Quote Originally Posted by Joel Eade View Post
...with the MKIV I can get more pixels on the subject which is helpful for small birds.
Thanks Joel.

I understand driving the shutter speed up as much as possible, that is why I though the 1D X would give you more room to do that with better ISO performance.

I do not get the more pixels comment. Although there is a little, it seems small. That is, if the FF equivalent for your 500mm on the 1D IV is 650mm with 16 MP. As opposed to your 700mm (500mm w/ a 1.4X) on the 1D X and 18 MP. It doesn't seem to be that much different.

It is not like you are capable taking a bad picture with either camera... so my comments are more academic than anything.

Pat