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Sep 14, 2012 07:32 |  #1

Just curious as having helped on one or two weddings and asked to do one I wonder should I upgrade.I would only be using a 50 and 85 f1.8 prime on this and a 7d as the main with 17-50 and 50-135 f2.8 zooms. Thanks


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Sep 16, 2012 14:13 |  #2

Surprised, no one!


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Sep 16, 2012 17:54 |  #3

Heavy, poor high ISO, probably a slower AF system. Suggest you upgrade or just rent.


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Sep 16, 2012 18:02 |  #4

If I had one, I'd use it. You just need to nail exposure at high ISO.


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Sep 16, 2012 18:48 |  #5

Definitely upgrade.


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Sep 16, 2012 19:43 |  #6

i use 1ds2 (not 1ds) for daytime but my main cam are 5d2 and 5d3.


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Sep 17, 2012 05:13 |  #7

Thanks all. Just in quick response renting is not really an option where i live. I probably will only use it in fair to good light, even though ISO 1250 seems very usable after a clean up in lightroom. As I was saying the 7d will be my main camera. Part of me knows that a 5d, 1, 2 or 3 would be a better option for lower light and I may go down that route eventually. I have used the 1ds as a second shooter happily. I only asked as I feel a little bit more responsible if I am the primary shooter even though my gear has not limited me yet.
On a note it was mentioned the af could be slower, on the contrary the af on this camera is superb, probably my favourite thing about it,
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Sep 17, 2012 05:18 |  #8

I think it shares AF with its immediate successors so it's quite capable in that department. If people can use the 5D, they can use the 1D. Weight is subjective...heavy for one is no problem for another.

In my opinion, the only real issue is "can you work with ISO1250 or less?" In my experience that question only arises during the ceremony...and you have the 7D for that.


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Sep 17, 2012 05:59 |  #9

I just used the 1Ds today for a pageant event. The ISO1250 limitation is challenging in low light because I'm used to ISO1600. Although it's only 1/3 stop less.

In GOOD light, and even low light, if you nail exposure the poor high ISO becomes irrelevant.
I got some very good shots with the 1Ds today. The colours and everything looks much better than my 1D2.

I do wish for better high ISO performance at times, however, this ISO1250 limitation and noise performance forces me on a learning curve again. I like the learning curve, but I dislike it when I shoot events.

You can definitely get by if you KNOW what you're doing.


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Oct 17, 2012 06:42 |  #10

Thanks again for the responses


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