Canon EOS 1D MkII N
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Castlesinthesky
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ricohflex said:
heh, what's worst is the pro attitude that some people have when they're with pro body cameras. Just encountered one today. Fella was carrying a 1d mk ii and me with my lowly 20d. No one said not to step up on the platform of the stage to shoot. This "pro" can tell me don't go up and guess what-not only did he go up, he nudged(gentle way of putting it) me so as to take the shot.
I had my instructions to cover the event anyway.I'm paid as well, represent an organization and basically i have a job to do, just because of the fact that i'm using a mid range camera doesn't mean i can be pushed around. oh well, so pro bodies do count eh to make an impression.:bsmilie:
Came accross this - http://www.photoworkshop.com/canon/EOS_Digital.pdf
Good explanation of each custom function and AF control..
Good explanation of each custom function and AF control..
SnakeJackal
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that's a GEM for caon and should be sticky postcyber_m0nkey said:
Belle&Sebastain
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i just notice both the 5D and the 1Dmk2n LCD screens are on the greenish tint. I only like the 10D/20D screens very accurate.
ee0802ee said:Now yo have fun with 1D MKII N. Tell us how much you paid so that we can have a reference for planning. Thanks.
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Now that I have had a chance to have some fun with the camera:
I can highly recommend the camera, but only if you think that the trade-off of performance for weight is worth it. I don't mind the extra weight, and since I tend to be a bit rough on my cameras (I do quite a lot of travel photography and writing) I love the rugged body.
I have just written a fuller review (not as full as I would have liked, but there was no space) for the magazine Tech 3C - pick it up if you want to, it's free...
I haven't had a chance to compare it to the 1D MkII, so I can't tell you the differences, so you may want to think about that one as an alternative.
As for how much I paid: as I said I got my through private channels (so the price I paid is not relevant), but when I was shopping around I was quoted $7,500 at John 3:16 in Funan and $7,800 at Allan Photo also at Funan. I don't know if the price difference was based on some extra goodies, like CF cards, but it is definitely worth shopping around.
I'm off to the UK on Saturday, so I hope to be able to play with it some more...
Justyn
Belle&Sebastain
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justyn said:Hi
Now that I have had a chance to have some fun with the camera:
I can highly recommend the camera, but only if you think that the trade-off of performance for weight is worth it. I don't mind the extra weight, and since I tend to be a bit rough on my cameras (I do quite a lot of travel photography and writing) I love the rugged body.
I have just written a fuller review (not as full as I would have liked, but there was no space) for the magazine Tech 3C - pick it up if you want to, it's free...
I haven't had a chance to compare it to the 1D MkII, so I can't tell you the differences, so you may want to think about that one as an alternative.
As for how much I paid: as I said I got my through private channels (so the price I paid is not relevant), but when I was shopping around I was quoted $7,500 at John 3:16 in Funan and $7,800 at Allan Photo also at Funan. I don't know if the price difference was based on some extra goodies, like CF cards, but it is definitely worth shopping around.
I'm off to the UK on Saturday, so I hope to be able to play with it some more...
Justyn
i paid about less than $1000 off the prices you quote from AP and John3.16
Belle&Sebastain
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justyn said:
you have to compare with the 20D side by side to notice that there is this thinge of green hue on the LCD, try custom WB and you notice immediately, esp indoors.
EOS-1D Mark II N only costs SGD6700 in Japan! Like u, I paid a premium in Singapore as well! 
justyn said:Hi
Now that I have had a chance to have some fun with the camera:
I can highly recommend the camera, but only if you think that the trade-off of performance for weight is worth it. I don't mind the extra weight, and since I tend to be a bit rough on my cameras (I do quite a lot of travel photography and writing) I love the rugged body.
I have just written a fuller review (not as full as I would have liked, but there was no space) for the magazine Tech 3C - pick it up if you want to, it's free...
I haven't had a chance to compare it to the 1D MkII, so I can't tell you the differences, so you may want to think about that one as an alternative.
As for how much I paid: as I said I got my through private channels (so the price I paid is not relevant), but when I was shopping around I was quoted $7,500 at John 3:16 in Funan and $7,800 at Allan Photo also at Funan. I don't know if the price difference was based on some extra goodies, like CF cards, but it is definitely worth shopping around.
I'm off to the UK on Saturday, so I hope to be able to play with it some more...
Justyn
EUGSEOW said:EOS-1D Mark II N only costs SGD6700 in Japan! Like u, I paid a premium in Singapore as well!
i guess the premium is the extra warranty that gives you a nice peace of mind.. ?
i mean if i'm already spending a few k on a camera... what's another k to make sure that if it fails within a year, i have a warranty to fall back on?
of course, the $1k difference is definitely tempting..
Here's the answer to the green cast - a custom curve...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=17240887
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=17240887
Belle&Sebastain
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cyber_m0nkey said:
i dun think we can load custom curves on the 1Dmk2n anymore, the green cast is apperant on the LCD screen, not on the actual image.
Belle&Sebastain said:
I'm not sure either with the MkIIn regarding custom curves, but I do know that you can load new Picture Styles - probably just a matter of time before someone creates one that corrects the green cast problem.
From what I have read the green cast affects the embedded jpg for the preview and also if you actually shoot in jpg, but as you rightly point out not the RAW image.
I compared my 1D2 screen against the 20D, but the only difference I noticed was how much brighter mine was - I'll see if I can spot the colour cast next time I get a chance to compare...
Belle&Sebastain
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cyber_m0nkey said:
one day, we come out and compare the LCD screen colour. Find a 5D user as well.
I agree with u, dSLR body cannot do without local warranty. My 5D has been going in and out of Canon Singapore Service Centre.
Something I dun understand is why consumers in Singapore have to pay more? This is not fair, its not like the Japanese (or Hong Konger) are not getting local warranty support for their cheaper selling price sets wad!
Something I dun understand is why consumers in Singapore have to pay more? This is not fair, its not like the Japanese (or Hong Konger) are not getting local warranty support for their cheaper selling price sets wad!
sequitur said:i guess the premium is the extra warranty that gives you a nice peace of mind.. ?
i mean if i'm already spending a few k on a camera... what's another k to make sure that if it fails within a year, i have a warranty to fall back on?
of course, the $1k difference is definitely tempting..
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