Canon 1dII or 1dIIN?

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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!

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mxav8r 4/30/2008 12:15pm
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I have the "N"...get the "N"
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Chili 4/30/2008 8:47pm
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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.
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FreshTopEnd 5/1/2008 11:35am
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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.

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jbomx363 5/1/2008 11:47am
5/1/2008 11:47am Edited Date/Time 5/1/2008 11:49am
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!!

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FreshTopEnd 5/1/2008 12:24pm
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Curious what the basis is for people telling you the N is so much better.
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jbomx363 5/1/2008 1:20pm
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The white paper that Canon put out , . http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_files/Canon_EOS-1D_Mark_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.
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ruckus 5/3/2008 8:22am
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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...
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!!
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.
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jbomx363 5/3/2008 12:21pm
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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.
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Blue622 5/12/2008 6:03pm
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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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