1DMkII

[Dave Stone]

I will be getting a 1DMkII at the end of the month :woot:I have printed the manual and trying to work my way through it. In the mean time does anyone have any pointers or tips for me?

[KIPAX]

put it in machine gun mode.. press, listen and enjoy :)

[Dave Stone]

Thanks KIPAX, that is deffinately the first thing I will be doing :)

[zeugma]

I will be getting a 1DMkII at the end of the month :woot:I have printed the manual and trying to work my way through it. In the mean time does anyone have any pointers or tips for me?

Save up for lots of nice L grade bottles to go on the front!
Yup, 8.5fps - sounds gooooooood.
Enjoy.

[Dave Stone]

Have two nice bits of "L". Will be saving for some faster bits now. This hobby has turned into a money pit!

[Mr_Sukebe]

My suggestion is to re-read the manual every month for 2-3 months. Mix in some time in the field and you'll actually know how to make use of the functionality. Ace camera.

[fastworldimages]

put it in machine gun mode.. press, listen and enjoy :)

First thing im going to be doing when I pick up my series 1 :D

[AliB]

Get to the gym and start building a few muscles! :)

[Dave Stone]

Back to the manual now then. Not the most exciting read!

[andy_fozzy]

:woot: CONGRATS mate :woot:

[Ajophotog]

Damn you Dave, you will go to any length to compete with my 350d wont you :lol: Hope you enjoy your new camera Mate and can't wait to have a look. Better get some more trips sorted ain't we ;)

[andy_fozzy]

Damn you Dave, you will go to any length to compete with my 350d wont you :lol: Hope you enjoy your new camera Mate and can't wait to have a look. Better get some more trips sorted ain't we ;)

:woot::woot::woot:

[chewyuk]

very envious !

[crusher]

does anyone have any pointers or tips for me?

Buy a Nikon:lol::lol:

[andy_fozzy]

Buy a Nikon:lol::lol:

Keith, I resisted saying that, but I see you couldn't :D

[kiko]

start weight training... i got mine about 6 weeks ago and on the second day i spent 7 hours at a zoo with the 70-200 f2.8 on the front, couldn't lift my arms for days.

other then that just play, it is a two handed camera (you need both hands to change pretty much every setting on there. just keep flicking through the manual.

[Werecow]

I will be getting a 1DMkII at the end of the month :woot:I have printed the manual and trying to work my way through it. In the mean time does anyone have any pointers or tips for me?

A good thing to know with the mk2 is that you need to use the firewire connection to change it's advanced settings through eos utility or to transfer images directly from the camera. It has a usb port as well which often confuses people who try to use it for that.

[Dave Stone]

Thanks Werecow.

Definately need to arrange another meet guys. Will be needing a cady soon to carry all the kit. The 1DMkII is a big camera, still not as many buttons as any of the Nikon range though! :)

[Denisw]

Awesome camera. Hope you enjoy it and i'm extremely jealous:thumbs:

[malla1962]

Conngrats on your new weapon:D When you get to grips with it you wonder why you didn't get one sooner.My N will be back from canon in the morning.

[Dave Stone]

Looking forwards to getting it. I'm like a kid waiting for christmas.

[Edtog]

Learn to use smart sharpen properly as they have a very strong AA filter which means out of the camera the files aren't very sharp.

[Al de Man]

it is a two handed camera (you need both hands to change pretty much every setting on there. just keep flicking through the manual.

Very unusual controls.

To delete an image for example, hit and hold the delete button with your left hand. Whilst continuing to hold the delete button, rotate the rear dial with your right hand to highlight the on-screen "DELETE" and then release the delete button under your left hand. It's easy when you get the hang. ;)

[AliB]

Laughs at Kiko! :)

I'm only 5'4" and I have to handle that combination for up to 12 hours at a wedding!
Oh and juggle a 5D with a grip and a 24-105mm too. And a flashgun or two...

Get to the gym, you'll be fine. Enjoy! :)

Oh and as for deleting on camera guys and gals.........DON'T! you can corrupt the card. Much better to delete after you download and format the card before you use it again.

[Dave Stone]

Thanks for all the help guys. Some good tips.

[malla1962]

Learn to use smart sharpen properly as they have a very strong AA filter which means out of the camera the files aren't very sharp.The fred miranda script is the thing you need for mk2 files.

[Dave Stone]

The fred miranda script is the thing you need for mk2 files.

Enlighten me, pleeeasse.

[malla1962]

Enlighten me, pleeeasse.fredmiranda created a photoshop plugin
and it is superb but camera specific.

[Dave Stone]

Thanks malla. Will have a look for it.

[Dave Stone]

It's arrived, with thanks to Ric Type R. Top bloke to deal with. Makes my 40D & grip feel small! Stuck at work now though. Still, have a fortnight off after tomorrow :)

[DCCD]

First thing to buy is a good monopod. Great for carrying the camera/lens over your shoulder (rather than have all that weight round your neck) and takes the weight off the arms/hands when shooting leaving your fingers free to do the fiddly things with the buttons and dials :)

[Dave Stone]

Thanks DCCD. I have a sturdy monopod. I am just trying to work out how to grow two extra fingers now!

[Ric Type R]

It's arrived, with thanks to Ric Type R. Top bloke to deal with. Makes my 40D & grip feel small! Stuck at work now though. Still, have a fortnight off after tomorrow :)

Hope you enjoy it, Pleasure to deal with you as well.:thumbs:

[Dave Stone]

Thanks again Ric. Can't wait to get out and have a play.

[davekiddle]

Buy a Nikon:lol::lol:

Hey Kieth, you nicked my line... :lol:

[Dave Stone]

I am going to rise above it Mr Kiddle. :p

[davekiddle]

I am going to rise above it Mr Kiddle. :p

Makes a change :lol:

Congrats mate - enjoy! Of course you realise we are all expecting stunning shots from you now!

[andy_fozzy]

:D

Congrats Dave - I am quite jealous of you :razz:

;)