I’ve had my 1DX for about 7mo now. I LOVE it for all the same reasons you stated. Side note: you can put the camera in silent mode during video recording and it changes the button functions so that they do not “click” if you’re adjusting. Thank you for the video!! It’s rare to see a current video on the 1DX. Please create a few more vids on this camera. Take care!
Thank you very much for watching and also for the kind words. Much appreciated it. :-) Regarding the silent shooting, yeah, it works really similarly to my 5d mark iii but thank you for pointing it out. :-) Yeah, part of the reason for me to create this video was that I just couldn't find a lot of videos about the original canon eos 1dx that is not by big camera reviewers or by Canon themselves.. So I just thought why not share some of my thoughts about the camera with people in case someone would like to know more about this camera since it is still such a great camera in my opinion. :-) Thank you very much again for watching and for sharing your thoughts/experience. Hope you have a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@IacopoCutino00 Whilst aesthetic composition and timing are unquestionably important, camera choice, it's functionality and resolution all contribute to the process and end result, especially if large prints are a client's end goal.
Weird question, but coming from Nikon... how do you change the aperture with the 1DX when in manual mode? I only have manual focus lenses rn like the Voigt 58 and some Zeiss, but when I'm in manual video mode the top dial just changes the shutter. How would you change aperture with a canon lens? Thanks.
@@FrankCastleTIG hit the info button to the left of the eye cup until the back display shows all the manual settings and then the thumb dial adjusts aperture.
Since 2006 I have owned several eos1d mkII, IV and 1DX. I personally prefer zero or near zero post-editing photography if possible for motorsports. just no time to edit either money or delete it. What you shoot you have to manage. Purchasing used pro bodies as you did is the best investment tool if its your living, battery life, durability all the things you've mentioned. Dropping a consumer camera with a 85mm1.2 would've been the death of that camera/lens. Back in the day i started with a nikon FF and also had a big dent in the prism it was a visual testimony of the pro camera body's strength. The more you use your canon pro body it just creates better more authentic photography. If post photoshop is your thing then a probody isn't really warranted. I don't really do much video and seeking to learn more to incorporate more video. thank you for your great informal video, happy shooting.
I have two of the 1dx Cameras, they have been absolute work horses for me over the years… Purchased one back in 2012 when they first came out and another one as a second setup in 2016 because I don’t like changing lenses in some of the conditions I have experienced at events, re dust etc. I photographed a rodeo once and the dust was bad. The camera survived two days of the dust whereas I destroyed a 70-200L (Mark one). I had a motherboard in one of 1dx’s die and it was quite expensive to get repaired, I think about AU$750. But they have been great cameras, I would like to get the MKIII for the eye tracking etc. but these have many more years left in them. A great Camera, Good review David... thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Sorry for such a late reply but thank you so much for sharing your story/experience, it really means a lot and thank you very much for watching! Yeah, the 1dx camera is still a great reliable camera that will still deliver amazing results at the end of the day. :-) These cameras will also last for a really long time and will continue to deliver great results throughout it's lifetime. Thank you very much again for sharing your stories and for watching. I hope you have a great time and have fun shooting! :-)
I just picked up a 1D X with less than 2,000 clicks on the shutter. Even though I have the R6, R5, and several pro Nikons like the D4S and D5, I've been dying to try out a 1D X body for awhile just because of what I've heard about that entire series of cameras in general, and...wow! It has to be the toughest, most robust camera I have ever felt - even moreso than the pro Nikon bodies by a hair. And the files coming from it are just lovely!
Congratulations on the 1dx, it is still a great camera that will still deliver great results when used properly. There is indeed something when using the camera, whether its the operational side of the camera or seeing your results... The camera is also still very capable and tough as well as reliable for a lot today's photography tasks. I am sure you will produce some amazing results with it. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I just picked up a gently used 1Dx and have shot a couple high school basketball games, almost all of which with a canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, and I'm super happy with the results. I'm getting used to it, as it's much bigger/heavier than my 6D, but it's an amazing piece of technology.
Yeah, the 1dx still really produces great images and the tech inside is still amazing for what you can do with it. Congrats on the camera and thank you very much for watching as well as sharing your story! :-) Much appreciated it. :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
You don t buy a camera because it s amazing piece of tech. Can you shoot amazing photos? Otherwise it s useless. You can do the same thing with a camera that costs 10 times less.
@@IacopoCutino00 Yes you do buy a camera because it's an amazing piece of tech, otherwise we'd all be using pin holes in shoe boxes! I think what you're trying to say is buying a high tech camera doesn't make you a better photographer, and yes we all know and have heard that pearl of wisdom thousands of times before, but well done for stating the obvious
how do you compare colours between 1dx and 6d? don't you have examples to show by any chance? I love 6d colours, I've already tried many other canon cameras, including mirrorless, and all of them are beaten by my old good 6d, so would like to try 1dx or 1dx mark ii
@@SergeKoritsky I have a bunch of pictures from both, and I think the picture quality of the 6D is equal to or better than my 1Dx. They do tend to 'pop' more than what I get out of my 1Dx. Going down from 20MP to 18MP seemed noticeable to me as well. Some of that may be due to camera settings, and I've gotten better about getting better images in-camera. I have since gotten a 1Dx-II and newer glass, as well as a lot of practice. The biggest knocks against the 6D for sports is the fps rate and the need for a battery grip. Resolution was more than adequate, and it produced high quality images.
Thank you for your kind words and also for watching, it really means a lot! :-) I am glad that you liked both videos and have watched both of them. I hope you have a great time and have fun shooting. :-)
I've always found that the 1DX pulls out more 'per pixel' sharpness, than many other cameras, and obviously considerably more than any of the 5D range, which output overly soft images due to the very heavy anti-aliasing filter. Yet there is something about the 1DX's natural pixel structure grain, that make the shots taken with it look special. You may find that the 1DXII loses that aesthetic. The only other two cameras that had this otherworldly look, was the 1DS Mk2 and the original 1D. And even if you're blowing it up to billboard size, 18 megapixels will do a comfortable A2 print or about 16 x 24 inches. All the best from Aston.
Also forgot to mention, that I bought this camera new, and loved it from the day I saw the first pictures come up on the computer. Given that the 1DX mark two and Mark three didn't offer much in the way of improvements, I haven't bothered to upgrade. When you described it as an old DSLR, it surprised me, as I consider it to be still very competitive against the majority of current DSLR's. Sorry, I'm just rambling now. :-)
Above in these comments someone mentioned 1dx files been less sharp than the 6D ones. Have you printed 24x36 inch prints from both? Would you agree than colors and details are visibly better on 1Dx?
@@Classicdslr Couldn't find any mention of the 6D being sharper anywhere in the thread, however, the 6D does have a much newer sensor, though I have no experience with it bar a couple of test shots which I found to be somewhat soft. That could of course be something to do with the lens that was been tested at the time. (I do find however find that the five series is significantly softer). I suspect with decent prime lenses, mirror lock-up, and an excellent tripod, one could produce a significantly sharp enough image on either camera that would produce excellent enlargements. If you're looking for large prints, you could always mount the camera vertically and take multiple shots and then join them together later on. I've done this in the past creating giga pixel images which print at any size. Just a thought.
@@AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp Sorry I wrote my answer from the mobile phone and you are right there is no clear statement that 6D is sharper. One of the viewers (Erick) mentioned "I think the picture quality of the 6D is equal to or better than my 1Dx. They do tend to 'pop' more than what I get out of my 1Dx. Going down from 20MP to 18MP seemed noticeable to me as weli" I guess the last line might have confused me 6D is sharper since it has only 2mp more :) Thank you for the long expalanation and tips. I have never seen a channel owner here providing so much value to visotors. If you keep ding this you could the number one photography channel for many more people.
3 years after relise this video so I have few questions : 1 did you still have 1dx? 2 what is your 3 cameras you still keep if have to Limited to 3 only :) 3 what is usable higher Iso for 1dx and is any better from 5dm3?
I have a friend who bought the 1dx mark 1 recently in 2022 and I'm very astonished 😲 of the image quality that came out. This old tech professional cameras have something unique in them. They were made to stay until it stops working or break down.no need to edit the pictures everyone was wondering what type of camera he used.
Yeah,, these cameras were really built to last for a long time not. The image quality is also still really good and also very unique full of characteristics that when you get the results, you don't really question about the age of the camera. Also, with the price steadily decreasing, you can really get really good deals on these cameras nowadays. Thank you very much for sharing your story and also for watching, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I just ordered one! Should be getting it next week! This video made me choose this over the Mark ii. Please make more 1dx videos! Thank you again for making videos for the newer photogs like myself!
Haha, I only just saw your comment just now but congratulations again on the camera! I will do my best to publish more videos on the 1dx (as I think there are still too little videos about the camera on TH-cam). Meanwhile, I've already done two photo shooting videos with the 1dx camera on my channel. :-) I thank you again very much for watching and also for sharing your story. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Finally got around to purchasing one of these. I was looking for a good condition and reasonably low shutter count camera and got mine for £639 delivered with only 33k clicks. I'll probably need to get another battery soon. It's a camera I've always wanted. Great review as always and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I got one from mpb for £360. 100% complete original packaging and only 125k shutter count. Except for paint loss on the strap loops, the camera is pretty much scratchless 😊😊
Man I kept replaying the part when you said the 5D mark iii had the best colors and I agree so much. I have an EOS R and it could never reproduce the colors of my mark iii. No one ever says this and it’s weird. Thank you for this review. I will now pick this cam up on eBay.
Yeah, I really love the colour science out of the 5d mark iii. Even though the sensor cannot produce the most robust files, nor best in lowlight or even in dynamic range but when it comes to colours, it really is hard to beat the 5d mark iii. That said, it is also very subjective topic since everyone will have their own preferences. But I am also glad to see that it's not just me who love the colour science out of the 5d mark iii. It is still a great and reliable camera at the end of the day that will still deliver amazing results. Thank you so much for watching as well as for sharing your experience, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Congrats on the camera! Yeah, the 80d is also a nice camera but in terms of photography aspects, the 1dx, in my opinion, will deliver interesting results that might not be possible to capture with the 80d. Thanks for watching and have fun shooting! ☺️☺️
Congrats on the camera, that's actually also a really good deal and 12k shutter life is like nothing for the camera. :-) Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story, very much appreciated it. Hope you have a good time and have fun shooting. :-)
Thank you very watching and also congratulations on getting the 1DX Mark iii, it is a great camera that will output great results regardless of where you take it to. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hello, i really enjoyed this video. I have a Canon R5 and i still have my 5D MarkIII that i purchased new many years ago. I still love the DSLR and the quickness / realtime of the optical finder and the build of these big cameras…there is something about them that is unexplainable and very appealing…thank you for the videos
Thank you for the compliment and also for sharing your story, very much appreciate it. :-) Yes, you are right, there is something about using "old" DSLRs especially the 5d mark ii, 5d mark iii and the 1dx... Sure the tech is not current anymore but there is some sort of charm using them and having them in your hands, the way it operates and the type of images that you get are also different with look you get with more modern digital look... Thanks for watching and also again for sharing your story. :-) Wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! ;-)
Always wanted one of these for sports, I'm only an amateur photographer but picked one up on ebay with 650k+ clicks on it, still goes like a beast and so fun to shoot on. I like you're doing vids on older Canon cameras, please do some more on the 1dx
Wow, congrats on getting the camera, I am sure you'll produce great results with it! :-) Yeah, despite the age of these cameras, they are still very capable and reliable. The results from these cameras are still great even for today's standards. I really love these older cameras as well as love sharing my thoughts on them in case it might also help others out as well. So I will continue to make these videos in the future for sure. :-) Thank you so much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Great vid, thanks. There are silent controls available for movies, allowing just touching the selector wheel for changing setting. Cool feature, but not default.
Bought mine brand new back when it came out. Number 89 off the manufacturer. Probably one of this first ones available in the US. Love it still. I had to send it in for repair out of warranty a few years ago because the mirror just locked up. Apparently, this is a known problem. Wish it had been recalled. Have the GPS GP-E1 attached to Geotag my pic’s. Nice video. I need to check my Shutter Count. I’ve never looked before. I bet it’s very low. Very few pictures shot with it. Where do I find that info? Thanks Thumbs Upped! Michael
Hey man. Im currently have the Eos R with 70-200mm f2.8 ii, 35mm f1.4 ii, 24mm f1.4 ii and 85mm f1.8. Im looking to sell my 24mm, and get money for a new lens or new camera. I have always been in love with the 1dxmk2, and thinking about "upgrading" from Eos R to that. I could choose to get 1dxmk2 or a 24-70mm / 85mm f1.2 ii. What do you think?
Just happened to watch your video (popped up on TH-cam). Got my 1DX two years ago in October. Great camera. Shoot mostly indoor national league handball.
In total, 27 times for the SD card and around 6 times so far with the CF card. Congratulations that you never had an SD card failed on you. That being said, even if assuming a card never failed on me, I would still hesitate to trust just one SD card for important shoot because in 99 per cent of the cases I would not be able to recreate the moments. I am deeply sorry if I've said something that offended you, in this video I only explained things from my own thoughts based on my experience. So I am sorry if I said something that did not align with your experience. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting :-)
@@DavidCuhls I'm not knocking CF cards. I use them in my cameras that accept them, like the 1DX. My R6, though, is SD only, as is my Fuji XT-3. I'm surprised you've had so many failures. Would you mind sharing which brand of SD card you had the worst luck with? Thanksl.
Sorry that I seemed a little bit offended earlier, it's just that when people asked the same question in my previous videos, they usually try to attack me, so I was a little bit annoyed... I am sorry. I am now mainly using the Sandisk Extreme Pro and Lexar Professional SD cards. I used to use Sony as well as Transcend as well but they weren't as reliable as Sandisk and Lexar. Between Sandisk and Lexar, I've only experienced two instances when the Lexar would corrupt on my when using with my X-T3. However, I've experience over 16 times when the Sandisk would either get corrupted or was just not reliable enough. So right now I am trying to buy more Lexar cards because statistically I had less problems with them but I have to admit that when traveling to different shoots in different countries, Sandisk is still more accessible, so most of my SD cards are still Sandisk...
The hardware on this camera is capable to shoot 4K, but Canon lock it via software to sell a similar equivalent of this body for videography. Also they treatend to sue Magic Lantern if the try to unlock it. God knows how many features on this camera are hidden from us to this days.
Yeah, the 1DX is indeed still a capable camera that still delivers great results. :-) Thanks so much for watching and also for the kind words, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Ohh wow, congratulations on your new camera! I am sure you will produce really nice results with it. :-) It's still more than a capable camera yet very reliable. Thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hello David! Congrats on the great content on your youtube channel! I love your videos on older cameras. I wanted to share my experience with the 1DX Mark I. So I have purchased this camera in 2019 for about 1250 Euros with 45.000 shutter count which was basically like new and I also took good care of it even today it looks good and it has 227.000 shutter count, it is my main camera for official photographic projects and as they say it brings money in the house. I can tell you it was the perfect decision at that time to purchase this camera I don't regret it one bit even though 2019 was a starting point in advance mirrorless cameras. The image quality straight of this camera is just amazing, the Canon color science and skin tones are just perfect, the raw files are like perfect working material but I often find that the JPEG straight out of the camera are just great. I am photographer that does many subgenres of photography such as weddings, children events, parties, club parties, sport events (major and minor sport events), car racing events etc. This camera helps me to obtain the perfect JPEG picture quality out of the camera. The ISO power of this camera is amazing, If i deliver JPEGs straight out of the camera I will programm the camera with a high noise reduction and use ISO up to 6400 ISO, if I am working with RAW files I wouldn't shy to use ISO 10.000, ISO 10.000 in RAW is way better than lets say 5D Mark III (which I owned and it is another great camera). ISO 10.000 is not that hard to correct in RAW from the 1DX as I learned during the years using it. The battery life is extraordinary I have two original batterie, each one lasts about 2500 shots with lighter prime lenses or at least 1200-1400 shots with a heavier lenses or when using IS. The battery power is not hindered by extreme temperatures, I have photographed wedding in 37 degrees Celsius outdoor here in Romania and also -16 degrees Celsius landscape long exposures and a fully charged battery lasted as long as possible. The autofocus system for photography is just fantastic, I can focus in low light during the bride and groom dance when the light is dim or when their cake is being carried to them in low light with only candle light from the candles on the cake or many low light situations. The autofocus system for sports events is just amazing for a soccer match or tennis match I am using it alongside the prime lens Canon 400mm f/5.6L some times maybe with the Canon 1.4 TCE Mark II extender as it will focus with this extender on the central point, straight out of the camera the JPEG will be perfect. True, I am using canon fixed lenses such as Canon 24mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 35mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS, Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Canon 135mm f/2L, Canon 400mm f/5.6L and the single most light and good overall zoom Canon 70-400 f/4L USM lens; speedlite flash Canon 600 EX RT mark I and Mark II and 400 EX RT III, It is a perfect combination for what I need - it took me almost 7 years to purchase this kit. I am using the Canon 1DX alongside my Canon 1D Mark III which I will review later and I just love the combination of these two camera. In a day and age of mirrorless cameras I will not upgrade yet to a mirrorless camera probably I will upgrade to the 1DX Mark II. My point is you need good Canon L lenses and original flashes in my personal opinion to obtain maximum quality out of this camera and 1D Mark III also and of course you need to learn how to use natural light properly. Cheers!
Wow, thank you very much for watching and also for putting in the effort to share you perspective to the community, this really means a lot. I really agree with what you said and wouldn't be able to say it better, so thank you very much again for sharing this and also for continuing to watch my videos. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I will not sell the first ixoyd - you feel that you are holding the thing. On the 1D M4, my mileage was almost 1.5 million K. On the 1Dx, the approximate mileage is rounded off.
What a great video! I just subscribed, I have a 5D3 and a 1D3, and it is finally time to upgrade, so I'm very glad I found your video as someone who also uses older gear that is a great value! I'm trying to decide between the 1DX and 1DX Mark II, we shall see! Also, you have a wonderful speaking voice for presentations and great demeanor in front of the camera, take good care!
Wow, those two cameras are some of my favourite cameras! I love using those two and the colour science of the 5d mark iii, that's just amazing! :-) I personally actually prefer the colour science of the 1dx original over the 1dx mark ii but I cannot deny how much more robust the files of the 1dx mark ii as well as how much more reliable it is over the already very reliable 1dx original. So for the colours, I would pick the 1dx original any day but for demanding jobs, assignments, etc., I'd pick the 1dx mark ii. But that's just my preference from using both... :-) I thank you very much for watching as well as for your kind words and support, really appreciated it! :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@9:48 one annoying thing about Canon cameras is that they are inconsistent with the iso button placement, besides the fact that the button is tiny. But my biggest annoyance is that the camera stops displaying the meter through the viewfinder as you adjust the iso. With Nikon DSLRs, the meter is displayed as you adjust the iso in realtime (like shutter speed/aperture) so you can see the effect change has on the measured exposure. Canon does this but only while adjusting the shutter speed and/or aperture, not iso.
Yeah, I agree that the metre display part is kind of annoying but I personally got used to it by now… Of course, it would be nice if they would still add it in though. But yeah, it’s also a bit annoying. Thanks for watching and also for sharing your opinion, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Dear David. I have enjoyed your videos. I own and use two 1DX bodies as a sports shooter. I actually love there bodies. Im seriously considering purchasing a 5d classic to shoot images beyond the action. Scenes in and around football grounds. Crowds, vendors…. Presently I use a Ricoh GRIi but I’m eager to give a 5d a run as a bang around 3rd camera body with 17-40 glass. Thoughts? Thanks Paul
Wow, that’s a nice combination of cameras that you have, I still really love the 1DX but also really like the GR II as well, such a powerful camera! :-) I personally also love the 5d classic, I think that it has really unique colour science (both straight out of the camera and even during the post process…). I think that the 17-40mm is still a great lens and has plenty of optical resolution for the 5d classic. (I also have done a video of the 5d classic on my channel if you are interested! ☺️) For the price, I think it’s really worth getting the combination of the 5d classic and the 17-40mm. It’s also a great walk around combination as well because the lens starts from ultra wide to standard focal length. I remembered when I first started taking photography seriously, I swore by the 17-40mm but to this day, some of my favourite images were taken with that lens. The contrast is great, chromatic aberration control is great, sharpness is still good and it has weather sealing which really great! So I highly recommend it. :-) That said, this is only my opinion, it really also depends on what you shoot and how you like to shoot. Hope that helps. :-) I thank you very much for watching, wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
12fps is the reason I want this. Because it can be converted to a 24p video clip using frame interpolation. Shooting in RAW in bursts and being able to turn them into video clips after editing every frame in Lightroom for maximum picture quality is awesome. Only trouble is it the sound. You can either record separately or just dub music over. I am strongly considering buying a used one at the right price. Not ready to go mirrorless until they sort out problems like the battery life. 260 shots (R6) and then a dead battery is unusable for me.
Thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I think that although the camera can technically shoot at 12fps, the camera might not be able to keep that up with af turned on since not all lenses will keep up and if there focusing distance gap between certain shift focus is huge then it will definitely not keep up.. Sure the 1dx battery last longer than the battery life of the R6... but after just came back from a few badminton game shoots and with over four and a half thousand images on both my R5 and R6, I can confirm that the battery life is also not bad on those cameras. Also, if you don't mind the size, you can actually get a battery grip and in practice you will be able to shoot for quite a few days without charging (if you don't shoot video and only shoot photos, the 2 batteries in the batterygrip of the r5 and r6 will outlast the 1dx battery in my experience)... If battery life is your concern, the R3 uses the same battery as the 1dx mark iii, so that's also something to look at... But that's just my opinion based on how I shoot... Thank you very much again for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I still like your enthousiasm for these legacy camera's. Makes me want to start a collection myself - say a Nikon d4 as a starting point, or a D3 even. Blasts from the past, that will however not eat my hard drive but still provide great images. And not break the bank in the process :-)
Wow, thank you! Yeah, older legacy cameras still delivers great results even for today's standards. The plus side is that they in most cases won't chew up your hard drives yet still giving robust enough files to play in post. :-) The D3 and D4 are definitely great cameras to look at as well. I really love the colours out of those cameras, not to mention the feel of using those cameras are really magical (in the way that you can't really feel with the more modern D5 and D6...). But yeah, I highly recommend starting a collection, you can really do a lot of experimentations with them. :-) Thank you so much for watching and also for your kind words, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Yes I have actually and they are not the same to be honest with you. File-wise, the 1dx mark ii shows deeper colours that I can't explain but my preference would still be the original 1Dx because it looks more unique to me whereas the 1dx mark ii tries to look more like a standard look (if that made sense...)... I guess, "artistically" the 1dx original would be my choice but for more "natural" looks, the 1dx mark ii would be better (though it does still have that nice Canon colour science and rendition of course). Hope that helps a little. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
At about 3:18 ..... what happened to the 85mm f1.2 ii? Mine is bipolar with the DSLR (good with mirrorless but still very slow). She focuses only when she feels like it. And mine is mint, stays home during my event shoots, since the 85mm f1.8 is way more consistent, faster and lighter. I'd hate to think what she will be like after the fall like that.
I have one that flawless , in pristine condition. Shutter count of around 7,000. I love this camera, it’s amazing! I got it a few years ago and I paid a pretty good penny for it. I think I paid like $2300. I know I paid too much for it a lot of traveling in 2018 or 2019. But my pictures are just amazing, haven’t had a chance to do much video work with it but I’m looking forward to it. It’s just an all-around great camera.. Been thinking about moving over to mirrorless. FujiFilm has my eye
Yeah, the pictures quality is still really good for even today's standards in my opinion and the camera is still really reliable as well. Congratulations on getting the camera two years ago. Sure that price might be a little bit high but I think that if it's worth it and you're happy with it then it is more or less justified. :-) Thank you very much for watching as well as for sharing you story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I would definitely say the 1DX, just love the colour science of the 1DX and the colour reproduction. It’s not only something that you can feel but also something that you can really see without pixel peeping… It also has the right mood in my opinion. :-) That Said, it’s also very subjective because this is my preference to the way I shoot, a lot of people I know swears by the 5d classic’s colour science which is also good. :-) Thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls thanks for your detailed answer💪🏻💪🏻 Appreciate it I own the 5D myself and think about the next camera in terms of autofocus and speed. Is the autofocus as annoying as I heard it in videos that you cannot see where it focuses? The screen just blinks but not the square where it focused?
Hi, thanks for the videos, they are great for me! I have a question, I want to buy 1 dx but time lapse mode is important for me, does 1dx have time lapse mode?
Thank you very much for watching, really means a lot! Regarding the battery options, there are definitely a lot of third party options but it also really depends on which region of the world you live in as different region of the world will have their reliable brands. So here in northern Europe, Patona would be a reliable third party battery brand. That said, if you can find brand new original ones (which should still be available since this battery series was used in quite a few models), I would recommend getting the brand new original one is not only going to last longer but will work better when using with the original charger since the third party batteries (regardless of brands) tends to have problems with reliable charging with the original charger... Furthermore, they don't always show the exact battery after a while of owning... Hope that helps somewhat, thank you very much for watching. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Haha, it's okay, I usually don't get a lot of views anyway but I still like to create videos nonetheless... I just hope that I can help someone at least a little by making these videos because sometimes it's not only the review videos that matters but also the opinion videos that might help as well... That's why I only make "my thought" videos rather than "review" videos.. :-) Then hopefully I can somehow create a small photography community with this channel... But ohh well... haha... But thank you very much for watching and also for your kind compliment! Really appreciated it! :-) Hope you have a great time and have fun shooting :-)
I've been eyeing this one up as an upgrade from my 5d mkI and 7d mki I think this would be more versatile but the 1ds iii also really interests me, the colours seem lovely. Am I losing any of that special sauce if I got the 1dx or can you achieve similar looks to the 5d / 1ds?
Unfortunately you can't, I am sorry~~ But thank you very watching and if you have more questions, feel free to ask at anytime and I will do my best to answer. Otherwise, thank you very much for watching, stay safe and have fun shooting:-)
Great review! I got burned on 3rd party batteries and I only buy Canon batteries anymore. Buy once, cry once! I am looking at the 1DX ii currently for a second option along with my 7D ii.
what would you recommend when buying this camera as to shutter count, I have been looking at one that is 111,000 for around $800. Is this a good price? Thanks
Personally I think it is a good deal (assuming that other camera functions still functions properly and also other conditions aren't too bad). :-) In my experience, the shutter life on the option that you found is still not a lot. These cameras are really built for long life. Honestly, I just bought one a couple of weeks ago with over 1.3 million shutter life (I really don't know what the previous owner did with it...) and it is still going very strong. :-) I think now it just comes down to if you personally are okay with the condition and also okay with what the camera can do. :-) If you are okay with everything, then I would highly recommend it. :-) Hope that helps a bit. I thank you very much for watching, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Awesome video, how good is that AF on the 1DX, does it get the focus spot on 99% of the time or are there situations where it struggles due to its age? One other question, do you still have it and if so how is it now you have had more time using it? Thanks.
I still have and use this camera, in my opinion, it still has the best Canon colour and skin tones in any of my Cameras that I have used and still own. That being said, it is hard to get all 99% of the shots in every situations to be accurate, especially for a DSLR. Furthermore, you have to get used to how the camera handles different environment/scenarios as well to be able to get the most out of it. In my experience, this camera will accurately focus 83-89% of the time. The rest, it might take a little bit too long or there were just too many complex patterns and lighting that confused the camera a little. Then there is also the lenses, if the lenses allows the camera to perform with precision and also with great response, then it will also raise that chance to getting more accurately focused shots. So please be aware of that as well. Hope that helps. I thank you for watching and also for the kind words, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Weird question, but coming from Nikon... how do you change the aperture with the 1DX when in manual mode? I only have manual focus lenses rn like the Voigt 58 and some Zeiss, but when I'm in manual video mode the top dial just changes the shutter. How would you change aperture with a canon lens? Thanks. (Nikon obviously have two dials, lol)
Sorry to hear about the problem… Usually on Canon cameras, the top dial is to change the shutter speed when in manual mode on the rear dial (the wheel next to the screen) is to change the aperture. You can reprogram them to change other settings in the menu settings though. But that’s the case with lenses with electrical contacts with the camera. Many manual lenses does not have electrical contacts with the camera and therefore you cannot change the aperture through the camera but on the lens itself. But usually the rear dial is the dial to change your aperture value on the Canon cameras. I hope that helps. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! ☺️✌🏻📸
With the 1dx, I am really not sure about the print size since I haven't really printed larger than A1. However, I've seen photographers using the 1dx for fashion shoots and the pictures would be printed for the billboard size to be put on billboards and the side of big buildings like big shopping mall buildings. So I can say that with an A1 professional print, it is definitely really good. There are a lot of details, the colours are really good as well. However, between the A1 size and a billboard size, I cannot really give much input on that either since I've never personally print larger than A1. For billboard, many people always of the misconception that you need a super high megapixel camera to do it... but in reality, people are looking at the images from at least a few hundred metres away, so any unclear (if there are any) part is not really visible at that distance to the naked eyes...
What is the max speed of CF cards this camera is capable to use ,what I mean is what’s the max speed the camera can write so I don’t buy too fast of a cards for no reason ..
Personally I think a CF UDMA7 card with around 120MB/s (or 800x speed) would already be more than enough for the 1dx. They're really reliable and will keep up with the speed of the 1dx for sure. Furthermore, they are really inexpensive nowadays since these cards have been around for a little while now. :-) Hope that helps a little. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I have to ask, you mentioned upgrading to the 1DX mkii. I was also diving into getting a mkii but I found the color science to be completley different. I am not sure if its really different compared to the mk i, but I feel the 1dx mk i colors look more natural. Love to hear your thoughts on that. :)
Yeah, I think that the 1dx mark ii is definitely great and still produces great files. In terms of colour science though, I still prefer the mark i over the mark ii. I think it just looks more organic with more characters in the same time. The skin rendition and skin tones are also just great and pleasing on the mark i over the mark ii in my opinion. That said, the mark ii is also great, just that these things are very subjective. But of course, without a doubt, the mark ii's files are much better to edit and more robust as well. Add that extra performance that you'll get with the mark ii, it is still a great option to go for as well. That's just my opinion in a nutshell, hope that helps. I thank you so much for continuing to watch my videos, very much appreciated it! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Yeah and SD cards in my experience is less reliable than CF cards… But everyone have their preferences based on their workflow. :-) Thanks for watching and also for sharing your thoughts, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Just wanted to address the wifi comment. Yeah camera wifi is super convenient but with these older bodies It almost makes me prefer just plugging my phone directly into the camera to download pictures since it's also very quick. Just need a mini usb to what ever your phone uses (maybe android only ?) But I dunno by the time I turn on wifi on my bodies with wifi, then connect my phone to it, then open up canon connect. Almost seems faster plugging in two ends of a cable lol
I think it also depends on the kind of use you want to do with the Wi-Fi connectivity. I personally use Wi-Fi for monitoring the cameras more than transferring the data. For example, if I plan to shoot seagulls with an ultra wide angle lens at the beach, there is no way I be with the camera at the beach. With the Wi-Fi feature, I could set the camera up on the beach at the ground level, put the food around the camera, wait for a few seagulls to come and eat, then wirelessly fire the shutter. This also brings up another Wi-Fi point, if I am wirelessly connected to the phone or computer, I can wirelessly feather shoot which would be more convenient than using a cable since the cable (thought faster) wouldn’t give me the flexibility as wirelessly tether shoot. I hope that made a little of sense from my side~ 😅😅 Thank you very much for watching and for the effort in commenting, really appreciated it! :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls meant to reply a long time ago. Yeah that makes sense for the remote operations ;) too bad you couldn't do that via a usb cable and the canon app.
Hey die foto’s zijn in Nederland gemaakt dus ik ga ervan uit dat je ook Nederlands bent. Waar is die foto van de gracht met die brug erover gemaakt? Komt me bekend voor?
I think the image that you referred to was taken in a small town near rotterdam called “Oud-Beijerland”. :-) I am actually German, sorry to disappoint. 😅😅 But due to similarities in both languages, I can understand some Dutch as well. :-)
Thanks for watching! I highly recommend the 1dx, after quite a few shoot with this camera, it has become my favourite camera in terms of handling and colour science! It really is a great camera! :-) Thanks again for watching and have fun shooting :-)
Had my 1DX a few year snow and love it! Question, did you manange to solve the "dent" on top? Literally have exactly the same problem haha wonderful review thank you
Sorry for such a late reply, I only got to see it when I am going through many different comments that I haven't replied yet... But regarding your question, I actually haven't yet solve the dent on the top~~ haha... I think that it would be far too expensive to and to be honest, only I will notice it.. Most other people don't really notice the dent actually and the camera is still going strong. :-) Thank you very much for watching and also for the kind words and sharing your story. Very much appreciated it! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls @David Cuhls no worries! I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me :) I concluded the same, it is what it is haha i have a lovely 1DX with a dent in it haha Keep up the great work, love your videos!
Nice video, I recently picked up a 1DC which is a 1DX with 4K/Clog enabled. Do you know if you can still get the LP 4EN batteries from Canon? Any brand of 3rd party batteries you'd recommend? Thanks
I think Canon have stopped producing them but you will still be able to get official Canon batteries from other official sellers online since many still have them in stock. I would actually recommend getting the original battery because in my experience, they last longer and the third part batteries (even popular ones) can be picky when it comes to the type of chargers and they do charge slower than the original one. Furthermore, the battery life indicator isn't as accurate as the original battery. Hope that helps a bit. Thanks so much for watching and congrats on getting the camera! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Back in the film days, a 10 year old camera was just broken in.... but I will say, I have never dropped a camera in 35 years, I did have a camera fall over on a tripod once and as a consequence I won't use a tripod that doesn't put muscle on you... LOL.... and before I take a camera off a tripod I put the strap around my neck..... but by the looks of things, and the sound of things, you drop them routinely..... LOL..... there you are with that awesome camera in one hand waving it around like it's a like it's a football.... I was a nervous wreck watching you handle it..... ;) I still enjoyed your video....
I am very sorry that I made you feel that way. I am happy for you that you never dropped your camera. I can assure you that when I drop my camera, it was not on purpose. When I am out shooting, especially on an assignment/project/etc. capture the moment/story and/or creating that image is more of my priority. For example, when shooting wedding and I have at least 3 cameras on me, the cameras should never get in the way of my work and even if one camera is dropped, the work most go on because it's the people in the event, the story of the event and the event itself that matters. I of course try my best to take care of my camera but if I am out shooting, the subject/moment/story/creation must come before the camera for me. Furthermore, I buy tough cameras, if I am just moving it with my hand in the video, it should not break the camera... I hope you understand. I thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story/experience, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls you do know that I'm playing with you a bit.... I had a girlfriend that for reasons that I don't understand, she was forever not paying attention to what she was doing and rolling into the car in front of her at stoplights..... usually not enough to do damage.... she was bubbly and cute so the cars she hit usually laughed it off... but still you ought to be able to get it done without throwing the baby out with the bathwater... or a charge enough to consider camera damage as a cost of business... LOL... btw... I'm not interested in buying your used cameras.... :)
Yeah, the lack of tracking system in video is a pity but this camera came out back in around 2012 and back then there was no proper tracking in video for DSLRs yet... but with the colour science and the quality that you still can get out of this camera, having the tracking would have been really nice indeed :-)
Cameras peaked for me around 2010-2012. Other than a few 2014 exceptions I refuse to buy anything later because they just started becoming to fad/gimmick infested in an attempt to keep sales going. No thanks.
Yeah, I think many cameras from that time are still really good cameras even for today's standards. The general consumers can't really tell the difference from the images straight out of camera anymore whether the images were taken from the more modern camera or even the camera from 2010. Furthermore, I think that many cameras even from 2008 are still reliable and despite might not be as convenient as the more modern cameras but it doesn't make the older cameras any less of a camera. That said, I do think that many modern cameras do improve on many of the features that also helps different groups of photographers miss their shots less and also actually help making the workflow much easier. For example, I sure do love my Canon eos 1dx and my 5d mark iii and out of all the Canon cameras I own, they have my favourite colour science and skin tone renditions. However, nowadays, I find that my eos R5 and R6 benefit me more during work for the features that they have. I am able to be give my clients sample images much faster, the AF is so much more reliable (which is very useful when the dynamic of different lighting conditions tends to get really tricky for any DSLR to focus), the lens mount is superior (at least for my use), the operational design is more efficient thus allowing me to access different settings much quicker therefore missing less shots and the list goes on.... I think that many things on newer cameras can be seen as a "gimmick" but there are users/photographers who will also be relying heavily on those features that many might call "gimmick". But that is only my opinion. I thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story and perspective, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I am deeply sorry for that, I will do a better job of controlling the background music as well as keep improving my future contents. Thank you very much for watching and I am sorry again for the sound problem. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hey David. Just watched your videos on the 1DX. Actually just got this recently. Wanna know your thoughts about battery replacements on this camera. Did yours came with extra batteries with you got it? How long does the battery last. I read it long last for 1120 images per single charge. Is that true?
Hi Chris, thank you for watching and also congrats on getting the camera. :-) To be honest, I usually can get out more images than the ratings. That being said, this has always been the case for me with Canon batteries. My battery actually lasts for about a couple of weeks on just average shooting before needing to be recharged again. My camera only came with one battery thought but for me that's more than enough for what I use the camera to shoot especially since I usually also bring at least two other cameras with me on the shoot. Though I am looking for some original spare batteries for the camera as sometimes it's best to bring a spare battery for the 1dx for a short trip rather than bringing a charger with it... Thank you very much again for watching, really means a lot. I hope you have a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls Thanks for the response David. I love the camera. End up getting two other 3rd party spare battery. Kinda hard to find original batteries for it. I shot an MMA fight with the camera and had to get those spare batteries. To my surprise, I actually only use 1 battery that night with 12 different fights that night. Though I had two other cameras with me that night, but the 1Dx was my main cam.
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The 7d mark II is still a great camera actually.. But I do understand why you'd want the 1dx and I would highly recommend getting especially when the prices are dropping like crazy now. The image quality is still amazing and I personally love the colour science out of the 1dx than the 7d mark ii. The only downside is you might find that it is easier to carry the 7d mark ii to more places and document more with less hassle... But if you get to shoot with the 1dx, it is also hard to move to another camera~~ haha.. But I hope you can find a good copy of the camera as it is still truly an amazing camera. I thank you very much for watching, wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I still love the 1d mark iii, but the 1dx also has a special place in my heart as it also at this point got me through a lot of projects and I am still amazed by the colour science out of this camera when compare to even the more modern eos R that I also have. The 1d mark iii is, at the end of the day, a great camera that I will always love and will not look down on it as I did and still do enjoy using that camera. Furthermore, to me it is also a type of classic digital camera that I always have the pleasure using it every time i pick up the camera. :-) But the 1dx is also another nice camera that I just fell in love with the colour science and they reliability. Furthermore, it is to me a type of classic as well because it started the 1dx line of cameras... This camera is also a pleasure to use and the reliability of this camera cannot be overlooked for any projects I take it to... That being said, it doesn't mean that I love the 1d mark iii any less that I used to, I still love it and the 1d mark iii is still a great camera for me as well :-) So don't be sad:-) Be glad that you have such a nice camera as the 1d mark iii to work with. :-)
@@DavidCuhls thanks David . I feel better now. Maybe down the line I could pick up at 1DX for myself as well. Not sure if you saw my other reply. But do you think 1D Mark IV worth getting if you already have a 1D Mark iii? To be honest, I have a little bit of the GAS. My main purpose for the camera is street photography by the way. Luxury to crop with the 16 Mp would be nice, but I’m not sure if it’s worth spending another $700. US.
I'd say that resolution isn't really every, even for cropping. I know it sounds cliche but it is true. For example, the Canon eos R6 has only 20 megapixels when compare to the older eos R which has a little over 30 megapixels. But the details of the 20 megapixels of the R6 so really comparable, if not better than the eos R... So my advice is maybe look at the 1d mark iii file and see if you like the details out of the camera even after cropping. If you do, maybe you can hold off from buying the mark iv and save a bit more money... But if you really prefer that much more details and you are able to justify paying more for the 1d mark iv, then who am I to stop you right? So just look at the details and justify it for your style of photography/results and from there just really think it overnight and then decide :-) I am sure that would be the best way for now to consider your decisions :-)
@@DavidCuhls Gosh David this is excellent advice. I'm going to look at the files more closely. I think I'm just attracted to the idea of having more pixels but you're probably right. If I look more closely at the files that I get while shooting it, I'll probably be satisfied. You know how GAS is, it totally clouds your perception of the equipment you already have. Thanks again David.
@@PerfectNormal I’ve owned two EOS 1D Mark IV’s over the past two years and have absolutely enjoyed using them. Even had the opportunity to use a 1Ds Mark III alongside as well (hidden gem in the camera world). While I do enjoy the everything that makes a EOS 1D Mark IV a “1D,” quite often, I wish I still had a full frame sensor to take wide angle shots. The Mark IV produces remarkable results at 6400 ISO, and I have no issue pushing it to 12800 ISO for personal use. Resolution is more than enough, I don’t really need more than 12mp anyways, but the autofocus algorithm is a bit dated compared to modern EOS cameras. There isn’t too much to ask for with this unit besides a secondary joystick, but again, I see a full frame camera in the future as an upcoming purchase of mine. Just food for thought…
Thank you for watching and for the feedback. I am deeply sorry that my content was not useful and wasn’t good enough to you. I only wanted to share my opinions/experience based on how I use the camera in case it might be helpful to some people… But I am sorry that it wasn’t the case for you…. I will do my best to improve my future contents. I thank you very much again for watching as well as for your kind feedback. I wish you a good time, stay safe and have fun shooting
Congratulations on getting the camera, I am sure you’ve produced some great results. I am also sure you’ll earn your money back, this camera is so reliable and still very capable, it’s hard to break it (even after dropping it on the cement a couple of times 😅😅). Furthermore, the colours and characteristics as well as the quality that this camera still produces is really amazing. Unless if this camera really doesn’t have features that you need for your shoot, this camera is a great camera overall. :-) Thank you very much for watching as well as for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stays safe and have fun shooting! Happy holidays! :-)
I got a 1DX MK1 and if you know how to handle it you will never need to buy another camera again. Everything else just ends up being G.A.S and overkill (look at all the PRO images that have been shot using 1DX over the years, just confirming the facts of the matter). We now have WAAAAY more than we ever need, but still some like getting "drunk" through by manifacturers feeding us new spec, new features, new this + that, faster this + that.... even though its not needed to shoot a great photo 99 times out of a 100.
I am aware of that, but I still think that the 2k from this camera is still really nice and clean, the colour rendition is still very good with very organic colour reproduction. Of course, it may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is certain is a great camera in my opinion. :-)
"i ve got mine for around 800 euros" - so I went on the Internet, in our country 1800 used. People here are imbeciles. Even new cameras that sell elsewhere for for example 3500CAD or AUD cost here 4000+ euros. While people earn 1/3rd of the money lmao. whatever. Awesome camera it is.
I'm not surprised you damaged it the way you keep waving it about. Another thing, why would you have so many cameras hanging around yourself on a shoot? Sorry I couldn't watch the video after the first 7 minutes because of your constant moving about, it was irritating, try keeping still.
That's good for you, happy to hear. :-) Thank you very much for watching and for sharing, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I’ve had my 1DX for about 7mo now. I LOVE it for all the same reasons you stated. Side note: you can put the camera in silent mode during video recording and it changes the button functions so that they do not “click” if you’re adjusting. Thank you for the video!! It’s rare to see a current video on the 1DX. Please create a few more vids on this camera. Take care!
Thank you very much for watching and also for the kind words. Much appreciated it. :-) Regarding the silent shooting, yeah, it works really similarly to my 5d mark iii but thank you for pointing it out. :-) Yeah, part of the reason for me to create this video was that I just couldn't find a lot of videos about the original canon eos 1dx that is not by big camera reviewers or by Canon themselves.. So I just thought why not share some of my thoughts about the camera with people in case someone would like to know more about this camera since it is still such a great camera in my opinion. :-) Thank you very much again for watching and for sharing your thoughts/experience. Hope you have a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
It doesn t matter the camera. Can you shoot amazing photos?
@@IacopoCutino00 Whilst aesthetic composition and timing are unquestionably important, camera choice, it's functionality and resolution all contribute to the process and end result, especially if large prints are a client's end goal.
Weird question, but coming from Nikon... how do you change the aperture with the 1DX when in manual mode? I only have manual focus lenses rn like the Voigt 58 and some Zeiss, but when I'm in manual video mode the top dial just changes the shutter. How would you change aperture with a canon lens? Thanks.
@@FrankCastleTIG hit the info button to the left of the eye cup until the back display shows all the manual settings and then the thumb dial adjusts aperture.
Since 2006 I have owned several eos1d mkII, IV and 1DX. I personally prefer zero or near zero post-editing photography if possible for motorsports. just no time to edit either money or delete it. What you shoot you have to manage. Purchasing used pro bodies as you did is the best investment tool if its your living, battery life, durability all the things you've mentioned. Dropping a consumer camera with a 85mm1.2 would've been the death of that camera/lens. Back in the day i started with a nikon FF and also had a big dent in the prism it was a visual testimony of the pro camera body's strength. The more you use your canon pro body it just creates better more authentic photography. If post photoshop is your thing then a probody isn't really warranted. I don't really do much video and seeking to learn more to incorporate more video. thank you for your great informal video, happy shooting.
I have two of the 1dx Cameras, they have been absolute work horses for me over the years… Purchased one back in 2012 when they first came out and another one as a second setup in 2016 because I don’t like changing lenses in some of the conditions I have experienced at events, re dust etc. I photographed a rodeo once and the dust was bad. The camera survived two days of the dust whereas I destroyed a 70-200L (Mark one). I had a motherboard in one of 1dx’s die and it was quite expensive to get repaired, I think about AU$750. But they have been great cameras, I would like to get the MKIII for the eye tracking etc. but these have many more years left in them. A great Camera, Good review David... thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Sorry for such a late reply but thank you so much for sharing your story/experience, it really means a lot and thank you very much for watching! Yeah, the 1dx camera is still a great reliable camera that will still deliver amazing results at the end of the day. :-) These cameras will also last for a really long time and will continue to deliver great results throughout it's lifetime. Thank you very much again for sharing your stories and for watching. I hope you have a great time and have fun shooting! :-)
I just picked up a 1D X with less than 2,000 clicks on the shutter. Even though I have the R6, R5, and several pro Nikons like the D4S and D5, I've been dying to try out a 1D X body for awhile just because of what I've heard about that entire series of cameras in general, and...wow! It has to be the toughest, most robust camera I have ever felt - even moreso than the pro Nikon bodies by a hair. And the files coming from it are just lovely!
Congratulations on the 1dx, it is still a great camera that will still deliver great results when used properly. There is indeed something when using the camera, whether its the operational side of the camera or seeing your results... The camera is also still very capable and tough as well as reliable for a lot today's photography tasks. I am sure you will produce some amazing results with it. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Is it comparable to the Nikon d4s?
How you compare to Nikon d4s? Low lights performance, high Iso and overall picture quality? And AF? Thanks
I just picked up a gently used 1Dx and have shot a couple high school basketball games, almost all of which with a canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, and I'm super happy with the results. I'm getting used to it, as it's much bigger/heavier than my 6D, but it's an amazing piece of technology.
Yeah, the 1dx still really produces great images and the tech inside is still amazing for what you can do with it. Congrats on the camera and thank you very much for watching as well as sharing your story! :-) Much appreciated it. :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
You don t buy a camera because it s amazing piece of tech. Can you shoot amazing photos? Otherwise it s useless. You can do the same thing with a camera that costs 10 times less.
@@IacopoCutino00 Yes you do buy a camera because it's an amazing piece of tech, otherwise we'd all be using pin holes in shoe boxes! I think what you're trying to say is buying a high tech camera doesn't make you a better photographer, and yes we all know and have heard that pearl of wisdom thousands of times before, but well done for stating the obvious
how do you compare colours between 1dx and 6d? don't you have examples to show by any chance? I love 6d colours, I've already tried many other canon cameras, including mirrorless, and all of them are beaten by my old good 6d, so would like to try 1dx or 1dx mark ii
@@SergeKoritsky I have a bunch of pictures from both, and I think the picture quality of the 6D is equal to or better than my 1Dx. They do tend to 'pop' more than what I get out of my 1Dx. Going down from 20MP to 18MP seemed noticeable to me as well. Some of that may be due to camera settings, and I've gotten better about getting better images in-camera. I have since gotten a 1Dx-II and newer glass, as well as a lot of practice. The biggest knocks against the 6D for sports is the fps rate and the need for a battery grip. Resolution was more than adequate, and it produced high quality images.
Thank you for these two videos on this camera. You are doing a great service for all starting photographers. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words and also for watching, it really means a lot! :-) I am glad that you liked both videos and have watched both of them. I hope you have a great time and have fun shooting. :-)
I've always found that the 1DX pulls out more 'per pixel' sharpness, than many other cameras, and obviously considerably more than any of the 5D range, which output overly soft images due to the very heavy anti-aliasing filter. Yet there is something about the 1DX's natural pixel structure grain, that make the shots taken with it look special. You may find that the 1DXII loses that aesthetic. The only other two cameras that had this otherworldly look, was the 1DS Mk2 and the original 1D. And even if you're blowing it up to billboard size, 18 megapixels will do a comfortable A2 print or about 16 x 24 inches. All the best from Aston.
Also forgot to mention, that I bought this camera new, and loved it from the day I saw the first pictures come up on the computer. Given that the 1DX mark two and Mark three didn't offer much in the way of improvements, I haven't bothered to upgrade. When you described it as an old DSLR, it surprised me, as I consider it to be still very competitive against the majority of current DSLR's. Sorry, I'm just rambling now. :-)
Above in these comments someone mentioned 1dx files been less sharp than the 6D ones. Have you printed 24x36 inch prints from both? Would you agree than colors and details are visibly better on 1Dx?
@@Classicdslr Couldn't find any mention of the 6D being sharper anywhere in the thread, however, the 6D does have a much newer sensor, though I have no experience with it bar a couple of test shots which I found to be somewhat soft. That could of course be something to do with the lens that was been tested at the time. (I do find however find that the five series is significantly softer). I suspect with decent prime lenses, mirror lock-up, and an excellent tripod, one could produce a significantly sharp enough image on either camera that would produce excellent enlargements. If you're looking for large prints, you could always mount the camera vertically and take multiple shots and then join them together later on. I've done this in the past creating giga pixel images which print at any size. Just a thought.
@@AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp Sorry I wrote my answer from the mobile phone and you are right there is no clear statement that 6D is sharper. One of the viewers (Erick) mentioned "I think the picture quality of the 6D is equal to or better than my 1Dx. They do tend to 'pop' more than what I get out of my 1Dx. Going down from 20MP to 18MP seemed noticeable to me as weli" I guess the last line might have confused me 6D is sharper since it has only 2mp more :)
Thank you for the long expalanation and tips. I have never seen a channel owner here providing so much value to visotors. If you keep ding this you could the number one photography channel for many more people.
3 years after relise this video so I have few questions :
1 did you still have 1dx?
2 what is your 3 cameras you still keep if have to Limited to 3 only :)
3 what is usable higher Iso for 1dx and is any better from 5dm3?
I have a friend who bought the 1dx mark 1 recently in 2022 and I'm very astonished 😲 of the image quality that came out. This old tech professional cameras have something unique in them. They were made to stay until it stops working or break down.no need to edit the pictures everyone was wondering what type of camera he used.
Yeah,, these cameras were really built to last for a long time not. The image quality is also still really good and also very unique full of characteristics that when you get the results, you don't really question about the age of the camera. Also, with the price steadily decreasing, you can really get really good deals on these cameras nowadays. Thank you very much for sharing your story and also for watching, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I just ordered one! Should be getting it next week! This video made me choose this over the Mark ii. Please make more 1dx videos! Thank you again for making videos for the newer photogs like myself!
Haha, I only just saw your comment just now but congratulations again on the camera! I will do my best to publish more videos on the 1dx (as I think there are still too little videos about the camera on TH-cam). Meanwhile, I've already done two photo shooting videos with the 1dx camera on my channel. :-) I thank you again very much for watching and also for sharing your story. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Why is better choice over 1dxII?
@@JrPfreedom affordability at the time. But now I have the 1Dx and the Mark II version.
Finally got around to purchasing one of these. I was looking for a good condition and reasonably low shutter count camera and got mine for £639 delivered with only 33k clicks. I'll probably need to get another battery soon. It's a camera I've always wanted. Great review as always and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I got one from mpb for £360. 100% complete original packaging and only 125k shutter count. Except for paint loss on the strap loops, the camera is pretty much scratchless 😊😊
Man I kept replaying the part when you said the 5D mark iii had the best colors and I agree so much. I have an EOS R and it could never reproduce the colors of my mark iii. No one ever says this and it’s weird. Thank you for this review. I will now pick this cam up on eBay.
Yeah, I really love the colour science out of the 5d mark iii. Even though the sensor cannot produce the most robust files, nor best in lowlight or even in dynamic range but when it comes to colours, it really is hard to beat the 5d mark iii. That said, it is also very subjective topic since everyone will have their own preferences. But I am also glad to see that it's not just me who love the colour science out of the 5d mark iii. It is still a great and reliable camera at the end of the day that will still deliver amazing results. Thank you so much for watching as well as for sharing your experience, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I bought mine i think 2 month ago and I love it I come from a Canon 80d.
I bought mine for 1099 with 80,000 clicks
Mine is also in mint condition
Congrats on the camera! Yeah, the 80d is also a nice camera but in terms of photography aspects, the 1dx, in my opinion, will deliver interesting results that might not be possible to capture with the 80d. Thanks for watching and have fun shooting! ☺️☺️
I have just got one for £1800 with 12k shutter in pristine condition. Its a little heavy but its amazing.
Congrats on the camera, that's actually also a really good deal and 12k shutter life is like nothing for the camera. :-) Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story, very much appreciated it. Hope you have a good time and have fun shooting. :-)
Thanks, 2nd time listening again ^^ (podcast in car travel).
Thanks for listening, hope you have a great time and have fun shooting :-)
My used 1DX Mark III should arrive Monday. Cannot WAIT!!!
Thank you very watching and also congratulations on getting the 1DX Mark iii, it is a great camera that will output great results regardless of where you take it to. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hello, i really enjoyed this video. I have a Canon R5 and i still have my 5D MarkIII that i purchased new many years ago. I still love the DSLR and the quickness / realtime of the optical finder and the build of these big cameras…there is something about them that is unexplainable and very appealing…thank you for the videos
Thank you for the compliment and also for sharing your story, very much appreciate it. :-) Yes, you are right, there is something about using "old" DSLRs especially the 5d mark ii, 5d mark iii and the 1dx... Sure the tech is not current anymore but there is some sort of charm using them and having them in your hands, the way it operates and the type of images that you get are also different with look you get with more modern digital look... Thanks for watching and also again for sharing your story. :-) Wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! ;-)
Always wanted one of these for sports, I'm only an amateur photographer but picked one up on ebay with 650k+ clicks on it, still goes like a beast and so fun to shoot on. I like you're doing vids on older Canon cameras, please do some more on the 1dx
Wow, congrats on getting the camera, I am sure you'll produce great results with it! :-) Yeah, despite the age of these cameras, they are still very capable and reliable. The results from these cameras are still great even for today's standards. I really love these older cameras as well as love sharing my thoughts on them in case it might also help others out as well. So I will continue to make these videos in the future for sure. :-) Thank you so much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Great vid, thanks. There are silent controls available for movies, allowing just touching the selector wheel for changing setting. Cool feature, but not default.
Bought mine brand new back when it came out. Number 89 off the manufacturer. Probably one of this first ones available in the US. Love it still. I had to send it in for repair out of warranty a few years ago because the mirror just locked up. Apparently, this is a known problem. Wish it had been recalled. Have the GPS GP-E1 attached to Geotag my pic’s. Nice video. I need to check my Shutter Count. I’ve never looked before. I bet it’s very low. Very few pictures shot with it. Where do I find that info? Thanks Thumbs Upped!
Michael
Hey man. Im currently have the Eos R with 70-200mm f2.8 ii, 35mm f1.4 ii, 24mm f1.4 ii and 85mm f1.8. Im looking to sell my 24mm, and get money for a new lens or new camera. I have always been in love with the 1dxmk2, and thinking about "upgrading" from Eos R to that. I could choose to get 1dxmk2 or a 24-70mm / 85mm f1.2 ii. What do you think?
Just happened to watch your video (popped up on TH-cam). Got my 1DX two years ago in October. Great camera. Shoot mostly indoor national league handball.
Please tell us specifically how many times you’ve had a SD Card fail. For me, never, and I started shooting digitsl in 2003
In total, 27 times for the SD card and around 6 times so far with the CF card. Congratulations that you never had an SD card failed on you. That being said, even if assuming a card never failed on me, I would still hesitate to trust just one SD card for important shoot because in 99 per cent of the cases I would not be able to recreate the moments.
I am deeply sorry if I've said something that offended you, in this video I only explained things from my own thoughts based on my experience. So I am sorry if I said something that did not align with your experience.
I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting :-)
@@DavidCuhls I'm not knocking CF cards. I use them in my cameras that accept them, like the 1DX. My R6, though, is SD only, as is my Fuji XT-3. I'm surprised you've had so many failures. Would you mind sharing which brand of SD card you had the worst luck with? Thanksl.
Sorry that I seemed a little bit offended earlier, it's just that when people asked the same question in my previous videos, they usually try to attack me, so I was a little bit annoyed... I am sorry.
I am now mainly using the Sandisk Extreme Pro and Lexar Professional SD cards. I used to use Sony as well as Transcend as well but they weren't as reliable as Sandisk and Lexar. Between Sandisk and Lexar, I've only experienced two instances when the Lexar would corrupt on my when using with my X-T3. However, I've experience over 16 times when the Sandisk would either get corrupted or was just not reliable enough. So right now I am trying to buy more Lexar cards because statistically I had less problems with them but I have to admit that when traveling to different shoots in different countries, Sandisk is still more accessible, so most of my SD cards are still Sandisk...
What are those lenses? Ty great video
The hardware on this camera is capable to shoot 4K, but Canon lock it via software to sell a similar equivalent of this body for videography.
Also they treatend to sue Magic Lantern if the try to unlock it.
God knows how many features on this camera are hidden from us to this days.
I have a 1 DX, just works and delivers great pics. Thanks for the great review
Yeah, the 1DX is indeed still a capable camera that still delivers great results. :-) Thanks so much for watching and also for the kind words, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
watched your video and then got one and will be mailed to me next week. Couldn't wait for it...
Ohh wow, congratulations on your new camera! I am sure you will produce really nice results with it. :-) It's still more than a capable camera yet very reliable. Thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hello David! Congrats on the great content on your youtube channel! I love your videos on older cameras. I wanted to share my experience with the 1DX Mark I.
So I have purchased this camera in 2019 for about 1250 Euros with 45.000 shutter count which was basically like new and I also took good care of it even today it looks good and it has 227.000 shutter count, it is my main camera for official photographic projects and as they say it brings money in the house. I can tell you it was the perfect decision at that time to purchase this camera I don't regret it one bit even though 2019 was a starting point in advance mirrorless cameras.
The image quality straight of this camera is just amazing, the Canon color science and skin tones are just perfect, the raw files are like perfect working material but I often find that the JPEG straight out of the camera are just great. I am photographer that does many subgenres of photography such as weddings, children events, parties, club parties, sport events (major and minor sport events), car racing events etc. This camera helps me to obtain the perfect JPEG picture quality out of the camera.
The ISO power of this camera is amazing, If i deliver JPEGs straight out of the camera I will programm the camera with a high noise reduction and use ISO up to 6400 ISO, if I am working with RAW files I wouldn't shy to use ISO 10.000, ISO 10.000 in RAW is way better than lets say 5D Mark III (which I owned and it is another great camera). ISO 10.000 is not that hard to correct in RAW from the 1DX as I learned during the years using it.
The battery life is extraordinary I have two original batterie, each one lasts about 2500 shots with lighter prime lenses or at least 1200-1400 shots with a heavier lenses or when using IS. The battery power is not hindered by extreme temperatures, I have photographed wedding in 37 degrees Celsius outdoor here in Romania and also -16 degrees Celsius landscape long exposures and a fully charged battery lasted as long as possible.
The autofocus system for photography is just fantastic, I can focus in low light during the bride and groom dance when the light is dim or when their cake is being carried to them in low light with only candle light from the candles on the cake or many low light situations.
The autofocus system for sports events is just amazing for a soccer match or tennis match I am using it alongside the prime lens Canon 400mm f/5.6L some times maybe with the Canon 1.4 TCE Mark II extender as it will focus with this extender on the central point, straight out of the camera the JPEG will be perfect.
True, I am using canon fixed lenses such as Canon 24mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 35mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS, Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Canon 135mm f/2L, Canon 400mm f/5.6L and the single most light and good overall zoom Canon 70-400 f/4L USM lens; speedlite flash Canon 600 EX RT mark I and Mark II and 400 EX RT III, It is a perfect combination for what I need - it took me almost 7 years to purchase this kit. I am using the Canon 1DX alongside my Canon 1D Mark III which I will review later and I just love the combination of these two camera. In a day and age of mirrorless cameras I will not upgrade yet to a mirrorless camera probably I will upgrade to the 1DX Mark II. My point is you need good Canon L lenses and original flashes in my personal opinion to obtain maximum quality out of this camera and 1D Mark III also and of course you need to learn how to use natural light properly.
Cheers!
Wow, thank you very much for watching and also for putting in the effort to share you perspective to the community, this really means a lot. I really agree with what you said and wouldn't be able to say it better, so thank you very much again for sharing this and also for continuing to watch my videos. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
1 dx is Legend and Can be use for everything but is not small and light 40mm 2.8 pancake Can help for some point.
Qestions
1dx mark II or 5d m4?
I will not sell the first ixoyd - you feel that you are holding the thing. On the 1D M4, my mileage was almost 1.5 million K. On the 1Dx, the approximate mileage is rounded off.
What a great video! I just subscribed, I have a 5D3 and a 1D3, and it is finally time to upgrade, so I'm very glad I found your video as someone who also uses older gear that is a great value! I'm trying to decide between the 1DX and 1DX Mark II, we shall see! Also, you have a wonderful speaking voice for presentations and great demeanor in front of the camera, take good care!
Wow, those two cameras are some of my favourite cameras! I love using those two and the colour science of the 5d mark iii, that's just amazing! :-) I personally actually prefer the colour science of the 1dx original over the 1dx mark ii but I cannot deny how much more robust the files of the 1dx mark ii as well as how much more reliable it is over the already very reliable 1dx original. So for the colours, I would pick the 1dx original any day but for demanding jobs, assignments, etc., I'd pick the 1dx mark ii. But that's just my preference from using both... :-)
I thank you very much for watching as well as for your kind words and support, really appreciated it! :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
With 18MP is it good for wedding
He does know that there’s is a cable that you can just put in the camera to get the pics to the phone, right?
Considering this cam or 5d mark iii for weddings….
I just found one for $450 on OfferUp with 217k shutter count 🤣 I still can’t believe it.
Congrats on the camera! Thanks for watching and for sharing. :-) Hope you have a great time and have fun shooting! :-)
I'd pass
Lucky you
@9:48 one annoying thing about Canon cameras is that they are inconsistent with the iso button placement, besides the fact that the button is tiny. But my biggest annoyance is that the camera stops displaying the meter through the viewfinder as you adjust the iso. With Nikon DSLRs, the meter is displayed as you adjust the iso in realtime (like shutter speed/aperture) so you can see the effect change has on the measured exposure. Canon does this but only while adjusting the shutter speed and/or aperture, not iso.
Yeah, I agree that the metre display part is kind of annoying but I personally got used to it by now… Of course, it would be nice if they would still add it in though. But yeah, it’s also a bit annoying. Thanks for watching and also for sharing your opinion, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Would you prefer 1DX jpegs over Nikon's D4?
I am getting this camera soon.
Congrats on your new camera! Thanks for watching and have fun shooting :-)
Dear David. I have enjoyed your videos. I own and use two 1DX bodies as a sports shooter. I actually love there bodies. Im seriously considering purchasing a 5d classic to shoot images beyond the action. Scenes in and around football grounds. Crowds, vendors…. Presently I use a Ricoh GRIi but I’m eager to give a 5d a run as a bang around 3rd camera body with 17-40 glass. Thoughts? Thanks Paul
Wow, that’s a nice combination of cameras that you have, I still really love the 1DX but also really like the GR II as well, such a powerful camera! :-) I personally also love the 5d classic, I think that it has really unique colour science (both straight out of the camera and even during the post process…). I think that the 17-40mm is still a great lens and has plenty of optical resolution for the 5d classic. (I also have done a video of the 5d classic on my channel if you are interested! ☺️) For the price, I think it’s really worth getting the combination of the 5d classic and the 17-40mm. It’s also a great walk around combination as well because the lens starts from ultra wide to standard focal length. I remembered when I first started taking photography seriously, I swore by the 17-40mm but to this day, some of my favourite images were taken with that lens. The contrast is great, chromatic aberration control is great, sharpness is still good and it has weather sealing which really great! So I highly recommend it. :-) That said, this is only my opinion, it really also depends on what you shoot and how you like to shoot. Hope that helps. :-) I thank you very much for watching, wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Thanks David.
have you used in a studio with a trigger for a strobe light
Yes I have and it responded quite nicely. :-)
12fps is the reason I want this. Because it can be converted to a 24p video clip using frame interpolation. Shooting in RAW in bursts and being able to turn them into video clips after editing every frame in Lightroom for maximum picture quality is awesome. Only trouble is it the sound. You can either record separately or just dub music over. I am strongly considering buying a used one at the right price. Not ready to go mirrorless until they sort out problems like the battery life. 260 shots (R6) and then a dead battery is unusable for me.
Thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it.
I think that although the camera can technically shoot at 12fps, the camera might not be able to keep that up with af turned on since not all lenses will keep up and if there focusing distance gap between certain shift focus is huge then it will definitely not keep up.. Sure the 1dx battery last longer than the battery life of the R6... but after just came back from a few badminton game shoots and with over four and a half thousand images on both my R5 and R6, I can confirm that the battery life is also not bad on those cameras. Also, if you don't mind the size, you can actually get a battery grip and in practice you will be able to shoot for quite a few days without charging (if you don't shoot video and only shoot photos, the 2 batteries in the batterygrip of the r5 and r6 will outlast the 1dx battery in my experience)... If battery life is your concern, the R3 uses the same battery as the 1dx mark iii, so that's also something to look at...
But that's just my opinion based on how I shoot...
Thank you very much again for watching and also for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I still like your enthousiasm for these legacy camera's. Makes me want to start a collection myself - say a Nikon d4 as a starting point, or a D3 even. Blasts from the past, that will however not eat my hard drive but still provide great images. And not break the bank in the process :-)
Wow, thank you! Yeah, older legacy cameras still delivers great results even for today's standards. The plus side is that they in most cases won't chew up your hard drives yet still giving robust enough files to play in post. :-) The D3 and D4 are definitely great cameras to look at as well. I really love the colours out of those cameras, not to mention the feel of using those cameras are really magical (in the way that you can't really feel with the more modern D5 and D6...). But yeah, I highly recommend starting a collection, you can really do a lot of experimentations with them. :-) Thank you so much for watching and also for your kind words, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Can you link cf cards that you use for the 1dx?
or any cf cards that are able to be used on this camera
did you have a chance compare colors from 1DX with 1DX Mark II? are they still the same?
Yes I have actually and they are not the same to be honest with you. File-wise, the 1dx mark ii shows deeper colours that I can't explain but my preference would still be the original 1Dx because it looks more unique to me whereas the 1dx mark ii tries to look more like a standard look (if that made sense...)... I guess, "artistically" the 1dx original would be my choice but for more "natural" looks, the 1dx mark ii would be better (though it does still have that nice Canon colour science and rendition of course). Hope that helps a little. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
At about 3:18 ..... what happened to the 85mm f1.2 ii? Mine is bipolar with the DSLR (good with mirrorless but still very slow). She focuses only when she feels like it. And mine is mint, stays home during my event shoots, since the 85mm f1.8 is way more consistent, faster and lighter. I'd hate to think what she will be like after the fall like that.
What size Compact flash cards do you use?
I have one that flawless , in pristine condition. Shutter count of around 7,000. I love this camera, it’s amazing! I got it a few years ago and I paid a pretty good penny for it. I think I paid like $2300. I know I paid too much for it a lot of traveling in 2018 or 2019. But my pictures are just amazing, haven’t had a chance to do much video work with it but I’m looking forward to it. It’s just an all-around great camera.. Been thinking about moving over to mirrorless. FujiFilm has my eye
Yeah, the pictures quality is still really good for even today's standards in my opinion and the camera is still really reliable as well. Congratulations on getting the camera two years ago. Sure that price might be a little bit high but I think that if it's worth it and you're happy with it then it is more or less justified. :-) Thank you very much for watching as well as for sharing you story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
1Dx vs 5D Classic in terms of color rendering and image appealing. What are your thoughts? :)
I would definitely say the 1DX, just love the colour science of the 1DX and the colour reproduction. It’s not only something that you can feel but also something that you can really see without pixel peeping… It also has the right mood in my opinion. :-) That Said, it’s also very subjective because this is my preference to the way I shoot, a lot of people I know swears by the 5d classic’s colour science which is also good. :-)
Thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls thanks for your detailed answer💪🏻💪🏻
Appreciate it
I own the 5D myself and think about the next camera in terms of autofocus and speed.
Is the autofocus as annoying as I heard it in videos that you cannot see where it focuses? The screen just blinks but not the square where it focused?
Hi, thanks for the videos, they are great for me! I have a question, I want to buy 1 dx but time lapse mode is important for me, does 1dx have time lapse mode?
Thanks for the video, do you recommend any aftermarket batteries for it?
Thank you very much for watching, really means a lot! Regarding the battery options, there are definitely a lot of third party options but it also really depends on which region of the world you live in as different region of the world will have their reliable brands. So here in northern Europe, Patona would be a reliable third party battery brand. That said, if you can find brand new original ones (which should still be available since this battery series was used in quite a few models), I would recommend getting the brand new original one is not only going to last longer but will work better when using with the original charger since the third party batteries (regardless of brands) tends to have problems with reliable charging with the original charger... Furthermore, they don't always show the exact battery after a while of owning... Hope that helps somewhat, thank you very much for watching. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Unbelievable how this amazing video only got 1 view and comment..
Sorry i mean like and comment
Haha, it's okay, I usually don't get a lot of views anyway but I still like to create videos nonetheless... I just hope that I can help someone at least a little by making these videos because sometimes it's not only the review videos that matters but also the opinion videos that might help as well... That's why I only make "my thought" videos rather than "review" videos.. :-) Then hopefully I can somehow create a small photography community with this channel... But ohh well... haha... But thank you very much for watching and also for your kind compliment! Really appreciated it! :-) Hope you have a great time and have fun shooting :-)
I've been eyeing this one up as an upgrade from my 5d mkI and 7d mki
I think this would be more versatile but the 1ds iii also really interests me, the colours seem lovely.
Am I losing any of that special sauce if I got the 1dx or can you achieve similar looks to the 5d / 1ds?
Can you add a time stamp to your videos subjects?
Unfortunately you can't, I am sorry~~ But thank you very watching and if you have more questions, feel free to ask at anytime and I will do my best to answer. Otherwise, thank you very much for watching, stay safe and have fun shooting:-)
@@DavidCuhls if you are interested in adding a time stamp (chapters) to your video. th-cam.com/video/DbcZZLsPXeo/w-d-xo.html
Great review! I got burned on 3rd party batteries and I only buy Canon batteries anymore. Buy once, cry once! I am looking at the 1DX ii currently for a second option along with my 7D ii.
what would you recommend when buying this camera as to shutter count, I have been looking at one that is 111,000 for around $800. Is this a good price? Thanks
Personally I think it is a good deal (assuming that other camera functions still functions properly and also other conditions aren't too bad). :-) In my experience, the shutter life on the option that you found is still not a lot. These cameras are really built for long life. Honestly, I just bought one a couple of weeks ago with over 1.3 million shutter life (I really don't know what the previous owner did with it...) and it is still going very strong. :-) I think now it just comes down to if you personally are okay with the condition and also okay with what the camera can do. :-) If you are okay with everything, then I would highly recommend it. :-)
Hope that helps a bit. I thank you very much for watching, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls thanks
Good buy! 👍
Awesome video, how good is that AF on the 1DX, does it get the focus spot on 99% of the time or are there situations where it struggles due to its age? One other question, do you still have it and if so how is it now you have had more time using it? Thanks.
I still have and use this camera, in my opinion, it still has the best Canon colour and skin tones in any of my Cameras that I have used and still own. That being said, it is hard to get all 99% of the shots in every situations to be accurate, especially for a DSLR. Furthermore, you have to get used to how the camera handles different environment/scenarios as well to be able to get the most out of it. In my experience, this camera will accurately focus 83-89% of the time. The rest, it might take a little bit too long or there were just too many complex patterns and lighting that confused the camera a little. Then there is also the lenses, if the lenses allows the camera to perform with precision and also with great response, then it will also raise that chance to getting more accurately focused shots. So please be aware of that as well. Hope that helps. I thank you for watching and also for the kind words, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
what lens did u have on the 1dx in the thumbnail
The lens on the 1dx in the thumbnail photo is the Canon ef 85mm F/1.2L USM II :-)
Weird question, but coming from Nikon... how do you change the aperture with the 1DX when in manual mode? I only have manual focus lenses rn like the Voigt 58 and some Zeiss, but when I'm in manual video mode the top dial just changes the shutter. How would you change aperture with a canon lens? Thanks. (Nikon obviously have two dials, lol)
Sorry to hear about the problem… Usually on Canon cameras, the top dial is to change the shutter speed when in manual mode on the rear dial (the wheel next to the screen) is to change the aperture. You can reprogram them to change other settings in the menu settings though. But that’s the case with lenses with electrical contacts with the camera. Many manual lenses does not have electrical contacts with the camera and therefore you cannot change the aperture through the camera but on the lens itself. But usually the rear dial is the dial to change your aperture value on the Canon cameras. I hope that helps. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! ☺️✌🏻📸
@DavidCuhls very helpful, thanks. This is my first canon and it was strange not having the front dial!
Thankyou for this video David. I have a question: What is the maximum print size of the picture from the 1DX?
With the 1dx, I am really not sure about the print size since I haven't really printed larger than A1. However, I've seen photographers using the 1dx for fashion shoots and the pictures would be printed for the billboard size to be put on billboards and the side of big buildings like big shopping mall buildings. So I can say that with an A1 professional print, it is definitely really good. There are a lot of details, the colours are really good as well. However, between the A1 size and a billboard size, I cannot really give much input on that either since I've never personally print larger than A1. For billboard, many people always of the misconception that you need a super high megapixel camera to do it... but in reality, people are looking at the images from at least a few hundred metres away, so any unclear (if there are any) part is not really visible at that distance to the naked eyes...
@@DavidCuhls your response means a lot to me Dave, as I have been hesitating between upgrading to a 1DX and upgrading to an EOS R.
What is the max speed of CF cards this camera is capable to use ,what I mean is what’s the max speed the camera can write so I don’t buy too fast of a cards for no reason ..
Personally I think a CF UDMA7 card with around 120MB/s (or 800x speed) would already be more than enough for the 1dx. They're really reliable and will keep up with the speed of the 1dx for sure. Furthermore, they are really inexpensive nowadays since these cards have been around for a little while now. :-) Hope that helps a little. I thank you very much for watching, I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I have to ask, you mentioned upgrading to the 1DX mkii. I was also diving into getting a mkii but I found the color science to be completley different. I am not sure if its really different compared to the mk i, but I feel the 1dx mk i colors look more natural. Love to hear your thoughts on that. :)
Yeah, I think that the 1dx mark ii is definitely great and still produces great files. In terms of colour science though, I still prefer the mark i over the mark ii. I think it just looks more organic with more characters in the same time. The skin rendition and skin tones are also just great and pleasing on the mark i over the mark ii in my opinion. That said, the mark ii is also great, just that these things are very subjective. But of course, without a doubt, the mark ii's files are much better to edit and more robust as well. Add that extra performance that you'll get with the mark ii, it is still a great option to go for as well. That's just my opinion in a nutshell, hope that helps. I thank you so much for continuing to watch my videos, very much appreciated it! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Yeah for some reason, I too prefer CF card and the slots.. SD cards seem too flimsy
Yeah and SD cards in my experience is less reliable than CF cards… But everyone have their preferences based on their workflow. :-) Thanks for watching and also for sharing your thoughts, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Just wanted to address the wifi comment. Yeah camera wifi is super convenient but with these older bodies It almost makes me prefer just plugging my phone directly into the camera to download pictures since it's also very quick. Just need a mini usb to what ever your phone uses (maybe android only ?)
But I dunno by the time I turn on wifi on my bodies with wifi, then connect my phone to it, then open up canon connect. Almost seems faster plugging in two ends of a cable lol
I think it also depends on the kind of use you want to do with the Wi-Fi connectivity. I personally use Wi-Fi for monitoring the cameras more than transferring the data. For example, if I plan to shoot seagulls with an ultra wide angle lens at the beach, there is no way I be with the camera at the beach. With the Wi-Fi feature, I could set the camera up on the beach at the ground level, put the food around the camera, wait for a few seagulls to come and eat, then wirelessly fire the shutter. This also brings up another Wi-Fi point, if I am wirelessly connected to the phone or computer, I can wirelessly feather shoot which would be more convenient than using a cable since the cable (thought faster) wouldn’t give me the flexibility as wirelessly tether shoot. I hope that made a little of sense from my side~ 😅😅
Thank you very much for watching and for the effort in commenting, really appreciated it! :-) I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls meant to reply a long time ago. Yeah that makes sense for the remote operations ;) too bad you couldn't do that via a usb cable and the canon app.
Hey die foto’s zijn in Nederland gemaakt dus ik ga ervan uit dat je ook Nederlands bent.
Waar is die foto van de gracht met die brug erover gemaakt? Komt me bekend voor?
I think the image that you referred to was taken in a small town near rotterdam called “Oud-Beijerland”. :-) I am actually German, sorry to disappoint. 😅😅 But due to similarities in both languages, I can understand some Dutch as well. :-)
thanks for the video!!! i bought a canon 90 d , now im looking for a 1dx after watching your video i just want one more thanks!!!
Thanks for watching! I highly recommend the 1dx, after quite a few shoot with this camera, it has become my favourite camera in terms of handling and colour science! It really is a great camera! :-)
Thanks again for watching and have fun shooting :-)
Had my 1DX a few year snow and love it! Question, did you manange to solve the "dent" on top? Literally have exactly the same problem haha wonderful review thank you
Sorry for such a late reply, I only got to see it when I am going through many different comments that I haven't replied yet... But regarding your question, I actually haven't yet solve the dent on the top~~ haha... I think that it would be far too expensive to and to be honest, only I will notice it.. Most other people don't really notice the dent actually and the camera is still going strong. :-)
Thank you very much for watching and also for the kind words and sharing your story. Very much appreciated it! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls @David Cuhls no worries! I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me :) I concluded the same, it is what it is haha i have a lovely 1DX with a dent in it haha Keep up the great work, love your videos!
Nice video, I recently picked up a 1DC which is a 1DX with 4K/Clog enabled. Do you know if you can still get the LP 4EN batteries from Canon? Any brand of 3rd party batteries you'd recommend?
Thanks
I think Canon have stopped producing them but you will still be able to get official Canon batteries from other official sellers online since many still have them in stock. I would actually recommend getting the original battery because in my experience, they last longer and the third part batteries (even popular ones) can be picky when it comes to the type of chargers and they do charge slower than the original one. Furthermore, the battery life indicator isn't as accurate as the original battery.
Hope that helps a bit. Thanks so much for watching and congrats on getting the camera! I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Back in the film days, a 10 year old camera was just broken in.... but I will say, I have never dropped a camera in 35 years, I did have a camera fall over on a tripod once and as a consequence I won't use a tripod that doesn't put muscle on you... LOL.... and before I take a camera off a tripod I put the strap around my neck..... but by the looks of things, and the sound of things, you drop them routinely..... LOL..... there you are with that awesome camera in one hand waving it around like it's a like it's a football.... I was a nervous wreck watching you handle it..... ;) I still enjoyed your video....
I am very sorry that I made you feel that way. I am happy for you that you never dropped your camera. I can assure you that when I drop my camera, it was not on purpose. When I am out shooting, especially on an assignment/project/etc. capture the moment/story and/or creating that image is more of my priority. For example, when shooting wedding and I have at least 3 cameras on me, the cameras should never get in the way of my work and even if one camera is dropped, the work most go on because it's the people in the event, the story of the event and the event itself that matters. I of course try my best to take care of my camera but if I am out shooting, the subject/moment/story/creation must come before the camera for me. Furthermore, I buy tough cameras, if I am just moving it with my hand in the video, it should not break the camera... I hope you understand. I thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story/experience, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls you do know that I'm playing with you a bit.... I had a girlfriend that for reasons that I don't understand, she was forever not paying attention to what she was doing and rolling into the car in front of her at stoplights..... usually not enough to do damage.... she was bubbly and cute so the cars she hit usually laughed it off... but still you ought to be able to get it done without throwing the baby out with the bathwater... or a charge enough to consider camera damage as a cost of business... LOL... btw... I'm not interested in buying your used cameras.... :)
Het enige wat ik echt vervelend vind is dat de 1dx geen autofocus tracking heeft bij video
Yeah, the lack of tracking system in video is a pity but this camera came out back in around 2012 and back then there was no proper tracking in video for DSLRs yet... but with the colour science and the quality that you still can get out of this camera, having the tracking would have been really nice indeed :-)
Great video and thanks for your sharing.
Thank you for watching, I am glad you liked it:-) Hope you have a great time and have fun shooting! :-)
Cameras peaked for me around 2010-2012. Other than a few 2014 exceptions I refuse to buy anything later because they just started becoming to fad/gimmick infested in an attempt to keep sales going. No thanks.
Yeah, I think many cameras from that time are still really good cameras even for today's standards. The general consumers can't really tell the difference from the images straight out of camera anymore whether the images were taken from the more modern camera or even the camera from 2010. Furthermore, I think that many cameras even from 2008 are still reliable and despite might not be as convenient as the more modern cameras but it doesn't make the older cameras any less of a camera. That said, I do think that many modern cameras do improve on many of the features that also helps different groups of photographers miss their shots less and also actually help making the workflow much easier. For example, I sure do love my Canon eos 1dx and my 5d mark iii and out of all the Canon cameras I own, they have my favourite colour science and skin tone renditions. However, nowadays, I find that my eos R5 and R6 benefit me more during work for the features that they have. I am able to be give my clients sample images much faster, the AF is so much more reliable (which is very useful when the dynamic of different lighting conditions tends to get really tricky for any DSLR to focus), the lens mount is superior (at least for my use), the operational design is more efficient thus allowing me to access different settings much quicker therefore missing less shots and the list goes on.... I think that many things on newer cameras can be seen as a "gimmick" but there are users/photographers who will also be relying heavily on those features that many might call "gimmick". But that is only my opinion. I thank you very much for watching and also for sharing your story and perspective, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hi, background music to loud i can't 👂 hear you 😉
I am deeply sorry for that, I will do a better job of controlling the background music as well as keep improving my future contents. Thank you very much for watching and I am sorry again for the sound problem. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Hey David. Just watched your videos on the 1DX. Actually just got this recently. Wanna know your thoughts about battery replacements on this camera. Did yours came with extra batteries with you got it? How long does the battery last. I read it long last for 1120 images per single charge. Is that true?
Hi Chris, thank you for watching and also congrats on getting the camera. :-) To be honest, I usually can get out more images than the ratings. That being said, this has always been the case for me with Canon batteries. My battery actually lasts for about a couple of weeks on just average shooting before needing to be recharged again. My camera only came with one battery thought but for me that's more than enough for what I use the camera to shoot especially since I usually also bring at least two other cameras with me on the shoot. Though I am looking for some original spare batteries for the camera as sometimes it's best to bring a spare battery for the 1dx for a short trip rather than bringing a charger with it...
Thank you very much again for watching, really means a lot. I hope you have a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
@@DavidCuhls Thanks for the response David. I love the camera. End up getting two other 3rd party spare battery. Kinda hard to find original batteries for it. I shot an MMA fight with the camera and had to get those spare batteries. To my surprise, I actually only use 1 battery that night with 12 different fights that night. Though I had two other cameras with me that night, but the 1Dx was my main cam.
@@ChrisBermudo what kind of 3rd party batteries please i need someone to recommend to me to choose 🫶🏻
Second hand cameras are best for budget ❤ and startups
*Spoiler -- "people with lots of money will dis-agree but people like me who loves photography and bearly gets money after working hard will LOVE it."
Watching in 2023 as well as gonna be till to 2026❤❤❤.
I kinda want a 1dx as a second camera… I have a 7d mark 2.. I love it! But want another camera. 😂
The 7d mark II is still a great camera actually.. But I do understand why you'd want the 1dx and I would highly recommend getting especially when the prices are dropping like crazy now. The image quality is still amazing and I personally love the colour science out of the 1dx than the 7d mark ii. The only downside is you might find that it is easier to carry the 7d mark ii to more places and document more with less hassle... But if you get to shoot with the 1dx, it is also hard to move to another camera~~ haha.. But I hope you can find a good copy of the camera as it is still truly an amazing camera. I thank you very much for watching, wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
You like it more than your 1D Mark iii 😭. I have the 1 D Mark iii.
I still love the 1d mark iii, but the 1dx also has a special place in my heart as it also at this point got me through a lot of projects and I am still amazed by the colour science out of this camera when compare to even the more modern eos R that I also have.
The 1d mark iii is, at the end of the day, a great camera that I will always love and will not look down on it as I did and still do enjoy using that camera. Furthermore, to me it is also a type of classic digital camera that I always have the pleasure using it every time i pick up the camera. :-) But the 1dx is also another nice camera that I just fell in love with the colour science and they reliability. Furthermore, it is to me a type of classic as well because it started the 1dx line of cameras... This camera is also a pleasure to use and the reliability of this camera cannot be overlooked for any projects I take it to... That being said, it doesn't mean that I love the 1d mark iii any less that I used to, I still love it and the 1d mark iii is still a great camera for me as well :-) So don't be sad:-) Be glad that you have such a nice camera as the 1d mark iii to work with. :-)
@@DavidCuhls thanks David . I feel better now. Maybe down the line I could pick up at 1DX for myself as well.
Not sure if you saw my other reply. But do you think 1D Mark IV worth getting if you already have a 1D Mark iii? To be honest, I have a little bit of the GAS. My main purpose for the camera is street photography by the way. Luxury to crop with the 16 Mp would be nice, but I’m not sure if it’s worth spending another $700. US.
I'd say that resolution isn't really every, even for cropping. I know it sounds cliche but it is true. For example, the Canon eos R6 has only 20 megapixels when compare to the older eos R which has a little over 30 megapixels. But the details of the 20 megapixels of the R6 so really comparable, if not better than the eos R...
So my advice is maybe look at the 1d mark iii file and see if you like the details out of the camera even after cropping. If you do, maybe you can hold off from buying the mark iv and save a bit more money... But if you really prefer that much more details and you are able to justify paying more for the 1d mark iv, then who am I to stop you right? So just look at the details and justify it for your style of photography/results and from there just really think it overnight and then decide :-) I am sure that would be the best way for now to consider your decisions :-)
@@DavidCuhls Gosh David this is excellent advice. I'm going to look at the files more closely. I think I'm just attracted to the idea of having more pixels but you're probably right. If I look more closely at the files that I get while shooting it, I'll probably be satisfied. You know how GAS is, it totally clouds your perception of the equipment you already have. Thanks again David.
@@PerfectNormal I’ve owned two EOS 1D Mark IV’s over the past two years and have absolutely enjoyed using them. Even had the opportunity to use a 1Ds Mark III alongside as well (hidden gem in the camera world). While I do enjoy the everything that makes a EOS 1D Mark IV a “1D,” quite often, I wish I still had a full frame sensor to take wide angle shots. The Mark IV produces remarkable results at 6400 ISO, and I have no issue pushing it to 12800 ISO for personal use. Resolution is more than enough, I don’t really need more than 12mp anyways, but the autofocus algorithm is a bit dated compared to modern EOS cameras. There isn’t too much to ask for with this unit besides a secondary joystick, but again, I see a full frame camera in the future as an upcoming purchase of mine. Just food for thought…
Dude is a professional YAPPER
Thank you for watching and for the feedback. I am deeply sorry that my content was not useful and wasn’t good enough to you. I only wanted to share my opinions/experience based on how I use the camera in case it might be helpful to some people… But I am sorry that it wasn’t the case for you…. I will do my best to improve my future contents. I thank you very much again for watching as well as for your kind feedback. I wish you a good time, stay safe and have fun shooting
you're cool
Thank you! :-) Thanks for watching and have fun shooting :-)
I need a camera love taking cycling sports., hope someone who has a good heart to give me one.❤
I bought Canon 1DX with 520k shutter count for 530 USD and i think i can earn money on this camera next 5 years
Congratulations on getting the camera, I am sure you’ve produced some great results. I am also sure you’ll earn your money back, this camera is so reliable and still very capable, it’s hard to break it (even after dropping it on the cement a couple of times 😅😅). Furthermore, the colours and characteristics as well as the quality that this camera still produces is really amazing. Unless if this camera really doesn’t have features that you need for your shoot, this camera is a great camera overall. :-) Thank you very much for watching as well as for sharing your story, very much appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stays safe and have fun shooting! Happy holidays! :-)
@@DavidCuhls thank you mr. David for your answer and for this video again. Good luck 🙏❤️
@@RufatYagubov thank you, good luck to you too! ☺️☺️
I got a 1DX MK1 and if you know how to handle it you will never need to buy another camera again.
Everything else just ends up being G.A.S and overkill (look at all the PRO images that have been shot using 1DX over the years, just confirming the facts of the matter).
We now have WAAAAY more than we ever need, but still some like getting "drunk" through by manifacturers feeding us new spec, new features, new this + that, faster this + that.... even though its not needed to shoot a great photo 99 times out of a 100.
The camera shoots 2k bub!
I am aware of that, but I still think that the 2k from this camera is still really nice and clean, the colour rendition is still very good with very organic colour reproduction. Of course, it may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is certain is a great camera in my opinion. :-)
"i ve got mine for around 800 euros" - so I went on the Internet, in our country 1800 used. People here are imbeciles. Even new cameras that sell elsewhere for for example 3500CAD or AUD cost here 4000+ euros. While people earn 1/3rd of the money lmao. whatever. Awesome camera it is.
pLandemic will never be over als long everybody is calling it pAndemic 😕
Or as long as it still is categorise as a pandemic~~ Thank you for watching, hope you stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
I'm not surprised you damaged it the way you keep waving it about. Another thing, why would you have so many cameras hanging around yourself on a shoot? Sorry I couldn't watch the video after the first 7 minutes because of your constant moving about, it was irritating, try keeping still.
£600 in 🇬🇧
That's good for you, happy to hear. :-) Thank you very much for watching and for sharing, really appreciated it. I wish you a great time, stay safe and have fun shooting! :-)
Let's get into the video immediately followed by five minutes of intro visuals!
I am really sorry... I will do my best to improve my future content... Thank you for the comment as well as for watching though~~ Have a nice day
@@DavidCuhls. You should ignore trolls like me!