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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Iphone as LCD screen?

« on: February 26, 2013, 02:05:43 PM »

The 1Ds II is unfortunately not on DSLR Controller's device list otherwise I would suggest picking up a cheap android device:

http://dslrcontroller.com/devices.php

yeah no usb, its firewire only

The camera has an USB 1.1 port however no liveview. For checking the pictures on a larger screen you could look at the program Shuttersnitch which support different brands of WiFi cards.

I was looking through the website of shuttersnitch. Thanks for the input. I guess since I'm using an iphone, i can download the app then buy some eyr-fi card so i can use it...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Iphone as LCD screen?

« on: February 26, 2013, 01:55:34 AM »

Because i'll be using it more on location shoot rather than studio/home. I already have macbook pro and the cable for tethered shooting. If only i can afford a 1dx then it wouldnt be such a big problem dealing with small lcd screen

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Iphone as LCD screen?

« on: February 26, 2013, 12:01:38 AM »

So I'm pretty much dead in a water in regards with this issue.. Oh well, i can live with it its not that bad anyway. It is still a beast camera.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Iphone as LCD screen?

« on: February 25, 2013, 02:05:12 PM »

Is there any wire that i can use to connect my iphone to 1ds mark ii? I was thinking about using eye-fi card but it doesn't help at all because i want to use this in on location shoot since 1ds mark ii's screen is pretty small

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Iphone as LCD screen?

« on: February 24, 2013, 12:12:56 AM »

Is there any way to use my iphone as LCD screen instead of my 1ds mark ii small screen?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 17, 2013, 12:52:37 AM »

I shoot wedding, portrait, babies anything with people. And I also shoot mostly in daytime and if I do shoot at night time, I use strobes using ISO 1000 at the most.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 15, 2013, 02:58:48 AM »

if I decided to get the 1D mark iii instead, what would be the positive attribute on this purchase?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 02:31:53 AM »

Well the 1Ds mark II did originally come with AC adapter and dummy battery so in worst case you could use an external 12V battery!

That is assuming you get it with the dummy bat.

Will T.

So then, assuming that I get the dummy battery, the next problem is, how am I going to use it on location shoot where there is plug outlet

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 02:12:40 AM »

How bad are lithium batteries that 1Ds mark II uses?

they arent lithium thats the problem the are NiMH and they get the memory effect
I would work on the basis that most are going to be well worn out and need to be replaced

Im just really torn since its kinda hard to pass on this 1Ds mark II deal. I guess as long as I get to use it within a year then i'll be more than happy to have this camera. I wonder if someone ever came up with a battery tray that can be used in 1D bodies that takes eneelop batteries

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 01:50:27 AM »

what everyone is saying about 1DsII is true
Ive owned all 1Ds bodies and sitll have 1DsIII...
its still compatible switching batts with my 1Dx and IQ for well lit situations is great.
also not being too old YET... its still serviceable by canon.
please check with your neighborhood canon repair IF the 1DsII or the 1D body you are planning on buying used is still in their service line up... some models are being chucked out and you will have to find a special NON canon repair shop...
for this specific reason although finding killer deals on some big glass I will not buy... due to servicing... BUT if you do... for good measure take it in for preventive servicing and then use it till it dies...
good luck.

I want to get the 1Ds mark III but my budget is very low. Below $1000 for any 1D or 1Ds bodies. I know im limiting myself too much in terms of buying camera body but im more of a lens guy over camera body. What didn't you like about the 1Ds mark II?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 01:45:09 AM »

I would not.

The 1Ds mark II is only 12 bit color and uses outdated batteries.

The 1D III is a good choice, it has 14 bit color, 10 fps, 3" LCD, and lithium batteries.

The importance of the 14 bit color is 2 more stops of useable DR and 1 stop if you have highlight recovery turned on!

I had the 1D mark II & 1Ds mark II and replaced it with a  1Ds mark III & 1D mark III.

I seldom use my 1D mark III since I got my 1DX.

Still my 1D III is a keeper.  It uses the same batteries as my X!

Will T.

How bad are lithium batteries that 1Ds mark II uses?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 12:47:31 AM »

Is that why people that owns 1Ds mark ii doesn't use it that much anymore because of the battery? Any idea how much a battery a piece?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 13, 2013, 12:22:20 AM »

5D2 is a great camera but I want the ergonomics of 1D series. I know its weird and there is a lot more to it more than just the ergonomics. I had the chance to shoot with 5D mark 2 and 3 and honestly its overkill. Plus the 1Ds mark ii that I'm about to get has only 8000 shutter count for only $700. That's a deal right?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Is it okay to get 1Ds mark ii

« on: February 12, 2013, 08:54:01 PM »

I want to move from aps-c sensor to fullframe. However, I don't have the cash to spend a whole lot of money on camera body as my priority is buying lens. I have a canon 60D and thinking about selling it and getting a 1Ds mark ii and/or 1D mark iii. I know their limitations in terms of ISO performance but I will primarily be using the camera for portraits with and without off camera flashes. Feedbacks are much appreciated.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Is Full Frame sharper than APS-C? My answer here

« on: January 22, 2013, 05:03:05 AM »

You guys are wasting your time with this pixel peeping bullshit and sensor S___ that you guys are talking about. First, not because you have a full frame sensor does not mean that you can produce a better picture than someone that has APSC size sensor. Second, lens matters. Even if you have full frame camera but has only a mediocre lens in front of the sensor, the resulting image is not as good as let's say, a T2i with 85mm 1.2L or a 70-200 IS II. And lastly, if you are really a good photographer if not great, then any of this camera and lens S___, will mean nothing to you. What do I mean by this? There's a lot of ingredients that involves in photography more than just a camera and a lens. One does not make a good photo just because he/she has the top of the line camera and lens.