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The Canon 1Ds Mark II is a reflex camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 16.6 megapixels manufactured from 2004 to 2007 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 3200 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 4 FPS x 11 RAW / 32 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 7500 €;
51 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10
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Pros:Professional tropicalized and robust body with double handle, good Autofocus, essential with the fundamental controls on the Body, double memory card, good workability of the Raw, excellent color balance, excellent and bright 100% optical viewfinder with pentaprism.
Cons:At the time it was very expensive, small 2" screen, rather low burst.
Opinion:It is a reliable and qualitative camera, it takes time and practice to use it at its best, once you understand the controls on the Body there is no longer any need to enter the menus. A peculiarity of the exposure system is that of the Spot metering constrained to the point of focus and that of the multi-spot metering which with the FEL button allows you to take multiple exposures of various areas of the scene and to check the relative exposure values in relation to the main exposure scale, thus correcting to obtain the desired result of the image. In practice, it allows you to apply the zonal system during shooting. Since the rear visor is extremely small, it was the norm at the time, checking the frame is almost useless: it is a good psychological exercise to master the safety of the shot as if you were using an analog camera. I would add that the Raw are quite qualitative and malleable in relation to how the conversion program can read them, with Digital Photo Professional and with SILKYPIX Developer Studio 11 I always got the maximum from 100 to 1600 iso. With a trained and skilful use, it can still provide good performance as well as the safety of the grip by handling telephoto lenses. A timeless and really well-built Canon DSLR.
Pros:Tropicalized, excellent autofocus, excellent raw images, excellent color rendering and an ergonomic handle.
Cons:Nothing
Opinion:I am an amateur photo that has gone from analog (eos 30 and 3) to digital in 2018 after a long and tiring reasoning, (I was very fond of the film) and in the choice between a 5d and a 1ds mkII I chose the second for the lower price and especially for the reviews read, not interested in the videos I preferred the mkII to the mkIII and although I still can not use it at 100% of its functions I I am very satisfied with the purchase so much that two days ago I took a second body (found with 4000 shots in Austria) both for a possible breakage of the first (difficult for someone to repair it) and for a possible exit with two bodies without always having to change optics. In conclusion I think that for my uses I will never change the camera body again of which I am very satisfied.
user215205
sent on January 16, 2021
Pros:Very robust camera, usable in any field, very large optical park.
Cons:At the time the price, but for the flagships it is well known.
Opinion:Taken in 2005, it was my first digital 24x36, and also my first Canon. The closest to analog, as a global rendering of images, of all the digital i've used. Always accustomed to the film I never had any reason to complain about it, the burst more than enough for any purpose, quick and precise autofocus, the screen was small? Boh, never used. He left me after about 430,000 shots, I tried to have it repaired but it was not possible, out of respect, I sold all the optical equipment and took a Nikon D610.
Pros:It's a 1D. Indestructible. FAST and precise AF. Essential in the endowment. Photographic rendering reminiscent of film. Well balanced in the hand despite the weight.
Cons:Small screen and practically useless.
Opinion:Found used with only 11,000 shutter releases and zero wear marks on the body. Perfect aesthetically. Excellent dynamic range. If you know how to use it allows you to make professional images in almost all application areas. Personally I use it for ceremonies and portraiture, both in the studio and outdoors with results not to be believed for the time of its construction. If you find it in good condition at today's prices that do not exceed 300 euros, it is to be taken absolutely. With the shots that mine has, even if I can no longer repair it for lack of spare parts, for what lasts, it is absolutely worth having it. Color note: The "1ds and Mark II Digital" camera front writings are in gold, which meant that at the time of its launch it was the world's top in its industry. At a cost of 8000 euros, they decided to embellish it using even gold for acronyms. Updated on 7/17/2020. Having found a second one practically never used (even the black flash sled has almost no sign of painting), I couldn't help but take it. In these two years, I have preferred it almost always to 1DX (I and II) I confirm all the good I have described and increase the dose. (otherwise I would not have taken the second specimen).
Pros:Series 1 Canon in its own right. A return to the origins of photography. Essential but more than sufficient automations. Great substance inside repaid with the RAW you'll see later in your PC.
Cons:No one taking into account the year of construction must know first what you find.
Opinion:Vintage sensor and processor deliver "almost" analog files. Landscapes, complexions, street, with natural colors. Outstanding in mid-tones. Ergonomic with PRO setting system, in a few minutes you learn then becomes intuitive. Complicated screen management but back then it was already a lot. When you start taking your hand, you only use the monitor to control the shot you just took, otherwise you know you'll still find a better file than you see. Anyone who approaches with passion and dedication to photography should pass a test with this machine, everything else will be easier, not necessarily better.
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