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Canon 1dII or 1dIIN?

jbomx363 Posts: 230 Joined: 9/04/2007 Location: Denham Springs, LA	4/28/2008 8:04 PM jbomx363 wrote: I know the differences, but I was wondering if anyone is shooting MX with the 1dII and not the 1dIIN version and if they were happy they didn't spend the extra $400-600 for the N. I'm upgrading from an XT, so either would suit me, but it will be my last body for a quite a few years. I'd like to save the extra dough and get another lens, but I don't want to be unhappy that I'm missing anything with the 1dII, instead of the N. Please let me know, I be ready to buy! j-bo jbomx363 wrote: I know the differences, but I was wondering if anyone is shooting MX with the 1dII and not the 1dIIN version and if they were happy they didn't spend the extra $400-600 for the N. I'm upgrading from an XT, so either would suit me, but it will be my last body for a quite a few years. I'd like to save the extra dough and get another lens, but I don't want to be unhappy that I'm missing anything with the 1dII, instead of the N. Please let me know, I be ready to buy! j-bo Quote Last Post Only I know the differences, but I was wondering if anyone is shooting MX with the 1dII and not the 1dIIN version and if they were happy they didn't spend the extra $400-600 for the N. I'm upgrading from an XT, so either would suit me, but it will be my last body for a quite a few years. I'd like to save the extra dough and get another lens, but I don't want to be unhappy that I'm missing anything with the 1dII, instead of the N. Please let me know, I be ready to buy! j-bo
mxav8r Posts: 65 Joined: 10/27/2006 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA	4/30/2008 7:15 PM mxav8r wrote: I have the "N"...get the "N" mxav8r wrote: I have the "N"...get the "N" Quote Last Post Only I have the "N"...get the "N"
Chili Posts: 62 Joined: 4/02/2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN	5/1/2008 3:47 AM Chili wrote: I shoot with a 1D MKII and couldn't be happier. Have never used the MKIIN so I can't make a comparision but you'll be blown away switching from an XT to the MKII. Chili wrote: I shoot with a 1D MKII and couldn't be happier. Have never used the MKIIN so I can't make a comparision but you'll be blown away switching from an XT to the MKII. Quote Last Post Only I shoot with a 1D MKII and couldn't be happier. Have never used the MKIIN so I can't make a comparision but you'll be blown away switching from an XT to the MKII.
FreshTopEnd Posts: 1082 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Sacramento, CA	5/1/2008 6:35 PM FreshTopEnd wrote: I have the MkII and got it before the N came out (I had the orginal 1D before then). I have compared notes and handled both. It was not worth it in my opinion to upgrade from the MkII to the N. I did like the N's feature of designating file types to one card if you shot raw/jpeg combined. I'm not sure the price difference used is worth it if you need the money to upgrade glass, which should not be overlooked. Both are outstanding rigs; you'd be really happy with either one. I'd focus on how may shutter actuations. Just ordered a MkIII and probably will sell my MkII when it arrives and checks out. FreshTopEnd wrote: I have the MkII and got it before the N came out (I had the orginal 1D before then). I have compared notes and handled both. It was not worth it in my opinion to upgrade from the MkII to the N. I did like the N's feature of designating file types to one card if you shot raw/jpeg combined. I'm not sure the price difference used is worth it if you need the money to upgrade glass, which should not be overlooked. Both are outstanding rigs; you'd be really happy with either one. I'd focus on how may shutter actuations. Just ordered a MkIII and probably will sell my MkII when it arrives and checks out. Quote Last Post Only I have the MkII and got it before the N came out (I had the orginal 1D before then). I have compared notes and handled both. It was not worth it in my opinion to upgrade from the MkII to the N. I did like the N's feature of designating file types to one card if you shot raw/jpeg combined. I'm not sure the price difference used is worth it if you need the money to upgrade glass, which should not be overlooked. Both are outstanding rigs; you'd be really happy with either one. I'd focus on how may shutter actuations. Just ordered a MkIII and probably will sell my MkII when it arrives and checks out. www.ftemoto.com
jbomx363 Posts: 230 Joined: 9/04/2007 Location: Denham Springs, LA	5/1/2008 6:47 PM Edited Date/Time: 5/1/2008 6:49 PM jbomx363 wrote: Thank you very much!!!!!!!! I have a few saying that you won't be happy with anything but the N. I'm glad for the news. I didn't want to pay over $2k for the N when there are some deals going for the 1dII. I am thinking of getting a 300mm F4.0L IS to go with my 70-200mm 2.8 Non-IS and start shooting some other sports where I'll need the reach. Picked up a Kenko 1.4TC also, so I should be set! Did I say.. thanks for the great info!! jbomx363 wrote: Thank you very much!!!!!!!! I have a few saying that you won't be happy with anything but the N. I'm glad for the news. I didn't want to pay over $2k for the N when there are some deals going for the 1dII. I am thinking of getting a 300mm F4.0L IS to go with my 70-200mm 2.8 Non-IS and start shooting some other sports where I'll need the reach. Picked up a Kenko 1.4TC also, so I should be set! Did I say.. thanks for the great info!! Quote Last Post Only Thank you very much!!!!!!!! I have a few saying that you won't be happy with anything but the N. I'm glad for the news. I didn't want to pay over $2k for the N when there are some deals going for the 1dII. I am thinking of getting a 300mm F4.0L IS to go with my 70-200mm 2.8 Non-IS and start shooting some other sports where I'll need the reach. Picked up a Kenko 1.4TC also, so I should be set! Did I say.. thanks for the great info!!
FreshTopEnd Posts: 1082 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Sacramento, CA	5/1/2008 7:24 PM FreshTopEnd wrote: Curious what the basis is for people telling you the N is so much better. FreshTopEnd wrote: Curious what the basis is for people telling you the N is so much better. Quote Last Post Only Curious what the basis is for people telling you the N is so much better. www.ftemoto.com
jbomx363 Posts: 230 Joined: 9/04/2007 Location: Denham Springs, LA	5/1/2008 8:20 PM jbomx363 wrote: The white paper that Canon put out , . http://www.robgalbraith.com/...II_N_White_Paper.pdf , plus they insist that the focusing is a little faster on the N version, although others have said.. not really. Brighter viewfinder, bigger LCD. But heck, I'm coming from an XT. I'm sure I'll like it. jbomx363 wrote: The white paper that Canon put out , . http://www.robgalbraith.com/...II_N_White_Paper.pdf , plus they insist that the focusing is a little faster on the N version, although others have said.. not really. Brighter viewfinder, bigger LCD. But heck, I'm coming from an XT. I'm sure I'll like it. Quote Last Post Only The white paper that Canon put out , . http://www.robgalbraith.com/...II_N_White_Paper.pdf , plus they insist that the focusing is a little faster on the N version, although others have said.. not really. Brighter viewfinder, bigger LCD. But heck, I'm coming from an XT. I'm sure I'll like it.
ruckus Posts: 40 Joined: 8/17/2006 Location: Arlington, TX	5/3/2008 3:22 PM jbomx363 wrote: Thank you very much!!!!!!!! I have a few saying that you won't be happy with anything but the N. I'm glad for the news. I didn't want to pay over $2k for the N when there are some deals going for the 1dII. I am thinking of getting a 300mm F4.0L IS to go with my 70-200mm 2.8 Non-IS and start shooting some other sports where I'll need the reach. Picked up a Kenko 1.4TC also, so I should be set! Did I say.. thanks for the great info!! jbomx363 wrote: Thank you very much!!!!!!!! I have a few saying that you won't be happy with anything but the N. I'm glad for the news. I didn't want to pay over $2k for the N when there are some deals going for the 1dII. I am thinking of getting a 300mm F4.0L IS to go with my 70-200mm 2.8 Non-IS and start shooting some other sports where I'll need the reach. Picked up a Kenko 1.4TC also, so I should be set! Did I say.. thanks for the great info!! ruckus wrote: yeah that's silly. i shot with the MKII until about 3mos ago when i changed to the MKIII. there was no reason to upgrade to the "N" and i had a hard time convincing myself to upgrade to the MKIII. also, that f4 300 is going to be on the slow side so depending on the sport.. heads up. Quote Last Post Only ruckus wrote: yeah that's silly. i shot with the MKII until about 3mos ago when i changed to the MKIII. there was no reason to upgrade to the "N" and i had a hard time convincing myself to upgrade to the MKIII. also, that f4 300 is going to be on the slow side so depending on the sport.. heads up. Quote Last Post Only yeah that's silly. i shot with the MKII until about 3mos ago when i changed to the MKIII. there was no reason to upgrade to the "N" and i had a hard time convincing myself to upgrade to the MKIII. also, that f4 300 is going to be on the slow side so depending on the sport.. heads up.
jbomx363 Posts: 230 Joined: 9/04/2007 Location: Denham Springs, LA	5/3/2008 7:21 PM jbomx363 wrote: I just picked up a 1DII.. ..not worth the extra grand it would cost for the N. F4L IS should be fine for sunny days. That's all I used to use for outdoor MX until I got the 70-200 F2.8L, which I usually stop down to F4.0 anyway. 300 is far off purchase though. Thanks for the recommendations! I saved a bunch of cash today. jbomx363 wrote: I just picked up a 1DII.. ..not worth the extra grand it would cost for the N. F4L IS should be fine for sunny days. That's all I used to use for outdoor MX until I got the 70-200 F2.8L, which I usually stop down to F4.0 anyway. 300 is far off purchase though. Thanks for the recommendations! I saved a bunch of cash today. Quote Last Post Only I just picked up a 1DII.. ..not worth the extra grand it would cost for the N. F4L IS should be fine for sunny days. That's all I used to use for outdoor MX until I got the 70-200 F2.8L, which I usually stop down to F4.0 anyway. 300 is far off purchase though. Thanks for the recommendations! I saved a bunch of cash today.
Blue622 Posts: 16 Joined: 1/21/2007 Location: Escondido, CA	5/13/2008 1:03 AM Blue622 wrote: Bottom line- If you shoot JPG's the N should be you camera. The newer Picture Styles in camera processing will give you dramatically better JPG's than the older mark 2..........I'm talking straight out of the camera = less processing. If you shoot raw then save the money and get the older Mk2. I have owned both................Pissed I ever sold my N. Fell in to the hype of the Mk3, shot the San Diego supercross with it and had more soft shots than my 40D when I shot Anahiem 3. Returned the Mk3 and am waiting for the next model. Way to many AF issues with that camera to risk 4 grand on. Blue622 wrote: Bottom line- If you shoot JPG's the N should be you camera. The newer Picture Styles in camera processing will give you dramatically better JPG's than the older mark 2..........I'm talking straight out of the camera = less processing. If you shoot raw then save the money and get the older Mk2. I have owned both................Pissed I ever sold my N. Fell in to the hype of the Mk3, shot the San Diego supercross with it and had more soft shots than my 40D when I shot Anahiem 3. Returned the Mk3 and am waiting for the next model. Way to many AF issues with that camera to risk 4 grand on. Quote Last Post Only Bottom line- If you shoot JPG's the N should be you camera. The newer Picture Styles in camera processing will give you dramatically better JPG's than the older mark 2..........I'm talking straight out of the camera = less processing. If you shoot raw then save the money and get the older Mk2. I have owned both................Pissed I ever sold my N. Fell in to the hype of the Mk3, shot the San Diego supercross with it and had more soft shots than my 40D when I shot Anahiem 3. Returned the Mk3 and am waiting for the next model. Way to many AF issues with that camera to risk 4 grand on.

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