Just put my deposit down on the new Canon 1D3 - I am third in line at this particular store. Aparently Canon are delivering one a month to each of the 4 pro stores in Perth. That means I should get mine by late July/early August.
My wedding season really begins in September - so timing should be perfect.
There is so much cool stuff on this camera - but some of the key features I am looking forward to are:
Improved high ISO capability
Live preview with 10x magnification for macro ring shots
14 bit colour
45 point autofocus
I will post some feelings about the camera when I finally get it.
Have a look at this while you are waiting for it to arrive, and then wonder if you really need it.
Apparently it does not have a full size sensor, or an Ice cream maker.
I am sure you will love it.
And it will no doubt last longer than Julian's round the world trip, for about the same money.
Congratulations Chris....
Congrats WS . My buddy that i shoot sports with is waiting on his too . I know he is getting impatent with it cuz everytime we talk he mentions it LOL. Now if i could only afford he 1d2 LOL.
Congrats again...... Shawn
Yay, should be a great investment and hopefully will make your job more fun.
I don't really want to pay for it until August - but I am sure if it comes in next week they could twist my arm to go and buy it straight away
Woo! So cool! So wonderful! So excellent and exciting!!!!!!
Congratulations, WS. I know you're going to love the Live View.
good on you Chris..........look forward to seeing the results and hearing your thoughts!
congrats
Thanks Everyone,
NT - The North Light link is great. I think I will have time to read it all while waiting!
I have had a play with the demo model in the shop. I took my 5D in as well and took some frames inside the warehouse to compare the ISO head to head. 1D3 has one stop over the 5D.
whats the rrp here in perth, chris?
I ordered it for $5677. But the other three stores are selling it for $5999, $6085, $6200. Team Digital is where I ordered mine - their price is very competitive even with bodies from Hong Kong or the US.
matthew Wrote:Congratulations, WS. I know you're going to love the Live View.
Is this the first SLR with live LCD? It will be strange to see people holding a SLR in front of their face like a point and shoot..
Im green with envy.
Wedding Shooter Wrote:I ordered it for $5677. But the other three stores are selling it for $5999, $6085, $6200. Team Digital is where I ordered mine - their price is very competitive even with bodies from Hong Kong or the US.
thanks Chris!
would love to hear from you about the differences between mk3 and 5D...
championboxer Wrote:thanks Chris!
would love to hear from you about the differences between mk3 and 5D...
You can come and have a play when I get it if you like.
hee...
thanks for that Chris!
i'll likely take it slow.... probably looking to upgrade my 20 to a 5D...
the savings will be spend on a 35mm L
hehehe....