Thinking of swapping a 5d3 for a 1D4.....
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I'm glad I don't have this decision to make. I have both the 1D4 and 5D3 (even the 1D3) and I use both for everything I do; wildlife, sports, portraits. I don't pigeon hole my gear - all get used for everything. Funny, I downsize my 1D4 to 8fps. I hate to admit it, but the 5D3 AF is a bit better than the 1D4 and mine haven't needed any Maf for my lenses. I can get the 1DX (great camera) if I want/wanted to, but I just did/don't want to give Canon 7k for a camera body. I just don't see it. I will just wait them out like I did with the others. They will come out with a new 1DXs or something, these folks with jump, the prices will drop and then I'd consider one.
What I've notice from when I was entering the game, I read where many stated that they didn't need high fps because they do not spray and pray and that timing was everything (sure it still is, but don't here it mention much anymore, only fps), but lately many of my readings have found that many are saying they really depend on the really high fps these days to get that 1 shot. I guess technology has changed the way many thing on this subject, just as it did with megapixels. I know everyone does things differently and are at different experience levels. When I first started, I used to spray, but overtime I've gotten better at it and that's one of main reasons I downsize my fps on the 1D4 from 10 to 8 and even then I don't use all of it. Just an observation.
To the OP I'd suggest you hold off for now if you can and wait to see what Canon does. Also, the buffer will not be an issue as state above with the appropriate memory card, especially at 6fps (Lexar 1000 card are on sale at Adorama and B&H).
Just One Man's Opinion.
What I've notice from when I was entering the game, I read where many stated that they didn't need high fps because they do not spray and pray and that timing was everything (sure it still is, but don't here it mention much anymore, only fps), but lately many of my readings have found that many are saying they really depend on the really high fps these days to get that 1 shot. I guess technology has changed the way many thing on this subject, just as it did with megapixels. I know everyone does things differently and are at different experience levels. When I first started, I used to spray, but overtime I've gotten better at it and that's one of main reasons I downsize my fps on the 1D4 from 10 to 8 and even then I don't use all of it. Just an observation.
To the OP I'd suggest you hold off for now if you can and wait to see what Canon does. Also, the buffer will not be an issue as state above with the appropriate memory card, especially at 6fps (Lexar 1000 card are on sale at Adorama and B&H).
Just One Man's Opinion.
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I think I will try a UDMA 7 card and probably hold off for now or start saving for a 1DX.
Methodical said:
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I own the 1D4 and the 5D3.
Pro 1: fast, better AF in Servo- mode- (the spot AF of the 5 I am not always able to set where I want if I follow a moving subject..... my fault), 10fps is ok, but the bigger buffer is sweet.
Focus points spread wider.
Better jpegs out of the cam
Pro 5: bit better IQ
latest sh** in flashing technology
better noise and AF in low light.
And the second knob on the battery grip I miss on the 1....
So: I am glad to have both.
If its going to be fast: formula 1.
If I am on holiday, have time and need some extra less mm focal length: gimme five.
If I HAD TO decide: very small edge for the 1.
If it has to be fast and reliable
Pro 1: fast, better AF in Servo- mode- (the spot AF of the 5 I am not always able to set where I want if I follow a moving subject..... my fault), 10fps is ok, but the bigger buffer is sweet.
Focus points spread wider.
Better jpegs out of the cam
Pro 5: bit better IQ
latest sh** in flashing technology
better noise and AF in low light.
And the second knob on the battery grip I miss on the 1....
So: I am glad to have both.
If its going to be fast: formula 1.
If I am on holiday, have time and need some extra less mm focal length: gimme five.
If I HAD TO decide: very small edge for the 1.
If it has to be fast and reliable
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alexanderferdinand said:
Agree with this analysis. When I had both, the 1d4 was reserved for sport (motor racing) and the 5d3 for landscapes. The 5d3's IQ and noise is superior to the 1d4, but the 1d4's AF tracking and fps makes it ideal for wildlife. I sold the 5d3 for the 1dX, and kept the 1d4 for a backup, and because of its 1.3 crop sensor and versatility. Now I have the A7R, thinking of selling the 1d4 and using the A7R as the backup. However to answer the OP's question - if Wildlife is your main interest, yes swap the 5d3 for 1d4. The tradeoff in IQ is minor, and the pros outweigh the cons.
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i used a 1d4 for my main camera since 2010. i got a 5d3 last year. i thought the image quality was a significant enough jump that i traded the 1d4 for an additional 5d3.
i miss how fast and sturdy the 1d4 was. it is seriously built like a tank. but overall i'm happy with the switch. having two of the exact bodies makes things very easy. 6fps has been fast enough for me to get everything i need.
this is just a personal preference, but i really, really like the silent shutter mode on the 5d. the 1d4 sounds like a machine gun at weddings. now i can have two bodies that make hardly any noise.
i miss how fast and sturdy the 1d4 was. it is seriously built like a tank. but overall i'm happy with the switch. having two of the exact bodies makes things very easy. 6fps has been fast enough for me to get everything i need.
this is just a personal preference, but i really, really like the silent shutter mode on the 5d. the 1d4 sounds like a machine gun at weddings. now i can have two bodies that make hardly any noise.
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