, water, children) or it off of (desks, down stairs, small cliffs), and will continue to amaze you with the images it can help you produce.

Make sure you check the 1DsII Fan club thread:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=609078

Reservoir_Dog wrote in post #10002149
Hi all,
Can buy a 1Ds MKII with 12000 clicks, is it still a good buy this cam?
Its not gonna be a sportsshooter cam...

Go for it,I went from XTI to 1D mk1 and hardly use the XTI anymore

Reservoir_Dog wrote in post #10010089
Some say image quality is comparable with original 5d, which is very good?

5D has pretty impressive IQ, I don't consider the comparison as a negative. Another thing is that many times people add the accessory grip to a 5D which adds a fair chunk of $$ into final purchase especially if you are also adding a second battery. The 1DsII will not necessitate that extra $$ layout.

As a previous 5D owner, I was about to jump on the 5D MkII bandwagon until I discovered that I could score a 1DsMkII for the same or less money and have a way better focusing system, complete weather sealing, tank like construction quality and all the other refinements that the 1D series bodies offer. A year and a half later, I am still completely happy with it as it's been a rock solid reliable camera that takes world class pictures provided you know what you're doing as a photographer with it. True, a camera is just a tool but it is one designed for the professional shooter and for those that aspire to be on an equal footing with them. Yes it's heavy but its also balanced. Yes, there is no live view, but the view finder is great and you can always take better, steadier shots if you're not holding a camera out in mid air, two feet away from your eyes. Also keep in mind that you actually have a much better view through the viewfinder then a 3" screen that's 2 feet away from your eyes, fighting sun light and eating up your battery. And these days, with it selling commonly below $2k, it's a no brainer.

Cheers!

No question and no comparison - one of the best camera Canon ever produced!

Great camera for everything except sports (though not useless by any measure) and really low light. Go for it.

I love my 1DsmkII - I'd lusted after one for ages before finally cracking and buying one ~18 months ago. Sure the controls are a bit clunky (I prefer the newer models for this), the LCD is rubbish and it's a heavy lump. As for image quality it really is the superb, I've not used a camera that produces nicer files to work with (including the 5DmkII). Although it's high ISO performance is not quite as good as the newer models it's still very good. It's the only DSLR that I have owned that I haven't even considered selling.

I agree with all... Great camera with today's price break...

- airbutchie

PS. I don't see how much you were offered for a 1Ds2 with 12k actuations?

Love the 1DsMKII.