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Just had a phone call from RGB-Tech, they have a 1dmkIII in stock with my name on it...

The problem is im skint and have had to turn down the camera... Im gutted. :bang: :thumbsdown: :(
 
Least you got to the top of the list - still waiting :(

DreederUK said:
Just had a phone call from RGB-Tech, they have a 1dmkIII in stock with my name on it...

The problem is im skint and have had to turn down the camera... Im gutted. :bang: :thumbsdown: :(
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Would have been a great solution but i've placed with WEX :shrug:
 
It maybe a good thing that you have to wait a little longer, as Canon might get one to focus properly by the time yours is ready.
 
whiteflyer said:
It maybe a good thing that you have to wait a little longer, as Canon might get one to focus properly by the time yours is ready.
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For every un-biased Nikon 'reviewer', fortunately there is impartial review that detects an issue, but also has the capacity to resolve it. No doubt there is a problem in certain circumstances - but i probably wont be using it in those conditions. :)

FranchiseJuan said:
You could always sell me your 1d2 if you need money to fund it?
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lol - that babys staying with me, but thanks for the generous offer :D
 
FranchiseJuan said:
Sorry for the miss understanding, my comment was aimed at DreederUK. As nice as the 1DS MK2 is, I am quite happy with the images from the 5D. I need a sports camera.
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Sorry - was being facetious - 10x :D for effect :)
 
Jonnyreb said:
For every un-biased Nikon 'reviewer', fortunately there is impartial review that detects an issue, but also has the capacity to resolve it. No doubt there is a problem in certain circumstances - but i probably wont be using it in those conditions. :)
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There is clearly a problem at the moment with the mkIII Canon have updated the firmware twice already and has another set on trial at the world athletic championships.

I'm sure in time they will sort it out, yes it mainly looks to be with AF servo and if your only using AF one shot then get one now.

PS I'm a Canon user :lol:
 
I'm personaly distressed at the issues with the MK111. On paper it's the dream camera for me, but in use (although not first hand) it might not be. Although I think IanC is happy with his as are other users I've spoken to. It's interesting that the people that are happy with it have upgraded from a 20D, but those that have found issues are previous mk11/n users. Which suggests it's a good upgrade from the 20D, but not sufficiantly from the MK11/n
 
Being a 1ds2 user I'd be happy too with a 1Dmk3.
It is a wonderful piece of kit, and without using one first hand you probably wouldn't appreciate my comment.

The Issues reported I believe are down to user errors.
The firmware updates happen with all new bodies released by canon, not just the pro models.
 
I doubt Canon think it's user error

www.robgalbraith.com said:
Since the weekend, Canon technicians have been installing beta firmware v1.1.1 into the EOS-1D Mark IIIs of photographers covering the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan.

Several shooters have written us to say that Canon staff on site are advising photographers that the firmware is meant to improve AI Servo autofocus and a rare instance of the camera not firing. This is consistent with the message being delivered to EOS-1D Mark III owners who call in to Canon's customer care centre in the U.S this week: that the beta firmware does exist, it's meant to improve the stability of AI Servo autofocus, it's being made available to professional photographers on a trial basis and that when the beta test is complete there will be a public release of new firmware for download via Canon's websites.

There's no word yet as to when the new EOS-1D Mark III firmware will be released, or what if any other changes may be rolled in before it's made officially available. We're going to hold off writing about this firmware update until it's out of beta. We're also still waiting on the promised report from Canon, detailing the results of their investigation in Japan of our claims of significant autofocus problems in the EOS-1D Mark III.
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The auto focus on the 1d3 is user customisable.
The user needs to set the camera up for their shooting style, it isn't designed to be taken out of the box and used (to a degree).
If the user doesn't set up the auto focus the way they want to use it, they will not get the performance it can achieve,
and this is why people are having problems.
 
I'm kinda lost here..... nothing new there then!

If it's user error and can't (simply) be used out of the box, why are Canon issuing firmware upgrades so quickly? :shrug:
 
chuckles said:
I'm kinda lost here..... nothing new there then!

If it's user error and can't (simply) be used out of the box, why are Canon issuing firmware upgrades so quickly? :shrug:
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It doesnt make sense to have a camera that needs its autofocus set up before you can get it to work 100%. Surely there are standard settings which the autofocus system is set to?

As Chuckels says, why on earth would Canon dedicate such a huge source in installing the firmware upgrade at this event if it were down to user error?

If it were user error Canon would of said something like 'becasue our autofocus system is so advanced the human brain cant cope with it' not 'install this, it might make it work'.

King.
 
whiteflyer said:
PS I'm a Canon user :lol:
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Nikon comments aimed at Rob Galbriath, mate - all Canons have a fault as far as he is concerned.

Ian is the only bloke (I'm aware of) on the forum who has his mucky paws on one of these so far...... So perhaps he could advise.

Personally, not being made of money, I 've read almost EVERYTHING on the net before shelling out £3k and have drawn conclusions for myself. 1. There is an issue where the AF locks onto the background. Many reveiws advise that adjusting the CF controlling tracking speed resolve this issue. 2. There is a beta firmware update being released to prof togs (only) this weekend to adjust sensivity of AF tracking. If this works as Canon predict then it will become a public version.

For those posts from Nikon users that 'dont get it';1. Canon attempted to provide a customisable AF system that could be fine tuned by the photographer depending on their situation. You wouldn't require the same level of sensitivity for reportage that you would for a racing car. In providing a plethora of user defined settings, some reviewers have got confused.2. of course you dont, thats why you bought Nikon ;)
 
My bad..... ! :naughty:
 
Well being Britain we don't have many Bright very hot days so i have to say i haven't seen ANY of the issues reported by Rob Galbraith.

Any issues i have encountered i can honestly put down to me. I have photographed moving birds at Gigrin, stationary items, and none can i put down to an issue with the camera. There are rumours that some of the Mk3's shipped had a faulty focus screen installed, or it wasnt installed correctly, but these are not substantiated as yet, and if they prove correct will require a hardware fix so firmware will not fix them.

Im perfectly happy with mine at the moment :)
 
Jonnyreb said:
Ian is the only bloke (I'm aware of) on the forum who has his mucky paws on one of these so far...... So perhaps he could advise.
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I got mine a few days before Ian, I've set it up as per a post on the Eos-Forums and so far, my only out of focus shots are because of me.

It's great that on this and POTN, a good 80% of negative comments about AF issues are from people who don't own the camera.

It's a very, very complicated camera and I must admit that I set mine, used it and haven't really read the manual.

But that is the key, you do need to sit down, test, test, test to set the camera up correctly.

It is aimed at professionals and not an off the shelf product that people expect it to be!!!

There may well be an issue but I've not found it as yet, I'm out tomorrow boat racing so will have another go and post some results.

Carl.
 
Matt said:
The auto focus on the 1d3 is user customisable.
The user needs to set the camera up for their shooting style, it isn't designed to be taken out of the box and used (to a degree).
If the user doesn't set up the auto focus the way they want to use it, they will not get the performance it can achieve,
and this is why people are having problems.
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:thinking:This is 100 percent the Canon official line that they have been telling dealers to pass onto customers. Believe it if you wish, but both have a vested interest convincing you of this.

History tells us that a company like Canon would never admit it if there was a problem, but would instead revise the product. I’m not even sure that if the fault was hardware related that they would do a recall. I had a 10D once which had a focus problem, but they never sorted it, telling me it was within normal specification!

The 1Dmk3 can take sharp images, however in some circumstances it is prone to lose focus for a frame or two. User error? I doubt it.
 
I am of the mind that there is something more than just user error going on here, but time will tell I suppose. :thinking: Of course the MKIII AF debate has been flogged to death across the internet and the the only thing of import at the moment is how the beta firmware tested in Osaka fairs. :) All we can do is wait.

But you pays your money and so on.. ;)

I suspect that I will not have time to post much regarding my experiences with it. My posting is sporadic enough as it is. :D If I do come across any obvious problems I'll try post about that. If you don't hear me talk about it assume everything is going well, :thumbs: or I've run off to a tropical island with the Swedish au pair I'm hiring (don't have any children though :naughty:).
 
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