I tend to shoot a wide variety of stuff on my 50D. The last couple of outdoor events I went to had a load of rain. This got me thinking that maybe a weather sealed "pro" body would be a good move, as I believe my 24-105L and 70-200 2.8 IS are also weatherprooofed. Would a 1D Mklll make a versatile all rounder or should I keep shoving my 50D in the bag when the heavens open? Or is a 7D as well sealed?
Canon 1D Mklll - all rounder?
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The 1D cameras are great all rounders, as long as you don't mind carrying the extra weight.
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It is indeed a great all-rounder, except for 'only' 10MP. I seem to prefer 1Ds mkII for most jobs simply because it is just a capable, produces larger files and much nicer colours. 1D mkIII has more new features, and 10fps in its arsenal though. Both are worth similar money so it is down to your requirements. There is absolutely no competition from the APS-C versions though.
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I used a 1D Mk2 as an all rounder till I got my 1Ds (now I use it for motorsport, airshows etc), as said as long as the weight isn't an issue they make a great all rounder.
Only limitation really is no ultra wide angles for 1.3x crop, as you can't mount EF-S glass such as the 10-22. So for example with a 16-35/2.8 you're looking at 21mm equivalent field of view at the very widest. Yes, it's wide but not uuultra wiiiiide 
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There's weather sealing, and weather sealing. Your 50D has at least some weather resistance, but the 24-105L is not as good as some others because of the extending barrel.
"Canon considers the weather resistance of the EOS 7D to be slightly better than the EOS 5D Mark II and 50D cameras, but not as robust as the EOS-1D series." (Chuck Westfall, Canon USA)
"Canon considers the weather resistance of the EOS 7D to be slightly better than the EOS 5D Mark II and 50D cameras, but not as robust as the EOS-1D series." (Chuck Westfall, Canon USA)
Thanks for the replies lads. The weight isn't an issue as I am used to my gripped 50D with L glass attached. However the fact a 1D wont take EF-S lenses means that my 2 Sigmas would have to go (10-20 and 18-50 2.8) and be replaced with a Sigma 12-24 which would give me the same wide end. However I just got the 18-50 2.8 and am loathe to give it up as I like it a lot. Decision, decisions!
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7D seems like the obvious choice. The best weather sealing this side of a 1-series.
The point I was trying to make above is that the 24-105L could be the weakest link in the chain anyway. None of the Sigmas you've listed are weather sealed at all.
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Whilst the 12-24 is the widest zoom on a non-APS-C sensor, there are far better wide angles available (e.g. 17-40 L). I own both the 17-40 and 12-24 and the 12-24 is only ever used when I need wider than 17mm (i.e. architectural mainly) as the 17-40 is a far better lens (more pop/sharper/better colours).
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The more I use my 1d mkIII the more I like it. It's a really great camera for the money, and unless you print big (really big) the 10mp won't be an issue. You will get spoiled by the 10fps though and won't want to go back to a slow camera again!
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Well, it depends on priorities...
I've happily gone from a fast 1D to a slow 5D & think it was a great move!
I've happily gone from a fast 1D to a slow 5D & think it was a great move!
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I've a 1d (mk2) and a 5D, the wife has a 50D I borrow occasionally, if the weather is grim or I think things might get rough or I need a long battery life or I just want a tool I like using or if my son needs something he cant break or ....... I take/use the 1D. Its just a great un-exceptional tool, it just does stuff, always and doesnt get in the way, its a great allrounder. When (as opposed to if) it explodes I'll either get a new shutter a mk2N or a 3 to replace it.
I bought a second hand Sigma 15-30 for wide angle stuff at 1.3 crop we're looking at 20 - 40mm I think that's pretty wide
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I bought a second hand Sigma 15-30 for wide angle stuff at 1.3 crop we're looking at 20 - 40mm I think that's pretty wide
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I am not sure about Sigma design - whether it is a true EF-S design or just less glass, - but I happily use Tokina 12-24mm right down to 14mm with no ill effects.