Canon 1D Mark2 (1 Viewer)

Lisa W · Feb 19, 2008

Hi all,
I have the opportunity to purchase a used Canon 1D Mark II. The camera has been used in a studio, and has 53,000 actuations. Asking price is 1500 U.S.
Question: Given that the sensor is in great shape, and the shutter should go to 200k actuations, would you consider this a good buy?
Also, although I have looked in a LARGE number of places (including Canon) am I correct in thinking that I can retain autofocus with an f4 lens?
Thanks for the help.
Lisa

postcardcv · Feb 19, 2008

All the Canon DSLR bodies will retain AF with lenses with max aperture of f5.6 or larger (f4 or f2.8). A 1 series body will retain AF even at a max aperture of f8, meaing you can put a 2x tc on an f4 lens and still get AF. Looking at the exchange rate it seems like a good price for the camera, is it a 1D mk II or a 1D mk IIN?

Lisa W · Feb 19, 2008

Thanks, Peter.

A 1 series body will retain AF even at a max aperture of f8, meaing you can put a 2x tc on an f4 lens and still get AF.

I knew I would screw up that part of the question. So if I understand correctly, I could also use my old Sigma 50-500mm, a 5.6, with a 1.4 teleconverter.

Looking at the exchange rate it seems like a good price for the camera, is it a 1D mk II or a 1D mk IIN?

It is a 1D mk II not the IIN.
Lisa
It is a Mark II not a Mark IIN.

postcardcv · Feb 19, 2008

Lisa W said:
I knew I would screw up that part of the question. So if I understand correctly, I could also use my old Sigma 50-500mm, a 5.6, with a 1.4 teleconverter.

In theory a f5.6 lens becomes an f8 lens when used with a 1.4x tc, however (as I understand it) for 50-500 is really f6.3 at the long end but 'lies' to the camera in order to get AF. So the lens would really become an f9 when you add a 1.4x tc though it would tell the camera it was f8 so it should still AF...

What I'm saying is that in thoery you should get AF with a 1.4x but I'd want to hear from someone who has used the combination to be sure that there are no problems.

gordon g · Feb 19, 2008

What I'm saying is that in thoery you should get AF with a 1.4x but I'd want to hear from someone who has used the combination to be sure that there are no problems

I used this combination with my 1DsII - same AF max apeture as the 1DII. My teleconvertor is a Kenko Pro 1.4. I found it would autofocus, although slowly with some hunting for focus. It worked better after I taped the pins on the TC, and predictably in better light. I would suggest using the centre point only for AF with this combo, as it is the most sensitive in the array.

Corax67 · Feb 19, 2008

On the question of value for money, my local dealer has a 1D mk2 body up for £900 which is boxed with all manuals, discs & leads and is showing a shutter count of 2500 shots.

This would equal approximately $1800 US so I am not sure that this heavily used body is a good deal, it depends on the resale values on secondhand your side of the pond.

Lisa W · Feb 20, 2008

Thanks all for the responses.
I also have a 400mm prime, 5.6 and the 100-400 5.6, so the question on the 50-500mm was to see if I should go ahead and sell it or use it with a 1D.
Based on Karl's answer, I think I might wait and see if I can find one with less actuations.
I am sure now that I will get one when the right opportunity arises.
Appreciate the help,
Lisa

woollyback · Feb 20, 2008

Corvus Corax said:
On the question of value for money, my local dealer has a 1D mk2 body up for £900 which is boxed with all manuals, discs & leads and is showing a shutter count of 2500 shots.

CC - any link to this item as I am looking for one meself B

Cheers

Rob

Corax67 · Feb 20, 2008

CC - any link to this item as I am looking for one meself

Afraid not as it is a camera shop in Newport up a side street, cannot even think of the name at the moment but I will be down there Friday & let you know by PM.

mjmw · Feb 29, 2008

Lisa, sorry I am a little late to this - missed it before. That price sounds reasonable for the US (assuming it has all the cables, chargers, manuals etc). The usage doesn't sound like too much to me for a mkII and it was used in a studio, so probably wasn't put down in wet mud or used near saltwater etc. like many of us do photographing birds etc...

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