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05/27/2008 11:19:12 PM · #1 |
...how are things work'en?
After the firmware upgrades, and the mirror fix, are you still happy with your Canon 1d MIII?
I am asking because I am saving my money for it.
I am still hearing discourse from other forums.
Possible AI Servo issues.
Possible long lens micro tweaking issues.
Possible fast shutter speed and bursting issues.
Possible all three, or combos of the three aforementioned issues.
Any issues?
Are you happy?
Thanks.
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05/27/2008 11:28:18 PM · #2 |
I'm still happy. :-)
I sent mine in for the sub-mirror fix even though I had never personally experienced the problem. I figured, the free 1-year extension on the warranty made it worth the time to send it in. After understanding the cause of the problem, I suspect my lack of experience with the problem was either, 1) not hot enough, or 2) lenses not long enough. It seems that as the mirror box heated up, the pad on which it landed (to drop and take the next picture) would gradually expand and cause the mirror to not quite land in the right place. So if you were shooting a really long lens with extremely shallow DOF (i.e. 300mm or 400mm 2.8 lens) then you were in trouble. I shot most of my sports with the Canon 100-400mm 4.5-5.6L IS lens and I think that's why I never really saw the problem.
Anyway, the very latest firmware is awesome for the added functionality in the focus point selection. I am finding that I'm using the center focus point less now than I used to because I can fairly quickly switch focus points.
The camera gets a big thumbs up from me.
P.S.
I've never done any micro-adjustments. I'm almost afraid of ruining a good thing!
Message edited by author 2008-05-27 23:28:44. |
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05/27/2008 11:49:39 PM · #3 |
I don't ahve one, but I have 5 friends with them...You'll probably get one wiht all the fixes, but the regional canon rep says ALL teh 1D3's need the mirror fix whether you are having probs or not. Turnaround is 4 to 5 days.
Of the 5 I know one has had lockup issues with several lenses and doesn't trust the camera.
The other 4 have had no issues to speak of.
But then, most folks I know have had issues of some kind with 1D bodies - one guy (he's picky, really picky so consider that)sends his on a couple of times a year with some complaint or another. I've never heard of anyone having issues with the 20/30/40 bodies (first hand, not heard over the internet stories). Makes me wonder about 1D bodies in general...
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05/28/2008 12:23:42 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Makes me wonder about 1D bodies in general... |
Or maybe it's just when you spend that kind of money, you are already 1) pickier than the average consumer, and 2) more expectant of a perfect machine.
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05/28/2008 08:01:35 AM · #5 |
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05/28/2008 08:16:40 AM · #6 |
Since the most recent firmware its hardcore!!
The last update addressed the AI Servo tracking low contrast objects. Works like a dream now.. very happy with it. |
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05/28/2008 01:33:39 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Makes me wonder about 1D bodies in general... |
Or maybe it's just when you spend that kind of money, you are already 1) pickier than the average consumer, and 2) more expectant of a perfect machine. |
..or perhaps 3) ready to be taken in by ramblings. I'm prepared to bet that for every focus-problem cam, there are dozens functioning perfectly.
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05/28/2008 10:52:01 PM · #8 |
any other owners with thoughts of your camera?
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05/29/2008 01:04:04 AM · #9 |
Love it. Love it more since it was recently calibrated to my 70-200 2.8 IS, they also replaced the mirror assy and extended the warranty by a year. I haven't done the very latest firmware upgrade.
FWIW, I had the 10/20D first and the 30D is my backup camera. The MK III is like a dream come true in comparison. 35,000 clicks, rated for 300,000. |
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05/29/2008 03:59:50 AM · #10 |
It's a lot quicker than the mkII in operation (menus, reviews etc). Being able to access things like the quiet shutter mode via the drive mode selection is quite a plus (albeit in a minor kind of way). The latest firmware makes the focus point selection using the joystick much more intuitive. Up to then, the mkII's method was much more intuitive, IMO.
The increase in frame-rate and resolution are only small things, I believe, not such a step in resolution as from mkI to mkII, for instance.
The method of panning around when zoomed in in playback mode (using the joystick) doesn't seem to be as quick to me as using the two wheels on the mkII, although having a larger screen is definitely a plus.
The menus seem easier to navigate and the business of having to hold down a button all the time is now a thing of the past. It just takes a little getting used to . The 'My Menu' bit is rather good, too. One can include, for instance, battery info, mirror lock up, noise reduction and other functions one wishes to change regularly into a place where they're easy to access.
It has better battery life info, which is welcome.
Live view is fun when shooting static scenes, particularly macros, but I've personally found no other real uses for it.
With the 580EX II, one can alter the custom functions on the flash from the camera's menus system, which is a great trick, but not necessarily something to go too wild over.
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05/30/2008 12:51:47 AM · #11 |
You wont hear me complain about mine. I've had an odd occurance with ghosting. But replaced the lens that I had the issue with and its no longer an issue. I have about 11,000 frames through mine since november and love it. I wish I had another one as a backup rather then a 20D. I have had all versions of the 1D series(not 1Ds) and this is def the best of the bunch. My keeper rate to the newspaper has went through the roof, especially for indoor sports. I shot this past weekend at the state track meet with a 300 and 1.4 on it and my keeper rate for the weekend was about 95% using Alservo and long glass. Rate is even higher with shorter glass.
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05/30/2008 05:06:13 AM · #12 |
Mine was one of the very early ones and I definitely had the mirror issue. Once Canon confirmed the issue they were terrific. They only had my camera for a couple of hours to fix the mirror and it has been working fantastic since then.
I haven't done any of the firmware upgrades - really silly question - how do I do these upgrades?
I am currently considering having my lenses calibrated to the camera but don't really know if it is worth it or not. Is it the lens or the camera they calibrate? I have another camera that I use the lens on just as much. |
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05/30/2008 10:37:58 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Hifi:
I haven't done any of the firmware upgrades - really silly question - how do I do these upgrades?
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Download the firmware upgrade from the Canon site. Run the exe file and it should exctract a xxxxx.fir file (cant remember the exact name).. Plop that file onto a formatted Flash card in the root directory, and pop it in your camera.. Then just run the upgrade firmware option in the menu and the rest it does itself.. only takes a few minutes.
Make sure you have a good charge in your camera battery or you have it plugged into the AC adapter.
Message edited by author 2008-05-30 10:38:30. |
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05/31/2008 11:51:59 PM · #14 |
| Many thanks for that info Mark. I will give it a try |
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