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  1. jj_photography

    jj_photography Regular Member

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    Hi Guys,

    Well this is my first post here and I'm new here. Anyway I wanted to ask your opinions. I am getting into the world of badminton photography and wanted to know the right camera and which to get ofcourse it has to be Canon. I currently have a 400D and know that it wont really do the job. Anyway I wanted to ask you guys what would you recommend either the 5D Mark 2 or the 1D Mark 3?

    I was thinking of getting the 1D Mark3 but heard about the 1D Mark4 getting released next year 2010. So I wanted to wait for that instead.

    So how about the 5D Mark2 is it good enough for badminton photography I mean the speed of the AF? How about the shots? Sorry if I might be missing another thread with sample pictures with the 5D2? Maybe you guys can share me the link?

    Thanks so much,
    JJ
     
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    ^^Hmm..^^

    1. What's your budget?
    2. If you have the budget, of course the 1DMK3 is the one to go for.;)
    3. Technology always improves, so if you get the 1DMK4 next yr, there's a good chance the 1DMK5 will come out later. Will you get that too??
    4. Yup, you can search this sub-forum for related threads. I believe the guys already touched on the 5D.
    5. Lens is a big factor esp. in badminton photog.

    *Btw, welcome to BCDF!:cool:
     
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    Hey, Thanks for the speedy reply.

    Regarding #1 yeah I think the 1d mark 3 is the way to go. But ofcourse I wanted to comapre the badminton results to the 5D Mark 2 if there is no big difference then I would go for the 5D.

    #3 Yeah, you're right. I agree.

    #5 I am already ok with my lenses which I invested a few years.

    Its just the body that I need. :crying:
     
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    I cannot seem to find threads that have sample pictures with the 5D or 5D Mark2 anyone knw where they are located?

    Cheers
     
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    The 1D MIII has the AF issues. Check the latest recall by Canon only a few weeks back. Sigh.

    5D MII - this is a question that some of us are debating on right now. I suspect that this camera is going to be OK for until you reach the very highest quality level of badminton.

    As for badminton pics using 5D or 5D MII, I haven't seen any yet.

    Your location is NZL - what sort of level of play are you going to photograph?
     
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    what about the ones i showed you? ;)

    it is true that i only held one for a few moments, but for the few pics i took, i did find that the AF is adequate though not at the level of the mk3 (FYI, jj, i own a mk3)
     
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    Thanks for the reply guys. Tournaments like that. Although this would not be my main focus.

    I am not that worried of the AF issues with the 1D Mark 3.


    KWUN any pictures you want to share that you took with the 1D Mark3?

    Cheers
     
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    Aww , only two! That don't count....hehe
     
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    Are you sure?:)http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030310canon1Dfirmwareupdate.asp

    Look up Kwun's photos at China & HK Open 2007 forum. Awesome!
     
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    Thanks Cheung. Do you have a link to the China & HK Open thread?
     
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    I'm using the 5Dmkii now, for its AF is definitely adequate. In fact, I find the AF performance of it to be more responsive, accurate and predictable compared to the 40D.

    However, I cannot say the same about its shutter lag. Compared to the 40D which I previously had, its obviously slower. Its slower framerate may post an issue in badminton too. Not really suited for this sort of sport shooting. The 40D / 50D will serve you better for badminton. If you can afford it, the 1D cameras.
     
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    A few more sample pics..

    ..of kwun's 1DMk3 at work (all taken at a local badminton club);):
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmpsmash/sets/72157612141817408/
    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58151
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmpsmash/sets/72157604389647358/

    Not a badminton pic, but a sport pic sample:
    http://www.photosig.com/go/photos/view?id=2284395&forward=browse
    A few reviews:
    http://photosig.photographyreview.c...as/digital-slrs/canon/PRD_426019_3127crx.aspx

    *kwun, i thought you have the 1DsMK3??..
     
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    you kidding? my last name is not "Gates". ;)
     
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    ^^Off topic-I'm looking fw..^^

    ..to your presence in this yr's U.S. Open..:);)
    *Main reason, i want to try out your beloved camera..And oh, that uber fast lens you want to get your hands on, i think it should be secured..;)
     
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    Do you resident camera experts have any opinions on camcorders, or is it purely stills that you specialise in?
     
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    is accommodation provided? if so, we have a deal. :)
     
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