1DX now $4,900 via official USA dealers, how low before you would buy one?

[Dylan777]

I have 2 but don't need a 3rd Wonder what this is doing to the resale value of my cameras? Not helping I am sure

I'm the edge of 50% mirrorless and 50% DSLR. If I'm 100% commit to DSLR, there should be no hesitation for 2nd 1Dx. Speaking of 7D II, mine will arrive this Saturday. Can't wait to use it with 100-400 II

 

[RGF]

I'm the edge of 50% mirrorless and 50% DSLR. If I'm 100% commit to DSLR, there should be no hesitation for 2nd 1Dx. Speaking of 7D II, mine will arrive this Saturday. Can't wait to use it with 100-400 II

I used my 7D M2 and 100-400 II combo about a month ago. Great combo, though at time I found I needed wider than 100.

 

[instaimage]

I'm already heavily invested in the 1DX... 4 of them... so seeing the price at $3,999.99 makes me a little ill considering I paid full pop for two of them... but I've also now had two of them for almost three years (had two from B&H's first shipment...) and absolutely love the camera! (I guess that should be plural...)

That said, yes, there are a few things I would like to see in a Mark II (one in particular being all cross points AF)... and the rumors of the 5D4 are interesting... but there are so many things about the 1DX that I really love, I'll live with my one issue... for now.

Yes, I've thought about adding another one at the $3,999.99 price... I have an X addiction... ;D

 

[Loswr]

The 1DX won't fit in the Lowepro Super Tele bag I carry the 600 and 7D in when I'm out in the field.

What bag? I have the Lens Trekker 600 AW II, it holds the 600/4L IS II with the 1D X (including RRS L bracket) and 2xIII mounted. There's room to tuck another body in there (e.g. in a LensCoat BodyBag) or on the outside in a SlipLock case (e.g., Utility Bag 100 AW).

 

[DaveWales]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.
I miss the 1.3 crop of the 1D1V so have just ordered a 7D2 for extra reach , I just hope the AF problems won't apply to me!

 

[sanj]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.
I miss the 1.3 crop of the 1D1V so have just ordered a 7D2 for extra reach , I just hope the AF problems won't apply to me!

I never experienced that. Which part of the world and which animals are you talking about DaveWales?

 

[sanj]

I shoot mostly wildlife and nature and currently use the 7D MK II with 300 F2.8 and 600 F4 II and often use TC's with both lenses.

There are features in the 1DX that I would love to have, faster focus, FF, better low ISO performance, etc. however the size and weight continue to deter me. The 1DX won't fit in the Lowepro Super Tele bag I carry the 600 and 7D in when I'm out in the field.

If street price drops to the very low $4K range I might reconsider.

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The jump in IQ will make you forget the extra weight.

 

[Dylan777]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.
I miss the 1.3 crop of the 1D1V so have just ordered a 7D2 for extra reach , I just hope the AF problems won't apply to me!

I never experienced that. Which part of the world and which animals are you talking about DaveWales?

+1...these are wild ones(not in the zoo). It doesn't seem to bother them at all. I was about 7-10ft away from them.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.

Earlier this week I was using my 1DX at a heavy metal concert. The people next to me kept yelling at me to "put the damn camera away--it's making too much noise". It was then I realized that this thing truly is loud.

 

[expatinasia]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.

Earlier this week I was using my 1DX at a heavy metal concert. The people next to me kept yelling at me to "put the damn camera away--it's making too much noise". It was then I realized that this thing truly is loud.

Seriously?! I have shot events much quieter than an heavy metal concert and never had an issue. Were you in the photographer/media section or in the stands with customers?

The 1D X can be loud, but only in a quiet space such as horse jumping and even then media are far enough away for it to not be an issue.

 

[Lee Jay]

Wow...there aren't many cameras on my list of cameras I wouldn't use even you gave it to me, but the X100S is one of them. There are several reasons I don't use a cell phone camera, but the biggest is that they have a fixed prime lens. To me, all the fixed prime lens cameras are just over grown cell phone cameras.

Don't get me wrong, I use primes, including a 35/1.4L on a 5D, but I never go out with just one, and I change focal lengths all the time. It's not at all uncommon for me to shoot with a 15mm fisheye and a 400mm on the same shoot in the same few minutes.

LOL. You missed the point. Different strokes for different folks. The x100s for a lot of people serves as a day to day, keep it in your bag type of camera. Try keeping the Canon body, the fish, and the 400 with you in your backpack next to your laptop with all the other junk you might want to have with you on a daily basis. Not going to happen.

I'm certain you would eat your words after carrying around the x100s by your side for a few weeks. Unless of course you need 15mm and 400mm with you 24/7. LOL.

Your assessment of fixed prime lens cameras seems based on lack of experience and having a differing set of needs. Just my take.

Lack of experience? My first camera purchase was when I was 9 years old - an AE1 with 50/1.8. I couldn't afford much so that was my only lens for a while. I quickly realized how much I hated being stuck at one focal length and saved for a 28/2.8 and later a 70-210.

I carry a camera with me at all times because it fits in my pocket. A camera that doesn't fit in my pocket might as well be my 5D because size doesn't matter at that point. My pocket camera has a range of 24-105 and acceptable IQ in many situations.

 

[jcarapet]

My buying price is the selling price of my 5d3 minus the cost of having to buy CF cards (only have sd cards now). I would love to have something with that spec list, but my camera body is not the limiting factor in my photography at present. I need to get better with composition and lighting. So maybe a flash or two...

 

[sanj]

My buying price is the selling price of my 5d3 minus the cost of having to buy CF cards (only have sd cards now). I would love to have something with that spec list, but my camera body is not the limiting factor in my photography at present. I need to get better with composition and lighting. So maybe a flash or two...

Wise thinking.

 

[Dylan777]

My buying price is the selling price of my 5d3 minus the cost of having to buy CF cards (only have sd cards now). I would love to have something with that spec list, but my camera body is not the limiting factor in my photography at present. I need to get better with composition and lighting. So maybe a flash or two...

Wise thinking.

I think he/she was thinking getting a NEW 6d ;D

 

[Northbird]

The 1DX won't fit in the Lowepro Super Tele bag I carry the 600 and 7D in when I'm out in the field.

What bag? I have the Lens Trekker 600 AW II, it holds the 600/4L IS II with the 1D X (including RRS L bracket) and 2xIII mounted. There's room to tuck another body in there (e.g. in a LensCoat BodyBag) or on the outside in a SlipLock case (e.g., Utility Bag 100 AW).

It's actually the Tamrac 5793 Super Telephoto bag I'm using. The 7D II w/600 II and 2x TC just barely fit. Nice bag overall though.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

The 1DX is so damned LOUD it's frustrating. For wildlife photography it has the habit of frightening it away.

Earlier this week I was using my 1DX at a heavy metal concert. The people next to me kept yelling at me to "put the damn camera away--it's making too much noise". It was then I realized that this thing truly is loud.

Seriously?! I have shot events much quieter than an heavy metal concert and never had an issue. Were you in the photographer/media section or in the stands with customers?

The 1D X can be loud, but only in a quiet space such as horse jumping and even then media are far enough away for it to not be an issue.

Oh my. You must have missed the 4 winky faces I put after my post. : I was being sarcastic. ;D

Metal concerts are sooooo loud you can yell at the person next to you and not hear them. (I always wear earplugs so I don't hear much).

FWIW, my 1DX is loud and I love it--it has the same sound as my 1V HS. Powerful. Confident. Now if I were shooting a wedding or other event--yeah it would seem loud and obtrusive. But I shoot mostly sports and concerts so sound is irrelevant to me.

 

[Tugela]

So, now the 1DX is available via USA dealers for $4,900, what price would tempt you to buy one?

I nearly got one last year when the price went to $5,600 but decided that I really want the 1DX MkII, which even if it is $7,000, if it has more MP and new tech I will be happy to pay. I was just never sold on the 18MP and low iso DR, but $4,900 seems like a crazy good deal, are you swayed, if not how low would it have to go for you to be interested?

When it gets down to $100 I might think about it.

 

[Northstar]

So, now the 1DX is available via USA dealers for $4,900, what price would tempt you to buy one?

I nearly got one last year when the price went to $5,600 but decided that I really want the 1DX MkII, which even if it is $7,000, if it has more MP and new tech I will be happy to pay. I was just never sold on the 18MP and low iso DR, but $4,900 seems like a crazy good deal, are you swayed, if not how low would it have to go for you to be interested?

I see $5,300 at BH and Adorama, not $4,900. Anyway, it’s an incredible camera if you need 12FPS, ultra fast AF, and great low light capability. If you don’t need these things, then the 5d3 is just as good. IMO.

As PBD wrote, I’m waiting for the 1dxii...I’d pay $7k for more FPS, faster AF speed/accuracy, and an extra 6 MP.

 

[LarryC1973]

I received my 1DX today from Allnewshop for 3,999. Everyone was saying it was grey market, but I was able to register the camera with Canon USA and received conformation and coupons for money off additional purchases from Canon because I registered. The camera is brand new and all OEM accessories were included.

 

[privatebydesign]

Yes that was an even better short term deal that I noticed on CPW and was very tempted!

Canon USA have always allowed non USA equipment to be registered with them, they will carry out recalls and any regular work on it too, just not warranty work that has to go to the company you purchased it from or their third party warranty arrangements.