POLL: Potential 1D X buyers - still 1D X or 5D Mark III now?

[PhilDrinkwater]

I'm very much in the market for one of them. The 5d3 would be a great replacement for my 5d2 but would the 1dx offer even more? Would it save me time in post by having more accurate exposure and white balance (?)? Would I keep it longer due to the extended shutter life? (probably not )

It's a complicated equation.

Fundamentally the 5d3 seems to solve all of the problems I had with the 5d2 so the obvious smart money would take that, but at the same time I wonder whether the 1dx would offer me some extra things which were worthwhile.

My only disappointment is the battery life on the 1dx

Look at the Canon site where they list the 1DX features. See what extra it offers and decide wheter you want to pay for them

The headline benefits are probably fps and weatherproofing

Yes - I had a pretty good look through. I don't need fps and waterproofing that much, but there are other differences - notably the extra 100k sensor and what it does to exposure accuracy. That would help me *if* it's better than the one of the 5d3. That's what I'm waiting to find out.

Also, I want to feel both in my hands too (5d with battery grip). That will definitely play a part in my decision.

 

[DzPhotography]

I'm still want to buy 1Dx, but... ???

In last few days I red many articles, previews & reviews considering new Canon EOS 5D MarkIII, and the stuff there is pretty convincing.
Pictures I saw from 5DMarkIII, videos, noise levels, resolution, new 61 point AF system, 6fps, audio controls, new body... all that for 3.090,00 Euros (body only) !
They implement so many good things from 1Dx, that I really have to ask myself do I need IDx any more.

I understand that 1Dx is professional camera with even more robust body, 12fps, and little less noise than 5DMarkIII, but...

Now my question is... is 1Dx that much better than 5D MarkIII that can easily justify it's double price (around 6.000,00 Euros, maybe even more than that).
Canon has to put a little more effort for pottentional 1Dx buyers, cause, 5DMarkIII looks really, really good.
Is the gap between these 2 cameras big enough (except the price)?
I will wait a little longer for reviews and comparission between these two, but I admit, I'm a little confused right now.
Please Canon, remove my doubts.

Archangel72

I think you replaced a 4 by a 0 in that price...Body is 3.499,- EUR over here ???

 

[Archangel72]

Nope, 3.190,00 Euro in Italy, price changed up for the last 5 hours.

Check this site

http://www.fotocolombo.it/shop/index.php?content=category&idCategory=1269&language=it

 

[cps_user]

I have a 1dx and 5d3 on pre-order, but I might switch the 1d for another 5d. Just need to get my hands on a 5d to see if the build quality is good enough.

the 1d is faster, but I don't need it. Other things are: better flash sync speed (1/250 versus 200), integrated grip, ethernet port, better metering system, presumably better sensor performance (at higher iso's, but how much better, if any at all?), more power to drive lenses (i.e. faster focusing), and more buttons to customize.

5d3 is smaller and lighter (without grip, of course), a bit more resolution, silent mode (1dx has it, but not as silent as 5d and no continuous mode for silent)

Question: is the 1d worth more than 2200 euro's for me personally? Maybe not..

 

[DzPhotography]

Nope, 3.190,00 Euro in Italy, price changed up for the last 5 hours.

Check this site

http://www.fotocolombo.it/shop/index.php?content=category&idCategory=1269&language=it

Official announcement price is 3.499,- EUR. Maybe you Italians get it cheaper than uns Belgians

 

[Isurus]

I haven't had this much indecision in a gear purchase ever. I'm considering four options right now:

• Purchase the 1D X
• Purchase the 5D MIII, as well as the grip and new flash system
• Purchase the 5D MIII, as well as the grip and a new lens
• Purchase the 5D MIII and the ID MIV (more pricey in total, but an interesting option none-the-less)

I'm leaning towards on of the 5D MIII options, simply because there are some other things I'd like to get as well as I could use my 1D X fund to fund those purchases. While I could, I'm not terribly interested in dropping 10K+ right now. The only things I'd really miss are the flash sync speed and moveable spot metering. I figure if it drives me nuts, I'll just flip the camera and buy the 1D X after all.

Edit - you'd think an Actuary could count...

 

[Archangel72]

Actually, I'm from Croatia, but I will buy my entire equipment in that shop, cause, prices are fair.
I already bought my Gitzo (tripod) there, and the rest of my future equipment just awaits arrival of 1Dx ;D
Can't wait to start "shooting" with it.
Canon, have mercy...

 

[willrobb]

I have two healthy 5DmkII bodies now which are fulfilling my requirements. One body is more than 2 years old, one only 3 months old. If/when the older one starts to be unreliable I'll get a 1DX or 5D3 depending on how work is going, then when the other 5DmkII needs retiring I'll get the other. Hopefully it won't be in the next year, will give time for plenty of reviews to come out hopefully a price drop

 

[dwischnewski]

I was thinking of getting the 1DX if, and only if, the 5DIII would feature a MP count in the regions of the D800. I was really scared that this could happen.

Since the 5DIII features a moderate 22 MP, a probably great AF system, and uses the same batteries as my 5DII and 7D, I ordered it within an hour of learning its specs.

For the 7D, I have a buyer already. It was the backup body to my 5DII and a shutter count of a little over 31K and is in pretty much prestine order. It will leave me on the 21st of March, hoping to put my fingers on the 5DII the next day