1D Mark III for wildlife?

[frogphoto]

Hello,

I am looking for advices for my next camera. I use actually an old Rebel mainly for dogs and other domestic animals. Of course some portraits, marcos and kids play too. Pretty fast moving subjects

Here a low resolution sample:



My problem with the rebel: AF does not track a running dog (at all!!!) and the IQ is not good enough.

I am thinking about a 1D Mark III with SN above 55x xxx. Still Canon service and prices are in my budget. I tested once a 1Ds Mark III but the fps did not seem to be enough.

Does anyone use tihs camera for wildlife? I have the feeling the 1D Mark IV is more used in this area... The 1D Mark III seems to have his pro and cons supporters. What is your experience? I would love to see some of your portfolio done with the 1d Mark III.

thanks for your help!

 

[dwa1]

Hello,

I am looking for advices for my next camera. I use actually an old Rebel mainly for dogs and other domestic animals. Of course some portraits, marcos and kids play too. Pretty fast moving subjects

Here a low resolution sample:

My problem with the rebel: AF does not track a running dog (at all!!!) and the IQ is not good enough.

I am thinking about a 1D Mark III with SN above 55x xxx. Still Canon service and prices are in my budget. I tested once a 1Ds Mark III but the fps did not seem to be enough.

Does anyone use tihs camera for wildlife? I have the feeling the 1D Mark IV is more used in this area... The 1D Mark III seems to have his pro and cons supporters. What is your experience? I would love to see some of your portfolio done with the 1d Mark III.

thanks for your help!

Since no Canon shooters have responded yet, here is some info from a Nikon DSLR shooter…

For many wildlife subjects (especially birds) reach is one of the most desired items. If I was a Canon shooter, I would go for the new 7D Mk-II. The APS-C crop factor of 1.6 gives you that extra reach with your lenses. The high-res sensor also provides some additional “cropping reach”. The FF sensor bodies give you the best high-ISO performance. That is often needed to keep your shutter speeds up to “stop action”. However, the modern APS-C bodies like the 7D Mk-II can do quite well in the ISO performance area.

Some shooters prefer the FF bodies for wildlife and some prefer the APS-C bodies. I shoot with 2 APS-C bodies each mounted with a lens. I would however, prefer one of each (FF and APS-C). My reason for that is to have the best high-ISO performance in the lower light situations.

You would get more “targeted feedback” if you would provide people with your probable subjects, most frequent lighting conditions, camera / lens support, photog to subject distances, and what lenses you have and / or plan to buy.

Hope this helps get you “started”.

Wayne

 

[John Szeto]

I would think a Canon 7D Mark II, with APS-C sensor, would be best for wildlife shooting.

 

[capturef22]

Sorry, can't help on the Canon camera question. Just wanted to say I like the dog portrait. 'My' Newfoundland (do we really own a dog?) used to do the same thing sitting in the water.

Good luck on your inquiry and the next camera.

 

[frogphoto]

Sorry, can't help on the Canon camera question. Just wanted to say I like the dog portrait. 'My' Newfoundland (do we really own a dog?) used to do the same thing sitting in the water.

Good luck on your inquiry and the next camera.