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Pondrader wrote in post #18688424
Can't even begin to describe how shooting this 1Div makes me want to run out and buy a 1DxII... Of course I would need longer glass too... How long is it till christmas ??

1.4III

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Jeff,
I'm struggling with the same problem. I have severe GAS pains and feel that I would get total relief from a 1DXII. I'm nowhere near the photographer that you are, and don't have or don't make time to access the photography areas I have similar to yours (3 hours away). But, I keep telling myself that if I had the 1DXII (I have the 1DX and 1DIV) that when I do go out, my keeper rate would significantly increase. Then I take a deep breath and think that maybe my money would be best spent long-term wise on an updated or longer super-telephoto since they are updated less frequently than bodies are.

The good news is that I'm down to searching for a clean used 1DXII only 3-4 times a week now and not several times a day. And then there's the rumored 7DIII. Ah, so much gear, so little money!

Gregsiem wrote in post #18688388
Goldfinch

That one is a real beauty, Greg. Wonderful shot.

Watched this good looking fella hunt on the beach for a little while.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18688441
Nice one Jeff, but I want to see him when he's all "prettied" out. I guess I'll just have to wait.

Ya we will have to wait just a bit

Pondrader wrote in post #18688424
Can't even begin to describe how shooting this 1Div makes me want to run out and buy a 1DxII... Of course I would need longer glass too... How long is it till christmas ??

1.4III

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That 100-400 is without a doubt, is my favorite lens. It darn near does it all. Stick it on your 7DII and you've got a ton of reach (890mm equivalent). The 1DXII would be soooo nice but the price is quite scary. I'm still planning to wait for the 7DIII. I really want that extra 1.6 reach ya get with a crop camera.

Squa7ch2112 wrote in post #18688433
Well the sensor in the 1D Mark IV is an APS-H sensor so you're in between crop and full frame and not doing too bad from the looks of it. Just take a couple extra steps .

Lt Colonel wrote in post #18688447
Jeff,
I'm struggling with the same problem. I have severe GAS pains and feel that I would get total relief from a 1DXII. I'm nowhere near the photographer that you are, and don't have or don't make time to access the photography areas I have similar to yours (3 hours away). But, I keep telling myself that if I had the 1DXII (I have the 1DX and 1DIV) that when I do go out, my keeper rate would significantly increase. Then I take a deep breath and think that maybe my money would be best spent long-term wise on an updated or longer super-telephoto since they are updated less frequently than bodies are.

The good news is that I'm down to searching for a clean used 1DXII only 3-4 times a week now and not several times a day. And then there's the rumored 7DIII. Ah, so much gear, so little money!

I'm thinkin Canon has one more kick at the can before the mirrorless takes over... Wouldn't it be nice if they gave us a real bird and wildlife camera. 1Dv with a somewhat crop and maybe a slightly smaller form factor to cut some weight. I'm not sure a 7DIII is what I'm looking for as the future...

Lt Colonel You and me are doing the same thing.. I know the 1DxII is where its at... but I'm gona need the 200-400mm to go with it.

I was looking for a used 7DII but every time I find one I hit the brakes... maybe its the fact I've not had great luck at keeping them together.

either way I need a body to take into the future. and video is starting to interest me a lot

Try gas-x I hear it works lol

2 birds from the archive, stored under "S" ;o))

(Sylvia melanocephala) - Sardinian Warbler and

Pondrader wrote in post #18688246
Sure would like a crack at that little brown headed dude

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And I'd like a crack at some of the stuff you shoot. The fox, the marten, the moose, the birds that come to you hand, etc., etc., etc.

Pondrader wrote in post #18688328
Listen... I know its unfair that they love me and all.... but your just gona have to suck it up lol

I tried the 7D, 7DII, 1Div.... 1Div wins in the sunlight

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Wow!! This is a super shot of the red-breasted!!

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18688461
That 100-400 is without a doubt, is my favorite lens. It darn near does it all. Stick it on your 7DII and you've got a ton of reach (890mm equivalent). The 1DXII would be soooo nice but the price is quite scary. I'm still planning to wait for the 7DIII.

Theres no doubt its a great lens with and without the 1.4III. It has done it all for me. From chickadee's to lynx.. and back again.

I need something to move forward with. You can see my 7DII is beyond help now. I want something more than the 7DII now.

Shooting the 100-400L is always going to be there for us...until the 200-500L comes out.. or what ever is next.

docg wrote in post #18688482
And I'd like a crack at some of the stuff you shoot. The fox, the marten, the moose, the birds that come to you hand, etc., etc., etc.

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Fall is coming... just get your act together lol

Bjarne Hemmingsen wrote in post #18688477
2 birds from the archive, stored under "S" ;o))

(Sylvia melanocephala) - Sardinian Warbler and

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(Saxicola torquatus) - European Stonechat

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Beautiful shots, Bjarne. I'm really fond of the 1st one. It has such a nice 3D look to it.

Great Egret

docg wrote in post #18688482
And I'd like a crack at some of the stuff you shoot. The fox, the marten, the moose, the birds that come to you hand, etc., etc., etc.

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Doc, did you train him to pose in that manner? I know Jeff trains them to do those unique kinds of things. Very nice shot.