Canon D1 Mk111

[Paul Tomlinson]

I am looking at buying a Canon D1 Mk111 as my main camera, any one using one can give any info on this camera, i am using the 40D as my main camera at the moment, my main intersts are portraits sports and landscapes.

 

[h4rri]

Erm, you are looking to buy one without knowing anything about it?

I would say it would be reasonable for portraits but overkill, fantastic at sports but poor at landscapes. Why not go with the 5D? Would fit your requirements better IMHO.

 

[Chappers]

If you're anywhere near a Calumet branch, they are holding a series of canon days. Might be worth contacting them and going along and handle the camera itself,

 

[WeddingHack]

I have the MKiii and 5D, and looking at your requirements I would choose the 5D.

For sports the MKiii is the way to go - faster AF, burst mode. But for portraits and landscapes the 5D is perfectly adequate.

Image quality is the same for both, except at higher (1250+) ISO, where the MKiii has the edge. 5D colour straight out of the camera is better.

Or if you're a patient man, wait 6 months and get whatever Canon come out with to beat the new Nikons (5D MKii / 7D / whatever)

 

[dod]

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