Poll - 1DX Mark II: To Buy Or Not To Buy ...

[Deleted member 91053]

The updated AF system and improved high ISO performance look VERY interesting to me and may be enough to make the decision for me.
Unfortunately I don't like the new battery and charger (I believe you can't charge the older batteries on it). I am not happy with how much of the camera's design has been optimised for video - don't even know how to turn mine on after over 2 years! The C Fast slot is a pain and serves no purpose for me so it's a single card camera as far as I am concerned.
To me the 1DX Mk2 has taken quite a few steps backward from the 1DX, however if the ISO and AF are as good as some report then I will forgive them.
Pity they didn't make a stills only version without the new battery, video, C Fast and that silly GPS thingy - I am not a complete wally, I know where I am and don't need a camera to tell me! They won't make it though!

Just to address a couple of your concerns....the old batteries both the 4 and 4n will fully charge in the new charger and can be used in the new camera with a FPS drop to 12FPS from 14. Then new battery will work in the older cameras also. The only limitation is the old charger won't fully charge (or maybe won't charge at all...mixed reports on that) the new battery. Here is an article about that.... http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2016/eos1dx_mkii/eos1dx-mkii-battery.shtml

Also it looks like in most markets you will get a free 64GB C-Fast card and reader if you are ordering in the first couple months. I think till June in US and Canada. Every dealer I've looked at has this deal in N. America at least. That is a $270 USD bonus at current B&H prices. Therefore it will turn your camera into a two slot one at no cost. Until you need more cards!!

Thanks for the update on the battery compatibility! I either read it wrong or was misinformed - either way the correct info is here now.

 

[jthomson]

Most likely will not buy, unless catastrophe befalls my 1D X. Mostly incremental changes (but several of them, and some good ones along with at least one step backward IMO), quite happy with my current camera, and there are so many lenses I have not yet bought...

Exactly! So many lenses, so little money.

 

[DJL329]

Should I pre-order the 1DX Mark II or wait for the 1DX Mark III?

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[kyle86]

I'd like to buy one... but at au$9k in Oz I have a hard time justifying it for what I do.

Where did you find an Aus price?

Teds and a couple of other sites are advertising it...although Teds may be a bit optimistic that it will be here in March.

https://www.teds.com.au/canon-eos-1dx-mkii-body

Also Camera House have it for 8999, I Pre Ordered mine from DigiDirect, they have a better price than Camera House, basically I'm paying USD$200 over the B'H price, so works for me (I bought 2 Bodies so I did get a good price).

The interest for me is the 61 AF points @ f/8, allows me to use any focus point when using the Mk III Converters, so for Wildlife this on it's own is worth the upgrade.

Essentially on the Video side your getting the 1Dc with some upgrades.

The C Fast Card, again, worth the upgrade, 16fps & 173 RAW images to fill the Buffer ?? for fast action Cheetah chases, worth the upgrade.

We will wait & see regards any improvement in DR, if there is an improvement that will be a Bonus.

The GPS is also great, saves a tongue, WiFi would be nice, but with the Magnesium Framework, like the Nikon D5, hard ask, so not a big issue for me.

2 x 1Dx Bodies going cheap

I just had a look on Teds and its a bit unfair they sell the 1DX mk ii for the same price as the Nikon D5 when the 1DX mk ii is $500 US cheaper? surely we should see a difference in price here too ?

 

[FEBS]

I own 2x 1Dx and a 5D3. I'll wait at least till I see some practical reviews, and also till spec of 5D4 is released. As a sport and wildlife shooter, I see several smaller improvements which I do like. However, I can't find back anything about the noise the shutter is creating. The 1Dx is really a machine gun. I would love to see it more quit in the 1DX2, just for instance like the 7D2.

I will certainly not preorder. I even don't think to add or exchange a body this year.

 

[Daan Stam]

well i'd buy one if i could hell i would have pre orderd it the second i knew it was preorderable if i had the money

 

[RGF]

Most likely will not buy, unless catastrophe befalls my 1D X. Mostly incremental changes (but several of them, and some good ones along with at least one step backward IMO), quite happy with my current camera, and there are so many lenses I have not yet bought...

NA which lens are on your short list? I am considering 24 TS-E (for architecture but can fake it with PS) and 65 macro.

 

[Drum]

I am considering the Mk2 but the price in Ireland is absolutely nuts!!! The Irish shops are ALL advertising the pre orders at.... €6999 which converting to US dollars is $7700. I could fly over to B&H stay a couple nights buy the camera and still be better off!!! I am in an upgrade year (for me) so really just waiting to see what the 5D4 brings.

 

[dslrdummy]

I'd like to buy one... but at au$9k in Oz I have a hard time justifying it for what I do.

Where did you find an Aus price?

Teds and a couple of other sites are advertising it...although Teds may be a bit optimistic that it will be here in March.

https://www.teds.com.au/canon-eos-1dx-mkii-body

Also Camera House have it for 8999, I Pre Ordered mine from DigiDirect, they have a better price than Camera House, basically I'm paying USD$200 over the B'H price, so works for me (I bought 2 Bodies so I did get a good price).

The interest for me is the 61 AF points @ f/8, allows me to use any focus point when using the Mk III Converters, so for Wildlife this on it's own is worth the upgrade.

Essentially on the Video side your getting the 1Dc with some upgrades.

The C Fast Card, again, worth the upgrade, 16fps & 173 RAW images to fill the Buffer ?? for fast action Cheetah chases, worth the upgrade.

We will wait & see regards any improvement in DR, if there is an improvement that will be a Bonus.

The GPS is also great, saves a tongue, WiFi would be nice, but with the Magnesium Framework, like the Nikon D5, hard ask, so not a big issue for me.

2 x 1Dx Bodies going cheap

I just had a look on Teds and its a bit unfair they sell the 1DX mk ii for the same price as the Nikon D5 when the 1DX mk ii is $500 US cheaper? surely we should see a difference in price here too ?

Not sure why anyone would buy from Teds given they are always dearer than Digidirect.

 

[greger]

I bought a 40D and thought I would learn and not be looking for more features. When it became a one shot camera with Error 99 I bought a 7D. I am looking for more from a camera and the 1DX has everything and more. It is a camera that is beyond my reach.