Why buy/own an EOS-1D X ?

[Dylan777]

Hi Everyone,

I'm an amateur photographer and photography is my hobby. I realize some of you make a living as a photographer, but based on some of the comments posted in this forum, I think some of you take photography way too serious. At the end of the day it should be fun, and if owning a 1D X gives you pleasure, then I think you should buy one! Cost is only an issue int the absence of value.

Personally, I bought the 1D X because it's just fun to use, and I've found that I can produce better looking photos with less effort with the 1D X.

I can't wait until the 1D X MKII comes out, because, yes, I'm going to upgrade, and buy it....and have even more fun!!! 8)

Have a great day!

One of the best comments - 100% agree.

 

[privatebydesign]

Hi Everyone,

I'm an amateur photographer and photography is my hobby. I realize some of you make a living as a photographer, but based on some of the comments posted in this forum, I think some of you take photography way too serious. At the end of the day it should be fun, and if owning a 1D X gives you pleasure, then I think you should buy one! Cost is only an issue int the absence of value.

Personally, I bought the 1D X because it's just fun to use, and I've found that I can produce better looking photos with less effort with the 1D X.

I can't wait until the 1D X MKII comes out, because, yes, I'm going to upgrade, and buy it....and have even more fun!!! 8)

Have a great day!

One of the best comments - 100% agree.

Absolutely agree too. 'Because I want one' is far and away the best reason to own one. In my experience getting the piece of equipment we 'want' is a wonderful exercise in freeing your creativity, you don't second guess yourself and say 'if only I'd had this body or that lens', being mentally free to explore is far more valuable than weathersealing or a stop of iso, aperture or DR.

But that is only for the photographers amongst us, don't tell the DRones.

Even if you are not particularly into photography I have absolutely no issue with people wanting, and getting, anything they have set their mind to getting, be that a 1DX, a Ferrari, or a $10,000 bicycle.

 

[Dylan777]

I probably should have posted in the first couple of pages, before the thread went off the rails, but.

I Photograph Wildlife mainly, Long Lenses mostly, either in Africa (Dusty/Muddy at times) or in the Arctic/Antarctica (Cold/Snow/Water/Ice), I've used most of Canon's non Pro bodies in an attempt to keep weight down, and a few of Nikons as well, in the types of Photography I enjoy most the pro Bodies, Canon & or Nikon, simply do the job better and with the most reliability, and when your + 1,000 Klms from the nearest Canon/Nikon store, it's mostly about reliability.

The weather/Dust proofing you get on a 1Dx is about as good as you will get today short of an Underwater Housing, the Burst rate @ 12 fps is exactly what you need to freeze a Cheater in flight at 100kph, the ruggedness and drop ability (new word ??) of the pro Bodies is again what you need in a harsh environment, this is a package developed for People that want to get the very best from the equipment in generally harsh environments, it has the ability as well of being just at home at the Local High School Sports meet.

the fact that the Bodies are large is only a concern in the carrying of the said Camera & attachments, if you could get all that the 1Dx is, into the body of the 5DMK III, I'm on the list of buyers, but until that time arrives, I'll continue to use & enjoy the results of the 1Dx, until of course the 1Dx II arrives.

I'm off to Europe over Xmas & New Year with the Family, the 1Dx stays home & the 5DsR + 5D MK III go in the Bag, unless I find out there's an Elephant in St Marks Square, or the Lions are back in the Colosseum, or the Huns are back in Vienna for the Xmas Season.

That's sound great Edward. Nothing better than cozy holidays with families and friends.

We will be in the mountain for a week. Our kids love playing with snow. We will be joined with other school parents as well.

My camera choices are a7r II + Batis 25mm for walk around. A7s + FE 70-200 will stay in the bag/car when needed. For reasons, I'm shooting more and more with mirrorless.

 

[FTb-n]

The weather/Dust proofing you get on a 1Dx is about as good as you will get today short of an Underwater Housing, the Burst rate @ 12 fps is exactly what you need to freeze a Cheater in flight at 100kph, the ruggedness and drop ability (new word ??) of the pro Bodies is again what you need in a harsh environment, this is a package developed for People that want to get the very best from the equipment in generally harsh environments, it has the ability as well of being just at home at the Local High School Sports meet.

I don't often shoot in harsh conditions and often undervalue weather sealing. But, it was liberating to have the 1Dx and the 100-400 II during a recent cross country meet in light, but steady rain. The 1Dx allowed me to keep shooting. (Now, if I only had weather sealed shoes...)

On another note, there's a technology geek in me that is fascinated with cameras from the Argus C3 to my sentimental favorite, the FTb-n. The 1Dx is a tech marvel to geek like me.

 

[tpatana]

My camera choices are a7r II + Batis 25mm for walk around. A7s + FE 70-200 will stay in the bag/car when needed. For reasons, I'm shooting more and more with mirrorless.

I'd be more than happy to relieve you from those nasty non-zoom Lenses. I mean, couldn't you even afford to buy zoom lenses, had to settle for one distance... poor you.

Let me know when you go 100% mirrorless, I'll have dibs on those ok?

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

If I wanted to look like a dork,

I'd say you've succeeded. Good job!

Didn't you read his name?

8)

Try too ignore neuro best u can even report him for trolling he thinks he knows everything yet never post any works his smart mouth will grt him in trouble offline and it will be pure comedy the gas has so much too say yet never shoes his face very suspect don't know why they allow him on this site he lives here lol real talk

 

[takesome1]

Even if you are not particularly into photography I have absolutely no issue with people wanting, and getting, anything they have set their mind to getting, be that a 1DX, a Ferrari, or a $10,000 bicycle.

Totally silly, why would someone buy a $10,000 bicycle?

Because they can not afford this http://reviews.mtbr.com/24k-gold-extreme-mountain-bike-on-sale-for-1-million

 

[takesome1]

Try too ignore neuro best u can even report him for trolling he thinks he knows everything yet never post any works his smart mouth will grt him in trouble offline and it will be pure comedy the gas has so much too say yet never shoes his face very suspect don't know why they allow him on this site he lives here lol real talk

Huh?
I know it is a jab at Neuro, but it needs to make sense to be effective.

 

[Loswr]

Try too ignore neuro best u can even report him for trolling he thinks he knows everything yet never post any works his smart mouth will grt him in trouble offline and it will be pure comedy the gas has so much too say yet never shoes his face very suspect don't know why they allow him on this site he lives here lol real talk

Huh?
I know it is a jab at Neuro, but it needs to make sense to be effective.

+1

It's sad when someone can't even manage to be a jerk effectively. :

 

[Loswr]

its sad when idiots talks about everybody and everything yet hides his face and knows nothing about photography
living on sites and forums trying too be relevant

Yes, that describes you accurately but you keep plugging away regardless, bringing us such pithy, insightful comments as:

cant afford 1 even if i wanted 1
ts big bulky and ugly the built in battery grip makes it look bad no offense

ya right but as i said the usual skate board punkss,fake photogs using T2-t4i rebels will be stalking B&H or adorama for these camera trying too get an edge over real shooters and pro, or the annoying tourist or young people 25 and younger with $$$ too burn will be hunting for this camera

Anybody here recommend say sliders/setting for shooting fashion shows "runway in good lifting or bad lighting with stop & go models shooting with 24-105 f/4 or 24-70 f/4 lens handheld
or HS football games handheld "candid sideline shots same lens" would greatly appreciate it.

hmm i have a hater a so-called fake photog & skater geek here in nyc dat still hating on me cause i got better cameras then him and his idiot longboaders/geeks
guess he's even madder still waiting for used 5d3 (he can always buy mine) : sarcasm
k.dixon the loser

I'm sure we all appreciate the enormous value you bring to these forums. : sarcasm