-=1DS Mark II Admirers, congregate!

SeattleSpeedster wrote in post #13160157
zeiss 50

Unreal bokeh on those,Speedster!

Whatcha gonna shoot when winter comes?

Cheers!

jj_glos wrote in post #13166868
Cheers Whilst im missing the reach of the 7D I'm liking the results from the 1Ds2.

Nice shot!

Do you use a 1.4x teleconverter with your lens? If not, maybe that would get you the reach you miss. Yeah, you'd have to bump your ISO by a stop but the result certainly won't be any worse than using a crop camera of the same generation. The nice thing about the 1Ds2 is that, if I'm not mistaken, it will autofocus even when f/8 is as wide as it gets, so a 1.4x TC shouldn't impact the autofocus capability.

kcbrown wrote in post #13167512
Nice shot!

Do you use a 1.4x teleconverter with your lens? If not, maybe that would get you the reach you miss. Yeah, you'd have to bump your ISO by a stop but the result certainly won't be any worse than using a crop camera of the same generation. The nice thing about the 1Ds2 is that, if I'm not mistaken, it will autofocus even when f/8 is as wide as it gets, so a 1.4x TC shouldn't impact the autofocus capability.

No I haven't got a TC, I might look at picking one up again. Pretty soon though they'll playing under floodlights and I'll want the f2.8! It's just for fun so not a big issue, I'm going to try to get to a local game at the weekend where I can get much closer to the action

On another note, I've been having trouble with my batteries and IS lenses. Basically they are fine with standard lenses but as soon as I use a lens with IS enabled the battery dies pretty quickly. If I turn the camera off and on again the battery level is back up again! I'll refresh both batteries and see how things go

kcbrown wrote in post #13167512
Nice shot!

Do you use a 1.4x teleconverter with your lens? If not, maybe that would get you the reach you miss. Yeah, you'd have to bump your ISO by a stop but the result certainly won't be any worse than using a crop camera of the same generation. The nice thing about the 1Ds2 is that, if I'm not mistaken, it will autofocus even when f/8 is as wide as it gets, so a 1.4x TC shouldn't impact the autofocus capability.

great shot. Seems like I won't regret letting my 7d go and picking up a 1DS II. Can't wait to try out for an action shot

markmullen wrote in post #13160819
I was up very very early this morning to see the sunrise with a couple of flickr friends, my first real chance to use my 1Ds Mkii in anger.

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Saltwick Bay Sunrise - Landscape by mark_mullen, on Flickr

It's really hard to find water this calm in Hawaii. Great shot btw.

The Ghost of FM wrote in post #13167125
Unreal bokeh on those,Speedster!

Whatcha gonna shoot when winter comes?

Cheers!

no freaking idea...I usually start stalking floral shops

SeattleSpeedster wrote in post #13174009
no freaking idea...I usually start stalking floral shops

Haha, nice!

Am I the only one who actually prefers the two button system on 1D series? I remember when I took delivery of my 1D2n and immediately hated it after my 40D. Lots of buyers remorse, but after a few days I much preferred it, especially in view of all the times the mode dial used to slip on the 40D, I missed shots because of that. For me the double button system on my 1D2n and 1Ds2 are definite positives!

ChrisSearle wrote in post #13180888
Am I the only one who actually prefers the two button system on 1D series? I remember when I took delivery of my 1D2n and immediately hated it after my 40D. Lots of buyers remorse, but after a few days I much preferred it, especially in view of all the times the mode dial used to slip on the 40D, I missed shots because of that. For me the double button system on my 1D2n and 1Ds2 are definite positives!

At first I didn't like it, but it's growing on me, and especially not having a mode dial is a positive for the reasons you stated. However, I love the ease of changing the iso while composing with one button and a flick of the wheel on my 7D. I find that you need to be cognizant of your changing surrounding light and change it accordingly before you even need to take a shot.

ChrisSearle wrote in post #13180888
Am I the only one who actually prefers the two button system on 1D series? I remember when I took delivery of my 1D2n and immediately hated it after my 40D. Lots of buyers remorse, but after a few days I much preferred it, especially in view of all the times the mode dial used to slip on the 40D, I missed shots because of that. For me the double button system on my 1D2n and 1Ds2 are definite positives!

nothing wrong with being one with your camera..... pretty cool.


Me .... give me a 7D layout and customization. I can change many thing very quickly.
(disclaimer - no experience with 1DIV)

Stamp wrote in post #13164449

i am liking this the more i see it....

jj_glos wrote in post #13166868
Cheers Whilst im missing the reach of the 7D I'm liking the results from the 1Ds2.

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another +1 to kcbrown .... love the timing and composition.

Cheers

Although not only do I have battery troubles with IS lenses, I'm now getting a slight white line at times at the edge of the frame at high shutter speeds. Probably the onset of shutter failure? I knew I shouldn't have traded the 7D!

Time to start shopping around for repair prices. They looked reasonable when I researched before I bought the camera. but lately I have seen some silly quotes

Ziffle wrote in post #13182460
i am liking this the more i see it....

Thanks, Mark. It was actually impromptu believe it or not. Turned around and there she was looking at the horses running.

Been awhile but I finally got to head in to the city to do some street shooting..used the Sigma 105 for these

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