Quote Originally Posted by Chris White
I will not say you can take better pictures with it, there are many TDP members taking outstanding images with Rebel series bodies. That is the carpenter vs. the hammer argument.

I will take the hammer over the carpenter point of view on this one. The 1D IV is going to improve the pictures of a person with limited skills. WHY? The AF system of the 1D IV is superior to the 7D and 5D II, so the keeper rate of the person with limited skills is going to increase. Second the pics out of the 1D IV require less work in post processing than a 7D's, so a person with limited PP skills will have pics which require less work.


At a certain time of my life I claimed "carpenter" as my profession. As a carpenter you want the best tools despite your skill level, Better tools make it easier to build with. The same goes for camera equipment, better tools make it easier. It won't make you a master carpenter though.


The 1D IV is a worthy upgrade. Is it worth $3500 more than the 7D though? I think everyone's answer would vary depending on their situation. My answer was yes, but more peoples answer would be no.