tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post2070016277897907129..comments2024-02-12T03:21:03.402-08:00Comments on Ron Martinsen's Photography Blog: Canon 1D-Mark IV New Users / Shoppers Guide (Links updated 11-21-11)ronmartblog.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-38435555832079727052013-02-19T01:06:37.062-08:002013-02-19T01:06:37.062-08:00Ed,
The 1D Mark IV is an excellent camera - so mu...Ed,<br /><br />The 1D Mark IV is an excellent camera - so much so that I haven't tried very hard to sell mine as I refuse to let it go for an unreasonable price.<br /><br />The 5D Mark III has the superior sensor and many great features, but if you need a rapid burst mode then the 1D Mark IV is the way to go. If you can live with the burst mode of the 5D Mark III then it's better in every other way (except for the extra features you'd get in a 1D series body).<br /><br />If I were a sports photographer with a 7D then I'd go for the 1D Mark IV. If I was a casual sports shooter and did other stuff most of the time (i.e., I didn't need the rapid burst mode) then I'd get the 5D Mark III.<br /><br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-59941506818704426742013-02-19T00:05:08.717-08:002013-02-19T00:05:08.717-08:00Hi Ron,
Since you own both cameras - what do you t...Hi Ron,<br />Since you own both cameras - what do you think of a used 1D m4 vs a new 5DIII assuming both can be had for the same money?<br /><br />I have a 7D and shoot sports for about 1/2 my photos, but I'm moving into more portrait stuff. I love the 7D but hate the IQ with ISO above 800.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-29782049422450673572012-02-13T19:33:47.659-08:002012-02-13T19:33:47.659-08:00Wow, thanks for the prompt response. I will certai...Wow, thanks for the prompt response. I will certainly try your suggestions.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416018227140029883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-15220866979850217932012-02-13T18:31:45.661-08:002012-02-13T18:31:45.661-08:00Matthew writes:
I had the 1D4 since late 2010 and...Matthew writes:<br /><br /><i>I had the 1D4 since late 2010 and have been enjoying it. I am not a professional but an enthusiast. I use it to shoot birds a lot and find most of the literatures talks about the AF for sports type of activities. Shooting BIF posts a different challenge than shooting sports. I had some good results with the AF but find it frustrating from time to time. I wonder any reader has any useful guide in setting the AF options for BIF. </i><br /><br />I hear your frustrations and agree that is a subject that isn't covered very well in any guide. However, if you read between the lines you can see what the settings do and apply that directly to birds.<br /><br />With birds you will often track one bird (let's ignore flocks) so your AF Tracking should be set to THE SLOWEST setting. I know this doesn't sound right, but what this setting does is control how fast the AF point will jump from one subject to the next. You don't want a tree branch or another crossing bird to take the AF focus, so that's what you are doing by setting this to SLOW.<br /><br />You can usually get by with a single AF point and not need to use the adjacent (unless the bird is moving fast and far away, but even then all 45 is usually too much - just use the left/right surround points).<br /><br />However, another problem is that if the bird lands you can't be in AI Servo anymore. You must be in One Shot mode, but that's tricky to do in a hurry (althought the 1D X solves this problem). The good news is that if you are using a big lens that has a button on it (i.e., 400 f/2.8L) you can program that button in the custom settings to switch between AI Servo and One Shot quickly. If you do that then you fix one of the biggest failure points because AI Servo is ONLY for moving objects and fails miserably for stationary objects.<br /><br />There's tons more I could say, but those basic tips will generally address your biggest issues. The last tip also eliminates the need to use the AF On button for focusing so you can get a higher percentage of hits when you just lay down on the shutter release button while tracking a subject (in AI Servo mode).<br /><br />"Experts" out there will contradict this advice because few understand how this system works so they apply logic that works for the pre-Mark III generation cameras (and the Mark III sucked). However, I've found time and time again that using the system as it was designed (and as I've discussed) can yield a much higher success rate than what I've seen by dues paid pros who apply their own ways to work around the technology.<br /><br /><br />P.S. Sorry Matthew for accidentally deleting your comment.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-78938285765627903532012-01-03T01:20:53.080-08:002012-01-03T01:20:53.080-08:00Anonymous,
Simple - you just visit Canon's we...Anonymous,<br /><br />Simple - you just visit Canon's web site from your phone and watch them there. I think when you view them that QuickTime offers a way to save them to <a href="http://db.tt/SkbYRvg" rel="nofollow">DropBox (free)</a> if you have that installed. If not, then you can just save them to DropBox on your computer and access them on your phone using the DropBox app.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-80640216947599757102012-01-02T16:29:33.932-08:002012-01-02T16:29:33.932-08:00How do you put the EOS-1D Mark IV On-Camera Tutori...How do you put the EOS-1D Mark IV On-Camera Tutorials on your iphone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-87458076162616750802011-11-21T00:20:57.103-08:002011-11-21T00:20:57.103-08:00Julian,
Thanks for bringing this to my attention ...Julian,<br /><br />Thanks for bringing this to my attention - I've updated the article with new links.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-89545839119974414762011-11-08T02:01:58.430-08:002011-11-08T02:01:58.430-08:00Julian,
Thanks for letting me know. I wasn't ...Julian,<br /><br />Thanks for letting me know. I wasn't aware of the broken links. That's very annoying!<br /><br />I'll post an update after I track down the correct links.<br /><br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-18840784501278884482011-11-08T01:48:13.301-08:002011-11-08T01:48:13.301-08:00For a recent and interesting article, this has man...For a recent and interesting article, this has many broken links - I guess canon have changed their site. It's a bit frustrating so any chance of updating the links?Juliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-71370142052112443272011-06-16T15:43:14.927-07:002011-06-16T15:43:14.927-07:00I would contact Canon. I haven't experienced t...I would contact Canon. I haven't experienced that.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-84957202597750041612011-06-09T13:06:35.731-07:002011-06-09T13:06:35.731-07:00My Mark IV arrived yesterday. When attached to an...My Mark IV arrived yesterday. When attached to any of my Canon lenses or extenders, the camera lens mount doesn't seem to make a good connection. It can rotate a millimeter or two. Is this normal for this camera or should it be sent to Canon for repairs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-22629010571938186992010-11-29T07:30:27.319-08:002010-11-29T07:30:27.319-08:00Nice site! As a Canon SLR/DSLR user since 1976, I...Nice site! As a Canon SLR/DSLR user since 1976, I totally agree with your assessment of the 1D4. I wrote similar comments back in February on its complexity and the need for much study and experimentation to get the most out of this great new machine. I find it interesting to read blogs and coments on other sites by people expecting the 1D4 to operate like a high priced, point and shoot? I guess they missed the point that it is a "Pro" camera! I enjoy mine so much, the other bodies (5D, 5DII and 7D) sit in the safe most of the time. In fact, I'm trying to figure out how I can afford a second one right now...guess I'll have to trim the fleet a little first!Steve Toddhttp://t.steve49@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.com