Thank you for these two videos on this camera. You are doing a great service for all starting photographers. Thank you.

I’ve had my 1DX for about 7mo now. I LOVE it for all the same reasons you stated. Side note: you can put the camera in silent mode during video recording and it changes the button functions so that they do not “click” if you’re adjusting. Thank you for the video!! It’s rare to see a current video on the 1DX. Please create a few more vids on this camera. Take care!

I have two of the 1dx Cameras, they have been absolute work horses for me over the years… Purchased one back in 2012 when they first came out and another one as a second setup in 2016 because I don’t like changing lenses in some of the conditions I have experienced at events, re dust etc. I photographed a rodeo once and the dust was bad. The camera survived two days of the dust whereas I destroyed a 70-200L (Mark one). I had a motherboard in one of 1dx’s die and it was quite expensive to get repaired, I think about AU$750. But they have been great cameras, I would like to get the MKIII for the eye tracking etc. but these have many more years left in them. A great Camera, Good review David... thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I just ordered one! Should be getting it next week! This video made me choose this over the Mark ii. Please make more 1dx videos! Thank you again for making videos for the newer photogs like myself!

I just picked up a 1D X with less than 2,000 clicks on the shutter. Even though I have the R6, R5, and several pro Nikons like the D4S and D5, I've been dying to try out a 1D X body for awhile just because of what I've heard about that entire series of cameras in general, and...wow! It has to be the toughest, most robust camera I have ever felt - even moreso than the pro Nikon bodies by a hair. And the files coming from it are just lovely!

Since 2006 I have owned several eos1d mkII, IV and 1DX. I personally prefer zero or near zero post-editing photography if possible for motorsports. just no time to edit either money or delete it. What you shoot you have to manage. Purchasing used pro bodies as you did is the best investment tool if its your living, battery life, durability all the things you've mentioned. Dropping a consumer camera with a 85mm1.2 would've been the death of that camera/lens. Back in the day i started with a nikon FF and also had a big dent in the prism it was a visual testimony of the pro camera body's strength. The more you use your canon pro body it just creates better more authentic photography. If post photoshop is your thing then a probody isn't really warranted. I don't really do much video and seeking to learn more to incorporate more video. thank you for your great informal video, happy shooting.

What a great video! I just subscribed, I have a 5D3 and a 1D3, and it is finally time to upgrade, so I'm very glad I found your video as someone who also uses older gear that is a great value! I'm trying to decide between the 1DX and 1DX Mark II, we shall see! Also, you have a wonderful speaking voice for presentations and great demeanor in front of the camera, take good care!

I have a 1 DX, just works and delivers great pics. Thanks for the great review

Hello, i really enjoyed this video. I have a Canon R5 and i still have my 5D MarkIII that i purchased new many years ago. I still love the DSLR and the quickness / realtime of the optical finder and the build of these big cameras…there is something about them that is unexplainable and very appealing…thank you for the videos

watched your video and then got one and will be mailed to me next week. Couldn't wait for it...

My used 1DX Mark III should arrive Monday. Cannot WAIT!!!

Thanks, 2nd time listening again ^^ (podcast in car travel).

Always wanted one of these for sports, I'm only an amateur photographer but picked one up on ebay with 650k+ clicks on it, still goes like a beast and so fun to shoot on. I like you're doing vids on older Canon cameras, please do some more on the 1dx

I just picked up a gently used 1Dx and have shot a couple high school basketball games, almost all of which with a canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, and I'm super happy with the results. I'm getting used to it, as it's much bigger/heavier than my 6D, but it's an amazing piece of technology.

Finally got around to purchasing one of these. I was looking for a good condition and reasonably low shutter count camera and got mine for £639 delivered with only 33k clicks. I'll probably need to get another battery soon. It's a camera I've always wanted. Great review as always and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I have a friend who bought the 1dx mark 1 recently in 2022 and I'm very astonished 😲 of the image quality that came out. This old tech professional cameras have something unique in them. They were made to stay until it stops working or break down.no need to edit the pictures everyone was wondering what type of camera he used.

Great vid, thanks. There are silent controls available for movies, allowing just touching the selector wheel for changing setting. Cool feature, but not default.

Just happened to watch your video (popped up on KZfaq). Got my 1DX two years ago in October. Great camera. Shoot mostly indoor national league handball.

I've been eyeing this one up as an upgrade from my 5d mkI and 7d mki I think this would be more versatile but the 1ds iii also really interests me, the colours seem lovely. Am I losing any of that special sauce if I got the 1dx or can you achieve similar looks to the 5d / 1ds?

I've always found that the 1DX pulls out more 'per pixel' sharpness, than many other cameras, and obviously considerably more than any of the 5D range, which output overly soft images due to the very heavy anti-aliasing filter. Yet there is something about the 1DX's natural pixel structure grain, that make the shots taken with it look special. You may find that the 1DXII loses that aesthetic. The only other two cameras that had this otherworldly look, was the 1DS Mk2 and the original 1D. And even if you're blowing it up to billboard size, 18 megapixels will do a comfortable A2 print or about 16 x 24 inches. All the best from Aston.

Hey man. Im currently have the Eos R with 70-200mm f2.8 ii, 35mm f1.4 ii, 24mm f1.4 ii and 85mm f1.8. Im looking to sell my 24mm, and get money for a new lens or new camera. I have always been in love with the 1dxmk2, and thinking about "upgrading" from Eos R to that. I could choose to get 1dxmk2 or a 24-70mm / 85mm f1.2 ii. What do you think?

Man I kept replaying the part when you said the 5D mark iii had the best colors and I agree so much. I have an EOS R and it could never reproduce the colors of my mark iii. No one ever says this and it’s weird. Thank you for this review. I will now pick this cam up on eBay.

Great video and thanks for your sharing.

I have just got one for £1800 with 12k shutter in pristine condition. Its a little heavy but its amazing.

Can you link cf cards that you use for the 1dx? or any cf cards that are able to be used on this camera

Unbelievable how this amazing video only got 1 view and comment..

I still like your enthousiasm for these legacy camera's. Makes me want to start a collection myself - say a Nikon d4 as a starting point, or a D3 even. Blasts from the past, that will however not eat my hard drive but still provide great images. And not break the bank in the process :-)

12fps is the reason I want this. Because it can be converted to a 24p video clip using frame interpolation. Shooting in RAW in bursts and being able to turn them into video clips after editing every frame in Lightroom for maximum picture quality is awesome. Only trouble is it the sound. You can either record separately or just dub music over. I am strongly considering buying a used one at the right price. Not ready to go mirrorless until they sort out problems like the battery life. 260 shots (R6) and then a dead battery is unusable for me.

Would you prefer 1DX jpegs over Nikon's D4?

At about 3:18 ..... what happened to the 85mm f1.2 ii? Mine is bipolar with the DSLR (good with mirrorless but still very slow). She focuses only when she feels like it. And mine is mint, stays home during my event shoots, since the 85mm f1.8 is way more consistent, faster and lighter. I'd hate to think what she will be like after the fall like that.

I bought mine i think 2 month ago and I love it I come from a Canon 80d. I bought mine for 1099 with 80,000 clicks

I am getting this camera soon.

What size Compact flash cards do you use?

Hi, thanks for the videos, they are great for me! I have a question, I want to buy 1 dx but time lapse mode is important for me, does 1dx have time lapse mode?

I have one that flawless , in pristine condition. Shutter count of around 7,000. I love this camera, it’s amazing! I got it a few years ago and I paid a pretty good penny for it. I think I paid like $2300. I know I paid too much for it a lot of traveling in 2018 or 2019. But my pictures are just amazing, haven’t had a chance to do much video work with it but I’m looking forward to it. It’s just an all-around great camera.. Been thinking about moving over to mirrorless. FujiFilm has my eye

I have to ask, you mentioned upgrading to the 1DX mkii. I was also diving into getting a mkii but I found the color science to be completley different. I am not sure if its really different compared to the mk i, but I feel the 1dx mk i colors look more natural. Love to hear your thoughts on that. :)

The hardware on this camera is capable to shoot 4K, but Canon lock it via software to sell a similar equivalent of this body for videography. Also they treatend to sue Magic Lantern if the try to unlock it. God knows how many features on this camera are hidden from us to this days.

With 18MP is it good for wedding

I just found one for $450 on OfferUp with 217k shutter count 🤣 I still can’t believe it.

Awesome video, how good is that AF on the 1DX, does it get the focus spot on 99% of the time or are there situations where it struggles due to its age? One other question, do you still have it and if so how is it now you have had more time using it? Thanks.

Nice video, I recently picked up a 1DC which is a 1DX with 4K/Clog enabled. Do you know if you can still get the LP 4EN batteries from Canon? Any brand of 3rd party batteries you'd recommend? Thanks

Hello David! Congrats on the great content on your youtube channel! I love your videos on older cameras. I wanted to share my experience with the 1DX Mark I. So I have purchased this camera in 2019 for about 1250 Euros with 45.000 shutter count which was basically like new and I also took good care of it even today it looks good and it has 227.000 shutter count, it is my main camera for official photographic projects and as they say it brings money in the house. I can tell you it was the perfect decision at that time to purchase this camera I don't regret it one bit even though 2019 was a starting point in advance mirrorless cameras. The image quality straight of this camera is just amazing, the Canon color science and skin tones are just perfect, the raw files are like perfect working material but I often find that the JPEG straight out of the camera are just great. I am photographer that does many subgenres of photography such as weddings, children events, parties, club parties, sport events (major and minor sport events), car racing events etc. This camera helps me to obtain the perfect JPEG picture quality out of the camera. The ISO power of this camera is amazing, If i deliver JPEGs straight out of the camera I will programm the camera with a high noise reduction and use ISO up to 6400 ISO, if I am working with RAW files I wouldn't shy to use ISO 10.000, ISO 10.000 in RAW is way better than lets say 5D Mark III (which I owned and it is another great camera). ISO 10.000 is not that hard to correct in RAW from the 1DX as I learned during the years using it. The battery life is extraordinary I have two original batterie, each one lasts about 2500 shots with lighter prime lenses or at least 1200-1400 shots with a heavier lenses or when using IS. The battery power is not hindered by extreme temperatures, I have photographed wedding in 37 degrees Celsius outdoor here in Romania and also -16 degrees Celsius landscape long exposures and a fully charged battery lasted as long as possible. The autofocus system for photography is just fantastic, I can focus in low light during the bride and groom dance when the light is dim or when their cake is being carried to them in low light with only candle light from the candles on the cake or many low light situations. The autofocus system for sports events is just amazing for a soccer match or tennis match I am using it alongside the prime lens Canon 400mm f/5.6L some times maybe with the Canon 1.4 TCE Mark II extender as it will focus with this extender on the central point, straight out of the camera the JPEG will be perfect. True, I am using canon fixed lenses such as Canon 24mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 35mm f/1.4L Mark II, Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS, Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Canon 135mm f/2L, Canon 400mm f/5.6L and the single most light and good overall zoom Canon 70-400 f/4L USM lens; speedlite flash Canon 600 EX RT mark I and Mark II and 400 EX RT III, It is a perfect combination for what I need - it took me almost 7 years to purchase this kit. I am using the Canon 1DX alongside my Canon 1D Mark III which I will review later and I just love the combination of these two camera. In a day and age of mirrorless cameras I will not upgrade yet to a mirrorless camera probably I will upgrade to the 1DX Mark II. My point is you need good Canon L lenses and original flashes in my personal opinion to obtain maximum quality out of this camera and 1D Mark III also and of course you need to learn how to use natural light properly. Cheers!

Thanks for the video, do you recommend any aftermarket batteries for it?

Weird question, but coming from Nikon... how do you change the aperture with the 1DX when in manual mode? I only have manual focus lenses rn like the Voigt 58 and some Zeiss, but when I'm in manual video mode the top dial just changes the shutter. How would you change aperture with a canon lens? Thanks. (Nikon obviously have two dials, lol)

did you have a chance compare colors from 1DX with 1DX Mark II? are they still the same?

Thankyou for this video David. I have a question: What is the maximum print size of the picture from the 1DX?

Had my 1DX a few year snow and love it! Question, did you manange to solve the "dent" on top? Literally have exactly the same problem haha wonderful review thank you

Hey David. Just watched your videos on the 1DX. Actually just got this recently. Wanna know your thoughts about battery replacements on this camera. Did yours came with extra batteries with you got it? How long does the battery last. I read it long last for 1120 images per single charge. Is that true?

Dear David. I have enjoyed your videos. I own and use two 1DX bodies as a sports shooter. I actually love there bodies. Im seriously considering purchasing a 5d classic to shoot images beyond the action. Scenes in and around football grounds. Crowds, vendors…. Presently I use a Ricoh GRIi but I’m eager to give a 5d a run as a bang around 3rd camera body with 17-40 glass. Thoughts? Thanks Paul

have you used in a studio with a trigger for a strobe light

Bought mine brand new back when it came out. Number 89 off the manufacturer. Probably one of this first ones available in the US. Love it still. I had to send it in for repair out of warranty a few years ago because the mirror just locked up. Apparently, this is a known problem. Wish it had been recalled. Have the GPS GP-E1 attached to Geotag my pic’s. Nice video. I need to check my Shutter Count. I’ve never looked before. I bet it’s very low. Very few pictures shot with it. Where do I find that info? Thanks Thumbs Upped! Michael

Hey die foto’s zijn in Nederland gemaakt dus ik ga ervan uit dat je ook Nederlands bent. Waar is die foto van de gracht met die brug erover gemaakt? Komt me bekend voor?

Great review! I got burned on 3rd party batteries and I only buy Canon batteries anymore. Buy once, cry once! I am looking at the 1DX ii currently for a second option along with my 7D ii.

thanks for the video!!! i bought a canon 90 d , now im looking for a 1dx after watching your video i just want one more thanks!!!

Considering this cam or 5d mark iii for weddings….

What are those lenses? Ty great video

what would you recommend when buying this camera as to shutter count, I have been looking at one that is 111,000 for around $800. Is this a good price? Thanks

what lens did u have on the 1dx in the thumbnail

1Dx vs 5D Classic in terms of color rendering and image appealing. What are your thoughts? :)

What is the max speed of CF cards this camera is capable to use ,what I mean is what’s the max speed the camera can write so I don’t buy too fast of a cards for no reason ..

Back in the film days, a 10 year old camera was just broken in.... but I will say, I have never dropped a camera in 35 years, I did have a camera fall over on a tripod once and as a consequence I won't use a tripod that doesn't put muscle on you... LOL.... and before I take a camera off a tripod I put the strap around my neck..... but by the looks of things, and the sound of things, you drop them routinely..... LOL..... there you are with that awesome camera in one hand waving it around like it's a like it's a football.... I was a nervous wreck watching you handle it..... ;) I still enjoyed your video....

@9:48 one annoying thing about Canon cameras is that they are inconsistent with the iso button placement, besides the fact that the button is tiny. But my biggest annoyance is that the camera stops displaying the meter through the viewfinder as you adjust the iso. With Nikon DSLRs, the meter is displayed as you adjust the iso in realtime (like shutter speed/aperture) so you can see the effect change has on the measured exposure. Canon does this but only while adjusting the shutter speed and/or aperture, not iso.

He does know that there’s is a cable that you can just put in the camera to get the pics to the phone, right?

Please tell us specifically how many times you’ve had a SD Card fail. For me, never, and I started shooting digitsl in 2003

Yeah for some reason, I too prefer CF card and the slots.. SD cards seem too flimsy

I will not sell the first ixoyd - you feel that you are holding the thing. On the 1D M4, my mileage was almost 1.5 million K. On the 1Dx, the approximate mileage is rounded off.

I kinda want a 1dx as a second camera… I have a 7d mark 2.. I love it! But want another camera. 😂

you're cool

Can you add a time stamp to your videos subjects?

Just wanted to address the wifi comment. Yeah camera wifi is super convenient but with these older bodies It almost makes me prefer just plugging my phone directly into the camera to download pictures since it's also very quick. Just need a mini usb to what ever your phone uses (maybe android only ?) But I dunno by the time I turn on wifi on my bodies with wifi, then connect my phone to it, then open up canon connect. Almost seems faster plugging in two ends of a cable lol

Dude is a professional YAPPER

Cameras peaked for me around 2010-2012. Other than a few 2014 exceptions I refuse to buy anything later because they just started becoming to fad/gimmick infested in an attempt to keep sales going. No thanks.

Het enige wat ik echt vervelend vind is dat de 1dx geen autofocus tracking heeft bij video

You like it more than your 1D Mark iii 😭. I have the 1 D Mark iii.

Hi, background music to loud i can't 👂 hear you 😉

The camera shoots 2k bub!

I bought Canon 1DX with 520k shutter count for 530 USD and i think i can earn money on this camera next 5 years

Second hand cameras are best for budget ❤ and startups *Spoiler -- "people with lots of money will dis-agree but people like me who loves photography and bearly gets money after working hard will LOVE it." Watching in 2023 as well as gonna be till to 2026❤❤❤.

"i ve got mine for around 800 euros" - so I went on the Internet, in our country 1800 used. People here are imbeciles. Even new cameras that sell elsewhere for for example 3500CAD or AUD cost here 4000+ euros. While people earn 1/3rd of the money lmao. whatever. Awesome camera it is.

pLandemic will never be over als long everybody is calling it pAndemic 😕

I got a 1DX MK1 and if you know how to handle it you will never need to buy another camera again. Everything else just ends up being G.A.S and overkill (look at all the PRO images that have been shot using 1DX over the years, just confirming the facts of the matter). We now have WAAAAY more than we ever need, but still some like getting "drunk" through by manifacturers feeding us new spec, new features, new this + that, faster this + that.... even though its not needed to shoot a great photo 99 times out of a 100.

£600 in 🇬🇧

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