Canon 1DX - Official Owners Thread

The 50/85 1.2 seem to be the lenses a few of us have had the issue more commonly with.

Without sounding condescending surely it would make more sense to have the 400 on the dx and make use of the better iso, whilst the mkivs slightly worse iso is offset by the extra stops gained in the fast primes?

You will have other reasons I'm sure which would be good to hear incase I'm being a total retard :)
 
KIPAX said:
I cant find as many people wiht no problems as there are with problems.. not focus in low light on single point and stuff like that..
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Could that be because people without a problem don't shout about it, just get on doing what they are doing.:thinking:

Just like, for example, people who get BSOD on Windows 7 post about it but the majority who don't have no reason to post that they don't.
 
fastworldimages said:
Without sounding condescending surely it would make more sense to have the 400 on the dx and make use of the better iso, whilst the mkivs slightly worse iso is offset by the extra stops gained in the fast primes?

You will have other reasons I'm sure which would be good to hear incase I'm being a total retard :)
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haha well i dont generally use the 400 indoors :)
 
Ploddles said:
Could that be because people without a problem don't shout about it, just get on doing what they are doing.:thinking:.
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very much so and thats what i hoped.. but you do get the busier forums with some sort of thread (camera specific) where everyones happy.. dpreview, potn and the like.... but nope :(
 
KIPAX said:
very much so and thats what i hoped.. but you do get the busier forums with some sort of thread (camera specific) where everyones happy.. dpreview, potn and the like.... but nope :(
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Here's hoping they come out with a fix sooner rather than later then if it is the majority.
 
There is poll at FM on this subject
61 have answered, 15 with problems, 46 without. That gives 25% to 75%
 
Funny enough I just had a BSOD on Win 7 as I accidenlty pulled out my usb 3 card..
 
bigrob said:
Hmm the 'in dark xxx' does seem to come up a bit.
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I popped off 200 shots outdoors and afterdark on Saturday with the 200/2 on it and Iso up to 25600.....worked like a dream. It's also had the 50/1.2 and 85/1.2 on it although not in the dark. I'm still wary of harnessing any out of the ordinary CFn's though.

Bob
 
fastworldimages said:
If its worth anything to you...

My dx didn't fault at all with the big 400 on it shooting 3 of the public Olympic events.

It has failed on me with my fast primes on in very very dark nightclubs.
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If it is of any help, my Err 80 also came whilst shooting in incredibly dark (ISO 200K needed) conditions and spot metering. I think I had the 50mm 1.4 on but, I can't remember with any degree of certainty. What I do know is that since my single err 80:
1- I have had no need to shoot at that ISO.
2 - I have not been shooting in dark situations.
3 - Camera was reset and has been kept at factory defaults with no other issues to report (except AFMA glitch which, I don't need to use) .
The camera performs to my satisfaction (and I do have very high standards) and other than this Err 80 glitch malarkey ( I repeat... this was a single err 80 event for me), I am very happy with my 1Dx. Just waiting for Canon to issue a firmware fix so that I can configure the camera the way I like it. :rules:
 
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Ivan, when you say factory defaults, does that mean you've not put in any of your own CFs?....and how did you get rid of the err 80?

George.
 
Canon Bob said:
I popped off 200 shots outdoors and afterdark on Saturday with the 200/2 on it and Iso up to 25600.....worked like a dream. It's also had the 50/1.2 and 85/1.2 on it although not in the dark. I'm still wary of harnessing any out of the ordinary CFn's though.

Bob
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Bob

Maybe worth trying spot metering in the dark and see.
 
George said:
Ivan, when you say factory defaults, does that mean you've not put in any of your own CFs?...and how did you get rid of the err 80?

George.
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Yes, the only custom setting I have is buttons functionality. Other than that, default all the way.

Took a while to get into the setting menu as camera kept locking up with error 80 every time I tried. This went on for some time so I decided to give it a rest. Next morning, camera was able and, I did a full reset. That got rid of it but, like I said, I have had no need to shoot under those dark high ISO, spot metering conditions. I have since used spot metering with no issues but not in conjunction with H1-H2 high ISO).

The thing is, my pre production loaner had error 80 issues in its log. I did not come across the problem for the duration (10 days). I did mention this to Frankie Jim and, I was told they (canon) were aware. He did not say the issue will be ironed out for production models but, I was defo not expecting it to make it through!.. a bit disappointed about it really.

Not a good show for Canon. Still, the 1Dx problems fade into insignificance when compared to previous 1 series "fiascos".

As I said, I am very happy with this camera. Once they resolve this error 80 and AFMA issues, I will be in camera nirvana!
 
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Sorry? AFMA?

I have to say the only time I use spot metering is in manual to get a reading.. however I rarely use that now as I can pretty much guess what I need in dark dank placess..

I would be using it in dark places and would need silly high ISO.. I would be using center point focus and I would want back button focus using the * button

So how would thta work on factory settings? you must have changed somehting surely?
 
KIPAX said:
Sorry? AFMA?

I have to say the only time I use spot metering is in manual to get a reading.. however I rarely use that now as I can pretty much guess what I need in dark dank placess..

I would be using it in dark places and would need silly high ISO.. I would be using center point focus and I would want back button focus using the * button

So how would thta work on factory settings? you must have changed somehting surely?
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Auto Focus Micro Adjustment .
Yes as I said in my previous post I have changed the way buttons operate from direct quick access menu button at the back of the camera (bypasses custom menus). I do have back focus * button enabled with no issues. Also, I have used the camera in pretty dim (not pitch dark) conditions with ISO 51K but not together with spot metering. Again no issues with that setup.

I must stress that my error 80 came under pitch black conditions at ISO 200K! and since resetting, other than AFMA lens memorization glitch, I have had no issues at all. Quite the contrary, camera performs superbly!
Please note: I have not tried to replicate the problem nor have I used the camera in the exact same settings /light conditions. I am not one to stab my toe with the same rock twice!! So, I'll stay away from that scenario until Canon issues a fix.
 
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KIPAX said:
I would be using it in dark places and would need silly high ISO.. I would be using center point focus and I would want back button focus using the * button

So how would thta work on factory settings? you must have changed somehting surely?
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I don't think its AF abilities will concern you at all Tony. I shot a fire dance act on Saturday night and the only light was from the flames being tossed around....AF performed far better than anything I've previously used.

Bob
 
Starting to think I might be being a little over cautious.. hmmm :)
 
KIPAX said:
Starting to think I might be being a little over cautious.. hmmm :)
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This was shot "in the dark" and focussed at f/2

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KIPAX said:
Starting to think I might be being a little over cautious.. hmmm :)
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When spending 5k and going on canons previous record I can fully understand why.

As said though the err.80 which hit me was a bit annoying but I did keep using the camera for the rest of the event. It is the best camera I have used.

Have you tried getting a cps loaner out?
 
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So an amazing camera with a major flaw that could happen with certain combinations of settings, :eek: and you have to hope that you don't need to use the certain 'known' combinations. :shrug: Or use such a customisable camera close to default settings. :bonk:

And hope that you don't find a new mix of unknown combination of settings that will cause the error. ;)

I find the argument that not many 1DX users are complaining when compared to say Win 7 users odd, I mean, how many users are there of each of those products? :shrug: Millions compared to thousands. (possibly) It is true that you hear more from the negative experiences than from the happy users, but seemingly so many from newly released (we know it was announced quite awhile ago ;)) camera disappointing:lol

And to have any problems when a camera has taken so long to come to market seems like it could be a hard problem to fix.

Just my2p as an interested outsider. :shrug:


Seems that neither of the big two can release a camera without any problems at the moment. I suppose it depends whether you can live with the problems to get the positives from the new camera and hope they will fix it, hopefully in a firmware update. Or can quickly turn the camera round should you need to send it back to get fixed. That is of course, if they know how to fix the problems.

I know why they all don't admit to problems, (sales) but it is sad that they don't and meet the challenge head on with users and keep them informed. :shake:
 
Listen give Canon a break will you all..

They delayed the camera 6 months to fix Errors 1 to 79.

They just need a bit more time for Err 80 :D
 
KIPAX said:
nope.. didnt know you could? I am a top end member.. platinum is it? is it possible to do? might tip the scales :)
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not tried it myself but i imagine if you get on well with your rep its worth asking tbh.

regarding low light AF. This is the kind of settings I hammer my bodies with, the 1dIII i needed to use an ST-E2 on for any non flash stuff, now only about 5/10% of the time.

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bigrob said:
Listen give Canon a break will you all..

They delayed the camera 6 months to fix Errors 1 to 79.

They just need a bit more time for Err 80 :D
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:lol::lol::lol: Assumes teapot position taps foot furiously and impatiently and yells to the firmware engineer... Are you done yet!!! :bat: :lol::lol::lol:
 
Prices starting to fall already on this beast,£4899 from ukbns based in london advertising on ebay tonight . Hopefully they will be nearer the £4k mark at shristmas with a bit of luck:lol:
 
Can't see it being that low Kev.
 
kev_blizard said:
Prices starting to fall already on this beast,£4899 from ukbns based in london advertising on ebay tonight . Hopefully they will be nearer the £4k mark at shristmas with a bit of luck:lol:
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It's a grey import.

Personally I really didn't want to take the risk on a 5k body for the sake of a few hundred quid.
 
mpb offered me a ogod price for my mkIV but they havent actually got a 1dx in but say they can get one easy enough.. I #would rather get one from someone who has one now.. so been a bit busy today.. gonna look see where I can get one now... up nporth would be good..

all jessops website says is delivery only not in stores.
 
KIPAX said:
mpb offered me a ogod price for my mkIV but they havent actually got a 1dx in but say they can get one easy enough.. I #would rather get one from someone who has one now.. so been a bit busy today.. gonna look see where I can get one now... up nporth would be good..

all jessops website says is delivery only not in stores.
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A heads up Tony...
The french dealer (with high street shops) that mine came from is now offering them for EUR 5391 (£4245 at today's exchange rate) and they include 4 years warranty. They're not grey market......they have Canon Europe warranty slips in the box.

Bob
 
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