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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/28/2005 12:08:49 AM · #1

I just took another dive into this little business venture. Due to some contract work I've signed and a tidy little tax return (thanks Unca' Sam for holdin' my money for me), I've decided to invest in a used 1Ds. I know a 1DmII has the updated features but since I like shooting portraits more than action and I found a camera with low mileage on it I figured what the heck.

I haven't decided whether to yell "Wahoooo!" or go puke. It's kind of a toss up.

I should have the new body here by the end of the week so hopefully I'll have a few subjects lined up to test the camera with during my grace period before I have to decide whether to keep it or send 'er back.

Kev

Natator

Canon EOS-5D

02/28/2005 12:21:17 AM · #2

With a little effort you can probably manage to puke and go "woohoooo!" at the same time ;)

Sensational camera, the sort that would be completely wasted on me as the 20D I have is well ahead of my expertise, but in your hands Kevin well, I think it couldn't be in better hands to be honest.

Look forward to seeing what you can do with it :)

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/28/2005 12:32:56 AM · #3

I just sold mine.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/28/2005 12:33:13 AM · #4

With all the model work I surprise that you didn't already get one.

02/28/2005 12:39:02 AM · #5

Originally posted by nsbca7:

I just sold mine.

Why'd you sell yours?

Kev

02/28/2005 12:43:22 AM · #6

Originally posted by KevinRiggs:

Originally posted by nsbca7:
I just sold mine.

Why'd you sell yours?

Kev

Snake bit. I want the 1Ds Mark II or the 1D Mark II for a wildlife shoot I have to do. Either of these are faster then the 1Ds and will be better for what I need.

03/02/2005 04:39:41 PM · #7

A day early!!??!!!

Whoa. UPS delivered the camera a day ahead of schedule. I don't have anyone lined up for the studio until tomorrow night. Arggghhhh.

Where're the candles? The flags? Dishes? I need something to photograph. This monster is awesome. I'm just lovin' the way it feels in my hand. I'm dyin' here wantin' to shoot. See you folks later this weekend. I gotta go shoot!!!

Kev

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/02/2005 04:54:02 PM · #8

Good deal. Your gonna love this thing. My 1D Mark II comes tomorow morning, so I know how you feel. New toy. While I was at it I also decided to order a new Gitzo Studex tripod and a EF 100/2 USM lens.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/02/2005 05:02:04 PM · #9

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Good deal. Your gonna love this thing. My 1D Mark II comes tomorow morning

Dare I say your a little premature with your profile then? have been intrigued as to what you were getting when you went 'no camera, vote only' for a while. I'm not jealous, have only just learn't how to turn my ickle 300D on.

And big congrats to you Kevin :)

Message edited by author 2005-03-02 17:02:35.

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

03/02/2005 05:12:55 PM · #10

I can't wait to see some pictures from it, Kevin. Awesome camera.
A question comes to mind, however. When downsized to DPC size, will there be any noticeable difference when compared to a Digital Rebel (besides slight decrease in DOF)?

03/02/2005 05:36:52 PM · #11

Originally posted by Plexxoid:

A question comes to mind, however. When downsized to DPC size, will there be any noticeable difference when compared to a Digital Rebel (besides slight decrease in DOF)?

I doubt at 640px on the long side that the DPC viewers will notice a difference. The noticeable differences will probably be much more for me and my paying customers. I've been approached to shoot some large prints commercially and I've sold a few 20"x30" portrait prints for clients where I think the larger native dimensions of the 1Ds will make a difference in getting better results.

The full-frame sensor does make a difference with the wide end of the EF 17-40 f/4 L lens. I may actually be able to get a decent photo of my "studio" now. I expect to have better results with the new Sigma 27-40 f/2.8 on the new body as well so that I don't produce as much distortion in the wider angle shots; and I also shouldn't have to shoot as wide with the FF sensor.

And the last and perhaps most noticeable feature of the new 1Ds, to quote Jacko, its just more badasser.

:0

Kev

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/02/2005 06:36:59 PM · #12

Oh definitely. The FF wide-angle should be amazing!

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

03/02/2005 06:39:55 PM · #13

Sweetness.