Canon EOS 1V 35mm SLRs
Canon EOS 1V 35mm SLRs
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[Jul 06, 2001]
lars morgenbrod
Casual
Strength:
seems to be really strong,
Weakness:
little heavy, Really nice machine, which is worth it's price. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: eos 650, |
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[Jul 28, 2001]
jacob bahar
Intermediate
Strength:
perfect feel
Weakness:
focus at low light superstar ,incrdible camera, never loose apicture Customer Service not yet Similar Products Used: nikon n-70d |
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[Aug 02, 2001]
Jeff Ascough
Professional
Strength:
Build quality, handling, custom functions
Weakness:
Only problem I have had is with the battery indicator with the PB-E2 grip and nicad batteries. The power indicator showed full power one minute and two minutes later the camera stopped through lack of power. I use both the 1v and the Eos 3 on weddings and in terms of handling and basically getting the job done, there is nothing much to choose between the two cameras. However Canon have made some significant changes to the 1v. The first is to put a battery indicator on the LCD panel, now we can see the power status all the time. Eos 1n & 3 users will know how important this is. The second improvement is with a new button which you can use to switch between your favourite focussing point and the centre - useful if like me you shoot off centre a lot, and the third improvement is with the dioptre control on the viewfinder. I know that the 1n has it, but it is sorely missed on the 3. Where the 1v really blows the 3 away is in terms of build quality. The 1v is beautifully constructed and makes the 3 feel quite cheap in comparison. Use it in conjunction with the 550ex speedlite and the PB-E2 grip, and this camera will tackle any situation you throw at it. The camera is quieter than the 3 and 1n. Focusing is faster and more accurate, all the controls fall to hand and the camera can be customised to suit your style of photography. It is a lot more expensive than the 3 but with the Canon promotion running in the UK you can get a grip or speedlite free when you buy the body. It is the first camera that Canon have made that 'feels' like a truly professional camera. If you are a 3 user then the extra money spent on this camera might not give you much in terms of value, but if you are a 1n user and are looking for a newer model - this camera will blow you away!! Customer Service Great in the UK Similar Products Used: Eos 1n, Eos 3 |
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[Aug 02, 2001]
Patrick Greene
Intermediate
Strength:
Extremely fast focusing and film advance. Film advance is surprisingly quiet. After reading the manual, it is quite an easy camera to use. This was suprising with all f the fature it has. Combined with the wireless capabilities of a couple 550EX flashes, this is an awesome setup.
Weakness:
Weight and eats batteries (PB-E2 does at least). I purchased the A2E back in 92 and have taken some excellent photographs over the years. I upgraded for the newer auto-focus and metering algorithms. I have purchased 3 EOS-IX Lite cameras for parents and inlaws as gifts because of the excellent EOS technology backing them up. I started with the Pentax K-1000, which was a great starter camera, way back when and tried a couple other Pentaxes over the years but when I switched to Canon my visions truley started being captured on film. Customer Service Ran into a problem with the battery meter only reading half-full (always the optimist :)). Customer support was extremely friendly and helpful. Similar Products Used: EOS A2E |
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[Jul 31, 2001]
Rob Helm
Intermediate
Strength:
Fast, Fast AF, Great Focus point selectabilty, Outstanding matrix metering. Nice fill flash witht the 550ex Solid built Top of the line Pro SLR
Weakness:
Canon's Flash metering isn't quite as good as Nikons, byt E-ttl is better than the old A-ttl WOW, what a great SLR. A fitting replacemnt to the battle hardened EOS 1n. fast auto focus with excellent AF point control. Matrix metering is dead on, and the entire metering system is fantastic. A rock solid SLR that is water tight and built to take a beating. I bought a Refurb. from B&H, with extended warrenty, for about $400 less than new. Previously I traded my 1N for the EOS 3, and was sorry I did. The Eos 3's eye control is complicated to say the least. But the EOS 1V is a winner. If y our really into indoor photography with lots of flash, I think the Nikon F100 would be the better choice. That being said, if indoor flash isn't your main concern, this camera is outstanding, and les $$ than the Nikon F5. Other than the flash metering It's better than anything else, in my opinion Customer Service Never had to use it, yet Similar Products Used: Nikon f100 |
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[Aug 11, 2001]
Mark Fenlon
Professional
Strength:
First class build quality, AF is superb and range of lenses to suit all.
Weakness:
Very weighty with booster As a professional image maker (mainly product, food and corporate) it's a tough decision to make when up-dating a camera system. I've used Nikon F 2,3 and 4 for more years than I care to remember. So once the decision was made to get the check out, which system to go for? It was hard as I really liked the F-5 and Minolta Maxxum 9. There's for and againsts for all these products and frankley, very little to chose between them. They are all top class performers. What moved me to Canon was thier after slaes back up service for professions, I'l never be without a camera while mine's in for service. Canon are 15% cheaper than Nikon in this part of the world. Canon's range of lenses are top class. My 1V has already used over 200 films in the 3 months in my hands. But for all Nikon and Minolta owners, your choices are likey to be just as good. It's all about personal choice and which camera feels right for you and your needs. At this level, there's no such thing as a 'bad' camera. Similar Products Used: Nikon f-5 |
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[Aug 15, 2001]
Louis Choi
Intermediate
Strength:
Very solid and well built camera body. Fastest AF even compared with F5.
Weakness:
Heavy. I've seriously consider between the F5 and the 1V before I made up my mind to go for the 1V. I like the USM which features fast(est) and quiet AF. I'm also impressed by the solid camera body which I've never found on other previous Canon bodies. I believe it's as good as the Nikon F5 if not better. I also purchased the 28-79 2.8L, the 70-200 4.0L and the 100 2.8 macro to cover my daily needs. They are all great lenses with very well built lens bodies. I've tried and compared the AF speed and accuracy between the F5 and the 1V and I'd say that the 1V has an edge obviously. Trust me and go for the 1V if you still has any hesitation! You won't regret at all, Customer Service Not needed so far. Similar Products Used: Nikon F4E, F3HP+MD-4, FM-2+MD-12, ... |
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[Aug 12, 2001]
Stephen Wan
Expert
Strength:
Strongly built;
Weakness:
Coating of the camera a bit weak. I have been using that camera for almost 2 months and I think I should have had it much more earlier. With 45 focus points make recomposing the pic much faster. It has a very good balance when an 70-200 f2.8L len attached. You can adjust 30+ personal function with the EOS-Link, it gives details about your exposure, focus points used etc. One complaint is the coating of the camera is a bit weak as a some coating was peeled off when I accidentally hit it with my watches (it doesn't happen to EOS3 or EOS30). Customer Service Never used Similar Products Used: Camera : EOS3, EOS30 |