Recent content by Neilly

Hi Gaz, I've owned 2x 7D's in the past. I then bought a 1D iv - it was one of those "I'll never have enough cash again" moments of extravagance - but it was was a very good choice! The 1D iv is far superior than the 7D. It does take a while to get the AF just right - a bit of T&E - but when you...

Hi All, I can't tell you any more at the moment - waiting for UPS to deliver it back sometime today. I hope there's some sort of letter telling me what they've done. I've been kept fully informed on the cameras progress via text and e-mail. As for the sensor - there was a scratch on it...

Hi All, I took my 1DX into Elstree yesterday for a sensor and battery problem - just received text message - camera fixed and will be on its way back to you soon. I can't fault that for service. Neil

Hi All, My 1DX will be at a certain repair centre tomorrow. They're going to check the sensor and the battery. Neil

Hi All, I decided I needed to clean the sensor on my 1D X today. I used similar swobs that I've used with the 1D iv (only the bigger FF swobs) and never had a problem. However, doing the a full frame sensor seems to be a whole different ball game because I've managed to make matters worse. I...

Hi Tareq, I'm always using my MkII x1.4 TC on my MkI 300mm f2.8 - I can't tell the difference in the AF speed with or without it when I'm using either the 1D X or the 1D iv - you can with the x2.0 TC but I wouldn't worry to much about that either, even that's pretty quick on the 1D X. I...

Hi David, Once you get use to using a prime lens like the 300mm f2.8 you won't want to use anything else. Agreed, you don't have the flexiblity of a zoom lens but careful positioning and the use of TC's can overcome most of those problems. I very rarely use my 100-400mm lens (which I really...

Hi All, In the light of these latest revelations about the 1DX battery I've kept a close eye on mine today. Some interesting things have occured. Thursday evening fully charged battery - camera menu said 100% full. Sunday 8.30am Checked and menu said 92%; Took 18 frames from 9.45 -10.15...

Hi, I've already posted this picture once tonight so one more time won't hurt I guess. 1DX + 24-105mm L lens was used - the tunnel is very poorly lit and I was at approx the mid point. Anyone who's been through the recently opened tunnel on the Tissington Trail at Millars Dale/Monsal Edge...

Hi Bob, That I don't know. However, why put a calibration button the charger if you can't balance the Li-on battery. I'm not clever enough with the technology bit - I just do what I've always done for years. Whether its right or wrong I don't know, but I've not encountered any major problems -...

Hi George, The 1DX is a superb piece of kit. I love the 1D iv, but it's like comparing a motorway with an A road, the 1DX is so far in front. I guess if there are quite a few people sending batteries back there might be a general recall. I suppose only time will tell it's tale! TTFN, Neil

Hi All, I hope you don't mind me posting a picture taken with a 1DX in a fairly dark tunnel with minimal lighting - ISO51200. The lens was a 24-105mm L lens. This picture is straight out the camera no PP at all. TTFN, Neil

Hi All, I've just joined this forum so apologies if I repeat anything that's gone before. I rang up Canon UK this afternoon to enquire about this Caution 02 warning that comes up in the camera log. They told me this isn't something many people have raised with them. After checking what the...