Choices

[the black fox]

After all the fuss of getting my 1d3 my son has just decided to go nikon and has offered me his 70d at a good price now the only way I can do it is to sell the 1d3 ,not yet tested the 70d so not even sure I,ll like it .what would you do ??.

[paulr5604]

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I would try testing the 70D and if the results are equal or better than the 1D3 then go for it. I haven't tried either of the cameras but the results from yours and Paul's 1D3's are stunning.

[S_J_P]

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If you're happy with the 1Diii then I'd stick with it - no sense in changing for changes sake just because the price is good. Being comfortable with, and believing in your equipment goes an awful long way to making magic images.

[GORDH]

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Whilst initial reports of the 70D were good there are some now having focus problems similar to the 7D, that being said it does look a stunning camera especially if you are interested in video for stills I'm not too sure, however the excellent results you achieve with the 1D MkIII to me doesnt warrant you changing and it could be a backward step.... no point changing for changings sake as they say

As a point of interest what drove your son to decide to relinquish his Canon gear for Nikon especially as the 70D is only a few months old

Kind Regards
Gordon

[the black fox]

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As a point of interest what drove your son to decide to relinquish his Canon gear for Nikon especially as the 70D is only a few months old

Kind Regards
Gordon

no idea gordon ,i think he is being driven by advice from contacts ,one of whom i cannot stand .complete and utter brainstorm in IMHO .

[Nathaniel]

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I agree with the others- don't change! The 1D Mk3 is a professional camera whilst the 70D is not. I hope you are keeping well after you recent check up.

[GORDH]

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I myself am as guilty as anybody for pixel peeping and comparing other makes and models with a view to changing, but I dont believe like for like theres a massive difference, sure you can say this or that has less noise or slightly better colour rendition etc etc but we are looking at most of our pics on a screen where we have the ability to zoom in past a 100%! and change virtually everything via Photoshop, print any out to 10 x 12 and you wouldn't see the difference

People are influenced by their peers (read fanboy) and the photography community has its fair share, my Nikon/Canon is better than your Canon/Nikon argument abate everywhere but in truth its mostly rubbish except for incremental changes to most ranges at a given price point theres not a huge amount to choose between them

Thats why I say if you are happy and confident in what you use why change? and while your son may sell his 70D at a bargain price its only a bargain if its what you want and can improve on what you have, as I said before stick with your 1DMk III...you know it makes sense

Kind Regards
Gordon

[SamFisher]

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I regret swapping my 1D3 for the 7D but I certainly don't regret selling my 7D for the 70D
Build quality is ok but not in the 1D3 league
Image quality is excellent though

Mike

[the black fox]

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I agree with the others- don't change! The 1D Mk3 is a professional camera whilst the 70D is not. I hope you are keeping well after you recent check up.

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Looks like I have the answer then ,thanks nat yes all o.k they spotted a growth in my inner ear while having my hearing aids made ,and it was a check up to make sure of what it actually was ,so had a computer microscope poked down my lug hole and they probed about with a needle ,got the all clear anyway it's just a extra bit that i have but it's normal .

[iclyne]

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I think you made the right decision in keeping the 1Dmk3. If you got rid of it you would just want another one.