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Is this a good time to buy 1D X?
smi:
Hi guys, I have the option to buy tomorrow the 1D X, serial number starting with 05.... I am not a professional, just a very enthusiastic amateur (I currently own the 5D II, plus 6 zoom and prime lenses). I have read about the err80 issue, and another one with the servo focusing over 10 fps. Do you think that both of these problems are firmware related, or hardware? I live in Greece, and it's probably impossible to have exchanged if is found faulty. Theoretically, I can wait to buy a bit later, but of course it's very difficult to wait... What would you advise? Warm thanks.
RLPhoto:
The 1Dx is the most advanced camera canon has produced to date. If it doesn't satisfy your needs, I doubt any camera could.
Get one if you want it. 8)
preppyak:
--- Quote from: RLPhoto on July 31, 2012, 10:46:30 AM ---The 1Dx is the most advanced camera canon has produced to date. If it doesn't satisfy your needs, I doubt any camera could.
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Except if its gonna fail on you for the entire trip, then its a big risk to take when you won't be able to exchange it.
See this thread for examples: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8158.30
Personally, I'd wait until Canon acknowledges the error and fixes it, that way you can avoid getting the error. But it sounds like resetting the camera to factory defaults can be a workaround if it acts up. If you're willing to deal with the potential hassle of resetting, then the benefits (insanely fast AF, awesome low-light, etc) could be worth it
Mt Spokane Photography:
If reading these things bothers you, just wait. The camera is fine, but it sounds like you are unsure, and this will lead to your being unhappy.
Every camera made has some things that might be better, but I would not take a few reports from people I do not know and that are not recognized experts as being flaws.
RLPhoto:
--- Quote from: preppyak on July 31, 2012, 11:07:53 AM ---
--- Quote from: RLPhoto on July 31, 2012, 10:46:30 AM ---The 1Dx is the most advanced camera canon has produced to date. If it doesn't satisfy your needs, I doubt any camera could.
--- End quote ---
Except if its gonna fail on you for the entire trip, then its a big risk to take when you won't be able to exchange it.
See this thread for examples: http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8158.30
Personally, I'd wait until Canon acknowledges the error and fixes it, that way you can avoid getting the error. But it sounds like resetting the camera to factory defaults can be a workaround if it acts up. If you're willing to deal with the potential hassle of resetting, then the benefits (insanely fast AF, awesome low-light, etc) could be worth it
--- End quote ---
Murphy's Law in action. 8)
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