Comments on: The 1D Mark Huh? http://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/ Home of the Learning Digital Photography Podcast with Jason Anderson Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:10:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Marc K.http://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4069 Marc K. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:42:28 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4069 Jason, I agree with you. I just bought my first SLR, the XSi, back in January 2009. Like the 40D, it is rated for 100,000 actuations of the shutter and has excellent image quality. So far, I'm up to about 4,400 actuations. I love the XSi. It has done everything I've wanted it to do, and I don't see a need in the near future to upgrade the body. I would much rather spend money on building up my collection of glass. Jason, I agree with you. I just bought my first SLR, the XSi, back in January 2009. Like the 40D, it is rated for 100,000 actuations of the shutter and has excellent image quality. So far, I’m up to about 4,400 actuations. I love the XSi. It has done everything I’ve wanted it to do, and I don’t see a need in the near future to upgrade the body. I would much rather spend money on building up my collection of glass.

]]> By: Ed Krisiakhttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4068 Ed Krisiak Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:54:06 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4068 The camera's are changing faster than I can change my underwear !!!!! I started with the Xti and upgraded to the 40D. Right now the 40D suits what I am doing and it is a very capable camera. I will hold onto this camera until it meets an untimely death. It's a shame that the value of this camera has dropped so dramatically !!!All that said,I really want a 7D or 5D MarkII BUT the only way I will upgrade is to get some paying gigs. I will still hang onto old faithful "40D". Video convergence is coming !!!! The camera’s are changing faster than I can change my underwear !!!!! I started with the Xti and upgraded to the 40D. Right now the 40D suits what I am doing and it is a very capable camera. I will hold onto this camera until it meets an untimely death. It’s a shame that the value of this camera has dropped so dramatically !!!

All that said,I really want a 7D or 5D MarkII BUT the only way I will upgrade is to get some paying gigs. I will still hang onto old faithful “40D”. Video convergence is coming !!!!

]]> By: The 1D Mark Huh? – Jason Anderson (Canon Blogger) @ Photo News Todayhttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4040 The 1D Mark Huh? – Jason Anderson (Canon Blogger) @ Photo News Today Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:37:27 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4040 [...] and Read More: canonblogger.com Technorati Tags: Canon,1D Mark IV,ISO Share and [...] [...] and Read More: canonblogger.com Technorati Tags: Canon,1D Mark IV,ISO Share and [...]

]]> By: Brianhttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4031 Brian Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:54:35 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4031 This is like any other consumer product. What's the latest technology on TV's, cell phones, cars, dishwashers, etc.....I'll take the same approach I take with my car and other higher cost items. Goa head and buy as much as I can afford, and then "run it into the ground" before upgrading. For example I mean maintenance costs end up being higher than monthly payments for a new one. This is like any other consumer product. What’s the latest technology on TV’s, cell phones, cars, dishwashers, etc…..

I’ll take the same approach I take with my car and other higher cost items. Goa head and buy as much as I can afford, and then “run it into the ground” before upgrading. For example I mean maintenance costs end up being higher than monthly payments for a new one.

]]> By: Kevin Mullinshttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4028 Kevin Mullins Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:18:44 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4028 The 40D is my favourite camera of all time (perhaps, next to the EOS1). I have 5D MkIIs too which are stunning for wedding work - but the 40D has been my work horse for a while now and it will contnue to do so. I'm glad Canon are not chasing the Pixels so much these days, but would also like to see a High End dSLR where the concentration is more on single shot photography rather than the obsession with video in cameras these days. Fine, have cameras that do video, but also offer high-end dSLRs that don't....we'll see. .-= Kevin Mullins´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CotswoldsMalmesburyTetburyWeddingPhotography/~3/ohennrqII6c/" rel="nofollow">Oxfordshire Wedding Photography – Coleshill</a> =-. The 40D is my favourite camera of all time (perhaps, next to the EOS1). I have 5D MkIIs too which are stunning for wedding work – but the 40D has been my work horse for a while now and it will contnue to do so. I’m glad Canon are not chasing the Pixels so much these days, but would also like to see a High End dSLR where the concentration is more on single shot photography rather than the obsession with video in cameras these days. Fine, have cameras that do video, but also offer high-end dSLRs that don’t….we’ll see.
.-= Kevin Mullins´s last blog ..Oxfordshire Wedding Photography – Coleshill =-.

]]> By: Petehttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4027 Pete Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:24:20 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4027 Ditto on the 40D. At this point my focus is on investing in excellent glass; thankfully, the 18 month to 2 year lifecycle doesn't apply to optics like it does cameras/computers. I discovered this morning that Canon's fall rebate is going on now, so I just grabbed a 24-70 L from B&H for $80 less. :-) Ditto on the 40D. At this point my focus is on investing in excellent glass; thankfully, the 18 month to 2 year lifecycle doesn’t apply to optics like it does cameras/computers. I discovered this morning that Canon’s fall rebate is going on now, so I just grabbed a 24-70 L from B&H for $80 less. :-)

]]> By: Jim G.http://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4025 Jim G. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:12:50 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4025 Like the other posts so far, I too have a 40D and find it quite suitable for what I shoot. I prefer the APS sizing, but also want to eventually get a full frame camera for landscape, macro. I am eying the old EOS 1D Mark III with less, but bigger MPs. Just a little disappointed that the new Mark IV is also APS, albeit 1.3 vs. the usual 1.6.The video is not a big thing for me, but I understand others' needs. Like the other posts so far, I too have a 40D and find it quite suitable for what I shoot. I prefer the APS sizing, but also want to eventually get a full frame camera for landscape, macro. I am eying the old EOS 1D Mark III with less, but bigger MPs. Just a little disappointed that the new Mark IV is also APS, albeit 1.3 vs. the usual 1.6.

The video is not a big thing for me, but I understand others’ needs.

]]> By: Josehttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4020 Jose Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:27:16 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4020 I too own a 40D and it is more than adequate for my abilities and needs. However, one thing I covet in the newer generation DSLR's is that they shoot video and HD video at that. Now, I know we could get into the whole debate but man, it really would be nice to take the occasional video of my 2 month old while I am shooting instead of having to get the video camera or p&s. .-= Jose´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.arrozyfrijoles.com/recipes/cafe-cubano" rel="nofollow">Cafe Cubano</a> =-. I too own a 40D and it is more than adequate for my abilities and needs. However, one thing I covet in the newer generation DSLR’s is that they shoot video and HD video at that. Now, I know we could get into the whole debate but man, it really would be nice to take the occasional video of my 2 month old while I am shooting instead of having to get the video camera or p&s.
.-= Jose´s last blog ..Cafe Cubano =-.

]]> By: Tweets that mention The 1D Mark Huh? | Canon Blogger -- Topsy.comhttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4019 Tweets that mention The 1D Mark Huh? | Canon Blogger -- Topsy.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:22:46 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4019 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by BecThomas, Sheila Rose. Sheila Rose said: RT @CBJason New CB post is up! The 1D Mark Huh? http://tinyurl.com/yhehrzq Enjoy! Good article. [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by BecThomas, Sheila Rose. Sheila Rose said: RT @CBJason New CB post is up! The 1D Mark Huh? http://tinyurl.com/yhehrzq Enjoy! Good article. [...]

]]> By: Jon Beckerhttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4018 Jon Becker Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:10:48 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4018 My current body is the 40D with a series of good L glass zooms. My next body will be a 5Dmii, not to replace, but to augment my 40D. Full frame sensors and pristine image quality are king in some areas, but I love shooting with the 40D and the faster frame rate, great ergonomics (for me), and reasonable pixel count for the sensor make it a great camera. I will say the 7D and the fancy new autofocus and flash control from the built in unit make it really desirable too. The cold reality to my checkbook is at some point I'll end up with multiple bodies all aimed at different purposes.I still believe knowing a body inside and out, it's quirks, features, and best uses are the best way to great pictures versus always upgrading bodies so my 40D is likely to stay with me for a while, but the 5D...Jon My current body is the 40D with a series of good L glass zooms. My next body will be a 5Dmii, not to replace, but to augment my 40D. Full frame sensors and pristine image quality are king in some areas, but I love shooting with the 40D and the faster frame rate, great ergonomics (for me), and reasonable pixel count for the sensor make it a great camera. I will say the 7D and the fancy new autofocus and flash control from the built in unit make it really desirable too. The cold reality to my checkbook is at some point I’ll end up with multiple bodies all aimed at different purposes.

I still believe knowing a body inside and out, it’s quirks, features, and best uses are the best way to great pictures versus always upgrading bodies so my 40D is likely to stay with me for a while, but the 5D…

Jon

]]> By: Rich Chttp://www.canonblogger.com/2009/10/21/the-1d-mark-huh/comment-page-1/#comment-4017 Rich C Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:48:07 +0000 http://www.canonblogger.com/?p=2336#comment-4017 I've got my 5D Mark II and my 40D as a backup. Like you, until something breaks I'm satisfied with my gear. Money spent on photography going forward will be one or two new lenses (primes), and higher capacity cards. That's about it.Let's say, just saying, if the 40D had an accident while climbing, I think the 7D might be on my radar screen due to the ISO changes on it. Beyond an accident or failure, my camera bodies should be with me for a while. :) .-= Rich C´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAirstreamChroniclesContinued/~3/IcVV8FAOUOI/" rel="nofollow">There are times when doing prints is a hard job</a> =-. I’ve got my 5D Mark II and my 40D as a backup. Like you, until something breaks I’m satisfied with my gear. Money spent on photography going forward will be one or two new lenses (primes), and higher capacity cards. That’s about it.

Let’s say, just saying, if the 40D had an accident while climbing, I think the 7D might be on my radar screen due to the ISO changes on it. Beyond an accident or failure, my camera bodies should be with me for a while. :)
.-= Rich C´s last blog ..There are times when doing prints is a hard job =-.

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