1:3 or 1:1?

CT · 25-10-2005, 13:22

Sensor crop size that is.

I'm really interested in some honest opinions of which you'd go for as I'm thinking of adding another body to my bag. I'm also equally interested in the reasons you wouldn't go for either.

The 1DS Mk 2 is way too much for my pocket, but Canon now offer the 1:1 5D and the 1:3 1D Mk2 N, both of which I can stretch to.

My main interests are general walk round photography and some wildlife photography. I live too far away from landscapes not made of concrete to be too concerned about that obvious advantage of the 1:1 sensor and I have no intention of investing in the enormous tele lenses I'd need to really exploit a 1:1 sensor for wildlife shots, so I'm obviously leaning towards the 1D Mk2, but I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the subject from you guys.

dod · 25-10-2005, 13:48

Wildlife - bad weather, long distances, speed. 1D MkII2.

To me it's the perfect camera, it's all positive and I don't need prints over A4 so 8MP is fine. The 5D doesn't have the weatherproofing, it's too slow for action, the full frame sensor means you need genuinely long lenses, it's almost like buying into a new system.

I know it's just my subject preferences but for me there's absolutely nothing would make me choose the 5D over the 1D.

BTW, why are you thinking about an upgrade from the 20D?

***Steve*** · 25-10-2005, 13:53

I hate to say it but for exactly the same reasons as dod has typed above my choice would also be the 1D MkII n and actually save some money if you can still source a non "n" model.

If you where shooting landscapes and the weatherproofing didn't interest you then the 5D would probably be a better choice but you aint and it does, if you see what I mean

CT · 25-10-2005, 13:55

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Originally Posted by dod

BTW, why are you thinking about an upgrade from the 20D?

Well.. I was, but Jan has this fantastic little compact she uses, which is pretty good but it's limitations were bought home to her on a recent zoo visit. In short, she now appreciates all those expensive lenses she's moaned about in the past - so much so that she's developing quite an interest in the 20D, so we'll be hanging onto it, which I can't exactly say I'm too cracked up about.

***Steve*** · 25-10-2005, 14:03

Ohh more competition :FIcamerap

Does that mean that she will be regestering now as well?

Say hello to Jan from me

CT · 25-10-2005, 14:30

LOL I will do Steve. I just might get her to register yet when I can get her to take it off full auto. Mind you, considering some of the results she gets in that mode, it makes you wonder sometimes.

CT · 25-10-2005, 22:37

Jan says "Hi"

Thanks for the feedback folks, it's nice to have my thoughts echoed - I intend to have this camera a long time - so it's not a casual purchase, I don't want to make a mistake.

dod · 25-10-2005, 22:56

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Originally Posted by CT

I don't want to make a mistake.

If you do may I be the first to offer to help you ease the pain. I'll pay postage, my address is... :naughty:

CT · 25-10-2005, 23:10

Thanks Doddy - you're all heart! I think I missed the "Why" in your earlier question? I'm not dissatisfied with the 20D - far from it, but I've had a couple of rainy days with it recently and I've spent more time worrying about keeping it dry than taking shots, which was also a problem for most of the gang on the Chester Zoo trip. So that's one big factor and there are other advantages - faster autofocus, spot and multi spot metering - a huuuge buffer, writing to CF and SD cards simultaneously (and at the same time) the list goes on.

And the real clincher is it just feels like it's carved from a brick and I want a ****er.

***Steve*** · 26-10-2005, 06:44

So I take it that you have ordered a nice new Canon 1d(n)MKII then? When is it expected to arrive

CT · 26-10-2005, 10:02

Just placed my order! The outgoing model is getting rarer than hens teeth as people snap them up, although some places do have a few. I think the N model has some nice improvements though, so that's what I've ordered. First stocks are expected in the next month and I'm happy (well ... reasonably) to wait.

Thanks for the feedback... and the kick up the arse.

***Steve*** · 26-10-2005, 10:07

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Originally Posted by CT

Thanks for the feedback... and the kick up the arse.

No problem, anytime :lol:

Owww, we demand the obligatory pictures when it arrives... father and new baby

CT · 26-10-2005, 10:19

Baby pics - no problem, but it depends if father has been arsed to shave that morning. :naughty:

dod · 26-10-2005, 10:22

Good decision

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Originally Posted by CT

I'm happy (well ... reasonably) to wait.

I hate waiting for anything, I've just went and ordered the 100-400, now I just want it here, now, immediately

CT · 26-10-2005, 10:25

Good move Doddy!

That lens is absolutely the nuts - you'll love it.

I'm not good at waiting either, but it's not as though I don't have a decent camera while I'm waiting, so for once I'm not too bothered.

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