Amazon has 1DX in stock

[Gene243]

Amazon has 1DX in stock.

Amazon.com: Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera: Camera & Photo

Amazon.com: Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera: Camera & Photo
Amazon.com: Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera: Camera & Photo

I use the description "Rebbel with the L glass," to describe myself. I really like my L glass and I shoot with a Rebel T1i. I'm looking for input from people that have used both Rebel and 1D series cameras. Is the auto-focus that much better and or faster? How much better is a 1D series camera?
TIA
Gene

[Sambarino]

Just checked. Available for pre-order.

On the AF thing. I can't tell the difference between AF on my T1i and my 60D; I mostly use center-point only. My Elan 7NE (film) is noticeably faster than either of them with all my EF glass. I don't understand that one bit. I would love to put my lenses on a 5D3 to try them out. Anyone...?...?

[meinster]

I have 7d. And thet 1dx has 61 af points vs 19 on the 7d. I can tell you. HUGE difference on AF performance. I had a T1i. If you want or have the budget I would go for 1dx.

[jcc]

Originally Posted by Gene243

Amazon has 1DX in stock.
Is the auto-focus that much better and or faster?

Yes, on both counts. Better as is tracking (the depth it focuses depends on calibration, but assuming they are both calibrated equally) the AF tracking on 1 series is more accurate. Faster just because it's got more processing power to figure out where the lens should focus.

[stef@apl]

Originally Posted by Gene243

Is the auto-focus that much better and or faster? How much better is a 1D series camera?
TIA
Gene

The AF is better than the 5D3 which is very good. Much faster than the t1i and can track things like birds in flight, but the 1DX will also track by color which the 5d3 cannot do.

As far as upgrading, you will want some beefy arms.

[Gene243]

Thanks for the inputs. I'm working on reading the manual fot thr 1DX it may help me decide.

[JimAuburn]

Has anyone bought this or gotten their hands on one yet? I'd like to hear your impressions.

[rnyholm]

I have one since august '12 and this is the best camera Canon ever made so far.

[aphotographynut]

Hello:

I have this camera and to put it mildly; it is the best DSLR ever made. Sorry you folks that like Nikon, it is just a fact. I would say almost all my friends have Nikon, and even my photography business partner does. However; even he will admit that this camera is "the bomb".

I have had digital cameras almost since there WERE commercially available ones. Everything from the original Rebel, to a 20D, 40D, 50D, 1Dmkii, 1Dmkiii and even a short time with the 7D and the 5Dmkiii. None of these is even close in any way. The 5D came closed in IQ, but for a feature set, build quality and, well everything else, the 1D is the way to go. The biggest reason I returned the 5D and bought this was that this camera can "spot meter" the exact focus point you want vs. just the center point. (In fairness to Nikon, this is something that almost ALL their cameras do, but Canon reserves it for only the Pro Body cameras. COME ON CANON!).

Pro: Remarkable ISO performance, Speed, and functionality. The image quality (IQ) is some of the best I have ever had also. The fact that is built like a battleship and you could probably hammer in nails with it is a huge plus also. I do not fear taking this camera into ANY shooting situation (cold, hot, wet, dusty, etc.).

Con: Price. If you can get past this, go out and buy it!

This is just a little review, but when I have more time I am going to A: find the correct area to post a review here and B: write a more thorough one as well as post some pictures.

Thanks,

Andy

[JDArt]

Originally Posted by aphotographynut

Con: Price. If you can get past this, go out and buy it!
Andy

How about this issue regarding the lack of constant red illumination of the focus point, which I've heard quite a bit about from different sources? Has this been fixed, or does it not bother you. Here's what one reviewer from Amazon said (actually a couple/few complain about it):

"The part that I absolutely HATE about the 1DX focusing versus the Mark IV is the elimination of the constant red illumination of the focus point. Let me explain. On the Mark IV even when you have not depressed the shutter or back focus button the focus points remains illuminated red. On the 1DX (and 5DIII too) unless you have pressed either focus button the focus point remains black. In the heat of the moment (where I am always at!) it's almost impossible to know where your focus point is at the time before pressing the shutter halfway or the back focus button. I have missed several shots because of this. Apparently Canon is working on a 'fix' but it's not as easy as it sounds. Apparently the exposure will change based upon the red illumination points and vary again depending on where that point is in the viewfinder."

Because this has bothered so many, I would be reluctant to hand over my cash for this camera.

Also, I've heard some complain that pictures out of the camera are on the soft side. Would any of you 1DX owners be so kind as to share some sample images? PhotoCamel has a files section where you can upload samples so that members can download them. Just go there, click Add Entry, and the rest is pretty clear. Thanks!