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1D X Sample Images / Re: San Francisco Zoo

« on: August 11, 2012, 09:09:28 PM »

Thanks, HeavenHell & DB.

DB, I did use AWB. The koala was sleeping under a very warm lamp. The color in the photo is actually correct. Like you, I played with the WB (though in LightRoom). While it definitely looks more "normal" with the koala grey, in the end, I decided to keep it overly warm as (right or wrong that's the way it looked.

Shawn L.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: San Francisco Zoo

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:58:45 PM »

Thanks, bdunbar79 =)

Yeah, the AF on the 1DX is phenomenal. So lightening quick -- especially on the 70-200 L IS II (a bit slower on my old 28-135 mm EF).

Shawn L.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: San Francisco Zoo

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:20:17 PM »

1/500 sec, f/2.8, ISO 10000, 200 mm

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1D X Sample Images / Re: San Francisco Zoo

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:16:10 PM »

Info: 1/500 sec, f/3.2, ISO 4000, 200 mm

Shawn L.

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1D X Sample Images / San Francisco Zoo

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:07:12 PM »

1/160 sec, f/3.2, ISO 250, 130 mm -- wish I had 1/500 sec (or less) and 200 mm (so I didn't have to crop so much)

I was lucky to get this at all since it happened at the speed of a humming bird.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX err80

« on: August 08, 2012, 11:05:47 AM »

I've shot over 2,400+ photos with my 1DX. I've only used the 70-200 f/2.8 II (my favorite lens) and never ran into this problem. This past weekend, however, I did get the camera to lock-up.

As a note, I do have orientation specific AF points set -- as does the only other user I know of to see the 1DX lock-up.

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 11:55:35 PM »

Thanks, Rich.

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX err80

« on: August 07, 2012, 07:47:58 PM »

For those with no errors, how much customization of the camera settings have you done?

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 06:56:57 PM »

I was wondering if this could be a more extreme case of the err80 issue previously mentioned. That one (and the AFMA bug) were both linked to the AF linked to orientation setting.

Mark and I both have that set.

I could unset that, but since I have no way of reproducing the error, I'd really never know if this worked or not...

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 05:21:02 PM »

Ah.

I will say that when mine occurred, I felt it in the camera body. The shutter was humming along nicely, then "click" and everything was dead.

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 05:06:54 PM »

Richard:

Are you suspecting something or just curious?

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 02:00:03 PM »

That's what I was afraid would happen.  While it's possible it's the cards, you and I use different brands and different speeds. Moreover, between us we cover the two major brands I suspect others are using (SanDisk and Lexar).

I've been toying with returning my camera, but while I suspect we're the first to see/report this issue, it's possible that we won't be the last.

It could be a mismatch somewhere between camera settings (ala the "orientation specific AF" and AFMA issue reported earlier). I'm wondering if we have any "unique" settings in common:

* Before I started my shoot, I changed C.Fn3 so that "Low Speed" was 6 shots/sec. I then shot at that speed. After the lock-up, this value was reset to 3, but other values I had set at the same time retained their new values (e.g.,  changes to the custom menu).

* I had "orientation linked AF points" set -- I always have this set as the only lens I've used with the 1DX (a 70-200 L IS II) doesn't need AFMA

* I was constantly switching back and forth between portrait and layout shots

* I was also switching between "spot" metering (which I have linked to AF) and "evaluative"

* the camera had been on for longer than ever before (probably about 15 minutes or so)

Other than those, I didn't do anything different than normal. As for humidity/heat, I'm in the SF bay area, the day was dry and cool(ish).

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 07, 2012, 10:45:41 AM »

Mark:

Have you been able to reproduce the lock up? I haven't been able to.

Which, of course, means I have no way to test their suggested "fixes" -- not that I have high hopes any of them are actually relevant (though I am curious about my missing mode dial ).

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 05, 2012, 11:27:19 PM »

Good luck with that one on a 1-series body...   

Exactly.

I also liked the "if it has been less than one year since the camera was purchased" bit. I realize they're just cutting and pasting, but I guess part of me (foolishly?) hoped I'd get a chance to hear from someone who actually knew about the 1DX.

Shawn L.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX lock up?

« on: August 05, 2012, 11:05:10 PM »

Okay, so not too surprisingly I got a fairly standard reply from Canon. My issue is that I've only seen the problem once, so I'm not sure how to reproduce it (for instance, I've had the camera for three weeks and this is the first time this has occurred). With that, it's hard to tell if any of the following have fixed the issue. I'm still within my first 30 days, so maybe it's time to just return it


Lets try resetting your camera using the following steps to try and resolve this issue.

1.  Turn the camera OFF and remove the memory card and battery first. Then detach the lens and place it out of the way. Use the camera body cap to prevent dust from getting inside and let the camera sit for 20 minutes.

2.  In the interim please clean the lens contacts with a soft, lint free cloth.  Use this to gently wipe the lens contacts.  Sometimes the lens can lose contact with the camera if the contacts are dirty, so we want to be sure these are free from anything that could possible cause disruption.

3.  Put these items back in the camera and turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again.

4.  Using the Mode Dial, change from Auto to Creative Zone modes and back testing each, to shoot and note if the issue persists.

5.  Try a different Canon EF Series lens on the camera of any focal length.  Also try another memory card in the camera.

- Are you in an area that has high humidly or cold temperatures?  If so, move to a more suitable location.

If completing the above steps fail to resolve the issue then we recommend sending the camera into the Factory so we may examine your equipment and pinpoint the underlying cause of this issue.  We very much apologize for any inconvenience this causes you at this time.

Shawn L.