FunPhotons said:
what hard drive did you use? I have a late 2010 15"unibody MBP, been thinking of upgrading the whole machine or just upgrading RAM and HD to SSD I think mine has 8GB ram already can you upgrade them to 16GB?
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Sell canon 5d3 and return new macbook pro retina to buy the 1d x
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what hard drive did you use? I have a late 2010 15"unibody MBP, been thinking of upgrading the whole machine or just upgrading RAM and HD to SSD I think mine has 8GB ram already can you upgrade them to 16GB?
FunPhotons said:
$3500?! I paid $1900 for my retina with a 2.3 ghz I7, 16gb ram and a 256GB SSD, which hardly comes in at "minimum" for photo work let alone most other applications. Thing is on par with my desktop for photo work, has a great screen and comes in at 4 lbs. Only complaint is Auto Desk does not program for OSx.
Also.. if you plan on getting a High MP body editing on a HIDPI screen is wonderful. Hope you have a nice monitor (and I hope Canon announces something this year).
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wickidwombat said:
I have the newest 2013 refresh
2.7 ghz processor i7
16gb ram
512gb ram
15"
I am running it in boot camp windows 8
Calibrated the screen has 99% rgb
Best display ever.
This model costs $2599 if you know someone in school then you get the education discount
Hardly $3500.
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KKCFamilyman said:
Ok, I'll play along. You haven't given me a convincing reason to do that. So, you "always wanted" the 1Dx. Why is that? Because it looks cool/"pro"? Because there is something it can do that let's you make better pictures than your MarkIII? Because you shoot in conditions that require an even more rugged body?
Sorry, but the "better ISO" is about as reasonable as saying you don't want the 1dx because of its "lower megapixel count". It's irrelevant almost always. I've never found a reason to shoot at anything higher than 3200 - and that's extreme and on a MarkII. Up to 800 does the trick in 99% of the cases I would argue. I must admit that I still operate under the rule of thumb that if it worked on film and my DSLR does the same thing or better I'm set.
Same with AF point spot metering. If my camera had that I'd turn it off. And I use spot metering quite a bit actually. Just point at what you want to meter for, lock the reading and then focus as you normally would. It's really two separate things and what you focus on does not necessarily be the area you want to meter for.
Invest in glass or light, and enjoy your fabulous MarkIII/Macbook combo. With that camera and post processing ability there is absolutely NO excuse for making mediocre pictures.
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Selling all your nice stuff just to get one camera is not a good idea.
I bought both 5D Mark III and 1D-X, but although I tend to shoot with my 1D-X most of the time the 5D Mark III still makes a nice backup and I haven't sold it to purchase a second 1D-X, just because the 1D handles so much better and is faster and offers better low iso capabilities and camera controls are so much more efficient and ... Okay I have been thinking to replace my 5D Mark III with a second 1D-X, but I have dismissed the idea.
My point is:
You won't see so much of a difference in your pictures. If you can purchase a 1D-X without selling anything to be able to get it, do go get it. Otherwise be happy with what you have. For example it makes no sense to sell your Macbook, if you will eventually purchase another one in a couple of months.
I bought both 5D Mark III and 1D-X, but although I tend to shoot with my 1D-X most of the time the 5D Mark III still makes a nice backup and I haven't sold it to purchase a second 1D-X, just because the 1D handles so much better and is faster and offers better low iso capabilities and camera controls are so much more efficient and ... Okay I have been thinking to replace my 5D Mark III with a second 1D-X, but I have dismissed the idea.
My point is:
You won't see so much of a difference in your pictures. If you can purchase a 1D-X without selling anything to be able to get it, do go get it. Otherwise be happy with what you have. For example it makes no sense to sell your Macbook, if you will eventually purchase another one in a couple of months.
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Gear doesn't matter, Just a Matter of Convenience.
If you shoot action all the time, parachute off airplanes, cover wars, or work in bad weather, yes get a 1DX.
Downsizing the 5D3 file to 18mp produces very similar noise performance to the 1Dx. I'd say the 1Dx would have a 1/2 stop advantage at that size. Is it much? You decide.
Get some new primes. I see you don't have many, but Invest in new glass to change it up a bit.
Downsizing the 5D3 file to 18mp produces very similar noise performance to the 1Dx. I'd say the 1Dx would have a 1/2 stop advantage at that size. Is it much? You decide.
Get some new primes. I see you don't have many, but Invest in new glass to change it up a bit.
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wickidwombat said:weren't you going to sell all your gear to downgrade to get a SMALLER camera a few weeks ago?
Yeah but i have been getting back into takingbpictures and so my itch went up to the 1dx as i said going to keep what i have and try the 16-35 or 35mm prime just not sure which one.
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wickidwombat said:weren't you going to sell all your gear to downgrade to get a SMALLER camera a few weeks ago?
Ohh and I got a sony nex 6 for that lightweight it. Still nothing beats a true dslr. Its got ok quality but not a 5d thats for sure.
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The 5D Mark III is the best piece of photographic equipment I've ever had in my hands. I'm a photographer from 1999 and I've owned almost everything from Leica, Hasselblad and so on.
Many EOS bodies too. If you don't need the extra FPS (and so if you aren't a sport shooter) keep 5D3.
I'm an hardware geek too and I own a top performance Retina MacBook Pro. This is the perfect machine for retouching big files like 22MP from 5D. Its screen is something uncomparable with any other thing out there.
If you want to spend some money, take some really good primes if you need it (50mm f1.2, 85mm f1.2, 24mm 1.4, 35mm 1.4 135 f2).
Take a look to my site (www.frammenti.eu/wpe) for some shots with thoso lenses.
My 2 cents.
Many EOS bodies too. If you don't need the extra FPS (and so if you aren't a sport shooter) keep 5D3.
I'm an hardware geek too and I own a top performance Retina MacBook Pro. This is the perfect machine for retouching big files like 22MP from 5D. Its screen is something uncomparable with any other thing out there.
If you want to spend some money, take some really good primes if you need it (50mm f1.2, 85mm f1.2, 24mm 1.4, 35mm 1.4 135 f2).
Take a look to my site (www.frammenti.eu/wpe) for some shots with thoso lenses.
My 2 cents.
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I agree with this advice....EXCEPT the bit about 35mm. if you shoot a lot of product and architecture then, yeah get a TS-E...if not... save a bundle an get a better lens in the Sigma 35mm f/1.4. ...there is $1000 for a nice trip to use it on!verysimplejason said:If it were me, I'd stick with 5D3. 1DX and 5D3 got the same AF (almost). As for low light performance, 1DX is just a little bit better. I suggest getting 1DX only if more than 6fps performance is crucial to you. Your macbook is also important since it is so good to edit raw files using mac. If I were you, I'd like a good TS-E lens instead of the 35 though.
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KKCFamilyman said:wickidwombat said:weren't you going to sell all your gear to downgrade to get a SMALLER camera a few weeks ago?
Yeah but i have been getting back into takingbpictures and so my itch went up to the 1dx as i said going to keep what i have and try the 16-35 or 35mm prime just not sure which one.
I own both and since getting the sigma 35 i struggle to find any lens that comes close to its sharpness
the 16-35 used to be my favourite lens now i ususally carry the sigma 35 and my voitlander 20mm pancake in case i want to go wider
I would recomend the sigma 35 its truely amazing and half the price of the canon zoom
with the savings you could pick up a 135 f2L (which i also recently grabbed second hand) its also an amazing lens
now my bag-o-primes is
20mm voigtlander
35mm sigma f1.4
85mm sigma f1.4
135mm canon f2L
i've got lots of 50mm lenses but i just dont use them anymore
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Dylan777 said:A few months ago, you almost sell your your 5D III + lenses to settle for 6D + 24-70 f4 IS. ADN NOW..........you want 1D X? ??? :
No i was in a light gear phase. I cured that with a sony nex 6. Then I was in a 1d x phase but thanks to the advice of you fellow canon rumor chaps i will go for a new lens. I am thinking the sigma 35mm.
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i bought the sigma 35 new from B&H AND a 2 year old used canon 135 f2L for less than I can buy a canon 35 f1.4L locally
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KKCFamilyman said:Dylan777 said:A few months ago, you almost sell your your 5D III + lenses to settle for 6D + 24-70 f4 IS. ADN NOW..........you want 1D X? ??? :
No i was in a light gear phase. I cured that with a sony nex 6. Then I was in a 1d x phase but thanks to the advice of you fellow canon rumor chaps i will go for a new lens. I am thinking the sigma 35mm.
For light gear phase, I went with Sony RX1 - small enough to carry around and takes amazing photos.
If Sony or Fuji come out FF build in P&S body like RX1 with exchangable lenses ...I'll sell all my Canon gear
Here are some photos from RX1:
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/nkq0gb6m/1/5981795
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I agree that for you, there is absolutely no reason at all to buy a 1DX over your current 5D Mark III.
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Dylan777 said:KKCFamilyman said:Dylan777 said:A few months ago, you almost sell your your 5D III + lenses to settle for 6D + 24-70 f4 IS. ADN NOW..........you want 1D X? ??? :
No i was in a light gear phase. I cured that with a sony nex 6. Then I was in a 1d x phase but thanks to the advice of you fellow canon rumor chaps i will go for a new lens. I am thinking the sigma 35mm.
For light gear phase, I went with Sony RX1 - small enough to carry around and takes amazing photos.
If Sony or Fuji come out FF build in P&S body like RX1 with exchangable lenses ...I'll sell all my Canon gear
Here are some photos from RX1:
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/nkq0gb6m/1/5981795
I agree that is a nice camera. I just have a hard time investing in such an expensive single fl camera. Nice pics
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