1D X - 1 Thing you would Add or CHANGE? either physically or Firmware

[dolina]

I was not pertaining to sensor dimensions. I like it being full frame but I wish it had at least the same pixel density as the 1D4.

As such sports & wildlife photogs will need a longer focal length to get the same framing and fewer pixels to play with. If it was the same as the 1D4 then it wouldnt be that bad.

If they could maintain the IQ improvements then great.

GPS and WiFi would be great. I expect it to be integrated in the 1DX successor.

Sensor pixel density identical to the 1D4. As such the 1DX does not have as much reach as the 1D4.

Yup you're correct but IQ is different.  DR is different.  AF is different.  Low-light performance is different.  UWA smallest focal length is different.  I guess it just depends on what type of photos you are shooting.  For most cases 1D4 is enough but 1DX opens a new door to versatility.  That said, for my shooting purposes, 5D3 is enough though I'd prefer a 1DX given an opportunity to grab one.

[verysimplejason]

I was not pertaining to sensor dimensions. I like it being full frame but I wish it had at least the same pixel density as the 1D4.

As such sports & wildlife photogs will need a longer focal length to get the same framing and fewer pixels to play with. If it was the same as the 1D4 then it wouldnt be that bad.

If they could maintain the IQ improvements then great.

GPS and WiFi would be great. I expect it to be integrated in the 1DX successor.

Sensor pixel density identical to the 1D4. As such the 1DX does not have as much reach as the 1D4.

Yup you're correct but IQ is different.  DR is different.  AF is different.  Low-light performance is different.  UWA smallest focal length is different.  I guess it just depends on what type of photos you are shooting.  For most cases 1D4 is enough but 1DX opens a new door to versatility.  That said, for my shooting purposes, 5D3 is enough though I'd prefer a 1DX given an opportunity to grab one.

As somebody with a dedicated hobby of bird photography as yours, I think 1D4 is right to be your choice.  Pixel density-wise, 7D has more pixel density than 1D4.  You might want to look at 7D2 whenever it comes out.  Who knows, it might have a better high ISO performance than the current 7D then it will be your best next camera but if its sensor performance is on the level of 650D then you should stick with APS-H.  I have a feeling though that 1D4 will be the last APS-H of Canon.

[dolina]

As somebody with a dedicated hobby of bird photography as yours, I think 1D4 is right to be your choice.  Pixel density-wise, 7D has more pixel density than 1D4.  You might want to look at 7D2 whenever it comes out.  Who knows, it might have a better high ISO performance than the current 7D then it will be your best next camera but if its sensor performance is on the level of 650D then you should stick with APS-H.  I have a feeling though that 1D4 will be the last APS-H of Canon.

That's a thought. 

I could also wait for the 5D3 and 1DX successor. I'd get the 5D3 but do not want Canon fixing a perfectly working lens so the IS wouldnt make a weird noise.

[verysimplejason]

As somebody with a dedicated hobby of bird photography as yours, I think 1D4 is right to be your choice.  Pixel density-wise, 7D has more pixel density than 1D4.  You might want to look at 7D2 whenever it comes out.  Who knows, it might have a better high ISO performance than the current 7D then it will be your best next camera but if its sensor performance is on the level of 650D then you should stick with APS-H.  I have a feeling though that 1D4 will be the last APS-H of Canon.

That's a thought. 

I could also wait for the 5D3 and 1DX successor. I'd get the 5D3 but do not want Canon fixing a perfectly working lens so the IS wouldnt make a weird noise.

5D3 would be good as an all-purpose body but you'll lose that extra reach.  An ISO of 12800 I think is still usable though so you can add extra reach through extenders but it will set you back a lot of dollars I imagine.  Anyway, I've browsed through your bird shots and it's very good and educational.

[dolina]

5D3 would be good as an all-purpose body but you'll lose that extra reach.  An ISO of 12800 I think is still usable though so you can add extra reach through extenders but it will set you back a lot of dollars I imagine.  Anyway, I've browsed through your bird shots and it's very good and educational.

The 5D3 actually has more reach than the 1DX. Both are full frame bodies but the 1DX has less pixels. I survived with the 5D2 so follows my being critical with the 1DX.

TCs are ok but you lose stops of light and AF becomes less quick and decisive.

Glad you appreciate the hardwork put into making them. They often get stolen by locals for their advocacies. They often point to budget problems but they have cash to pay their employees, suppliers, vendors and other people. 

Often times they are just plain uncourteous. Upbringing I guess.

Which reminds me. I'll start posting images 800px and smaller. 

[verysimplejason]

5D3 would be good as an all-purpose body but you'll lose that extra reach.  An ISO of 12800 I think is still usable though so you can add extra reach through extenders but it will set you back a lot of dollars I imagine.  Anyway, I've browsed through your bird shots and it's very good and educational.

The 5D3 actually has more reach than the 1DX. Both are full frame bodies but the 1DX has less pixels. I survived with the 5D2 so follows my being critical with the 1DX.

TCs are ok but you lose stops of light and AF becomes less quick and decisive.

Glad you appreciate the hardwork put into making them. They often get stolen by locals for their advocacies. They often point to budget problems but they have cash to pay their employees, suppliers, vendors and other people. 

Often times they are just plain uncourteous. Upbringing I guess.

Which reminds me. I'll start posting images 800px and smaller. 

Also you can add a big watermark or something.    500px is enough for sampling.  Just indicate that you have the raw file should they want to print bigger images.  Some people are really cheap.

I think some birders here are getting the 1DX not so much for resolution but for its very capable AF.  For me, I just want the 5D3 since I'm doing almost any kind of photography that comes to my mind.    Hopefully I'll get it by mid next year.  I want to go to Palawan next year to have some nature photography.

[dolina]

They actually reproduce my work with the watermark at the corner. Will put a strip right dab center next time so others will know that the work was ripped off.

People think anything on the web is free (see Senator Sotto) and just grab whatever. They fail to see the time, effort and especially money that is put into making these images possible.

Palawan would be a great place to take up nature photography. I have yet to visit.

Also you can add a big watermark or something.    500px is enough for sampling.  Just indicate that you have the raw file should they want to print bigger images.  Some people are really cheap.

I think some birders here are getting the 1DX not so much for resolution but for its very capable AF.  For me, I just want the 5D3 since I'm doing almost any kind of photography that comes to my mind.    Hopefully I'll get it by mid next year.  I want to go to Palawan next year to have some nature photography.