1D Mark III: first impressions + mini-review

I happened across one of my shoots earlier this year with the 1D3 and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS, where, as day turned to evening, my settings got what for me was extreme. Well, I can't complain -- here's samples at ISO 3200, f/2.8, 1/800:

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well! well! difficult decision, i'm looking for this camera or a 1D2. I have an opportunity for a 1D3 at 3,000CDN, but have to sell my 5D +24-105, which I really love.

The 1D3 is certainly an amazing camera even when considering its age.

The main problem with this type of high class cameras is that often, for their high costs, are used by professionals, then we must be careful to find a less used, well kept.
Perhaps could be better buy a similar model from some rich photoamateurs ... or some serious retailer that offers some kind of warranty even on used camera.

Note:
Now i will read the all topic started by Perry Ge.

Ha ha, I find this thread funny. Perry starts of calling the 1D MKIII his best camera ever. Then I look at his gear list and it is nowhere to be found, and all that remains is the "lowly" 5D. I then do a search to see that he sold it 3 months after this post. I guess the honemoon period wore off

Funny i don't look at his gear list.
Perhaps he has sell the camera for have money to use in other occasions.

BigBlueDodge wrote in post #8213314
Ha ha, I find this thread funny. Perry starts of calling the 1D MKIII his best camera ever. Then I look at his gear list and it is nowhere to be found, and all that remains is the "lowly" 5D. I then do a search to see that he sold it 3 months after this post. I guess the honemoon period wore off

I stand by my claim that it's the best camera I've ever used by far. But quite simply, I don't need that kind of crazy-ass camera. I take my sweet time when I shoot, and I realized that I like simplicity. I use my old mechanical Canonet rangefinder as much as my 5D, and I am eyeing the new Olympus E-Pen lovingly.

Perry Ge wrote in post #8223832
I stand by my claim that it's the best camera I've ever used by far. But quite simply, I don't need that kind of crazy-ass camera. I take my sweet time when I shoot, and I realized that I like simplicity. I use my old mechanical Canonet rangefinder as much as my 5D, and I am eyeing the new Olympus E-Pen lovingly.

I don't know Perry, but I admire him for his flexibility in moving in and out of kit. I enjoy buying and experimenting but I'm very poor at selling and turning what I don't need into something more useful, or cash. If I had the cash. I'd just buy something else! It burns a hole in my pocket.

Luke Cern wrote in post #8223856
I don't know Perry, but I admire him for his flexibility in moving in and out of kit. I enjoy buying and experimenting but I'm very poor at selling and turning what I don't need into something more useful, or cash. If I had the cash. I'd just buy something else! It burns a hole in my pocket.

I think a lot of it is a function of the excellent used market in Toronto too, makes it easy to buy and sell. I haven't bought anything since I bought the 50L a few months ago though. Really, a camera, a 50mm lens...I almost never need more, but the stuff that is still in my bag is certainly there for a reason.

Still need a 200L, 500L and a 800L for birding perry. You need that flexible prime kit

Perry is the reason I bought a 5D, and he's also the reason I'm about to buy a 1D Mark III.