1D out for a spin - DPChallenge Forums

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

06/22/2005 01:10:03 PM · #1

I got my 1D mkI today (see to left!), so I took it out for a quick 'spin' at a local lake.

Wildlife isn't usually my thing, but I'm reasonably pleased with the shots. I was shooting with my 70-200/2.8L + 1.4xTC, which was still far too wide, so most of those pics are heavily cropped (<1000 px mostly). I will normally shoot sports at much closer range, so I don't think I'll be too hurt by the 1.3 crop vs. the 1.6 on my 300D.

coolhar

06/22/2005 02:44:55 PM · #2

Not bad at all for your first outing. The first two look a little soft. The third is my fav of the bunch, nice and sharp.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

06/22/2005 04:58:04 PM · #3

It was really just to test the camera. The distance I was working at even 200mm * 1.4 wasn't really enough.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

06/22/2005 05:00:24 PM · #4

Looks like one damn fine camera to me...if those are your first attempts, I won't bother entering any more bird challenges!

Steve

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

06/22/2005 05:08:18 PM · #5

Thanks Steve. They are a tad soft, so a bit more USM would be in order. ;-)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

06/22/2005 05:13:15 PM · #6

Originally posted by PaulMdx:

Thanks Steve. They are a tad soft, so a bit more USM would be in order. ;-)

Yep, but it was the first time...I am sure you will soon get it all together. That third shot was a great capture, regardless of softness etc. Maybe one day, we can get together for a shoot.

Steve

06/22/2005 05:33:28 PM · #7

I'll let you know when I'm in the area, Steve. :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/28/2005 05:42:46 PM · #8

I went out again to today to take some more pics of ducks...

Here are the results

I also took two sample pics, one from my 300D and 1D both at ISO 1600 and printed them at a photo shop at 8" x 6". Despite some banding on the 1D shot it was a lot cleaner in terms of noise.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

06/28/2005 05:44:24 PM · #9

mine's getting here tomorrow (crosses fingers)!

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

06/28/2005 05:44:29 PM · #10

congrads on a great purchase.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/28/2005 05:47:52 PM · #11

Originally posted by Gil P:

congrads on a great purchase.

Thanks. It's fair to say I'm appreciating it so far. :-D

Originally posted by kyebosh:

mine's getting here tomorrow (crosses fingers)!

Good luck! Tempting fate a bit with the profile change? ;-)

CreativeFlyPhoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/28/2005 05:48:19 PM · #12

wow!! amazing photos!

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

06/28/2005 05:56:27 PM · #13

Originally posted by PaulMdx:

Originally posted by kyebosh:
mine's getting here tomorrow (crosses fingers)!

Good luck! Tempting fate a bit with the profile change? ;-)

Well the seller seems very legit, and has been sending me info on how to use the camera etc. before it gets here... I've never heard of a seller putting this much effort into a sale :-)