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nwoody
13-05-2010, 6:44pm
hey all,

im currently using a canon 40, i mainly shoot action stuff. just wondering if going to the 1dmk2 n would be a step backwards in the way of quality. i recently tried out the new mk4 in B&H nyc and i loved the 1.3 crop factor, 100% view finder and of course the autofocus ability. considering i dont have a lazy 6 thousand hanging around i did some looking around on the net and saw some stellar reviews on the mk2 n. great auto focus sequences at 8.5 fps, the only concern i have is the 8 mgp. im shooting with all L glass so im not sure the drop of 2 mgp will do much... any advice?

nwoody

selaw
14-05-2010, 1:54am
The 1D2n is a fine camera and very well suited for action. Costruction wise, built like a tank and excellent weather seals. Have you considered/looking at the 1D3? 10fps & 10MP. I am still yet to fully explore mine with some quality glass and intend to shoot everything with it.

kiwi
14-05-2010, 5:52am
8mp is more than enough for sport, even on my d3 I regularly shoot in dx mode and so have 6mp files, these publish fine and print to 20x30 easily

It's quality not quantity re mp


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Hays
14-05-2010, 12:06pm
How big is your print?
If you are not printing to a huge size, I belive 8MP is sufficient.
And as others says, the build of 1D is much better than 40D

nwoody
14-05-2010, 6:42pm
yeah print is mostly for mags so max a4 or a touch bigger. i really am looking for super fast auto focus that is accurate. on the mk3 deal, id rather save for a 4 then go half way and buy a 3 or even look harder at the 7d.

Hays
17-05-2010, 2:28pm
I think 8 MP is sufficient enough for A3 or A4 print.
I am using 1Dmk2N and printing up to A0 is not an issue, unless you used to do a lot of cropping :P

1Dmk3 should be better... :)

nwoody
17-05-2010, 7:24pm
yeh i try to avoid the old cropping, only used it lately due to the fact i havent got a 300 or 400 so im a touch short on length with my 70-200 shooting baseball. good to hear the mk2 n is doing the job for you sounds like if it can go to A0 than than i should be good. thanks for the input