Barry Boswell
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That was a really useful link. Now if it will just stop raining for a while I can go and test the recommended settings!
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1DMK3 Problem's (1 Viewer)
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That was a really useful link. Now if it will just stop raining for a while I can go and test the recommended settings!
Barry Boswell
Hi Barry,
Mainly defaut settings except for tracking sensitivity set to fast for bif's in the clear, but set to one above slow for messy bg's. Focus point expansion is set to surrounding assist. I have not tried the auto 45point AF.
In fairness, most of my bif shots are lateral panning type (or such that the distance between myself and the subject isn't decreasing at an extreme speed).
Chances at the moment for birds flying directly towards me at speed are non-existant
Then again, shots like that are never that common, and only rarely are they aeshetically pleasing imho....so if there is a problem, I probably wouldn't find out about it (or worry much about it), as opposed to sports shooters, where it's vital.The example below is travelling at speed, although not directly at me (part of a 6 frame sequence, all 100%)...
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Barry Boswell
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Andy, Thanks for the info. I am slowly building up ideas of how I might get to grips with this camera.
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mjmw
formally known as mw_aurora
Stumbled upon this info from Canon USA today - may be of interest to some but doesn't mention much about AF.
Canon 1D mkIII vs 1D mkIIN settings
Canon 1D mkIII vs 1D mkIIN settings
Barry Boswell
Well-known member
I think this link has been updated recently, but it is still very negative re the autofocus problems:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8740-9006
Barry Boswell
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8740-9006
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Clive Watson
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit ampheta
I've been following this thread from a position of detatched amusement. I'm just astonished that you lot can all afford one.
Andrew Ellis
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That was going to be one of my questions! how do most people
buy these pro bodies and pro Lenses, I imagine alot is on the
tick!! I know it would be the only way i could so I am going
to wait and see if these probs with the D1 mk 3 get ironed out
GYRob
Well-known member
well it's cheaper than my f4is L
the way i look at it is this - we dont get a lot of chance here in the UK birds are shy the weather is crap most of the time to and if im going to put lot's of time into trying to get really nice shot's i want ALL the help gear can give me so will make a bit more effort to get the best ,i make my self aford it .
Rob.
Barry Boswell
Well-known member
well it's cheaper than my f4is L
the way i look at it is this - we dont get a lot of chance here in the UK birds are shy the weather is crap most of the time to and if im going to put lot's of time into trying to get really nice shot's i want ALL the help gear can give me so will make a bit more effort to get the best ,i make my self aford it .
Rob.
Couldn't have put it better myself!
Has anyone got any useful updates on these problems with the Mk III? I am on the verge of sending mine back.
Barry Boswell
Tannin
Common; sedentary.
By going without other stuff that is less important. If you would rather put that extension on the garage or take that luxury five star holiday to the Canary Islands or buy that new car, fine. Me, I'll walk before I do without my lenses!
Andrew,
A lot of people have invested large amounts of money in lenses and other Canon equipment, so they are caught with a brand. Canon has done a really good marketing job with this camera, almost like the frenzy pre-Christmas toy demand. They will shift shed-loads on pre-order at a very high retail cost, I would say over-priced.
The sensible thing to do was to wait until the camera was out for some months before purchasing. It’s a bit like software firms launching their products into the market place hoping for feedback on problems from the consumer.
A lot of people have invested large amounts of money in lenses and other Canon equipment, so they are caught with a brand. Canon has done a really good marketing job with this camera, almost like the frenzy pre-Christmas toy demand. They will shift shed-loads on pre-order at a very high retail cost, I would say over-priced.
The sensible thing to do was to wait until the camera was out for some months before purchasing. It’s a bit like software firms launching their products into the market place hoping for feedback on problems from the consumer.
mjmw
formally known as mw_aurora
:t:
Canon have been to the Steve Job's school of marketing, made it global and it worked
iPhone anyone?
mjmw
formally known as mw_aurora
Don't forget you can sell the wife too, if you need a car...or, having thought about it, a 300/2.8 and 16-35/2.8...
Mark,
Don't get me on Apple, for what I paid for my first Mac, I could now buy the EOS-1Ds Mark I, plus a 300mm, F2.8 IS and a holiday in Spain, (I think I would still choose Nikon though).
Seriously, I hope Canon are not going to start playing this game, where they pre-launch through leaked reports and reviews and hike the product value cost up.
Don't get me on Apple, for what I paid for my first Mac, I could now buy the EOS-1Ds Mark I, plus a 300mm, F2.8 IS and a holiday in Spain, (I think I would still choose Nikon though).
Seriously, I hope Canon are not going to start playing this game, where they pre-launch through leaked reports and reviews and hike the product value cost up.
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Andrew Ellis
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Thanks for that good advice, I was planning to wait and it will give me more
time to save!!!, Plus any more probs should be ironed out by then.:t:
Gary Jenkins
HONESTY IS MY ONLY EXCUSE !!!
I had my heart set on a MarkIII to upgrade from a 20D,but have chosen to buy a 1D MarkIIn.
Bought on the net from B&H in New York they asked why I wasnt buying a MarkIII to which I replied that as there were a few disgruntled messages here an there on the net, I decided to go with what the big boys use and that it had a good track record.
B&H told me that was a good idea,as the Mark IIn is vitually flawless,good track record and that theyve received complaints from 'virtually' all the purchasers of the new Mark III.
I couldnt find anyone in the UK selling brand new Mark IIn's and as I bought my 500mm f4.0 from B&H I looked on their site,and they had em in stock.With the exchange rate so good the camera cost me 1600 quid and then 310 in duties.So I saved 1100 quid for a camera 'just as quick' but with a few less pixels.Im sure the MarkIII will come good.I just decided to save some money an put it down on a complete winner.
Bought on the net from B&H in New York they asked why I wasnt buying a MarkIII to which I replied that as there were a few disgruntled messages here an there on the net, I decided to go with what the big boys use and that it had a good track record.
B&H told me that was a good idea,as the Mark IIn is vitually flawless,good track record and that theyve received complaints from 'virtually' all the purchasers of the new Mark III.
I couldnt find anyone in the UK selling brand new Mark IIn's and as I bought my 500mm f4.0 from B&H I looked on their site,and they had em in stock.With the exchange rate so good the camera cost me 1600 quid and then 310 in duties.So I saved 1100 quid for a camera 'just as quick' but with a few less pixels.Im sure the MarkIII will come good.I just decided to save some money an put it down on a complete winner.
Andrew Ellis
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hansbertil
Siberian Jaywalker
I found this in a test-report released yesterday on the "ProPhoto HOME" site. They concluded that the latest camera bodies of EOS-1D Mark III, had a "AI Servo" that worked much better than it did on Mark II. I have the Mark III myself, but have only tested AI Servo using 3 frames per second, and it seemed to work fine. Some parts may only be accessable to members of the site
http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pro-photo-reviews-articles/73689-canon-1d-mkiii-autofocus-interactive-review.html?garpg=12#content_start
http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pro-photo-reviews-articles/73689-canon-1d-mkiii-autofocus-interactive-review.html?garpg=12#content_start
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Gary Jenkins
HONESTY IS MY ONLY EXCUSE !!!
Many thanks Andrew.Nice comment.Makes a change for someone not slaggin photogaphers,birders with cameras etc.All the best.
