5D3 or 1Dx

[ForumMuppet]

Lenses to be used in this scenario: 300 f/2.8 II, 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, 24-70 f/2.8 II.

When shooting anything action sports related I am pretty sure I would lean towards the 1Dx for the AF speed and FPS numbers. But, what about general purpose shooting of family/friends at events both indoors and out or nature and wildlife shooting? Is either body a clear cut better choice? Would the 5D3 be better in that you have more pixels to crop with? Or would the 1Dx prevail for a larger pixel size and overall IQ? Does one offer better contrast over the other? Or are they pretty much even in that regards?

All things like shooting conditions being equal. Is there any scenario where you would see a gripped 5D3 being the better option where you would consider leaving the 1Dx at home?

 

[sanj]

There seems to be some very odd posts in CR lately.

 

[ForumMuppet]

Care to elaborate?

 

[tpatana]

you would consider leaving the 1Dx at home?

Does not compute. I would have it welded to my arm.

 

[ForumMuppet]

Yeah, that is kinda what I am wanting to know. Would there be any situations where a person who has both cameras would choose to take the 5D3 and leave the 1Dx at home? Or would it tend to be the other way around?

 

[BrandonKing96]

I'm very confused by this post, and not sure about it because of the username "forumMuppet", but here's me trying to attempt to give some sort of serious answer:
An advantage of the 1Dx is most definitely the FPS and AF speed, but also the dual CF card slot comes into play, too (rather than the CF and SD slots in the 5D III). Unless you're going to print very largely, I would not worry about the 4.2 megapixel difference. With the kit you have, I would not worry too much about performance differences as they would not be significant enough to make you wish you had bought the other (aside from that 10FPS), but if you have the option, I don't see why not. And I don't understand why a gripped 5D mark III would be any better than a 1Dx. The battery grip does not improve performance (and only offers the dual battery slot). If you choose the 5D III, you can afford to get another lens just for the fun of it. If you go with the 1Dx, congratulations, you basically have the king of full frame photography in the Canon world.

If I had a 1Dx and 5D mark III, I'd only ever take the 5D Mark III (gripped) when needed as a second body. If I was lazy like I normally am, I'd just take the 5D III without a grip. Basically 1Dx > 5D mark III

 

[rs]

The 1D X has 90% of the resolution of the 5D III both horizontally and vertically. I can't think of any real life situation where that minor resolution difference makes or breaks a photo.

Better AF, FPS and high ISO all go towards more than bridging that inconsequential resolution deficit.

 

[tpatana]

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[ForumMuppet]

Mahna-Mahnam!

 

[candyman]

If I would have the option to buy a 1DX I would sell the 5D MK III and add a small but very very good compact camera. For those situations you do not want to carry that big 1DX.
I wouldn't worry too much about less mp. You can add an extender to your 300 f/2.8.

 

[Kernuak]

I think the question is not so much which is better (the price difference is there for a reason), but whether the benefits the 1Dx brings are worth it to you to pay roughly double the cost.

 

[Cannon Man]

FRIGGIN' JUST BUY THE 1DX!

 

[msm]

The 1D X has 90% of the resolution of the 5D III both horizontally and vertically. I can't think of any real life situation where that minor resolution difference makes or breaks a photo.

Better AF, FPS and high ISO all go towards more than bridging that inconsequential resolution deficit.

10% higher resolution is in my opinion the better choice when you don't need the FPS or high ISO abilities. Of the lenses mentioned in the initial post, only the 300/2.8 will be significantly faster at AF and the accuracy is the same. Of course 1DX has better face recognition when using all 61 AF points.

 

[Viggo]

I bought the 1dx to leave it at home and use
The 5d instead, said no one ever...

 

[jp121]

I have a very camera shy family and the 5D3 quiet shutter is fantastic in this situation.

 

[xROELOFx]

The only reason I could think of for someone to take a 5D3 (without grip) with them instead of the 1DX, is for it's lighter weight and smaller size. For me personally, I like the size and features of the 1D series and probably would never get a smaller camera without grip again.

 

[ForumMuppet]

I agree with that as I love the size of the gripped 5D3 while most of my smaller friends (wussies) comment on how heavy it is. LoL I could see the silent shutter mode coming in handy on the 5D3 as well. Maybe another scenario I could see playing out is going to an event where the people checking bags at the gate would prevent me from bringing in a pro body would be less likely to turn away a 5D3 with the grip removed where that option is not available on the 1Dx. Maybe another option there would be a mirror less when the II is announced.

While I am waiting for the 1Dx shipment to arrive I was just pondering if I would find uses to keep the 5D3 or if it was likely to not see the light of day again if I should sell it while there was still a little bit of market left in the resale value.

 

[Kernuak]

I have a very camera shy family and the 5D3 quiet shutter is fantastic in this situation.

That's actually a valid point. The silent shutter is often useful for wildlife too, to the extent, that mammals actually react more to the IS operating than the shutter. The main advantages of the 1Dx are the build quality and weatherproofing, faster framerate in situations where it is necessary (actually relatively few occasions) and the AF point-linked metering. Faster AF may also play a role with some lenses and situations. If those aren't important, the the 1Dx probably doesn't offer much of an advantage, beyond ergonomics. Some of those features would be a benefit to me, but probably not enough to justify the additional cost.

 

[rs]

While I am waiting for the 1Dx shipment to arrive I was just pondering if I would find uses to keep the 5D3 or if it was likely to not see the light of day again if I should sell it while there was still a little bit of market left in the resale value.

Do you ever see yourself wanting to use two bodies to save swapping lenses so much? If so, the 5D3 is more than a perfectly capable 2nd camera!

 

[AlanF]

I wouldn't worry too much about less mp. You can add an extender to your 300 f/2.8.

The extender will also work on the 5DIII, retaining its resolution advantage.