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AlanF said:
Read Jack's posts - it has poor AF and oil splattered on the sensor.
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I've read Jack's posts.

He waivers about the certainty of the AF, and I was just encouraging him to be consistent and not get down, I know the 1DX MkII was a big purchase for him.

Oil splatter is nothing, utterly inconsequential, it seems it comes as standard with 1 series cameras since the 1D MkIII (and a few Nikons) and takes a few seconds to clean off yourself, no need for Canon to do it.

But my post was really trying to be a constructive assist for Jack, a way to see through his seeming disappointment. But be logical, if he doesn't take the steps needed to prove this to himself and get repeatably 'bad' results in optimal testing situations, how is he going to feel if Canon test his camera and it is all within specs and they send it back having done nothing but clean the sensor?
 
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#3,822
If the 1DX II is within specs, he can sell it with a clear conscience or try harder.

More importantly, it might be as easy as brushing your teeth for some to clean a sensor, indeed even as a rite of passage for others, but I am not brave enough to risk voiding the warranty on a £6k camera, especially one that might have a real problem.
 
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Thanks Scott for good comments and Alan for support. My logic was buy in winter and be ready to use in spring. Relative to the programming and features, there's nothing wrong with that logic BUT here in winter is not great for shooting - fewer subjects, sometimes extreme cold and dull dreary weather so that's been an extra burden.

Waiting for some + C temperatures and sunshine. What's driving me nuts is the apparent lack of repeatability. Today I mounted the 400 X1.4 on the 6D to see if it performs better but like all of us no doubt, I'm preoccupied with work, and haven't gotten any shots yet.

Pushing the 6D shutter, I thought it was broken - clunk, clunk - that's in contrast to the 1DX2! ;)

Jack
 
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#3,824
Low light situations lead to low contrast, and low contrast can not only affect the quality of AF (although I would think less on the 1Dx2 than other models) but also the perceived sharpness of the image.
I am not about the circumstances in which you are shooting but you can maximise your chances by having the sun behind you so the subject is well lit - this will also avoid the backlit situation that has been mentioned as something that can confuse AF.
 
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Jack Douglas said:
kodakrome, very nice. Good old 6D. Mine is performing better than my 1DX2 these days.

Jack
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Thanks, Jack. I know the 6D isn't made for birds, but it works with the larger birds like egrets and herons. I wouldn't even attempt to shoot the smaller more erratic birds in flight with that camera, because the focusing won't keep up.
 
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Click said:
Jack Douglas said:
Krob78, are they planning to cross the border legally or running from Trump?

Jack
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;D ;D ;D
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Great question Jack and one we've often wondered about ourselves, being it's so sunny and warm down here, why would they want to leave, unless somebody was pressuring the Robins. As of late, we've also noted a large number of Large, Jet Black, feathered birds in the area that we suspect are planted here by the government... It seemed to start before the Trump administration but in their jet black feathered suits, it's obvious that it's government sponsored, i.e.: jet black SUV's as often seen driven by government cohorts on tv and in the movies...

It's a long standing problem that we don't seem to be able to figure out how to stop, we thought, a wall perhaps... but know, they can fly right over it, so we're sadly left to watching them pack up and leave the area, every spring... :-\
 
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Krob78 said:
Click said:
Jack Douglas said:
Krob78, are they planning to cross the border legally or running from Trump?

Jack
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;D ;D ;D
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Great question Jack and one we've often wondered about ourselves, being it's so sunny and warm down here, why would they want to leave, unless somebody was pressuring the Robins. As of late, we've also noted a large number of Large, Jet Black, feathered birds in the area that we suspect are planted here by the government... It seemed to start before the Trump administration but in their jet black feathered suits, it's obvious that it's government sponsored, i.e.: jet black SUV's as often seen driven by government cohorts on tv and in the movies...

It's a long standing problem that we don't seem to be able to figure out how to stop, we thought, a wall perhaps... but know, they can fly right over it, so we're sadly left to watching them pack up and leave the area, every spring... :-\
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Hey Ken, you lose me a little on some of the comments but we do watch CNN a little and keep up on the basics of American politics and societal issues and it must feel very uneasy for you guys at times. I'm not very political and probably like you, the birds and animals and nature keep me from getting frustrated with what's going on. My solution is to just laugh when I feel like crying. :)

Please, please chase those birds up here quickly. I actually saw two mallards in the air today; poor souls, no open water, little food, below freezing temperatures .... but they survive, I hope.

Jack
 
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