Should i go for the 1DX or the 5D Mk III?

[wtf1234567]

Hi all, assuming the 5D MK III really is going to be a high MP FF, which one would u prefer if u were a wedding/pre wedding photog, and also shoot alot of events....despite there are significantly price different, if u were only allowed to choose just one DSLR, which one would be ur choice?
High MP is good for pre wedding....but for wedding day and events..it might not need that high MP, in fact it might need fast and better low light focus and better DR.....
thanks for opinion.

[Meh]

I'm not a wedding photographer and not qualified to take a strong stance either way but it seems to me you've essentially answered your own question.   Assuming you do have some advantage to high MP for the pre-wedding (some may debate that) then the advantage is only in the benefit of the higher resolution.  In other words, you either have a great shot at 18MP (1DX) or the same great shot at a higher resolution (5D3)... I'm assuming here that the IQ of both cameras will be great although not identical.  On the other hand, for wedding day shots where speed, AF, and low-light performance are crucial the difference is getting the shot or not getting the shot... you've got one chance only.

[Orion]

If your focus is on weddings, then you should get the best ISO and AF available, yet not be afraid to purchase the next down, which would be the 5DmkIII (or whatever).

DUe to pricing and the type of cameras we have here, you are thinking too much deciding between the 2, anyway. Let's not forget that real world matters . . not which camera has better ISO (very good v. MUCH better). MP, at this stage, is not that relevant when we are dealing with 18+. . . and the cameras involved.

A wedding is not an advertisement, but a thing to rememebr in the best artistic way you can record it. Light and composition . . . WHen indoors and ISO is your worst enemy, go to the lens with the widest aperature . . . With money in the pockets it is ALWAYS 1Dx, anyways. . . unless you need to print for the side of a building

[kev8d]

Another vote for the 1DX.
While we're obviously making certain assumptions about the 5D3 that have not been confirmed, e.g. that it will once again be quite inferior in regards to auto focus, if these assumptions are accurate then the 1DX has superior ISO handling (ALWAYS helpful for weddings!), likely slightly better image quality, better AF, and - the main kicker - likely sooner availability. 
My previous estimates re: the release of the 5Diii were way off, so take this with a bucket of salt, but at this rate I'd be surprised if the 5Diii is readily available for the 2012 wedding season. 

 

[Jedifarce]

Should i go for the 1DX or the 5D Mk III?

How about this, why don't you wait for them to actually come out before making that decision???

[Eric]

Should I go for an unreleased camera with specifications subject to change or a hypothetical version of a camera I speculate might be announced?

[87vr6]

Should I go for an unreleased camera with specifications subject to change or a hypothetical version of a camera I speculate might be announced?

I want to buy the one that doesn't even exist yet!! Is there a link with a "buy it now" button for me to click??

Meanwhile my 5D2 and (ZOMG!!) old 50f1.4 are click away real, tangible pictures. But maybe I should stop using that 50 cuz there was a rumor about a "II" coming out soon

[Edwin Herdman]

Should I go for an unreleased camera with specifications subject to change or a hypothetical version of a camera I speculate might be announced?

They won't be changing the 1D X specs, unless they really want egg on their faces - although changing the minimum aperture for AF to f/8 would be a relief.

When a camera isn't locked down, yet they want us to know about it, we'll get a vague "such and such is under development" press release (I'm pretty sure Canon has done this in recent memory).

[alipaulphotography]

Hi everyone,
Should I wait for the 5D MKIV or get the 5D MKIII when it comes out?

Thanks for all your advice.

I jest.

But seriously - if you shoot weddings, you should really know what you do and don't need.

I would not ask other peoples opinion on the purchase of something that costs $6800...

[Edwin Herdman]

I would not ask other peoples opinion on the purchase of something that costs $6800...

I would, but I'd also like reviews and a demo!  Of course longtime 1D / 5D series users should have a good idea already which system is for them...the OP practically could ask about 1Ds Mark III versus 5D Mark II and get answers that will transfer pretty well to the new cameras.

[wtf1234567]

I see everyone answers...thanks.
I think listening to more people is always good idea..
thanks

[niccyboy]

one of my staff said to me today whilst on a job.. (he is a cameraman (video) for me).....

 "i can't wait for the 5d3... it's got 4-5k video on it"....

oh this mythical 5d3... the 100mp, 1000point autofocs, 1.8 million iso, 5k video monster... all for $3000.... I have never been so excited to see what is actually in the 5dmkIII.... Canon certainly have kept it to themselves well... those NDA's must have some scary wording.

[markIVantony]

... Canon certainly have kept it to themselves well... those NDA's must have some scary wording.

They sometimes are!  Having worked in hardware development for 14+ years, my job was virtually surrounded by NDAs (software, firmware, and hardware).  I never even considered violating them because I wanted my own company and product (company stock, performance bonus, etc) to succeed.  Also, a given HW project had multiple NDAs involving different companies (ex: chip1 from company A, component2 from company B, etc), so we were entrusted with other company's IP as well.  For me, that drove the point home.

Maybe CR guy can give some background into where the rumors that he posts actually originate, without actually revealing the source.  I always wonder if they leak from Canon, or one of Canon's devel partners... 

[JR]

I am not a wedding photographer but if I had to pick one of the two body you mention I would pick the 1DX hands down, assuming it fits in your budget of course.  Unless you create poster from your wedding shots (which is rarely the case) the 18MP of the 1DX will be more than sufficient for resolution.  The 1DX will give you better low light performance and better metering I am sure since it has a new very sofisticated system which will help in low light as well.

I currently have a 5DII and I am switching to the 1DX as soon as it comes out (better AF, better ISO performance, better metering, faster frame rate).  Once we get the 5DII specs, I will assess if I sell my 5DII and add the 5DIII as a second body.

Good luck.

[Viggo]

Do you have the money for a 1d X and get by with 18mp, get it! It will be better in every way. If you don't know if you need a 1d and you choose between a 1d and 5d based on resolution, yeah, that answer it for me, you don't need a 1d.

I use both 5d2 and 1d4 and for things that need to be perfect I use the 1d, if I'm doing portraits and less stress situations, I use the 5d because of the FF sensor (although the lack of useful af-points makes it much less able to shoot like I want to, wide open at 1,2 and 1,4), the only thing the 1d4 lacks. So I'm first in line for the 1d X. Giving me the perfect camera, but the FF sensor is just a very welcome bonus. It's the AF-system that is highest on my list when choosing a camera.

And be prepared, once you go 1d, you'll never buy another camera than a 1d.....