DavidS Senior Member  559 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2006 Location: La Jolla, CA More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:09 | #1  It was between the 5d Mark II, 1d Mark III, and 1ds Mark II. After determining what I wanted and doing a lot of research, I picked up a low mileage 1ds Mark II with less than 5k actuations for less than a new 5d Mark II. I got it today and did a couple of quick test shots around the house. The viewfinder is enormous. Getting used to the narrower DOF compared to the cropper will take some time to learn.   Leica M | Sony a7R | Fujfilm X-Pro 1
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sunnygirl Goldmember  1,057 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:14 | #2 Lots of research IMHO always pays off - good for you. Susan
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop"  57,560 posts Likes: 160 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:16 | #3 Tasty David... Jay
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Bubble Goldmember  3,382 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Yorba Linda , CA More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:28 | #4  Permanent ban1ds mk II is an excellent camera, no question about it. Congrat on your new toy. Canon 5D II, 7D | 16-35L II | 24-70L | 24-105L | 50L | 85L II | iMac 27 | Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle | Elinchrom Ranger RX-AS Kit| Elinchrom Digital Style 1200RX/600RX | Turbo SC |
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1ruffryder Senior Member  715 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: shadow under the sun More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:37 | #5 congrats. keep us updated on your experiences Canon 1DMKII,Canon 5D MKI, Canon 5DMKII, Canon 30D, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, Canon 18-55 kit lens, Canon 17-40 f4L, Canon 70-200 f4L IS, Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro,Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon 24-105, Canon Nifty 50
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Nov 17, 2008 23:43 | #6 Thanks guys. 24-70 looks just right through the viewfinder. Leica M | Sony a7R | Fujfilm X-Pro 1
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Pioneer61 Member 51 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:47 | #7 David S wrote in post #6708603  Thanks guys. 24-70 looks just right through the viewfinder.  I need to start learning all the custom functions on this camera. It is totally different than my 30D. It took me a couple of minutes to figure how on how to change the ISO. Contrats! If you wanna check out my 5D MKII I live in San Diego as well..hoping to have it in a few weeks. Canon 5D MKII (pre-order)
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BillPham Cream of the Crop  5,102 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2007 Location: St. Paul MN More info | Nov 17, 2008 23:50 | #8 congrats on a fine camera. wish i can get one too. winning is fun and second is for loser
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Nov 18, 2008 00:21 | #9 Pioneer61 wrote in post #6708622 Contrats! If you wanna check out my 5D MKII I live in San Diego as well..hoping to have it in a few weeks.  Definitely. Let me know when you get it. I am sure it's going to be one fine camera. Leica M | Sony a7R | Fujfilm X-Pro 1
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dtngo Senior Member  266 posts Joined Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, AUS More info | Nov 18, 2008 02:59 | #10 Nice work. I've just moved from a 350D to a 5D so we both have to adjust to FF shooting hehe. I know what you mean about the 24-70 - it's magnificent on a FF body. Dac | www.dtngo.com
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CTM Senior Member  433 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Japan More info | That is a sweet body. I saw one today at the shop, it was so tempting.....
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sharkii Member  210 posts Joined May 2007 Location: TURKEY More info | Nov 18, 2008 03:45 | #12 wow congrats.. wish I had a chance like that to find a 1ds mark2 with less than 5k actuations Canon EOS 5D, 17-40 4L, 28-70 2.8L, 70-200 4L IS, 50 1.8, 430EX, POTN Strap, 055XPROB+488RC2, bags etc.
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alexanderGARDNER Goldmember  3,540 posts Likes: 4 Joined Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Nov 18, 2008 03:51 | #13 Great purchase. Great find. ALEXANDER GARDNER
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Tried a ISO 3200 shot, and I am very happy with the results. There is so much detail retained in the high ISO shots that I can run very heavy noise reduction without losing too much details.  Resized for the web with no noise reduction:  The full size image with no noise reduction: http://farm4.static.flickr.com …40849466_4974208e79_o.jpg The full size image with ACR noise reduction: http://farm4.static.flickr.com …40850528_590444c8de_o.jpg I also wanted to see how much noise there would be when downsizing the image to 1d Mark III's maximum resolution. 10.1mp image with no noise reduction: http://farm4.static.flickr.com …40007653_f3b04926ae_o.jpg 10.1mp image with ACR noise reduction: http://farm4.static.flickr.com …40846648_f12a7f8b2d_o.jpg Leica M | Sony a7R | Fujfilm X-Pro 1
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brianch Goldmember  1,387 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada More info | Nov 18, 2008 09:28 | #15 David S wrote in post #6708603 Thanks guys. 24-70 looks just right through the viewfinder. I need to start learning all the custom functions on this camera. It is totally different than my 30D. It took me a couple of minutes to figure how on how to change the ISO. hehe. congrats on the purchase of a very fine tool. when i first got my hands on a 1D camera the first question I asked myself was "where the **** is the mode dial??" Brian C - Alpha Auto Spa
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