Canon EOS-1Ds

Opinion: One of the best cameras you will ever own if you can find a good used one. Bought
mine with 3500 activations.

Opinion: Acheté d'occasion à un amateur, il représente un investissement plus qu'intéressant. Il est très agréable à utiliser, il fait un bruit superbe, le viseur est un régal, l'autofocus excellent. La qualité des images surclasse bien des boitiers contemporain.

Opinion: The 1Ds is a superb performer in terms of image quality, and can picked up for a song on the 2nd hand market (if you can find one!). I bought mine for $NZD1000 as a 5 year old ex-pro unit, and apart from some rubber peeling away from the metal alloy body, it's built like a tank! I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually bullet proof, it's that tough.
Not recommended for use above ISO320 unless you are shooting low contrast subject matter, but gives astonishingly good results with long exposures at low ISOs. I use mine with Nikkor glass via an adapter, at the cost of AF, but for landscape, architecture and macro work, it's fantastic.
I love the bright viewfinder, but dislike the small greenish screen and odd weight balance. A very strong competitor to the 5D Mk I. Grab one while you can!

Opinion: Bought this camera used for a great price as I wanted to increase quality but could not afford the new 1Ds Mk111. I certainly have not been disappointed. Superb image quality if the camera is used with care, its definately not a 'snapshot' camera and you need to take time to learn how to get the best from it. I use mainly for Landscape and portrait work and it gives superb results.

A great camera that gives great results when used properly.

Needs good glass.

Have had no problems with dust, Had some dust on the sensor when I first got it but this was quickly resolved with a simple blower.

Opinion: Even at 4 years later, I still find this camera amazing! People should seriously consider it in the used market especially
for people who is good in post processing. And the way the camera was built, I believe it can last "for ever".

Opinion: Even years after it's release, the 1Ds is a great camera. I have owned the 1D, 1D2 and
now the 1Ds and am amazed at the quality and ease of use of the full frame body. My
work is mainly in the studio and I have no regrets buying this camera. The file size is
outstanding and varies between 9MP to 11MP depending on the image. The price has
become affordable compared to the more recent 1Ds2, but at 11MP it is still a great
value.

Opinion: The 1Ds is my fourth digital and by far, the best.

Bought the 1Ds second hand, hence, extremely good value for money.

Excellent to use, especially for macro photography. The weight, balance and hand grip allows me to take a lot more photos free hand than with any previous camera.

Sports photography is possible but the 3,3 fps is somewhat limiting.

Excellent battery time.

Opinion: Excellent value as I bought it secondhand. The image quality apart from a little dust, which I must deal with, is absolutely stunning and I'm used to medium format. It's close to MF, certainly. The camera comes on fairly quickly and I've more or less mastered its use in a few days.
I would prefer if it has an ISO wheel and a few more tradition type controls. It's unnecessarily heavy in my opinion.
The resolution is so good I can't see the need for the 16.7 mp of the latest model.

I've used it, as well as other cameras now for 6 months. I've not been disappointed. The BIG attractions are the resolution and the low noise. I know people have complained about 1250iso but it's slight and is very easily cleaned. I've once or twice had to clean sensor but don't fuss too much about it.
The battery life is excellent and I bought two non-branded batteries on Ebay which are just as good as the Canon ones.

The ONE big bugbear about this camera is size and weight. With plastics this camera could be much lighter. I'm all for plastic.