Canon 1DX vs 5D Mark III

[tarekhamila]

I am interested in buying a new body and wanted to get your opinion.

I own a 5D Mark II, and was hesitating between a 1DX and a 5D Mark III.

I know that they are completely different camera for differ uses, but I wanted to complet my collection.

 

[PhilDrinkwater]

What do you want to know? What will you be using it for?

 

[tarekhamila]

I am an amateur, not a profetional, so it is going to be used for family pictures and travel, landscape and nature and street photography, and video.

 

[PhilDrinkwater]

If you're not going to be using it in rough conditions, for high end events or sports I'd say the 1dx was generally overkill. Id get the 5d3 in your situation.

 

[birdman]

I, too, am an Amateur. Obviously as much as I post on here I cannot be too busy

Anyway, the mk. 3 is such a great deal financially compared to the 1dx. 6FPS is PLENTY!!

And with higher resolution, same AF, good metering, etc...it is a no brainer to all but the sports photogs that need dual processors, dedicated processor for AF only, ultra clean high ISO, and 14 FPS. In other words, about 0.05% of total Canon users. Get the mk. 3 and be happy you have one of the top 3 DSLRS on the market.

 

[stilscream]

I too have been considering these as well ad a 1d mk iv. I am an ameature who likes BIF and (sunset or lightning) landscape photography. I can afford the 1dx and the 600mm is ii USM with gitzo/wimberly. Not sure I should, but kinda my dream set up. 600 has enough reach and the 1dx tracking, 12 fps and low light all seem fun to play with. My 1st dslr was a 7d. This would be my 1st FF. I wish it had f8 focusing since I plan to use a 2x with the 600 f4. I would ultimately want something wider than 35mm eventually and maybe a 50 f1.2. Maybe the 24-70, but I'd prefer a wider aperature.