Canon 1DX in 2021? Is The AFFORDABLE Powerhouse Worth BUYING?
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- I use the Canon 1DX DSLR in the field to see if the top camera of 2012 still performs in 2021, join me to see what sort of shots I can take. I hope you enjoy. Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Canon EOS 1DX
1:52 Ground Pod, Gimbal & Camera
2:33 Photographing Coots
3:18 Photographing Dotterels, Swamphens
5:04 Photographing Corellas
6:03 Photographing Pigeons, Ducklings
7:03 Capturing Behaviour
10:14 Conclusion
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I had this camera since day one, i still use it today and i have r5 and gfx 100, biggest advantages of 1dxs for me are simply:
1. battery lasts forever, u can get 1 battery with you and you are good to go all day
2. its build like a tank, best weather sealing and durability and reliability u can get even in todays standards, Shutter count on my camera is 850k, the camera never broke or had any issues.
3. image quality and iso performance are excellent matches performance of present-day high end cameras (ps when you shoot high iso if u use colour noise reduction in lightroom iso starts to look like film grain, noise on very few cameras i used look that good on high iso)
4. AF thru OVF is instant, but if you are used to mirrorless cameras you will need few days to get used to OVF AF, and then camera will never hunt.
5. 12 fps mechanical shutter and 14 with mirror lock.
6. double card slots of the same type!
The only bad things are the weight and that you lack that eye-tracking that mirrorless can give you.
Aleksandar what a wonderful list of features and benefits of this camera and shows that is does offer good value for money today. Thanks for posting, Cheers, Duade
my low mileage 1 DX has 660k, people, don't be scared!
My 1DX also has around 800k shutter count, where I had the sensor cleaned they told me, they have seen these cameras come in with more than a million shots and still not have any problems. They do last forever, I think you have to have really bad luck if they fail at the by Canon promised shutter count.
Love the way you're showing the process fading in from RAW, and the crop / rotate.
Anthony, it is my pleasure, I find it helps the viewer to see the process. Cheers, Duade
I was going to say the same thing. Very helpful and simply effective.
Very much appreciated. I subscribe to a lot of photo channels and what is done here is very unique!
@@Duade2 years later, and I agree with this person's comment. A lot of photographers almost imply they get it perfect straight out of camera. Those of us that shoot any sort of camera know that's just not likely. I appreciate you showing your work flow displaying the raw and the processed image with it.
My pleasure, always helps to show the process of what is involved. Cheers, Duade@@The_Algorithm_
Your raw files to those being edited are amazing
So crazy when I hear these birds sing. Reminds me when I was in my teens I visited Australia. Those nature sounds give me the chills. I can understand, you enjoy the process of taking those photos. Greetings from Germany
Yes, the bird song in Australia is great, thanks for the comment, Cheers, Duade
Thank you for the time and trouble involved in making this video, which was delightful. The Dotterels especially were absolutely stunning. I've just made a successful eBay bid for a 1DX with below 2,000 shutter actuations and already own four Canon full-frame cameras, so this model will see me out for sure. I could not hope to compete the standard of your wildlife imagery, but being outside with this camera is sure to be a rewarding experience.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the video! I love how you show us the before/after of the images (cropping/rotating)!
Eric, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I used this set up when it was all new. I felt like king of the world turning up with my 1DX and 500 ii. Brilliant D/SLR set up, even in 2021.
Yes, I had the pleasure of trying it back in 2012 and couldn't believe the images I got, it was tough giving it back. Cheers, Duade
As always refreshing and make-you-feel good video. Great work
thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
I really like the way you overlay the crop onto the raw. Nice effect.
Glen, thanks for the feedback, it is a good way to show my process and helps people have an idea of how much I crop and process my images. Cheers, Duade
I own a 1DX Mark II now, but the 1DX original is probably my favorite camera I have ever owned and shot. The only reason I upgraded to the Mark II was that it allowed me to consolidate my 5D Mark IV and 1DX essentially into one photo-video body with my 5DS as my high-resolution body, which took me from having to use three cameras to only two for work. Otherwise, I would still be very happy with the original 1DX. Excellent video!
Thanks Tyler, it is a fun camera and was really groundbreaking at the time, Cheers, Duade
Another quality video Mate.... Really appreciate how easily you speak to the camera and show the edited shot but also take us on the journey with the RAW file! I'm on a 5D IV which when I bought it back in 2017 was the best I could afford, I shoot mostly sports and family/friends outings (just for fun not for payment) - recon it's worth me upgrading to an R5?
Scott, my pleasure, the R5 is a big step up from the 5d4, the AF, FPS, Buffer all make it well worth it. Cheers, Duade
Hey Duade, really enjoyed watching this video, background music, editing, content - really well done.
Amazing shots of the dotteral, still mornings are always good for waterbirds :)
Robert, thanks for the feedback, it was an enjoyable morning for sure, Cheers, Duade
Nice r/v, right when I am considering buying one. Love your gimbal set up. The birds did not seem to be bothered by the shutter noise at all. 👍🏾
Juanita, yes these were tame birds at a local lake which helps, wild birds would likely not appreciate the shutter noise. But the camera does offer great value for money. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade! I love these videos when you're out in the field, testing stuff. Uhm, what I mean is that I almost enjoy your forays out more than the testing...
thanks for the feedback, it is a lot of fun getting out but it is a challenge to record and shoot at the same time. Cheers, Duade
Fun video Duade, I still pull out my 1D mk3 occasionally, (it cost me an arm and a leg back then!) and it still works a treat (10FPS). I do miss the Eye auto focus of the R5,but some how we managed to get good shots still. It’s true that you can never really predict how a day out will go. Last week I was down early at the beach, hoping for eagle shots and not getting much, when eight orcas swam into the harbour right in front of me!
Yes, it can be fun using older gear, wow the orcas sounds amazing, many times I have almost given up only for a bird to fly in. It makes it hard to leave at times :-) Cheers, Duade
Some beautiful photos! That camera and lens combo works wonderfully!
Thank you, yes it is a great combo, Cheers, Duade
Great little review and beautiful photos.
I brought mine new and still have it. It's clocked over 500,000 frames without missing a beat and it's still in perfect condition. I've upgraded to an R3 now so I really should sell the 1Dx.
I love the shutter sound. Reminds me of the pulse rifles from the film AIiens.
lol I'm glad someone does, I must admit my brain does like the sound as I feel good when shooting. Cheers, Duade
Duade, a great video. I really liked that you shared your Raw files so we could see the original shots against your edits. This was a very practical and informative session for new wildlife photographers. I myself am using an even older Id iv. I've found that the quality of my images is determined more by lenses than by the latest and greatest cameras. I look forward to more videos!
Martin, thanks for the comment and I agree, the lens is very important and most modern cameras are more than capable of capturing lovely shots. Cheers, Duade
I wanted this camera forever. Till now. I got mine for $675.00 with only a 1/3 of its shutter life done, so lots of life left. Amazing camera. Sure mirrorless is the rage, but the 1DX family is very special. I am so happy I got mine. A nice companion to my 1D Mk.4. My Sony Mirrorless is the lighter kit sense. Though all my Sonys will shoot the wonderful EF Canon glass.
Great price
The 1DX will always be the benchmark for what a proper DSLR can and should be…the 1DX3 is a final love letter to DSLR shooters where the 1DX was the first “Hello!”. It looks like my 1DX3 will last a good long time! 👍🏾
Yes, they are wonderful cameras and will be used for many years to come by many people I am sure. Cheers, Duade
Great video with bunch of useful info, thanks for all the effort to produce such a quality content!
it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Another beautiful video..
Good suggestion for budget gear
Thanks 👍
Thanks Ashwath, it was a fun morning, Cheers, Duade
You took some incredible photos with the 1DX!!
I am a Nikon user but also purchased 1dx from eBay for around 800 usd .. it’s absolutely brilliant.. my first Canon camera.. Brilliant for wildlife
that is a great price, glad to hear you are enjoying it, Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade really nice to see you are able to get out and about. Yep the 1DX is a beast, I use the mk2 its loud shutter can be a real pain.
Yes, it is pretty loud, but they are wonderful cameras, Cheers, Duade
Great content again Duade. I’m shooting a 1DX mkii at the moment and yes they are heavy for prolonged hand held. Will look to upgrade to an R5 as funds allow.
Bevan, a great camera for sure, good luck saving for the R5, Cheers, Duade
I know this video was about the camera but dang, your videos always impress upon me how important getting on the level with the birds. That ground pod is the way to go, I really wish camera makers had some sort of tilt able viewfinder or something detachable to make low shooting easier. I've tried to use rear LCD flipped up and it's just not bright enough to see properly. I too have noticed laying on the ground like that birds seem to come up closer.
Yes, it helps for sure, I have built up the muscles in my neck for this style of shooting as when I started I was in a lot of pain laying like this. I know there are some right angle attachments for the viewfinder which help some people. Cheers, Duade
Use my IDX every working day. Tough as a tank, superb focusing, and brilliantly forgiving at high ISOs. The shutter failed at a third of a million actuations. Was fixed next day by Lehman’s Stoke UK for less than the cost of a new flashgun, and has shot thousands of frames since.
Alexander, thanks for sharing, I have heard of shutters going well beyond the expected lifespan. Cheers, Duade
wow 1DX, that is the dream camera when I was last keeping up with camera releases! I remember going into Yoshi camera in Akihabara electronics district in Japan, where they just had a 1DX sitting on the counter with an L lens for you to try (this would never happen in my home country, Singapore. Not for a top tier camera and lens). I went up and picked it up with my then-student hands and casually snapped some shots of my parents and was amazed at the image quality. I showed it to them and they were blown away too, and then they understood why professional cameras and lenses were so expensive. (They also remarked "no wonder those celebrities look so good" 🤣). 9 years later.. after I just lost my 60D and am no longer a student, maybe I should get that second hand 1DX!
Thanks for sharing your experience, I have vivid memories of testing the 1dx when it came out and wishing I could afford it but there was no way. I had the 7D at the time. It is now at a very good price and if you can find one with a low shutter count it is a nice camera. It is pretty big and noisy though I must admit. Cheers, Duade
Great video, a year on. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Ok. So now I have to add a 500 lens to my wish list. Thanks for that, I think… seriously though, beautiful work presented in a light way. Awesome.
A great review Duade, i put many hundreds of thousands of images through my 1dx and 1dxmk2 and loved the files coming out of them, that noise drove me nuts though, hearing it again brought back a lot of memories, you are right though too, what a steal now they are.
Thanks Mick, yes, they are wonderful cameras and the price makes them appealing if you cannot afford the mirrorless cameras. Cheers, Duade
Great video! Thank you.
Another awesome review. Thank you very much for your efforts. Appreciate your insights 👏🐦💐
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
1Dx and 500mm f4 was my birding kit for a long time. Its excellent but as you pointed out, it weighs a ton and the shutter makes a real racket. A stills comparison vs the R6 100-500 would be interesting.
Thanks John, yes the noise from the shutter really is noticeable and could be an issue with flighty birds. The AF of the new mirrorless bodies was a big difference that I noticed. Yes, I took a few shots with the 1dx in my recent video comparing high megapixel vs low and it performed well. The R6 is a far superior camera IMO but it is twice the price. Cheers, Duade
Great video as always - enjoyed your vid as always
Thanks Rob, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duane
Have been using a 1DX for several years and it continues to be my regular unit. Positives are robust construction and frame rate. Can’t compare autofocus with new mirrorless models but experience allows me to be successful with flight shots. Negatives as you mention it is a heavy unit but it does keep me fit. Also the shutter is noisy and you need to be careful shooting bursts with nervous critters such as otters. Overall image quality has been successful for me.
Thanks for sharing your experience and I agree it is a wonderful camera and is good value. Glad to hear it has delivered many wonderful shots. Cheers, Duade
This was great. Just like being there, except I'm not cold and muddy ! Thanks
Jeremy, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
You mentioned how you noticed looking through a viewfinder rather than an EVF. I too notice this. Seeing the exposure is fantastic. I also find that, especially in bright conditions, reviewing shots through the EVF on the R6 is a pleasure. I can zoom in and really see if the shot is sharp to an extent not possible on the back of the camera. Oh, I just got a "new" 7D Mark II yesterday as I'm tired of waiting for the R7.... the 1DX of the APS-C world? Future vid?
Michael, yes the EVF is wonderful for exposure and checking shots. The R7 sure is taking awhile, lets hope 2022 delivers a wonderful camera for us birders. Have fun with the new gear, cheers, Duade
i just bought it at Feb, I love it
Nice, I'm a amateur student photographer shooting with a 5D Mark II and the 1DX really is a camera i'm looking to upgrade to because I mainly shoot sports and a lot of time in bad conditions too. The build quality and weight of Pros DSLR are just special to me(and the ever lasting battery too)
Duade,
Outstanding vid. Honestly I have grown weary of all the vids showing how to capture great shots with top of the line great cameras. It's a pleasant and encouraging change to see great shots from great cameras that are more affordable, older. Thank you!
So with the 1Dx + the 500 f4 and 1.4 your at 700 effective f.l. I shoot a 7d2 with a Sigma 150- 400dg giving me 640 effective f.l.
How far away was that crested pigeon. I'm seriously craving a canon100-400 ii or 500 /600 prime with stabilization.
Keep up the good work.
Bill
G'day Bill, I was pretty close, I suspect about 10-12 metres perhaps. Long term I think the long rumoured R7 which will be around a 30mp APSC will be a great camera, that with the RF100-500 would be a fantastic kit and one I will likely use. If you can find a well priced version 2 500 or 600 they would be excellent with your 7D2. Cheers, Duade 👍
I used to own the 1D and 5D-series but switched to the R6 and I am very pleased with it ! I was doubting between the 1DXII and the R6 but I went for the R6.
Wonderful video. Love how the 9 inches behind the camera is still the biggest factor for a great image : )
Thanks A C, very true, gear helps for sure but you have to know how to get the best out of it. Cheers, Duade
thanks for sharing your photo's and information
Hans, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I got a 1DX,and i love it.
thank you for the video it was very interesting
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Keeping mine for the foreseeable future.
Great to hear, such a beast of a camera, Cheers, Duade
Can't watch because of all the commercials, but I LOVE my 1DX -- it can do anything I need, and never fails me.
G'day Mike, thanks for the comment, sorry you found the ads intrusive, there should only be 2 short ads at the start and the middle which I believe is fair for the content. Im sure you would enjoy the video. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video, I think that lens would make great pictures on any camera it would fit. Thanks so much for your time and effort. I really like the way you show the raw images in your videos. Did you take any pics with the 100-500 that you had with you?
I agree the lens is wonderful and makes a big difference. I only shot video with the RF100-500 during this session, I have used it on many of my previous videos. Cheers, Duade
Nice video thank you
Cool! I am looking at the 1DX ii for a pair with my 7D ii. I want a full frame that will give my as good or better capability. Thanks for your review of the 1DX. It seems to be a great camera as well!
Great video Mate, I have 2, 1DX & 2,1DX MARK 2 love these cameras there great to take professional picture's. cheers
Thanks Daniel, sounds like you love the 1D series, I love mine that is for sure,Cheers, Duade
I still use mine for my work as a photographer. It's just great!
Great to hear Nico, it is a beast, Cheers, Duade
I bought both the 1DX and 500mm in 2021 and loving both. I used the 7D Mark II as well but finally being able to afford these I took the chance. Great video thanks a lot.
Congrats Christopher, a great kit that I am sure is capturing many wonderful shots, Cheers, Duade
Do you have any advice on buying these used? I see with 100.000 shutter count for €1200 up to near 1.000.000 shutter for €600. And how to find a pro lens used? Might have gotten moisture over years and a repair will be expensive
Hi i really need your pov
Who do you find better the 7d ii or 1dx !
Thanks
Great photos mate. So where here in Oz are you taking these pics?
Great pictures!
Thanks Martin, Cheers, Duade
It’s astonishing the quality of video you can get now using a ‘simple’ camera like the R5. This truly is broadcast quality.
Phil, yes, it is a lovely camera and the video is good. Cheers, Duade
I''m still using my canon 1dx for wedding photograph everyday, it's still a very good camera for along time. Send from Vietnam
Thanks for sharing, yes, a wonderful camera that has no doubt taken thousands of shots for you. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade, I had the DX2 and now own the DX3 and love it, even though I have the R5 I still go to my DX3 with my 600mm F4 MK2 the R5 hunts a lot especially when using extenders, but the DX3 just locks on, some people say it could be the higher voltage battery, a lot of people won't agree with me but I also think the DX3 gives a cleaner image and much better ISO performance, but this might be because Lightroom is doing a bad job with R5 files, having said all that I am thinking of PX the DX3 for the R3.
Tony, I have heard from others re the R5 on the 600 especially with a converter. The R3 does sound like a very nice camera and may overcome some of the issues you have experienced on the R5. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Put programming on the Nat Geo channel and I’d be watching all day. Great video.
Thanks Mike, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
I've actually added one of these to my wish list with KEH. It's archaic and not up-to-date, but that's OK, you can say the same thing about me! 😉 Really appreciate your posting this; a nice, objective accounting of the fact that the 1DX is indeed a viable choice for a serious hobbyist such as myself!
Hi again, I've just swapped my 7Dii for a 1DX with a high shutter count but otherwise nice condition and very pleased with it except the batteries are pretty tired so I've ordered some new ones. Should be a nice pairing with my 5Diii (which will be good for close up work with it's relatively quiet shutter)
Cheers
Noel
I am glad I jumbled up on your video. I have a 1DX used that I bought a couple of years back. But I did not use it much as the weight with 500 F4 IS II was too much and I always wanted to use my 500 in hope of getting better pictures. Lately I started using 1DX with my old 400 5.6 lens and I am loving it. I love the shutter sound and the feel of the camera. I would love to see how you manage the 500s weight in the field when you carry. It will give me a way to use 500 more. I have subscribed to your channel now. I will surely check if you already have videos about handling 500.
Thanks Narayanan, yes, the weight is tough, you really have to use a monopod or tripod in the field with the 500 as it is just too heavy to handhold. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video on a classic camera! I bought my 1D X new in summer 2014 it was my dream camera. Unfortunately life changed a year later and my interest in bird photography faded. I still have my 1D X still this day and I shoot one or two events a year and every time I was amazed by its image quality. It blows away the newest and best smartphone of today! I will never sell this camera and my original Canon EF 500mm F/4L IS USM. Camera has less than 15K actuations.
It is great to hear you still get a lot of joy from your 1DX, it sure is a wonderful camera. Cheers, Duade
You can definitely get some great deals on 1DX bodies now. I’ve even seen some MK 3’s at reasonable prices used. The R5,6 and now 3 have made a lot of people trade in their 1DX bodies, I traded my 1DX2 in after a few weeks of the R5. I miss the feel of the body and the battery but that’s really all I miss, definitely don’t miss the freight train sound of the shutter and mirror slap.
Yes, I was shocked when I saw the prices of some second had 1dx 2/3 which is good for those buying but not so good for those selling. I agree the noise of the shutter can be an issue with flighty birds. Cheers, Duade
Currently using a 1dx. 655,000 shutter count. I should send it in but It's like that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer sees how far he can go on an empty tank of gas. What a piece of engineering!
Wow that is incredible, such a great camera, Cheers, Duade
Some of the earlier 1dx cameras had issues with lack of lubricant and could cause premature wear of the shutter . Also the shutter life is well over 400 thousand actuations. Some have gone beyond that without issue .
Got one recently for $830 and I’m excited to see what I can do with it
Another excellent video, I've got a 1dx collecting dust, my be fun to take it out for a spin. Did you find the shutter bothering the birds, I know it bothers golfers! lol Keep up the great work. :)
nice video mate! That cam is such a brick :D
Thanks mate, it sure is, I don't think they will ever make them this big again. Cheers, Duade
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Thanks Selvam, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Sorry sir iam not Selvam iam rakesh in india👍👍👍
You got some fantastic shots. Not to be overlooked, of course, is the fact that you were using a high end lens. None the less, this is pretty solid proof that extremely high quality images are possible with older gear.
Woody, yes, I agree the lens is fantastic and is a huge factor in capturing the images. Cheers, Duade
And is the lens affordable.... Probably not
@@Duade could you try the 1dx with the sigma 150-600?
@@honeybadger1656 I have the 1D X and use the Tamron 150- 600 mm (1st generation). I'm getting really acceptable images. Not up to professional standards but good enough for me the either hang on the wall of share on social media.
Hi Duade. As purely a hobbyist; I do nourish a liking for Canon 1Dx. I bought quite a number of used bodies in good condition. My best used body is 1D Mark IV which I bought from B&H used department for US$ 1k with a shutter count of 42k. This is my darling for wildlife and speed photography in general. My hunch says; 1Dx will be equally good. However, I checked with the same department of B&H, good ones are available at around US$ 1k. But, all of those have clicked well over 100k shutter actuations.
So, maybe I’ll try getting another 1DIV as those are available in better conditions with lesser shutter counts. Moreover, it gives me 30% more reach. Based on my existing belongings, the ultimate focal length for wildlife photography is 780mm (EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II + EF 2x III + 1.3 crop factor). I do yearn for EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III but that will make the combo too heavy to carry and pricier multiple times more. This latest version 400mm is 500 grams heavier than my current 300mm.
Not switching to mirrorless mainly due to EVF lag. This is an issue those lighter cameras are unable to address no matter whatever technology is invented. It will never equal the speed of light.
Thank you for the video and a patient reading.
Your video makes me feel somehow happy ^_^
Thanks Andrei, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade! Brilliant video and photos! In terms of post-process are these coming out directly from Lr + Ps, or have you had to make the workaround through DxO or Topaz and Color Fidelity to clean and correct the files before they go thru Adobe software? I'm thinking about a Wegener's recent video on processing the R5 files, and wonder whether with Canon 1DX files it's the same thing...
Federico, I use Lightroom for my Raw adjustments and Photoshop for final touches. I use Topaz Denoise to remove noise on just the background or DXO if the entire image needs NR. There are a number of profiles that you can load in Lightroom which help with the colour issues that Adobe themselves have not fixed yet. Keep an eye on Jans channel as he will be talking about this soon. Cheers, Duade
nice vid just picked up a 1dx myself awesome piece of kit love it
G'day Andrew, that is great to hear, they have become affordable recently which is great. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade just need a 500f4 now but im happy with sigma on it
Andrew, congrats on the new camera, happy birding, Cheers, Duade
Just picked one up last weekend for well under a grand, has under 32k shutter actuations, a few scuffs but otherwise beautiful. Looking forward to shooting my kids' sports.
Erik, sounds like a bargain for such an great camera. Good luck with the kids sports. Cheers, Duade
Great review as always. I finally got around to purchasing one. Very nice condition with 33k clicks for £639 delivered to my house and I couldn't be happier. As I don't shoot loads of sports/wildlife I really didn't want to spend a fortune on a camera that was capable of that genre so the 1dx fits my needs perfectly. Thanks again for the video.
where did you buy it with that price?
@@juanbautista4445 I got it from mpb in the UK.
I wonder if perhaps if your lens extension affected the focus system a little bit, great video, thank you
G'day, it's possible the TC does impact AF slightly due to reduced light. Cheers, Duade 👍
I think the biggest benefit of the incessant drive for greater technology is that excellent SH gear can now be found within the budget of the normal working man.
Photo gear prices are just runing away from most of us and so to be able to take advantage of some rich bastards cast offs is brilliant.
Did that set up provide the means for a good photographer to take outstanding images? Yes it did. Can it still take great images? Yes it can.
For every great photographer who updates to the latest gear for very genuine reasons (your good self included) there will always be thousands of crap photographers (myself probably) with more money (definitely not me) or debt who rush out to buy what they believe will finally make them a decent photographer..... more expensive kit. Fortunately for me, although providing rich pickings for the camera manufacturers, they fail to understand just why their pictures are never as good as the advertisers say they will be. So there will always be a steady supply of "outdated" kit for the rest of us.
Good video, nice little spot there. It always makes me laugh when you say its cold out there... I just cannot imagine Australia being anything other than hot and sunny! 😊. And im sat here in Wales with the wind bending the trees outside and the rain belting down.
Take care.
Robert, a wonderful comment and I totally agree with you, the kit is important however we need to enjoy photography with what we have. I started off with a very budget kit and spent hours upon hours in the field trying to improve. This held me in good stead when I could justify the investment in the more expensive gear. The upside to mirrorless is the influx of perfectly good DSLRs on the market at a greatly reduced price. Cheers, Duade
G’day mate, great vid, it’s amazing how far cameras have come in such a short time and although it was king in its day in technology terms it’s now a dinosaur but at least now I can finally afford to buy one 😂
Trevor, yes technology is moving at a very fast pace, if you had told me that cameras could identify the birds eye and track it 10 years ago I would have said "tell him he's dreaming :-)" Cheers, Duade
Great shots. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
We use two 1Dx's and one 5D3 for our photography business. Best value dslr's on the market, I think I've got maybe two grand between all three of them. Sensor's are dated sure but the functionality is still top tier.
Thanks for sharing jeff, yes, a beast of a camera, the 5d3 is also very good. Cheers, Duade
I bought a 1DX in March this year and I love it. It is my go to camera over my 90D, RP, or my first camera a Rebel T3i (600D) that I bought back in 2012. Those black-fronted dotterels look and behave a lot like killdeer here in the US only a little smaller.
Craig, congrats on the 1DX, what do you prefer about it over the 90D? Cheers, Duade
@@Duade this biggest thing the 1D X has over the 90D to me is the frame rate @12fps. I like the the AF in the 1D X too, even thought the 90D's is obviously newer.
I have a 1DX 24 shot sequence of a Great Blue Heron swooping into a river, snatching a fish and flying off again that plays out almost like a movie and only one frame's focus was off; I didn't know the bird caught a fish until later. The 1D X's low light performance is better too (full frame vs. APS-C I suppose). I do like the 90D's 32.5mp resolution. However, it also keeps me honest getting sharp shots hand held in the field. The only thing the 90D has over the 1DX for me is the shutter - the 1DX is like a 50 cal machine gun trying to capture wildlife. I've named my 1DX Ma Deuce - the nickname for the M2 .50 Cal MG.
@@Stran8n Thanks Craig, great to hear your experience. Cheers, Duade
When you showed a mini clip of you with the 500 f4 i nearly spat out my coffee...
I'm glad you didn't spit it out, we wouldn't want to waste good coffee :-) Cheers, Duade
Enjoyed the vid mate. The original 1dx has gathered itself a reputation for being a bit noisy over the years but I guess with modern AI noise reduction software that becomes less of an issue. I think your focus Inconsistency is most likely down to the teleconverter. Those dotterals are cool little birds and very photogenic. One thing, and this might be just me, but I'm not keen on how when you show a shot, the last thing the viewer sees is the full uncropped frame with the cropping box superimposed on it. The last image left in the viewers mind shown isn't the final completed Image which in my mind is counter intuitive. The last thing I see leaves the biggest impression! So it's not a big deal but I just thought I'd run it past you. Thanks again for the vids Duade.
Mark, thanks for taking the time to offer some feedback, I appreciate it. I was more referring to the noisy shutter as opposed to the noise in the image but yes noise reduction overcomes those issues. Interesting comment re the order of the images, I will give it some thought. Cheers, Duade
Bought. 1Dx will see how it goes
Those beautiful shots were the final straw that made to choose this camera as the long-awaited replacement to my Rebel T7. I'm sure I'll miss the reach (24MP APS-C) but the capabilities and balance of features of the 1D X make it the best choice for my budget (college student here so R5 is far out of the question).
Congrats on the new camera, it is a beast that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
I have a T7 also..."upgraded" to the older 1Dx about 3yrs ago and I haven't used my T7 since. The difference will blow your mind. Spec sheets can say all they want, but the 1DX...ten years later still crushes 90% of what is available today. Make sure you invest in good glass (canon L series lenses). I have about 7 cameras (shoot professionally) and some have eye controlled focus etc...the 1DX is still my favorite and my go-to. I hope you have the same experience.
I have one I use for motor cross ( Dirt Bikes ) and it’s amazing for it.
Shaun, great to hear, it is a workhorse that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
would love a 2024 edition of this camera with some of the newer EF glass on the camera.
Thanks David, I may bring out the old girl for a video soon. The only EF lenses I have are my 500 f4 and 400 5.6. Cheers, Duade
I didn't watch the vidéo and i'm allready agree with the title héhé it's a beast i've got one :D Yeah the shutter make sound but the AF system is awesome. With pro lens? Woaaaw *-* The cons? The megapixels. Now i can watch your video xD
Robin, great to hear you love yours, it is a wonderful camera that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
I had two 1DX, sold off one and kept the other as it complements the R5 very well. It has this oldskool sensor characteristics you won't find in moderns mirrorless and DSLR cameras. That's one of the reasons it's still a good buy after all these years, plus it's a true workhorse of a camera, it can handle any type of weather situation compared to the more fragile mirrorless cameras.
Keep up the good work Duade! :)
Yes, it is an absolute trooper in regard to reliability. They will provide many wonderful photos going forward for many. Cheers, Duade
I have had (and still do) the 1dx line of cameras. $1200 is a great price if you cannot afford a Canon/Sony mirrorless, BUT at 18mp you lose some ability to crop which isn't too big a down side with Gigapixel and such for big printing. The 1dxii is more expensive used than the R6. The biggest down side is the number of keepers. AF simply rules in the R6/R5 and you can find some refurbished R6 and used R6 (when someone wants to upgrade to R5/R3 and eventually R1). For birds in flight and other moving wildlife or sports, there is simply nothing more important than getting the shot and AF is what does that. Shooting raw can make all but the most out of range exposures shots usable. Using electronic shutter does not wear out the mechanical shutter when shooting at high speed on mirrorless. The only real advantage to a 1dx is you can shoot in bad weather with less worry (durability )and longer battery life. If the 1DX mark iii was the same price used as an R6 new, I would buy the 1dxiii. But now the R3 is out. I would never buy a 1dxiii, because of the R3, the prices of the 1dxiii might drop substantially and that camera might be worth owning at a low price used price. IMHO.
I agree completely, and you make many valid points. The AF of the mirrorless bodies is improving all the time and I am sure the R3 will be amazing. The upside to mirrorless is these wonderful DSLRS are all dropping in value pretty quickly. Cheers, Duade
1dxiii shoots 20fps mechanical so for sports especially with moving objects like balls I'll take it over any mirrorless including the R3 today. Those who have shot the 1d for years know it's a workhorse and it just works every time, I don't get that with the R5 shooting fast action. The 1dx is extremely capable today and especially given dropping costs for both bodies and EF lens.
@@adamx12m G'day Adam, yes 16fps through the viewfinder is pretty amazing and the 1dx3 is an incredible body. I think the big advantage of the R3 will be its AF performance, the tracking for wildlife is pretty incredible and with the stacked sensor I don't think you will get the rolling shutter issues of the R5 for sports. Either way these cameras represent the very best on offer. Cheers, Duade
@@adamx12m You said "1dxiii shoots 20fps mechanical " Nope, it does not. It shoots 16fps mechanical and 20 electronic, this messes with your little diatribe and puts everything you say afterwards suspect. In fact, I wonder if you have shot with either. Regardless, I have.. I noticed that the 1dx iii does not have as good of AF as the R5. I was trying to discuss this with others who have the 1dx iii because my results could be due to ignorance or settings, but it is my conclusion at this point the R5 has better AF compared to view finder AF of the 1dx iii. If the 1dx iii is in live view, they seem to be very similar but that means I have to use a Hoodman HoodLoupe type viewfinder with the 1dx iii, which I have done with success, it is just a big pain to haul it around. The R5 is easier. I agree the 1dx iii is more durable but for birding, the 1dx iii is my backup camera. Here is my evidence that leads me to this conclusion. It may take some time to load because of large images. imadethis.photo/135af/ oh, and by the way, the R5 uses those low cost price dropping lenses. In fact, I don't own any RF lenses for my R5 yet. I still haven't decided if I am going to jump ship to sony.
Good review: I still use a 1Ds. I wonder if the hunting might have been caused by the extender? I know there was a compatibility issue with the older extenders?
I am not sure, it is a version 3 extender, it wasnt too bad, just different from how a mirrorless body focuses. Cheers, Duade
Great video, are you using any noise reduction in post?
Neil, I do use NR on the background on several of the shots. Cheers, Duade
The 1Dx is still a machine... yes, it is not an R6 or R5, but on a budget, you can't get better. And the 18Mp, with the software we have today to enlarge images, that is not an issue.
Leon, yes I am struggling to think what else you could get for the $1000-$1400 price range that offers the same features. Cheers, Duade
This is my main camera and its still the best I ever used.
Thanks Roberto, it is a wonderful camera for sure, but that shutter noise sure does wake up the neighbourhood :-) Cheers, Duade
Gid'y Duade,
Another excellent video which has helped me decide that the 1Dx is something I want for my bird photography.
I've recently bought a 5D3 whilst my 7Dii is "in the shop" at Canon and I'm so amazed at how much better full frame is I'm thinking of selling off my 7Dii and I'll probably buy a 1Dx to compliment my 5D3 (which is better in silent mode for close up in the Bush and the 1Dx better out in the open and distant enough not to frighten the birdies with it's clattering & especially for birds in flight)
Cheers
Noel
Thanks Noel, I must admit I found the 5d3 slightly better than the 1dx for IQ, they are just a touch bigger and cleaner I think. However in terms of fun for action the 1dx can't be beat. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for replying Duade
Yep that’s probably true but the 1Dx is better for fast action such as birds in flight I suspect with 10fps and snappier auto focus .
Would you agree?
I plan to take the 5d3 into the bush and take the 1Dx to the beach and estuaries
Cheers
Noel
@@noelchignell1048 Yes, for action it is very good. Cheers, Duade