-=1D Mk II and Mk IIn Owners Unite!

GuitarFreak wrote in post #12141116
It did take some getting used to, but I don't really mind it at all now.

I think it's great. Plus, not having the knob for modes is a huge plus. Oh, and being able to not hear those annoying beeps.

TheAnt wrote in post #12141240
I think it's great. Plus, not having the knob for modes is a huge plus. Oh, and being able to not hear those annoying beeps.

Hah yeah. I do like not having the knob on there actually. I don't think I'll go back to a non-1D body. I just love the feel of them and the features too much.

TheAnt wrote in post #12141240
I think it's great. Plus, not having the knob for modes is a huge plus. Oh, and being able to not hear those annoying beeps.

That WOULD be nice, my 7D's knob is constantly getting wonked when im carrying it

Doesn't the 7d knob have a safety push button?

I got used to the two button press too. But I still hate the tiny screen of the 1dmkii

baowow wrote in post #12141679
Doesn't the 7d knob have a safety push button?

I got used to the two button press too. But I still hate the tiny screen of the 1dmkii

I believe that it does.

The dual button press system is one of my favorite features of the 1D Mk II, aside from the AF system and the 8.5 fps burst mode. And yes, the screen is tiny compared to the newer models; but so long as I can tell whether or not an image I just took is sharp or not, I don't care about the size of the screen (to a certain point...and 2" is that point).

I love the size of the 1D Mk II and the 1D bodies. I have fairly large hands, so anything smaller than this is now going to seem...well, too small. I won't say that I like the weight just yet, because I haven't had the opportunity to try the body with a lens that's just as heavy as the body is (70-200 f/2.8 L IS, anyone?). So I could understand why someone would say that they don't like the size and weight of the 1D series bodies, because I have a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 on mine right now, and it's hard for me to hold it with one hand (when I'm metering off of my palm...shoot to the right practice ).

But I digress. Here is another sample photo from me of our dog. Only changes were noise reduction, B&W conversion, and the lens corrections. Lens was a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 shot wide open.

Gerald3 wrote in post #12141769
I believe that it does.

The dual button press system is one of my favorite features of the 1D Mk II, aside from the AF system and the 8.5 fps burst mode. And yes, the screen is tiny compared to the newer models; but so long as I can tell whether or not an image I just took is sharp or not, I don't care about the size of the screen (to a certain point...and 2" is that point).

I love the size of the 1D Mk II and the 1D bodies. I have fairly large hands, so anything smaller than this is now going to seem...well, too small. I won't say that I like the weight just yet, because I haven't had the opportunity to try the body with a lens that's just as heavy as the body is (70-200 f/2.8 L IS, anyone?). So I could understand why someone would say that they don't like the size and weight of the 1D series bodies, because I have a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 on mine right now, and it's hard for me to hold it with one hand (when I'm metering off of my palm...shoot to the right practice ).

I'm the same way. My hands are rather large, and shooting a rebel is actually kind of uncomfortable. The 1D is perfect for me, and I absolutely love it paired with my 70-200. It balances very well, and just feels amazing. It does get heavy after a while though. When I went to see Clinton, I had to wait outside for 3 hours or so with the camera on my shoulder because I didn't have my bag at the time, and I was sore the next day! Same with shooting a wrestling tournament last weekend. It wasn't as bad, but I could feel it in my wrist a bit. I wouldn't trade it for anything though!

I shoot a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II on my 1D MkII N...you get used to it...

I use a monopod for support when I had the Sigma 70-200 2.8 on it. There was no way I could hold that combo with a 580EXII for 4+hour events.

About the 85mm indoors, it is a bit too long for me and the minimum focus distance is about 1.3 meters. I think a 50mm focal length would be better indoors on the 1d.

That Sigma 30 1.4 wide open surprisingly doesn't vignette to bad. That photo still looks quite usable.

baowow wrote in post #12142077
I use a monopod for support when I had the Sigma 70-200 2.8 on it. There was no way I could hold that combo with a 580EXII for 4+hour events.

About the 85mm indoors, it is a bit too long for me and the minimum focus distance is about 1.3 meters. I think a 50mm focal length would be better indoors on the 1d.

That Sigma 30 1.4 wide open surprisingly doesn't vignette to bad. That photo still looks quite usable.

Yes, the photos wide open are usable, and they are still so at f/2.8. I would like a little more reach though, as going from the APS-C to APS-H format has given me a wider frame.

Hi guys!!!

I have also just got a 1DmkIIn and, well, unfortunately it's not legal to marry a camera here in South Africa :P

So far so good, I'm having a blast with her - but there's one thing that I can't get right, and it's going to sound completely retarded, but I can't find where I set the beauty to take pictures in RAW.

The closest I can get is pressing the mode and ISO buttons at the same time, to cycle through the 2sec, 10sec, L, H and an empty rectangle-looking thing? I have it set to the rectangle, but it's still coming through at JPEG on the SD card (I'm only shooting on one SD card).

Some help for the new kid would be much appreciated!

Ha! I found it Not to worry thanks guys.

^^

Otherwise you can also read the manual ^^

KenjiS wrote in post #12139785
Lets say...I could join this club for $550 including battery + charger with a 30-day return policy

I do not know why exactly, but i have been craving to try out a 1-series...I have a 7D and i love it, Do not get me wrong...its just..part of me wants a 1D....Am I completely and utterly nuts for it?

No Sir, not nuts at all! Give it a try! For the price that you can get one for it's worth a shot. Please be warned that you may not like the feel of that 7d after using a 1 Series. At one point in time I thought I wanted a 7D so I bought one. The plan was for it to replace my 1d2. After using it for about a month I ended up keeping my 1D2 over the 7D (YMMV). Don't get me wrong, I liked all of the cool new features of the 7D and it is a great camera but I've had at least 1D body in my stable for a while and absolutely love the feel and performance of it them.

george m w wrote in post #12137728
Certainly, shooting to the right is valid concept, and one you would do well to understand. It's worth reading up on and getting your head around it. Here is a good place to start:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorial​s/expose-right.shtml

....once you start playing with it, be sure you get to a point that you understand it's pretty easy to go too far to the right, and end up with blown highlights. It's a balancing act over there on the right !

All true, George. However, isn't it "shoot-to-the-top" with the 1D line...?

Jason C

Jason C wrote in post #12143487
All true, George. However, isn't it "shoot-to-the-top" with the 1D line...?

Jason C

Indeed it is I was rather confused when I looked through the viewfinder for the first time and didn't see the meter where I thought that it would be. I suppose it's "shoot to the top" in landscape orientation and "shoot to the left" in portrait orientation.