-=1DS Mark II Admirers, congregate!

where are you finding these for sale? I'm not sure I can afford (or hide it), but haven't even found any for sale? Any thoughts.

ckfishel2001 wrote in post #7705041
where are you finding these for sale? I'm not sure I can afford (or hide it), but haven't even found any for sale? Any thoughts.

Have you checked out FM? - I usually see at least a couple there every week and some here as well.

FM doesn't like yahoo email
I own a 40D and am enjoying greatly. Looking at FF and this seems a great option?

ckfishel2001 wrote in post #7705502
FM doesn't like yahoo email
I own a 40D and am enjoying greatly. Looking at FF and this seems a great option?

Just start a gmail account. For some reason FM's site gave me troubles when I originally signed up. Their Buy/Sell forum sees way more traffic than POTN's, sometimes you've got to watch it constantly...almost obsessively in order to be first in line.

d.

thanks. wound up using my work email. B&H has a couple. That's a lota money to 'sneak' through the family budget ...

dlintz wrote in post #7698963
I picked mine up from the FedEx office over lunch.

What a beast!! About 5k on the shutter and looks brand new. Thanks iqbal624.

Right now I feel like I'm not worthy......but I'm gonna have fun trying.

d.

WTG!

Looking at your lens collection, we should be expecting the inaugural duck shot in short order!

Cheers!

I posted that I was looking to buy a 1DsM2 on the FM Buy & Sell forum and in the first day I had five people respond. The responses ranges from about $2,200 to $2,600 depending on clicks and body shape.

dlintz wrote in post #7706059
Just start a gmail account. For some reason FM's site gave me troubles when I originally signed up. Their Buy/Sell forum sees way more traffic than POTN's, sometimes you've got to watch it constantly...almost obsessively in order to be first in line.

d.

i have mastered this lol

ckfishel2001 wrote in post #7705041
where are you finding these for sale? I'm not sure I can afford (or hide it), but haven't even found any for sale? Any thoughts.

Might want to check out KEH also. They offer warranties and are a first class outfit. Their prices have dropped recently.

The Ghost of FM wrote in post #7706792
WTG!

Looking at your lens collection, we should be expecting the inaugural duck shot in short order!

Cheers!

It might be Sandhill Cranes, there's still tens of thousands hanging around central Nebraska.

d.

ckfishel2001 wrote in post #7705041
where are you finding these for sale? I'm not sure I can afford (or hide it), but haven't even found any for sale? Any thoughts.

I know this might sound risky, and it probably is for a majority of camera buyers, but Fleabay usually has the best deals. But you have to be very patient, experienced and careful to not get scammed there. I did my research, and ended up with a 1DsII with 10K actuations and all original boxes, etc. from a landscape stock pro for about $2,200. I've seen ones in decent shape go for just under $2,000. But it is easier on here or FM to get well taken care of equipment.

In any case, once you have one, you'll understand why this was an $8,000 camera just four short years ago.

I just picked up my copy a last week and my first impressions were I wow. Having not owned a full frame but come come through a run of 1d cameras, the extra resolving power was really noticeable on landscapes. I also found that the 1ds was able to record more pleasing skin tones than my 1dmk3. Its true that the camera really pushes L glass and flaws are more apparent. One of my first processed shots from my new toy - notice the ducks in the distance so a semi duck shot

futura wrote in post #7740756
I just picked up my copy a last week and my first impressions were I wow. Having not owned a full frame but come come through a run of 1d cameras, the extra resolving power was really noticeable on landscapes. I also found that the 1ds was able to record more pleasing skin tones than my 1dmk3. Its true that the camera really pushes L glass and flaws are more apparent. One of my first processed shots from my new toy - notice the ducks in the distance so a semi duck shot

I picked mine up for 1450 with a dinks but came with a L bracket which is most useful.

for landscapes and portraits i always use 1Ds series [or full frame] over any other bodies [1.3x or 1.6x crop bodies].

Futura,

Nice shot!

But I'm having trouble spotting the ducks?

Cheers!

The Ghost of FM wrote in post #7743055
Futura,

Nice shot!

But I'm having trouble spotting the ducks?

Cheers!

I'll settle for a cat or dog portrait.

Very nice shot, Futura. And a fantastic deal on the camera!