Matthew Vandeputte had a chance to put the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III through its paces at a Canon event back in December.
Check out his hands-on video above, or read his thoughts on his blog here.
Matthew Vandeputte had a chance to put the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III through its paces at a Canon event back in December.
Check out his hands-on video above, or read his thoughts on his blog here.
Edit: found it:
Unfortunately, for me, I was hoping for a killer wildlife rig (for stills) with more reach or cropping capability then the Mark II. We certainly got major improvements in focusing capability and FPS (needed upgrades from the Mark II) but didn't see any improvement in MP. I will be interested in hearing how this rig handles extenders (1.4 and 2x) as this would be the likely way I would have to extend me MPs. I already own the 600mm f4L II and 1.4 and 2.0 extenders. I don't get good results today from these extenders on the 5DSR (no major surprise) and never went with the 7D MII as there were too many complaints about the system. If this system shows good improvement in those areas for BIF and wildlife portraiture (eye focus) then I might still get it.
On the fence at the moment.
That's how I feel.....People are flipping over the video capabilities...but isn't that what the C series is for? They're literal video cameras. I don't get why someone wouldn't get whatever the newest iteration of canon pro-video cameras are (or will be if a new one is about to be released) instead of the 1DX iii. A dslr isn't exactly the most comfortable thing to hold or mount for shooting videos and are naturally awkward in that regard when compared to a true video camera. I was hoping they'd go really big for wildlife still shooters. Maybe the high-res R? They could provide a crop mode on that to satisfy those wanting a 7Dii upgrade, and those wanting a new pro-body full-frame for wildlife at the same time.
It's still a very big and heavy camera. This is obviously great for stability, durability etc however I'm very much sick of pulling my neck and back because of the weight of the 1D series.
He's ageing but not as old as me yet! I'd love something with the AF capability of the 1D series, but I could not consider the weight.
Ever tried a film era Leicaflex SL Mot ? You'd need (me too) a crane to lift it !;)