Thought I would ask the question to see what people's plans are. So, are you going to buy Canon's latest and greatest?
Poll - 1DX Mark II: To Buy Or Not To Buy ...
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How about a "I would love to buy, but haven't got the money" 
or a "Too big for me. I want a 5D4 with the same features"
I am somewhere in between that two :-\
or a "Too big for me. I want a 5D4 with the same features"
I am somewhere in between that two :-\
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Had pre ordered it even before the announcement. Slight disappointment but I think the camera will be better than the specs. After all, the 1DX was a nice improvement over the 1D M4 though the specs were not that much better.
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Maximilian said:How about a "I would love to buy, but haven't got the money"
or a "Too big for me. I want a 5D4 with the same features"
I am somewhere in between that two :-\
Yes, I could have added a lot more options but I got tired after typing just that lot out. ;D
The poll's only for fun anyhow, though I am curious to see how many 1DX owners will be buying.
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At $7200 (49.350DKK including our beloved 25% sales tax), I won't be buying it.
Yes, the 1Dx2 definitely drool-worthy, but I don't shoot enough fast subjects to be even anywhere near to justify it.
My 5D3 is still working great, so I probably won't be getting a 5D4 either. Maybe a 5D5
Yes, the 1Dx2 definitely drool-worthy, but I don't shoot enough fast subjects to be even anywhere near to justify it.
My 5D3 is still working great, so I probably won't be getting a 5D4 either. Maybe a 5D5
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I pre-ordered my 1Dx and have now pre-ordered my 1Dx II.
The 1Dx is a great camera and there doesn't seem to be a single thing that Canon didn't improve for the Mark II.
I could ask for more, but I'm sure it'll be an exceptional body regardless of my wish-list.
The 1Dx is a great camera and there doesn't seem to be a single thing that Canon didn't improve for the Mark II.
I could ask for more, but I'm sure it'll be an exceptional body regardless of my wish-list.
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I'm going to wait until the 5D IV is announced and make my decision.
In the last six months, I've found I'm shooting a lot of sports for one client. The 5DIII is just not fast enough focusing or frame rate, so I bought a 7DII, which is fantastic, but I would like a little more headroom on higher ISOs.
The price of the 1DX II is a big stretch, so I'll just wait and see what the 5DIV offers. I'll be looking at frame rate and autofocus improvements. I'd consider a 1DX I, but I really need silent shutter for other work, so I'd have to keep the 5DIII, if I went that route. Thus, it may be worthwhile to just bite the bullet and go with the no-compromise 1DX II solution.
It's tempting to buy something when it first comes out, but with cameras, I find that a little patience can often save a lot of money.
In the last six months, I've found I'm shooting a lot of sports for one client. The 5DIII is just not fast enough focusing or frame rate, so I bought a 7DII, which is fantastic, but I would like a little more headroom on higher ISOs.
The price of the 1DX II is a big stretch, so I'll just wait and see what the 5DIV offers. I'll be looking at frame rate and autofocus improvements. I'd consider a 1DX I, but I really need silent shutter for other work, so I'd have to keep the 5DIII, if I went that route. Thus, it may be worthwhile to just bite the bullet and go with the no-compromise 1DX II solution.
It's tempting to buy something when it first comes out, but with cameras, I find that a little patience can often save a lot of money.
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I'm a sports shooter and own 2 1Dx's. I won't be buying the 1Dx Mark II at this point. The 1Dx works very well for my needs and I really don't like the CFast/CF card slots. That's enough for me not to buy it and use it for the sports events I cover.
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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!
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!
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I own a 1DX and will probably buy the mk ii... The 1DX is such an amazing camera and the improvements look awesome! I LOVe having the extra video features! Although i probably wont use 4k for a few more years its great to have but the touch control focus and tracking is what really excites me! I film animals and keeping in focus is an absolute killer haha so I will definitely be using that Just hope the AU price is reasonable ... exciting times!
Just hope the AU price is reasonable ... exciting times!
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neuroanatomist said:...and there are so many lenses I have not yet bought...
^^^ This
I'm shooting a 1D4 and while the 1DX and now the 1DXII are surely satisfactory upgrades, I can think of a lot of other lenses (some not released yet -- 600 DO BR) that I would sooner plunk down 6k towards than a new body.
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neuroanatomist said: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...
What is the one step backwards that you see?
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kyle86 said:Roo said:
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
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5DsR is covering my needs sufficiently and better than the 1DXII. The built-in GPS is nice, but it is neither worth the weight nor the cost to lug around a 1DXII just to get GPS coordinates of my 5DsR shots. If the 5DsRII will have a built-in GPS, I will snatch that up right away.
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