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I bought this camera because of the body built qualities. I also own the 1d and a 40d but I often find myself using the old 1D more than anything. The body feels so solid and hasn't failed me even though it's over ten years old. On the other hand, I just received the 1D M2 and the same built qualities are there, once you grip it, it gives you the same feeling of confidence its predecessor does. I just did a small portrait session of a one very active year old and set the cam to AI servo(continuous focus) with a 70-200 F4L non IS and one mono light (Calumet Genesis 200) with a Creative Light Soft Box Umbrella and the results are stunning. The colors of the camera resolution, calibrated with a Color Checker Passport for white balance and custom colors settings for post-production. I made 5 prints with an Epson R2880 on Epson's Matte Paper (rated 5 stars) and the saturation, sharpness of the lens and cam resolution really pay off once you see a live print. I know that folks often debate about pixels and all other crap about the latest BS and want to make a fashion statement while wearing the cam around their necks, but let me say this "try to be the most informed about what you want and what you want it for." I am confident that I can pull-off a 20x30 print out of this cam and tack sharp because I have done it with the 40D and both cams are not that far off. I love this cam because you can shoot at a slow pace or you can gun it and it will perform flawlessly. The only down side if any it's just the weight...but you consider that you can take this cam in many different environments and pair it with pro glass if you'd like or just plain basic lenses. I have shot with the 1D M2 and a nifty 50, the old version with the metal attachment which they're not made anymore it's a 1.8 which probably weighs about ten times lighter than the L 1.2 version and the shaved price tag and have gotten great results. I bought this cam to shoot weddings, head shots, macro, portraits etc... Love the shutter smooth and quiet... other cams feel a bit like toys once you get a taste of the 1D line up... Things I like: solid body, custom functions, battery power, shutter, color resolution, very ergonomic.... Dislikes: weight....that's it....love my new cam.....Read full review
It's the lens, not the megapixels. The photos I have taken with this camera with a Canon 50mm 1.8 stm, are sharp and the color rendered by the lens and the camera's processing beat shots fron some cameras with a considerably higher megapixel count. I like the CMOS sensor, not quite full size, but bigger than the more compact Canons and the Nikon DX sensor. Get yourself a better tripod- shooting the recent lunar eclipse at ex posures of 4 to 8 seconds, it took a half second for the camera ti stop shaking after pressing the shutter button ( should have had a remote). Rich color, and a satisfying " my camera is bigger than yours" feeling
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I bought this camera because I wanted a pro body at an inexpensive price. These cameras can be found for less than 400$ on Ebay these days. So far the pictures look pretty good despite me not having any great lenses. The camera only has 8 megapixels but that is plenty for normal pictures. This camera has tons of features and custom settings, most of which I do not know how to use yet. The camera can use sd or cf memory cards which is nice. This camera is quite large and heavy but I knew that and I don't mind. It feels and obviously is very high quality. It looks cool too. This camera is very water resistant also which is a nice bonus. As for the value I think for the bargain prices these go for now they are a great deal. This camera has a few very minor drawbacks. This camera cannot use EF-S lenses, only standard EF lenses. It is a bit confusing at first to use. It does not have a built in flash. This is the most awesome camera I have ever owned.Read full review
The Canon 1D mark ii remains a stunning piece of equipment even though the model is 10 years old. This is after all a "pro" camera and has many excellent features such as save-able settings, custom color settings, histogram displays and much much more. If your looking to upgrade from a prosumer DSLR (Nikon or Canon) and can't afford some of the higher end models, you should at least explore this an one of many options. I have been satisfied so far with my purchase. I switched from Nikon to Canon with this purchase and I must say the camera has been easy to learn thus far. The manual is fairly easy to read and has online PDFs available. Also I just recently upgraded the firmware; a step that took, at most, 5 minutes and allowed me to use all my SD cards. This basic functions are a snap to pick up, and the camera offers so many customizable shooting options you can really learn to shoot the thing on instinct alone with very little time. The camera also seems very solidly built. Coming from my little Nikon and its finicky battery grip, this camera seems unbreakable. The only real things I could say is not positive, not really a negative either, is the low megapixel. 8.2 and the age. This MP count is low for today's cameras (5D, 7D D90s and what not all shooting in above 14 or so) but with the right glass it doesn't really matter. As for the age of the camera certain functions are different if you've shot one of the Rebels or other cameras. For instance you have to press the select button while rolling the scroll wheel. In the newer cameras you don't have to do this. But you get used to that very quickly. They do still make some parts for it, but many are aftermarket and I am not sure about Canon's repair policies on these older models. Just something to consider. All in all I'd say its worth looking into. Shoot one if you can get your hands on a copy and see how it feels to you. It's weighty don't misunderstand that, but its manageable for most.Read full review
Fantastic camera! I've previously owned two Canon 1D originals and two 1D MkIIs. Now that the prices have come down a bit, the bigger screen and extra controls are well worth the price difference over the 1D MkII. It takes an older (but still great!) camera and makes it more modern. This body is always my go-to camera, with fast response times and excellent colour rendition. I also have a current 7D, and as great as the new tech is, I think I kinda like this 1D MkIIn a bit better. Go figure.
Its a good bad when the camera knows so much more than you!! This is really one of those cameras. It makes me look so good. With my Canon 20D I had problems shooting in school programs with low lighting. When I turned on this Canon 1 Mark II N, it was like looking through your first pair of glasses that really worked, the whole scene lit up for me, I couldn't believe what I was looking at - had to look back up without the camera to see if they had turned lights on the orchestra, but no - it was still in the very dim light, the camera made all the difference and I ended up with shots that will be used in one of our publications. It is a little heavier than I thought it would be, but I will adjust to that-and it is worth it to get such Pro looking shots. I hate reading the manual - hope someone has made a dvd with lessons on how to use this awesome machine!Read full review
Although this is one of the older professional bodies in the EOS line and the megapixels are not as high as some of the lower end systems, the sensor more then makes up for this in conjunction with the 45 focusing points. The reviews and the legend about this superior camera speak for themselves and there is not much I can add to the volumes of great things which have been written about this camera. I shoot the Canon 1D Mark IV, The Canon 20D, the Canon 550D and a Nikon D5000 and was impressed with the 1D Mark II's picture quality and features that I wanted to add it to my collection and have never been sorry I did not. Perhaps the only (and I mean the only) drawback is the fact that this body only uses the compact flash memory card but I purchased both a 2GB and a 32GB card (which may also be used with my 20D) and using these with the RAW setting I have more then enough storage space (even if I was only shooting with this one body and none of the others on a shoot).Read full review
I was finally able to snag a Canon EOS-1D Mark II camera for a good price, and I am glad I have it. I bought it to use for shooting sports with its 8.5 shots per second speed, and it does not disappoint. The combination of 45 autofocus zones and 8.5 frames/second allows following the fastest sports with ease. I know the camera only has 8 megapixels, and the newest DSLR's are in the 15 to 24 megapixels. However, 8 megapixels makes great 11 x 14" prints, and everyone loves the pictures I give them. I would love to have the Mark III or IV versions of this camera, but the price is much higher. Maybe one day when the price of them comes down, I will be able to afford one of them. The only disadvantage of the EOS-1D series is their size and weight. They are large and heavy, but any cameras offering this kind of shooting speed are similarly large. The compensation is the large battery gives over 800 shots on a charge, and the camera is weather-sealed so rain is not a problem. If want to shoot any subject requiring super high framing rates, this camera is a great buy!Read full review
Love the camera, I bought it to take action shots of my boys during football. My last camera ( canon xsi ) was a great camera but does not hole a candle to this 1 d mark II, it is truly awesome to use. Takes a little getting used to but in no time you will be taking shots to be proud of! One thing this will make you do is want to invest into a great lens such as the canon 300 or 400 mm 2.8 pro lens with tat I would all the ability to take photos like a true pro, rigt now I use a sigma 70/300mm 4.5 to 5.6 and its works will but when the football field lights come on i start to loose the ability to take good action shots, slow or stationary shots are fine.
I purchased this camera in March 2012, from Adorama through ebay. I was amazed with the heaviness of this piece of equipment,it's solidly built.I use the L lens with this camera which produces some of the most beautiful photos imaginable (24-70;135mm;17-40;and 80-200mm).The 1d Mark II is also fast and perfect as a sports camera when using the 135mm lens. People see me walking around with the camera comes up to compliment how nice this camera looks.If one ever get a chance to use this piece of equipment I'm sure they will fall in love with this camera.I use it for still shots,when purchased the shutter count was slightly more than 27 thousand. I have the Canon T3i but this camera is my most prefered.