Another great (albeit epic) review Bryan, thanks [Y]


So many things about the 1DIV are attractive but the servo mode looks to be quite incredible. I was particularly impressed withthe performance of the AFwhen usingServo AF to help maintain focus while shooting macro subjects.Doing thismakes a lot of sense.


Obviously the H1-H3 ISO modes are fairly unusable and I suspect this is mere marketing by Canon to get on par with Nikon's D3s. However, as Bryan mentioned if you need it then it's there, if you need it and you don't have the capability - you miss the shot.


I'm highly impressed with the 1DIV actually. I really love the integrated grip of the 1-series bodies as I could never go back to shooting without a grip for the ease of use in portrait orientation.


I'm going to have a hard time figuring out which direction to head when the time comes to upgrade bodies some time this year. I'd love to go full frame (but can't justify the cost of a 1Ds III/IV body) but I'm still unsure about the autofocus capability of the 5D mkII. I'm starting to get more into the wedding side of things so the low light AF performance of the 1DIV might well overweigh the DOF and dynamic range benefits associated with a FF sensor.


I'd love to see canon bring out anupgrade to the 5D mkII with improved AF performance in low light. I don't necessarily need the high frame rate of the 1DIV (although it does sound rather sexy clicking away like a mini gun) so an "in between" body would be my ultimate.


Very impressed all the same. Thanks againBryan.Yourthorough and hard work on this fantastic website is going to send me broke... and I don't care one bit!!! []


Cheers, Ben.