DO NEW CAMERAS TAKE BETTER SPORTS PHOTOS? Canon 1Dx Mark III vs Original Canon 1D

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Today I'm going to discuss the age old question: does new gear matter? Has new technology helped make me a better sports photographer? Hint: NO! That said, I want to share my thoughts and opinions on how my sports photography has evolved with technology, starting with the original Canon 1D, to the current flagship the Canon 1DX Mark III.
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@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

And then the Sony A1 launched on January 26, 2021.... does this video still hold true? I'm working up a reaction video / update and will post the link here when available.

@MMB.__ 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but the old photos look better. there is just something special in a non perfect photo. it's more authentic and the colour rendition is quite special too

@videosuperhighway7655 2 жыл бұрын

I have a load of photos I took in 2003 with a 10D In challenging light, situations and they are as great today as back then.

@mikekolleth6168 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best descriptions of a question that is constantly asked and rarely addressed properly. Nicely done!

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Yeah, you may be more likely to get the ball in a great spot in a frame due to fps, and your file will be much cleaner, but a photographer still has to put him or herself in the right spot, and know what to look for. Happy shooting!

@susanmccool-coulombe2428 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, Love your videos. Your guidance, expertise & examples seriously help a lot !

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment Susan. Thanks for watching!

@ausdoug974 3 жыл бұрын

this was really helpful Jerry. I’ll use your advice while taking pictures of my daughter’s game this weekend. Thanks for putting the video together for us.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I will eventually do a follow up video to this because obviously the newer, top of the line gear is awesome, but there are definitely some tips and strategy you can employ to get the most out of your gear - especially if it wasn't a "flagship" camera at some point. Thanks for watching.

@JonathanCalkins 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and shots. Most people probably wouldn't even be able to tell the difference between the photos. Nice insight. I have the 1D mark II, and I still get great results with it.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan! You're right, even I would have a difficult time telling the difference, particularly low ISO during the day. If I looked really closely and zoomed in you might be able to tell the difference just by fine differences in color reproduction, sharpness and artifacts, but most people wouldn't be able to tell.

@DJCENTIF1 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your page. I shoot HS sports and you provide excellent advice. Thank you and I look forward for to future videos.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel. I don't post as frequently as I should, but I try to come out with around once a month. Hope you stick around for more!

@vthian 3 жыл бұрын

nice video. good information and refresh even for me 23 years in AP.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vincent! The AP was the one of my first big clients that I freelanced for after college, and I owe a lot of my growth from my time there. I'm sure we have a number of mutual friends. Cheers, and thanks for watching!

@gohumberto Жыл бұрын

I just bought a used Canon 1D mk2 N, in "Excellent Condition" with 6 month warranty, for $250. I'm aware of its flaws (poor ISO performance mainly) but I'm also aware of its qualities (premium build quality mainly). Let's face it, great cameras don't become bad cameras just because technology moves on. I have other cameras for high ISO work, but I see this as a design classic with a $4,000 discount.

@BruceLeroyUK 3 жыл бұрын

How have I only discovered this channel. When I first starting shooting sports, channels like this hardly existed. Subscribed.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your support Mr T! I should have started long ago!

@BruceLeroyUK 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai indeed!

@mostlymessingabout Жыл бұрын

The photos are different. Newer allowed you to increase aperture, bringing in more of the crowd in the photos rather than just blurring them out with f2.8

@iamthearmul 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video and it was nice to see the comparison to the classic. Just found your channel today. I have owned Konica Minolta 7D, Canon 20D, 1D2, 1D3, 1DS3 and currently use 1DIV. I have never been a pro, but have covered a few events as semi pro during 1D2 era and nowadays I just shoot as a hobby the BMX races my kids take part in. Next looking into buying a 1DX and 100-400 5.6 II. I still use 1DS3, since it is my only FF, but it has shutter bounce at 1/500 and over and can no longer be repaired. Agreed, buying a better camera does not make you a better photographer. Positioning, knowing the sport, predicting the movement is what makes the sports photos. BUT I must say, that 1D2 was major leap for me and I still could shoot event with 1D2 easilly, but maybe not with nnD Canon. I must note that 1D3, was horrbile. Usually first shot in focus, then 2-3 shots out of focus and 4-5th shot in focus when tracking. I still have it, since it quickly dropped in monetary value and there is no point in selling.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The original 1D and the Mark II were awesome cameras. Both models were heavily used for me probably all the way up until the late 2000s. The 1Dx Mark I is still an amazing camera. If it weren't for the fact that we've recently switched to the mirrorless system, I'd probably still be using it today. It is still a incredibly capable camera, despite being 9 years old now.

@adude394 8 ай бұрын

Great post. It's really helpful to hear from a seasoned professional. Gear is helpful, but as has been said, the most important piece of gear is the one 12 inches behind the camera. One interesting thing I've found in my home area (central Connecticut), is that I'm not allowed to bring a good camera, say a 7D with a 400mm lens, into an AHL hockey game at Hartford's XL Center, nor a soccer match at Trinity Health Stadium. Since I'm only a hobbyist and not a professional, I don't have press credentials, and if I want to take photos I'd have to use my phone, which is absolutely not how I like to shoot. (Perhaps this has something to do with the Name, Image, Likeness thing that has recently become NCAA policy?) I distinctly remember bringing my old 300D and a 200mm telephoto into the bleachers at Fenway Park a few years ago with no issues, but maybe that policy has changed too.

@alekstv7781 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Greetings from Russia! And today, on March 1, 2021, I bought a Canon 1D Classic for 200 euros and will take pictures with it on the weekend! I like the picture of it - like on old film cameras. Soon it will be a collector's item. For the whole of Russia - there was only one ad for sale. And in everyday life-I use a Canon 6D Mark 2. I subscribed to your channel! With respect,

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hey AleksTV, it might already be a collector's item! Congrats on the find! It will definitely still be fun to play around with. Thanks for watching and thank you for the support!

@jamiljaafar4170 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Canon 1D Mark III some four years ago, just wanted to try the 1D body. Now I am using the Canon 7D as it’s lighter but I still miss the feel of 1D body. Absolute tank!

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the 1D series are tanks. But you definitely do feel the weight of it when carrying them for a few hours.

@PatOutdoorify 2 жыл бұрын

Still have the 1D III and prefer it any day over my 5DII or 6D.

@cowetascore8476 Жыл бұрын

Just got a 1D Mark III to pair with my 7d Mark II. The weight difference is insane. I'll try to use the 1D on the monopod solely, but I've already had to deal with holding it for a long time. Backbreaker.

@Cali62825 Жыл бұрын

Put ‘em on a monopod. Like Gene Simmons says “You’ll learn to love it”. Just sayin.

@Neil_Hasnat 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed sir. I gotta watch your all videos for my future dream. God bless u sir.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil! Thank you for watching! Don't hesitate to ask any questions, I do my best to answer them all!

@davidmalone4017 3 жыл бұрын

Great video-thanks for sharing!!!

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

@davidmalone4017 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai -the very same to you

@52701970 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. I feel the same way.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

New tech is nice but it’s all about how you use your gear. Thanks for watching!

@quazisanjeed6395 Жыл бұрын

"We are drawn to the latest and greatest shiny pieces of new technology." Fortunately not me. New cameras are released every now and then. Does that mean I'll also have to go on buying them non-stop? Never, even if I'm affluent enough to get them all. You correctly demonstrated that with a Canon EOS 1D against 1Dx Mark III. In order to create the minor advancements; it took six iterations! This is where sensible people must ponder and make a correct choice. I bought a used 1D Mark IV in November 2021. It's neither 1DxIII nor R3. However, I can effectively shoot almost all the shots those modern cameras are capable of. My wildlife photography DSLRs are 1DIV and 7D. Armed with these tools plus some great super telephoto native L lenses; I can easily visit any national park on earth and return with stunning images. In fact, I'm already doing it. You are spot on that modern gears do not make us better photographers; skills do. Thank you for the video.

@blisteringbooks2428 4 ай бұрын

I have been a pro motorsport photographer for 50yrs, I had the DCS520 before the 1D. Looking back at images using the 1D they almost seem sharper than using a 5Div. I did wonder if it was because the sensor was 4mp and the lens resolve 20mp! Now, using a similar lens the body is 30mp, who knows, only cropping with 30 or 50mp is a great bonus. I do know that these days the additional improvements, self cleaning sensors, better iso performance, even IBIS is a godsend.

@forsterl.stewart414 3 жыл бұрын

I have no intentions of giving up my 1dx mii. I still use the Canon 600mm f4 L i.s. from 1999 and the images from this combo are tack sharp. So why would I get rid of something that works. I'm pretty sure that's why my wife keeps me around.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Now re: gear. For a still photog, the 1Dx II to a 1Dx III is not a huge leap forward. And in my opinion, even a 1Dx I to a 1Dx III isn't that big of a leap either (unless you do video work). I'm definitely in the camp of running your gear as long as it still has life in it too. Thanks for watching!

@garyshilton9502 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 1D Mkiii on a 300mm f2.8 lens. 1.4x and 2x converters. I’m only a poor amateur but I love messing around with it. Even stacking converters!!

@depotmsa2362 3 жыл бұрын

this video was good ! thank you

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@peterforest3016 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mrlaw711 Жыл бұрын

I was taking good shots at Ole Comiskey in the 1950's with an Argus C-3.

@SnakrGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Well, if you learning photography and you want to go from basic, NO. Newer cameras won’t help you too much, you probably will end up selling it. But, if you have some experience in photography you will appreciate the eye detection with an improved AI focus tracking. It will get your job done quicker and better for sure. But, it’s not the best camera what takes the sharper picture, it is the lens. The better glasses you have, the better pictures you will get. 😊

@deb8183 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you bluntly say, the photographer has 2 imagine the final shot& prepare & practice more. I’m looking 4 higher burst rate & I’ve read problems with canon 6d mark 3 or Canon 90d the 1dx is expensive & I like birds in flight & at a loss of what camera to help me. Get this right Nikon expensive & all current lenses have an EF mount. At a loss of what to do here, but your video was helpful. I subscribed. Look forward to many more videos. Godspeed.🙏🏻

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Deb, thanks for watching. While it's true that preparation and practice will help you, gear can make your life easier. You're right though, with something as small, fast, and erratic as birds in flight, I'm not sure how much entry level gear will actually help you. You don't have to get the newest cameras, but even consider some older version of the 1D. Perhaps a 1D mark IV or 1D mark III will be good enough if you're looking to save money. It won't have quite the megapixels or frame rate as the new camera, but you will have great results with the autofocus compared to the 6D or 90D.

@peterzoch7851 3 жыл бұрын

This is great channel Jerry! My budget is very limited,i am trying to make the most of my Nikon D300 ,max usable ISO 1600,so not really for shooting in low light,but this camera fits like a glove to my hand. Just need to get some decent lens,for now i am using Nikkor 50-200 f4-5.6 Anyway ,not that long ago(last year) i was told,sport and action photography needs a lot of cash to splash,but thank to your channel i am starting to believe that is not the case:)

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Peter! Well don't get me wrong, expensive gear definitely helps, but a lot of that technological advantage can be overcome to a degree with good knowledge, positioning, etc. Best of luck! I would make the argument that better lenses are going to help you get more consistent results than upgrading your camera body.

@TheNewArtSchool Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@udinbata 3 жыл бұрын

Im a beginner ...trying to learn hot to shoot and just bought the 1 Ds couple days a go,...my firts SLR...cant wait to learn more Subscribed!...

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the support. I’ve got a lot of topics lined up. Feel free to leave me a comment if you ever have questions. I try to respond to everybody. Enjoy your new camera!

@roeljwj 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great camera to start with! To learn photography I would always recommend buying a used 1D/1Ds either Mk1 or Mk2 over a brand new 'beginner level' DSLR. Today's RAW processing software (I prefer DxO PhotoLab over Lightroom) closes a bit of the gap between these old and modern camera's.

@atropicali 3 ай бұрын

Wish to obtain a good copy of 1D iii Thx for sharing

@angelfoto4795 3 жыл бұрын

At the end the key is knowing the limits of the gear. I have used a lot my Nikon D1, D1H and D2X. The ISO limits in the D1 were worse than the Canon because it created lines patterns instead of noise, a side of that, I enjoy this cameras a lot.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you there. The Canon 1D had a problem of banding and a green cast to images. Even though the Nikons were "behind" in the megapixel battle for a while, their image quality was arguably better.

@Pics2FlicksDennis Жыл бұрын

Hey, I didn't know you had a photography YT channel, also. Cool

@sheldonspock5566 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, I enjoyed watching it and getting the perspective from someone who's been in the business for a long time. I appreciate your nuanced stance and how you clearly argued the difference between the skill vs the tool. Also, I love old flagship gear so I appreciate these types of comparisons! Just something I found confusing, you quoted the specs of the 1D but you actually show the 1Ds. So, which one was your old camera you mentioned throughout the video? The original APS-H 1D or the full frame 1Ds ?

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Sorry for the confusion, the camera pictured in the video is the 1Ds full frame camera but most of the other example photos were indeed taken with the 1d 4mp camera.

@sheldonspock5566 2 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai Thx for replying good sir, I appreciate it!

@nikonmark37814 3 жыл бұрын

The photos from back in the day looked good considering the technology of the day. They were good enough for magazines, newspapers and online media!

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

And film too!!!

@samanimeguy23 2 жыл бұрын

Grains were everywhere in the paper media... no one cared...as long as pictures told the story

@shanishergil9554 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir

@yudiwidanto9601 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agreee 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Yudi! Top of the line gear helps, but good positioning, and solid knowledge of your existing gear and great anticipation is still needed. Thanks for watching and happy new year!

@chrburgos Жыл бұрын

And what about mirrorless? R3 or 1DX for sports?

@KingYutty 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bro. I have a question, have you ever had a camera die on you due to shutter count failure (on an old camera like the 1ds ) when it reached it's estimated life span?.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Yutty, thanks for watching. I've had a battery die and miss a shot but never had a whole camera outright quit on me during a shoot. That said, I have had shutters go on me. Best case scenario in that situation, you can actually still shoot, but you will likely what looks like a hot or dark spot go through every photo. Fortunately it's a relatively inexpensive and easily performed service and your camera should be good to go for a while.

@erik5024 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree that better gear won't make someone a better photographer. However, better gear can make the shots you take look better. Is the cost worth it? That's up for debate, and that may be a different answer for everyone. I started on a Canon 6D, then found a very lightly used 1Dx, then found a decent condition 1Dx-II. I went from an old, but great condition Tamron 70-200mm 2.8, to a Canon 70-200mm IS 2.8, to a mk-II. None of that made me better at shooting sports, but I probably took 30k pictures during that time, and I became better at it. I could see an improvement in image quality as well. I buy used and shop around before making the purchase. For me, it's understanding that the gear doesn't make me better, but the gear can take better quality pictures....clarity, color, focus, better fps, etc.... Would I love a new R3 and some of the glass to go with it? Why not? But I just can't drop $30k to replace my old DSLR kit with mirrorless. Plus, I'm a hobbyist, not a pro that does it for a living. Like many, I love gear videos, but I get way more from videos about where/how to shoot specific sports and what settings to start out with. Your channel has helped me a ton with that!

@david111davies 3 жыл бұрын

I think the 1DX and D4 onwards were noticably better that the era before and still decent today for hobby sports photographers or people who dont really need one but simply like having the toughness, durability and action capability if needed sometimes

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are absolutely right. This is a video topic I want to touch on in the future. But the 1Dx in my opinion was one of the biggest leaps forward as far as camera and AF tech, over it's predecessor the 1Dm4 (and likewise the D4 over the D3). I'll be discussing why the first 1Dx is still a good camera even 8 years after its launch so be on the lookout for that. Thanks for watching, and happy new year!

@enri_1986 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai I am a 1D Mark IV user, and have had a chance to use the 1Ds Mark III. I find it a bit difficult to justify the price tag of the 1Dx when in theory, I can purchase the two bodies aforementioned. Is the leap as large as they make it seem? Plus, I think I would mostly benefit from the FOV from a FF sensor and the second multi controller for vertical position the most. And also, I’d like to know if the viewfinder in the 1Dx Mark I is the same style as the 1D Mark IV and previous as I tried a newer 7D Mark II body and the AF point glow was a let down for me. Thank you, and I’m looking forward to the video!

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Enrique, The 1D Mark IV was a pretty leap forward from the 1D Mark III (I don't have experience with the 1Ds Mark III), as it fixed a lot of the softness issues found in many of the 1Dm3 bodies. The 1Dx Mark I uses BLACK squares to indicate focus points, where the 1D Mark IV glows RED. That is a major gripe many photogs had when the first 1Dx came out - it was pretty hard to see the active focus point.

@NoName-jq7tj 3 жыл бұрын

I had the original 1D & to be honest I would never go back. I still use the 1D Mark IV. I think the latest pro bodies has simplified the process for photographers. You can crop large parts of a photo still retaining quality. Light sensitivity as been challenged heavily by manufacturers in each incarnation allowing for extremely decent artificial light shots. I sometimes think with all these advancements it has leaned towards a point and shoot mentality. The shutter burst rate of around 14 frames per second is just insane & depressing. You can never miss a shot which is great but at that time shifting through them is a nightmare because each frame in a sequence is more or less identical. Many photo editors complain these days that there too many photos to shift through.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Well yeah, I wouldn't willingly go back either... but if I were to lose or have all my gear stolen and the only thing I had left was the 1D collecting dust in my closet, I think I could make it work. I do agree, these new 20fps or 30fps cameras are a bit of a workflow and storage nightmare. Thanks for watching!

@NoName-jq7tj 3 жыл бұрын

One needs to look at the overall picture. Canon, Nikon & Sony are just competing for market share against each other. The photographer like a consumer is just a pawn & are obsessed with all this new stuff . Ive never been into the new technology. That’s just headless chicken mentality. If your a staff guy then your agency will give you new tools but as a freelancer like myself I upgrade very steadily.

@jd5787 11 ай бұрын

Might as well take a video ;) that said, I have a 1dx III 😁

@javypc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.... I only can afford a 6d Mark II an some cheap lens... But try my best to make good pictures

@MegaJURISTE 3 жыл бұрын

It's enough I've 6d original, I invest my money in good lens and I have great result and I'm still making money

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Rene gives good advice... investment in lenses is the way to go. The camera technology changes so fast like computers, and becomes "out dated" so quickly. Good glass will last forever, and combined with good technique and knowing the limitations to your gear, you should be able to produce good results.

@deanfoote9090 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jerry. Great video as always. I’m shooting on a Canon 80D. It’s a good camera and is 24 mp. I was thinking of purchasing another camera with some more features like a 5D mark IV. But that camera is only 20mp. I’m disabled and just shoot for a hobby. I like shooting wildlife, landscapes and sports. So with that said maybe the 5D mark IV isn’t what I need to be looking at. Do you have a suggestion on a good camera for me and do I need to be at a certain MP like 20 or higher? Id love any suggestions and advice you may have.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dean, thanks for watching. Truth be told megapixels are not that important. It’s useful for cropping but you can make great images with far less than 20-24 megapixels. All my shoots in the 2000s were only shot on cameras between 4-8MP!

@adamjoeyork 2 жыл бұрын

5d mark 4 is 30mp. Would recommend the R6 if you are looking to buy new, it's superior in everything except megapixels.

@David_Quinn_Photography 2 ай бұрын

the higher res faster burst just makes your job a little easier to find the exact moment you were looking to get a camera is just a tool and even a bad photographer with the newest tech will take bad photos.

@FFWrench Жыл бұрын

I have a 1D Mark II, great camera, just heavy! But I do love it….

@JerryTLai Жыл бұрын

It’s funny because back then, I never really thought they were too heavy. Then when light mirrorless systems came out and I got used to using the new gear more, going back to old cameras feel like I’m carrying a bag of bricks!

@anuragchaudhary6307 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 1D Classic 😹😹😹 love it

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Haha nice! Hang onto it and take care of it! Who knows, maybe one day it will be considered an antique and rise in value again ;-)

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

In all seriousness, it was (and maybe even still is) a great camera. There were a few flaws that I remember with it: I think the images tended to be a little green, and the battery life was not so great. But Canon definitely learned a lot from that camera and it's amazing to see how much it has evolved in nearly 20 years.

@anuragchaudhary6307 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the images have a green cast over them ,the battery was terrible but I " made " my own battries so that's good,. The picture have this nice tonality, everything is good under iso640

@khurshidalam1341 2 жыл бұрын

eos-1d x mark iii is it posible in aeb sutter mode with ttl flash mode high speed drive ?

@arodriyt 2 жыл бұрын

Thansk for a great comparison! I would be interested in your comparison between the original 1DX and the 1DX Mark III. I think the difference will be a lot smaller! Would you agree?

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Armando! Thank you for watching. If you are strictly a still photographer and don't care much for the video functions, then yes the difference between the 1Dx (which is nearly 10 years old now) and the 1DX Mark III are actually not by very much. In fact, one of my photogs at the World Series shot with multiple 1Dx cameras and the files hold up perfectly well for such a big contest.

@arodriyt 2 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai Many thanks for your reply. Yes, I was referring strictly to still photos. The improvements in image quality, and even AF quality of the 1dx-3 over the original 1dx do not warrant the price difference for an amateur like me. Thanks for confirming that the 1DX still holds up. I just bought a used one and am very happly with the clean images, the reliable AF and the ultra reliable metering system!! I love your videos. Keep them coming!!

@dougrosander9064 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, thanks for a great video with wise advice. I have a 1D and 1Ds. Any recommendations for batteries? Canon are not available, and I've tried other brands with marginal success. Thanks.

@user-yr7em1jo1s Жыл бұрын

DSTE is the best batteries of not original brands

@dougrosander9064 Жыл бұрын

@@user-yr7em1jo1s Thank you very much

@johnmuse6626 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but if you can answer it would be a help. I'm a high school sports photographer for a local news source. I take thousands of shots a season as I cover football, basketball, track, tennis, golf, soccer and things like prom, graduation etc. My canon products have been workhorses but I've never used a 1D/1DX series yet. I am looking at buying a used one and am wondering what your thoughts are on 1DX models with 150-200k shutters? I have way more than that on several Canons like the 6D and 7D and the shutter still seems to work fine. However both are aging and I am looking to more towards the 1DX series. Thanks for any answer if you see this.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John - Thanks for watching. In all my years of shooting, I actually only have had a handful of shutters go out on me. Truth be told, it's not that big of a deal as long as you have at least one backup camera to get you through the rest of the shoot. A replacement shutter is an easy and relatively inexpensive fix that will last you a while. I wouldn't hesitate to get a unit with 150-200k clicks, and I think you'll see pretty quickly how much easier your life becomes with a 1D-series body.

@johnmuse6626 2 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai thank you for the answer!

@martynaspeciulis3630 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I use a canon 1dx,I love her so much. And I'm thinking of buying a 1dx mk3. What's your opinion? Is the mk 3 much better than the mk1? Thanks for the reply

@JerryTLai Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, there is not a big jump between the various 1Dx line of cameras. Yes, you will have better high ISO characteristics, and slightly larger image to work with, but it's not leaps and bounds ahead of your old camera.

@georgesealy4706 7 ай бұрын

Canon has packed a lot of autofocus technology in the 1DxIII. It is #1 in that regard. Guys who make money capturing sports events need that to make a living. I would love to have a 1DxIII, but I don't shoot photos at sports events. I can't justify it. It is one hell of a camera.

@xandercloet7467 3 жыл бұрын

What is the lowest shutter speed you can go without having motion blur?

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Xander, back with the older cameras I would often shoot at 1/800. I found that to freeze most action that didn't involve throwing a ball or swinging a bat. In high school gyms I have even gone down to 1/400 - 1/500, but you will frequently get fingertip blur when people run at those speeds.

@josephconidi8644 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! Do have a question on the new 1Dx mark iii ... is the image quality and sharpness really better than the Mark ii or is this just hype?

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, the image quality is improved but in my opinion sharpness is about the same. There is a lot of talk about a faster/smarter improved AF processor too, but I can't say that it's had an impact on my keeper rate. I've only had the III since the pandemic began, so my usage with it has not been very extensive. I would have to play around more with the eye and face detection to see if that has a large impact on improving my keeper photo rate. Is the III worth more money? Almost certainly just based on the technology inside. But is it a quantum leap forward over the II? I would need some convincing, and some more real time with it. Thanks for watching!

@josephconidi8644 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai Jerry. Thanks for your thoughts on this. Will help in making my decision.

@forsterl.stewart414 3 жыл бұрын

I still use the 1DX MII and I'm still happy with image capture. I would however get the 1DX Miii if I was going to start from scratch and had the cash. I like the thought of a lot more a.f. points the miii would deliver. If you shoot at night some of the rear buttons light up.. The frame rate is a little faster. Plus the newest sensor i believe is about a stop better in low light noise, and presets for image capture to eliminate the effects of the aa filter sounds interesting. The latter may come available later in a downloadable upgrade for the 1Dx mii. But you can pick up a 1DX mii used for about half the price though but either way I think you'll be happy with your choice.

@orlayg 3 жыл бұрын

I been watching your videos and I try the Back A F bottom and try to program my camera and now all the pictures are off focus and all blue and dark colors can you help me to fix this situation

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Orlay, sorry that you are running into some trouble with the suggested settings. If you want to send me an email, visit my channel's about page and you can email me with some of your settings and samples of what you are seeing and I can try to figure out how to get you back on the right path.

@nn-uj1iv 2 жыл бұрын

what is the big fat bit at the bottom of these cameras?

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

It's a built in battery grip. It houses the battery, as well as helps the ergonomics and balance of the camera, particularly when matched with larger and heavier lenses.

@wilsonhernandez4176 3 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about buying a new camera. I’m a portrait photographer. I should I get the Canon 1D MK IV or the 5D? I used to shoot with the 1ds but move to Sony I dropped it and it broke instantly 😞 what would you suggest?

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wilson, thanks for watching. I think if you don't have a need for top of the line autofocus tracking a 1D series camera would provide - for news or sports or wildlife - you will probably find the larger file size and lighter weight/portability of the 5D more beneficial. That said, both cameras are very capable for portraits, so if you think you may on occasion you need a more rugged, action camera, you should get the 1D4.

@nelshotsph7732 Жыл бұрын

My camera Canon model T6

@LibertyZone777 2 жыл бұрын

*_ "The better camera didn't make me a better photographer" _* that's the point.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

The new gear no doubt makes things easier - sometimes A LOT easier - but it doesn't make me any better. Thanks for watching!

@charliipresley 3 жыл бұрын

Are you guys moving towards mirrorless at all for silent shooting? I used silent shooting for a golf event last year and it was awesome, but still felt odd not having a “pro body”

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we are, and it actually wouldn't surprise me if it became mandated in some venues. It definitely feels odd holding the smaller cameras, and it takes a little bit of getting used to using the EVFs. But I would say generally it's only a matter of time before we are all mirrorless.

@charliipresley 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai I want to see a Canon R1 that looks and feels like a mini 1D 🤩🤩🤩

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

@Charlie quite frankly I was surprised the 1Dx III came out instead of a Canon R1 or 1R or whatever they end up naming it

@ignatprokhoropchyuck4652 Жыл бұрын

I love better my Canon 1Ds mark ii than other D and Ds and C and X

@AlbertKel 2 жыл бұрын

The paradox is that back in the day we actually looked at pictures in magazines. Nowadays we look at pictures on small phones.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Even I can say, those were the days!

@endowpictures22 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use crop sensors for sport photography? I have one Canon 650d 18 megapixels DSLR ,5fps

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use cropped sensors for sports. In some regards, that gives you an advantage of longer reach without requiring longer lenses.

@endowpictures22 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai ok thanks

@jaypee4288 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. The bg music is too distracting tho

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment. Yes that is a common complaint and music has been removed from all videos since January. Hope you stick around and check out all of my newer content!

@sunjob 2 жыл бұрын

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@ConcealedWeapon 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the newer camera didn't make you a better photographer, but that wasn't the original question. In fact you said simply that the ISO capability of newer cameras triumph older ones, so quality wise, newer cameras take better pictures.

@woodandwheelz 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest question is always the same. Where can I get good gear at an affordable price? I'm a 100% P&T disabled Vet (with PTSD) that shoots photos for free at the school my wife works at. I'm out growing my original 7D and need to move up. I get great shots at the sports games, especially the outdoor games, but the indoor games the 7D is seriously lacking. I have no intention of giving up my 7D as for that I just need better glass. As of right now, the school is gracious enough to let me borrow a 2.8 lens for the indoor sports, but as the 7D is a crop sensor there's always a lot of grain. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about being a disabled vet or begging for anything. I just need to find affordable resources so I can upgrade. Also, taking pictures that these events is therapeutic and helps be there to support my wife and the kids at the school (she coached volleyball last year and this year is coaching soccer with our son. Two of our sons coach). It's easier to hide behind the camera than sit in the stands. So, any help would be appreciated. By the way, ebay doesn't really seem that affordable since everyone thinks what they sell is made of gold.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the problem with eBay or many other resellers like KEH is that the prices are marked up because the middle man needs their cut. If you don't feel weirded out by meeting up with strangers, I have had success both selling and buying on Facebook Marketplace.

@woodandwheelz 2 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai Thank you for reply. I'm mostly comfortable with strangers, as long as their not too strange. LoL! I also have Asperger's but I'm fairly high functioning with it. Also, interestingly, I was talking to a friend last night and he reminded me that Craig's List is still active but just not as popular any more. I looked and there is all kinds of Canon equipment there. It's interesting that I have really good success with concert photography but mediocre with indoor sports. Again, thank you for your reply and you have a new subscriber. Love the information your sharing. If your interested, I have public albums on FB of my photography. facebook.com/jpatton

@Twobarpsi Жыл бұрын

Even the most basic beginner camera of today is more advanced than the best camera of 20 years ago!

@DamonMoritz 2 жыл бұрын

Better gear, but not necessarily newer gear. It's amazing how long pro gear can last.

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they last an unbelievably long time. I have a 9 year old 1Dx mark I and that is still incredibly capable to this day. Quite frankly you can back up several generations further than that depending on your shooting and arena situation and still be good.

@kctrinh 3 жыл бұрын

How does a person get started in sports photography

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

There are many paths. But all involve passion for the games, a self desire to continually learn/improve, and finally networking/luck. For some that may be going to school for it. For others, that simply starts out locally at their high school and college, getting better at photography by learning through forums/onlines/groups/self study, and getting jobs connections via those they meet at these events or through referrals. Thanks for stopping by!

@kctrinh 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai thank you for your input and time .... I will work on expanding more sports other then adult softball

@martinbyrne6643 3 жыл бұрын

With a lot of money

@billmcmillan7735 2 жыл бұрын

Prepare to spend lots of money! But it’s like anything else if you persevere you will succeed. I learned to shoot road racing motorcycles during test sessions. Then I got connected with motorcycle magazines and was published regularly in the 90’s. I got paid but not enough to make house payments 😂

@ZoneTelevision 3 жыл бұрын

The short answer is no. I own a D3s and its is all the camera anyone needs.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

I feel Canon hit that point around the 1Dx M4. The D3 and D3s was - and still is a great camera too. Thanks for watching!

@jr-wv4qw 2 жыл бұрын

Like bro, a D750 can get you shots just as good as either of those cameras.

@rentedtux1883 2 жыл бұрын

A little longer hair, and you'd be Joey Ramone 🙂 excellent video my friend

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

First time I've ever heard that one :-)

@darkftforce 2 жыл бұрын

you are constantly switching your eyes between looking into camera lens and flip out screen to confirm you are in focus or frame.......which is causing constant confusion.........yes very few people can notice this :D

@JerryTLai 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye on your part! Yes I was not very polished in some of these early videos. I hope you stick around anyways. Thanks for watching!

@user-vj9qw6ok1b 4 күн бұрын

I'd recommend trying to memorize your dialogues, you're reading and it shows and slows you down.

@simonleonp 3 жыл бұрын

sorry mate the info is good but the music is out of place.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks for watching. Yeah, I got that comment on a previous video, but this one and the next one following this were already made. It'll be toned down or filtered out completely.

@jv7070ful 3 жыл бұрын

Turn the music off.

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can't turn it down or mute it after the fact, but noted for future videos if it's not wanted or too loud. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jv7070ful 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryTLai Thanks for your answer.

@user-cp1gr6by5t 3 жыл бұрын

В тех камерах 1Ds картинка лучше...

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 1Ds had higher resolution with 11mp, but the trade is that it only shot at 3fps. Still, both were amazing cameras at the time! Thanks for watching! Да, у 1Ds было 11мп. Но всего 3 кадра в секунду. Спасибо за просмотр!

@Bikerslife666 Жыл бұрын

I will wait for 5-7 years, when Canon DX will be cost 1000 usd to buy it and earn money 10 years with him))

@mab_visuals Жыл бұрын

price is not identical because you didn't take into account inflation

@goldtimelapse 3 жыл бұрын

Music kind of ruined the video

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know. All my recent videos don’t have background music anymore. Hope you stick around to check those out!

@miguela5543 3 ай бұрын

Still...those ,old camera shots look better, like more realistic. When the cameras shoot better that we can even see , photos become too perfect to the point that they look fake, like AI generated. I'm all for the old gear and the realistic image.

@ActualCounterfactual Ай бұрын

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 manufacturers 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.

@stubones Жыл бұрын

Better cameras have made photographers lazy and too reliant on the tech without having to work for the image and use skills. Concentration, knowledge, prediction etc. working hard to make great images still has its rewards.

@popcornparam 3 жыл бұрын

6:50 that's a lie. An average photographer will be able to nail eye af with an R5 A pro will struggle with a 1500D. Shooting sports. Better gear is more power to you. Better gear earns you more respect and get you more clients. Better gear will make u a better photographer.

@popcornparam 3 жыл бұрын

Earlier I have a 70d. No one was giving me an order. Now with the 1dx3 and R5 I am shooting international sports. Better gear = more stuff that is taken care by the camera itself. So better gear makes you a better photographer

@JerryTLai 3 жыл бұрын

My very first camera was a Canon 10D. I made enough photos out of that camera to form a 10-image portfolio to show off and got my start from there. It was definitely not easy, and I missed a lot of shots with it. Because of course, the keeper and hit rate goes up drastically with better gear, but it's not impossible if you know the limitations and how to workaround them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Nerdzombiedisco 2 жыл бұрын

The average photographer would be left in the dust. You should be worried that they are better than you with better gear, with your logic. This guy is a Pro who knows the reality. Pretty sure I can hand this Pro a Canon 1D with one non-stabilized old 70-200 and a 400 with a extender adapter off ebay and he would destroy any average shooter.

@popcornparam 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzombiedisco if you give me an average camera and avg lense will still be able to get better photos than a person who dosen't know how to use a pro camera. But if you are a pro and if there is another pro in the room with better gear you are going to be ripped.

@Nerdzombiedisco 2 жыл бұрын

@@popcornparam Let's see your instagram for proof. Or is your name Popcorn because you're full of hot air? LOL