Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

Man, this camera is the BOMB diggity. It's better than expected. After coming from a F828, 20D, then 30D this is the best camera I've ever had. I Love the feel of it, one solid piece means no flexing of the grip. It responds like an extenion of your hand and mind. After a couple of days I'm already thinking of buying another and going only 1 Series, It's just that good. I tried a 1D then 1DMkII but bought this one, glad I did. I shot a Softball game yesterday and my keeper rate was 99% my 30D never got above about 75%.[...]. It just doesn't get any better than when you open a new Black box.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

I've owned a D30, 10D, 20D, 5D, 1D MKII and now the 1D MKIIn, and I can honestly say this is the best camera I have ever owned. I love the big 2.5 inch monitor. The 8.5 fps when ever I need to shoot sports and most of the entire dual slot CF/SD card. I feel very confident having that feature when ever I photograph weddings...knowing if one of my cards decides to die on me I have it backed up on the other card. The camera feels great in my hands but becomes heavy after a while when carrying it for an extended period of time. Owning the previous 1D's made it easy transitioning to this version. I thought about waiting a few months for the MKIII but for the price and small upgrades they did on the MKIII it was a simple choice. The 8MP is plenty and great for workflow. I'll wait for the MKIV before I think about upgrading again. The backup system where you can store the raw and jpeg in different cards gets confusing at first but I’m learning fast. I recommend this camera to anyone who is thinking about getting a professional DSLR. Its fast, responsive, built-in vertical grip. I plan to keep this camera for years to come.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

Having had every Canon prosumer digital from the d30 in 2000, I am so glad to have made the jump to the series-1. You will finally start to enjoy taking pictures again. The viewfinder is bright and the eyecup protrudes out a lot, so you don't have to squash your face up against the camera to see the frame. The whole feel of the camera is amazing. It literally becomes and extension of you and responds every time to your requests. I was forever fed up with the error 99 messages of the other bodies. Battery life is incredible. AF outstanding. Do not hesitate - make the jump, invest in a camera that is going to last at least five years! Why on earth I went through five bodies in six years I will never know. (well, one reason is the Mark II hasn't been out that long, but you get my point.) Second backup body will be another one of these in a few months (and after a few weddings). Performance-wise, the images look so much better than the 30D in my opinion.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

I use it in combination with a Canon 400mm 5.6 lens for aerial bird photography. It grabs the birds in flight much faster than my 20D. I makes a wonderful combination.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

This camera is the pinnacle of multiple purpose DSLR perfection. The only thing that is better is the new Mark III. That being said, this camera has raw power in its processor, shutter durability, and burst speed. This makes it the perfect sports photography lens. However, it is also built like a tank and extremely weather resistant. That is why I definitely consider it the best nature DSLR on the market right now.

Personally, after testing this camera over several months, I believe it is more than I could have asked for when I bought it. It is amazingly clear and precise, and I would use it for every photographic task that I have. Only 1 complaint: very little change over the Mark II. Overall, the best DSLR buyable today for all-purpose use.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

This model excels in Outdoor Action Photography. It's rugged design and size make it a little heavy but it's great in my large hands. As an "Old Film Salt switching to digital and needing a weatherable rugged tool for ultra high speed shooting in the great outdoors, the EOS-1 Mark IIN has made this transition a breeze. I primarily use this camera for Sports, Equestrian Events and Nature Photography.

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

I love this camera. I have shot with many different manual focus SLR's through the years but I knew I had a winner when I started shooting with EOS AF cameras. Years ago I shot a lot of weddings photojournalistically with a 10D. Now, I'm not sure if photojournalist and 10D should ever be in the same sentence. I hated the slowness of the 10D for all kinds of reasons and found myself always craving my 1n film camera.

I can confidently say that the Mark IIn has far exceeded my expectations of any SLR for speed and accuracy, both in fps and af speed. Yes, it's heavy and its more than worth it's weight in gold for an action shooter! It's large too, but I wouldn't trade it for any smaller slower camera. Paired with L series lenses this thing is unstopable!

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN Digital SLR Camera Kit, 8.20 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens.:

Excellant DSLR. Smooth action. Fast and accurate Auto-focus. Able to handle any photographic situation.