-=1D Mk II and Mk IIn Owners Unite! (Round 2)

ANDY1961 wrote in post #14435467
HI everyone,

I have a bit of a dilemma - I'm close to buying a 1D MK2, that has 93,000 clicks on it, for £350 in UK money. The camera is in good condition apart from very slight damage on the bottom corner of the body.
The current owner has had no problems with this camera.

However, I already own a 7d and it's a fantastic camera for the sports photography I do.

I have always wanted a 1d body, but this 1D MK2, that I'm looking at, is all I can afford right now.

So, how does the 1D MK2 (8mp) measure up to the 7d (18mp) when it comes to sports photography. Would I be taking a step backwards compared to the 7d? Or would the results be equal or maybe even better?

Thank you in advance!

I would strongly suggest a IIn versus a II for a number of reasons the .5 inch larger screen being the biggest. It does make a difference. The IIn bodies have more options and ways to configure hence more complex. However I still think the II series AF is much better than the 7D, 45 points in AI servo versus 19 on the 7D, no comparison. At the prices I see the IIn bodies being basically given away for now its a no brainer if you are adding a 2nd body just for sports.

TWOLITREmedia wrote in post #14435709
In Cole's note form as per my experience having owned a 7D, selling it, getting on the full frame boat, then just grabbing the 1DmkII for more sports stuff this is how I would break it down....

IQ is actually an improvement in my opinion, I REALLY hate 1.6x sensors colour reproduction and bokeh or blur in general.

Functionality is absolutely BALLS compared to 7D, and that will be your most significant difference you will notice. Two button functions are brutal and inefficient, the LCD screen is brutal, and the menus are pretty garbage as well.

With all that being said, I would personally take the 1DmkII over 7D any day because of this reason. If you know exactly what your doing when it comes to exposure, and don't need a 3" screen to be able to tell what your image looks like, get the 1DmkII as you will in my opinion prefer IQ. If you are generally someone who likes all the fancy creature comforts of the 7D....well you'll hate the 1D.

In the end the burst rate is the same, IQ is improved, and functionality/user comfort is decreased (Although I find the actually ergonomics of the 1D much nicer even compared to my old gripped 7D)


I guess that turned into a beyond coles notes explanation, but take it how you will, and always with a grain of salt as what it comes down to the end of the day is the preference of your shooting abilities.

TWOLITRE - Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions. This is the information I was looking for.

I think I'm going to go for this camera as I think the price is good for the amount of clicks on it - although still nervous! lol

I'll be back to update!

Thanks.

svassh wrote in post #14441226
I would strongly suggest a IIn versus a II for a number of reasons the .5 inch larger screen being the biggest. It does make a difference. The IIn bodies have more options and ways to configure hence more complex. However I still think the II series AF is much better than the 7D, 45 points in AI servo versus 19 on the 7D, no comparison. At the prices I see the IIn bodies being basically given away for now its a no brainer if you are adding a 2nd body just for sports.

Yes, I've been looking out for the N as well. Food for thought.

Thank you.

You may recall from my earlier posts that I am trying to load Personal Settings onto my 1D2. I have uninstalled all the Canon software and reinstalled it. I then went to Canon USA and installed each update (restarting my computer each time when requested - this took quite a while!!) I connected my camera by firewire as per the software instruction disc. The computer made the acknowledgement sound and the icon appeared in the camera and scanners window. When I clicked on the icon the dialogue box said that "The computer cannot detect ... " I then went via All programmes to the Camera window only to be told "Cannot detect camera". I have rechecked the connection which must be ok as the 1D2 icon is there.

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

You need to use EOS Utility to change Personal Functions with computer. Also, the 1d2 only have drivers for 32 bit operating systems. On your camera, be sure you have PC connection mode selected and not PTP/Printer.

Does anyone knows if I can sync my camera with OS X Lion 10.7.4?

I've been trying with USB conector and EOS Utility 2.10.4 and always displays "Cannot detect Camera". Also think that happends with my 5D Mark II.

Rented a 100-400L and was shooting my cat with it.

A special moment between a child and his grandmother.

HTTP response: NOT FOUND | MIME changed to 'image/gif' | Redirected to error image by FLICKR

A better picture of my new 1D Mark II, I'm just waiting for a new HK battery to arrive.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/batto271/723132​3194/

best fashion/portrait camera ever... lol

First pictures from the 1D Mark II coming out.

ISO 640 is preatty good for me.


Miki, my cat

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/batto271/723534​6970/

batt[o wrote:
='batt[o];14457713']A better picture of my new 1D Mark II, I'm just waiting for a new HK battery to arrive.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/batto271/723132​3194/
Canon 1D Mark II by batto#271, on Flickr

Wow! That looks like it's great condition! Good find there .

vince_ross wrote in post #14459673
Wow! That looks like it's great condition! Good find there .

Got some scars next to the shutter button, top and "EOS 1" but besides that, 98k clicks and working flawlessly.

For 2500ar$ wich is about = 440us$

Can't complain.