Post your best bird shots!

[conropl]

...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

[Joel Eade]

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.

Pat

I think you're correct. That's why I said I am fooling around to some degree and not usually choosing one over the other based on much scientific analysis. In my experience there is no doubt the 1DX handles high ISO better than the MKIV.