Official: Canon 1D Mk IV

LOL - I just ordered it anyway

bigrob wrote in post #9228939
LOL - I just ordered it anyway

Congrats, welcome to the pre-order club

Who did you pre-order from?

And as for the 100 Macro L vs 135, on Fred Miranda, a lot of people have sold their 135 for the new macro. That might give you an idea of how well liked that lens is!

What is a redundancy cheque? Is that like our IRS refund? Or is this question redundant?

AdamJL wrote in post #9229042
Congrats, welcome to the pre-order club

Who did you pre-order from?

And as for the 100 Macro L vs 135, on Fred Miranda, a lot of people have sold their 135 for the new macro. That might give you an idea of how well liked that lens is!

Hi Adam

Ordered from Kerso direct. He gives much prices than his eBay prices.

I really fancied the 135 until I saw threads on the 100 Macro. I have been looking at the macro threads and some of the shots are (as Craig Revel-Horwood) would say "Ah-May-Zing"

I'm just not sure how quick the AF speed is compared to the 135 for when I would want to use it in-doors under dodgy lighting.
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JBF wrote in post #9229101
What is a redundancy cheque? Is that like our IRS refund? Or is this question redundant?

No -it's when they kick you out of your job because the greedy b*stards want to make even more profit !!!

Some more samples...

http://forums.dpreview​.com …rum=1032&messag​e=34012318

Nicksan

While you're here - & sorry it's off topic but how does the 100 Macro in AF speed compare to the 135?

I remember seeing you ask the question (many times) & notice you have sold you're 135 for the 100 Macro.

To bring it on topic - how do you feel the 100 Macro will go with the Mk IV?

bigrob wrote in post #9229293
Nicksan

While you're here - & sorry it's off topic but how does the 100 Macro in AF speed compare to the 135?

I remember seeing you ask the question (many times) & notice you have sold you're 135 for the 100 Macro.

To bring it on topic - how do you feel the 100 Macro will go with the Mk IV?

In good light, I haven't noticed anything with regards to the AF. In not so good light, it does hunt. It's slow when it has to do a full rack to achieve focus. I don't use this lens in very dim conditions, so it hasn't been a problem for me.

On the 1DMKIII I used to own, all my lenses performed that much better in terms of AF, so I am assuming the same holds true for the MKIV. This is compared to the AF on my 5DMKII.

bigrob wrote in post #9229140
Hi Adam

Ordered from Kerso direct. He gives much prices than his eBay prices.

I really fancied the 135 until I saw threads on the 100 Macro. I have been looking at the macro threads and some of the shots are (as Craig Revel-Horwood) would say "Ah-May-Zing"

You're talking to the wrong fella here Rob! My g/f spent the night watching that show. You won't catch me watching it ever!

Anyway, good luck with Kerso. I've ordered loads from him, and 90% of the time have had positive feedback.

nicksan wrote in post #9229206
Some more samples...

http://forums.dpreview​.com …rum=1032&messag​e=34012318

One page too late Nick
I beat ya to it.

JBF wrote in post #9229101
What is a redundancy cheque? Is that like our IRS refund? Or is this question redundant?

I encountered the same while watching the UK "The Office". I thought , "Wow...redundant..that​'s polite." Here were layed off, like kaput.

JBF wrote in post #9229101
What is a redundancy cheque? Is that like our IRS refund? Or is this question redundant?

It's like a buy-out in the US I believe.

There's no requirement for an employer to pay redundancy aside from Statutory Redundancy Pay (which is £250 for each full year worked) beyond any outstanding contractual notice period.

However it's not uncommon for a longer-term employee to receive a pretty generous redundancy payment. Less so right now due to most companies having a rough time. For instance - I was made redundant in 2002 and was paid 6 months salary having been there for 3 years.

I'm waiting for my local supplier to confirm pricing of the 1DIV before I jump in. Street price may be ~US$4650.
I would not want to be stuck with a 5DII and then have to supplement it with a 7D.

nicksan wrote in post #9229206
Some more samples...

http://forums.dpreview​.com …rum=1032&messag​e=34012318

Its about time we see some samples from the post production Mark IV's, tired of seeing pre production pictures

ebay has stock???

http://cgi.ebay.com.au …56381b281f#ht_3​059wt_1167

rowdy_kk wrote in post #9230379
ebay has stock???

http://cgi.ebay.com.au …56381b281f#ht_3​059wt_1167

Got 5 days until the auction ends...so who knows if they actually have any in stock.

I can't imagine how good cameras will have gotten by 2015 when the 1DMkIV is down to $700 used. Imagine THAT.