CANON 1Dx - Action images - UEFA EURO 2012™

[SambalOelek]

I am a relatively new photographer, unlike a pro like you. I have been a motion picture cinematographer for 15 years and have done several major movies but not done much still photography. I bought a 5d2 three years ago now the 5d3 and have pre ordered the 1dx.

I will upgrade to the best available so it helps me create better photos easier.

BUT the posted photos fail to show me any super technology. Again, I am NOT saying that 1dx will not have super focus etc... Or that the photographer is no good. Just that these photos fail to impress me. Photographers have managed to take such photos for decades... IMHO.

Sounds like you have great gear but I wouldn't say that buying a more expensive camera would be hitting the easy button, in fact you are probably going to make it harder on yourself by buying a 1DX. You might want to look at the modes as you will notice that there is no fully automatic mode, rather the 1DX is stripped down to the bare essentials: Program (PE), Aperture Priority (AV), Shutter priority (TV) and Manual (M).
(...)

I'll let sanj answer for himself, but I would think someone who's a seasoned cinematographer and long time 5D2/3 owner would not have to rely on the fully automatic modes to obtain properly exposed pictures

Having said that, it does take a bit of adjustment going from a "enthusiast"-level camera to a 1-series. And afterwards, you don't want to go back

 

[sanj]

No no no..
By easier I do not mean exposure modes etc..

I will get the X to make photography easier by faster fps and better focus...

Regards

 

[kowalski]

I went from 5D to 1DS MarkIII, sold the 1DS to buy the 1D X and bought a 5D MarkIII after the 1D X got delayed, but once you worked with a 1D camera it is hard to go back, and even though the 5D MIII has amazing detail even at higher ISO's over any camera I owned before, I am enthusiastic holding the 1D X in my hands.

 

[sanj]

Mark: Very nice photos on your site...!!

 

[gmrza]

(working from memory here, so details may not be perfect. Apologies in advance if I misrepresent anyone's opinions.)

This reminds me of an interaction on the CR forums some months ago between a guy with an S95 and a (former) CR member named Macfly. The person had taken a very nice photo of, I believe, motocross, with his S95. Macfly, who is an extremely accomplished and experienced high-end pro, found it very difficult to believe such a nice photo had been taken with an S95. The S95 photographer clarified that not *all* of his photos came out that good and, in fact, most did not. He had found that if he carefully set up the shot and anticipated, that some percentage would come out OK. Of course, with a 1D-series you'll get a lot higher percentage

Certainly, photographers in the past got some great shots. The purpose of the 1DX is to increase the percentage of great shots and to encourage the photographer to try shots that wouldn't previously have been within reach.

I wish I could afford one.

*grin*

Here you go:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=1166.msg15940#msg15940

 

[JEAraman]

(working from memory here, so details may not be perfect. Apologies in advance if I misrepresent anyone's opinions.)

This reminds me of an interaction on the CR forums some months ago between a guy with an S95 and a (former) CR member named Macfly. The person had taken a very nice photo of, I believe, motocross, with his S95. Macfly, who is an extremely accomplished and experienced high-end pro, found it very difficult to believe such a nice photo had been taken with an S95. The S95 photographer clarified that not *all* of his photos came out that good and, in fact, most did not. He had found that if he carefully set up the shot and anticipated, that some percentage would come out OK. Of course, with a 1D-series you'll get a lot higher percentage

Certainly, photographers in the past got some great shots. The purpose of the 1DX is to increase the percentage of great shots and to encourage the photographer to try shots that wouldn't previously have been within reach.

I wish I could afford one.

*grin*

Here you go:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=1166.msg15940#msg15940

Interesting read... thanks for sharing.

 

[briansquibb]

The 1D MK IV is claimed to be 10 fps but the AF is so jumpy that it feels more like 7-8 at most times unless your in single shot mode.

I've not spotted this problem before - how does it manifest itself?

 

[Shooter]

The 1D MK IV is claimed to be 10 fps but the AF is so jumpy that it feels more like 7-8 at most times unless your in single shot mode.

I've not spotted this problem before - how does it manifest itself?

Nor have I. My IV's have operated flawlessly through tens of thousands of exposures. While I'm miffed by the endless delays in bringing the X to market, I'll get a pair of them to replace my 1Ds mkIII's because I'm sure they'll be a worthy successor with a much faster buffer and better focus tracking. Every little bit helps in the final product.

 

[briansquibb]

The better the camera the easier it gets

The easier it gets the further the boundries get


I suspect that the shown pictures could have been got with a 1D4, this type of photography involves a lot of luck. However if the 1DX makes this type of shot easier then the top people will go for the images that the 1D4 struggles with.

 

[expatinasia]

... this type of photography involves a lot of luck ...

Very true, although I am not sure many would admit to it! ;-) I am very much looking forward to real life reviews of the 1DX (production model) from people who do not have something to lose by upsetting Canon with a negative review or comment. I hope those reviews aren't too far away now...