Any 1ds or 1dmII shooters

hello.

im looking at getting a 1ds, how ever im not to sure if the difference when the 1ds mkII will be with the extra $$$ for the camera? I feel the 11 mp will be more than enough. Any help would be much app.

Thanks in Advance

Aaron West

KC MO

Hello Arron,

I went with the Mark II and am waiting for my Seacam Housing. I was in your position last December when rumors were running about the new 1D. After handling the Mark II and seeing the prints at PMA in Vegas last February, I was sold. If I were looking today, I would wait for the 1Ds replacement which may be announced at the end of this month, before I decide.

The full frame sensor would be nice for wide angle but 90% of my shooting is macro and I use my Mark II for alot more than just U/W photography. I have had my Mark II since the end of April and LOVE it. I have printed out some amazing prints at 11 x 17 on an Epson 2200 from my Mark II files. I can't wait to get it wet.

Keith

yes i read the post on the mk II link other day. I just wondering if i can get a good deal on a 1ds if the mk II would be that much better. like i said 11 mp is more than enough to make me happy just wanting to play both ends lol. my love is the little things (small minds like small things) i shoot in bonaire mostly been there 10 or 11 times. so i just dont know.

wish i knew specs so i could see what to do with out guessing.

Aaron

Not sure you will find a huge price break on the 1Ds to make it close to or cheaper than the Mark II. Here are the specs on both, if that will help. Keith

Here is a link to the 1Ds specs:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controlle...15&modelid=8280

Here is a link to the Mark II specs:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controlle...15&modelid=9808

If history is an indicator, the 1Ds will not drop significantly in price before it is replaced. It might drop 5-10% more than it has, but Canon tends to deplete supplies of existing models before announcing the replacement model. That's why you see a lot of "Where can I find a Canon XYZ in stock?" type threads once the camera is nearing the end of it's lifecycle.

Just my guess though...

hooo humm, im just sitting here twisting my thumbs. i hope they release the specs on the 1ds this month so i cna find out what to do i read on dpreview the d2x nikon was released specs. Still like the cannons though.

oh well wait want and hope is all i can do for now.

Aaron

hooo humm,  im just sitting here twisting my thumbs.  i hope they release the specs on the 1ds this month so i cna find out what to do i read on dpreview the d2x nikon was released specs.   Still like the cannons though.  

 

oh well wait want and hope is all i can do for now.  

 

Aaron

Also keep in mind that historically, the replacement cameras are near the same price, or in some cases cheaper than their predecessors. I think buying a 1ds now would be a mistake, as it's getting long in the tooth, and it's replacement *probably* won't be a whole lot more.

is the mark up on cameras like the mark up on dive gear? 100 % im not sure just thougth i would ask just for my fyi.