sensor dust 1DX Mark II compared to 1DX MI

[ykn123]

Hello there
I have 2 1DX MI's and use them obviously for sport and really most of the time with a lens at f2.0 or f2.8.
From the beginning i feel i cant use it for my studio work that is done at f11. I still have 2 5DMIII's for all my studio work for that reason - while i change lenses only very rarely on all bodies (part of the reason why i have 4 bodies) and treat my cameras very well and not really use them in heavy conditions, (mud,dirt) i have way more sensor dust on the 1DX's bodies compared to my 5DMIII's.
For me it really is that i use my 1DX's only wide open in terms of aperture. I can live with it but really want to upgrade to DXII - but would need to get rid of the 5DMIII's to free up some money. Is there anyone here using his 1DX MII at f11 or f16 on a regular base and how does it look in terms of dust spots ?
I send my 1DX to Canon on a regular base for cleaning the sensor - no way i would use them for my studio work right now. I dont need 50MP or so, the 20 of the 1DXMII would be fine for me for studio as well.
And yes, i do use the sensor clean function on a regular base as well automatic during on/off.

 

[arthurbikemad]

Stopped down I see a good number of minor dust spots on my Mk2, I have had 3 1DX2's all had dust from new, depends how picky you are but its there thats for sure, I just live with it and it never causes me an issue, the one I have now is MUCH better than the last two. My 5D3 does not have ONE single spot and I swap lenses all the time, its three years old. HOWEVER as much as I love the 5D3 I struggle to pic it up over the 1DX2 even for studio stuff, the 1DX2 can read minds in regard to AF I swear! I sadly find it hard to justify selling my Mk3 for a Mk4 but my gut feeling is the upgrade would be worth it for the mind blowing AF of the 1DX2, as I say the 1DX2's AF is staggeringly good compared to the 5D3, even yesterday in a low lit room shooting with the new 35mm 1.4 Mk2 the 5D3 found it hard to lock AF on a static subject, the 1DX2 NEVER seems to have any issues in low light with AF. Dust issues aside I LOVE my 1DX2.

p.s, as for speed, it will blow your mind.

 

[unfocused]

I've been shocked by what a dust magnet the 1Dx II is. Far worse than my 5DIII was and worse than my 7DII. Shortly after I bought it I sent it in for cleaning and it came back worse than it was. I don't like cleaning the sensor myself but I've concluded that there is no other option if you use a 1Dx II. I try to keep it to a minimum though. The dust seems to only show up in outdoor scenes with lots of sky and can be fixed with the healing brush in Photoshop, I haven't tried mapping it yet in photoshop, but may do that.

So the answer to your question is yes, the Mark II has a serious dust problem.

 

[ykn123]

Hmm,well i know dust spots can be fixed on PP but it can be expensive in time and hard to do, dependig where the spot is. (it won't be always on the empty background). I just wonder why the 5DM3 is sooo much better in that regard compared to the 1Dx, 1DXMII. Looks like i miss a modern 1Ds for studio without 14fps but able to be used stopped down ;-)

 

[Alex_M]

if its just a loose dust particles, it is very easy to clean.
I gave up rocket blower about 2 years ago and use vacuum cleaner instead. rocket blower blows dust back into the camera while vacuum cleaner collects all the dust quickly and efficiently.
I remove floor brush, lock up mirror, hold the camera with the mount down and only then hold the hose approximately 3-4 cm away from the mount of the camera. It works so much better for me than the rocket blower! and no, this did not damaged mirror or sensor of any of my cameras. I have used this method many times and it did not affected my cameras in any way.

 

[YuengLinger]

if its just a loose dust particles, it is very easy to clean.
I gave up rocket blower about 2 years ago and use vacuum cleaner instead. rocket blower blows dust back into the camera while vacuum cleaner collects all the dust quickly and efficiently.
I remove floor brush, lock up mirror, hold the camera with the mount down and only then hold the hose approximately 3-4 cm away from the mount of the camera. It works so much better for me than the rocket blower! and no, this did not damaged mirror or sensor of any of my cameras. I have used this method many times and it did not affected my cameras in any way.

I agree with you, mostly, about the rocket blower. Always seems to add more dust than it removes, but for the occasional larger particles, sometimes a practical compromise.

BUT, while you have been lucky with the vacuum cleaner, it is a terrible idea. The suction can put things out of alignment slightly--or cause catastrophic damage in a moment. Remember, statistically, the longer you "get away" with doing something wrong, the more likely it is you'll get stung the next time you do it--especially if complacency is setting in.

 

[tron]

if its just a loose dust particles, it is very easy to clean.
I gave up rocket blower about 2 years ago and use vacuum cleaner instead. rocket blower blows dust back into the camera while vacuum cleaner collects all the dust quickly and efficiently.
I remove floor brush, lock up mirror, hold the camera with the mount down and only then hold the hose approximately 3-4 cm away from the mount of the camera. It works so much better for me than the rocket blower! and no, this did not damaged mirror or sensor of any of my cameras. I have used this method many times and it did not affected my cameras in any way.

I agree with you, mostly, about the rocket blower. Always seems to add more dust than it removes, but for the occasional larger particles, sometimes a practical compromise.

BUT, while you have been lucky with the vacuum cleaner, it is a terrible idea. The suction can put things out of alignment slightly--or cause catastrophic damage in a moment. Remember, statistically, the longer you "get away" with doing something wrong, the more likely it is you'll get stung the next time you do it--especially if complacency is setting in.

I do not know about camera internals to support or not the use of vacuum cleaners (I assume small ones of course) but the two facts (previous and next) are statistically independent.

 

[AdamBotond]

Interesting thread for sure. Although, I haven't had chance to use 1X II yet, but compared to my former 6D and even to 1D IV the 1D X (OG) is definitely a dust magnet. I was wondering what could be the reason for that...Anyone has an idea?

 

[fentiger]

Interesting thread for sure. Although, I haven't had chance to use 1X II yet, but compared to my former 6D and even to 1D IV the 1D X (OG) is definitely a dust magnet. I was wondering what could be the reason for that...Anyone has an idea?

Static electricity?? mirror flapping up and down 12x second.

i have the dx2 and no dust spots yet, so maybe canon have done something about it, or just lucky!

 

[AdamBotond]

Static electricity?? mirror flapping up and down 12x second.

i have the dx2 and no dust spots yet, so maybe canon have done something about it, or just lucky!

I was assuming something more specific. 1D IV has more than 10 fps, similar built and sealing, yet it looks "dustproof" compared to 1D X. Bryan at TDP also mentioned the 1D X being a dust sucker compared to prodecessors. Static electricity... it could be.