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2008-08-01
Canon 1D Mark III
* $4050 BH, Ado, Ado $3300 Refurb
* 10.1 mpx DX - 1.3X
* Feb 2007
* ISO: 100-3200 +
* Viewfinder: 100%
* Shutter: 300,000
* Self Clean Vibrate
* 10 fps
156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.2 in)
(w ba) 1335g (47.1 oz)
Canon 5D Mark II - T.B.A.
* ???
* ??? mpx FX full
* Sept 2008???
* ISO: 200-3200??? +
* Viewfinder: 100%???
* Shutter: 150,000???
* Self Clean Vibrate
* 5??? fps
???
(no ba) ???
(w batt) ???
1D Mark III - 1D Mark III vs 1Ds... 35mm f/1.4, not so bad, Mark III - not fixed still, 1D Mark III vs Nikon D3 - autofocus compared - 31% vs 48%
2008 Beginner FAQ, Nikon to Canon switch
2005-10-06
Canon EOS-5d - full frame sensor (35mm size)B&H
Canon EOS 5D, 12.8 Megapixel$3300
Sandisk 2GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card  $220
Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh)    $50
weight: 28.6 oz. (810g)
Canon EOS-1DS - full frame sensor (35mm size)B&H
Canon EOS-1DS Mark II, 16.7 Megapixel$7400
Sandisk 4GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card  $450
Canon NP-E3 NiMH Battery (12v 1650mAh) for 1Ds Mark II  $120
weight: 42.9 oz. (1215g)

Canon Lenses ... (Oct 6, 2005)B&HComments
EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM (58mm)$230:-)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Image Stabilizer USM (77mm)$1700:-)
EOS-5D: with 3*2GB + 3*Battery = $3300 + 3*$220 + 3*$50 = $4110
28-105mm + 70-200/2.8L: = $1930
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Total: $4110 + $1930 = $6040
Canon Lenses ... (Oct 6, 2005)B&HComments
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM$1400:-)
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (77mm)$1250:-)
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS Image Stabilizer USM $1435:-)
EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro  $470:-)
EF 600mm f/4.0L IS Image Stabilizer USM$7200:-)
EOS-1DS: with 3*4GB + 3*Battery = $7400 + 3*$450 + 3*$120 = $9110
EOS-5D: with 3*2GB + 3*Battery = $3300 + 3*$220 + 3*$50 = $4110
16-35mm + 24-105mm + 100mm + 100-400mm: = $4555
600mm: $7200
Gitzo 1348 tripod: $650
Arca Swiss tripod head: $400
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Total: $9110 + $4110 + $4555 + $7200 = $26,025


Tripods & ballheads
TripodB&HComments
Gitzo 1348$650- 72" tall without centre post
Ballhead$Comments
Kirk BH-3$240- Nature Photographer Review
Kirk BH-1$340- like Arca Swiss
Kirk King-Cobra$440- specifically for big telephotos too


Online Shopping
Store NameLocationComments
BH PhotoVideoNew York- professional: a standard for online shopping; Online ordering with Paypal
AdoramaNew York- prices match BH PhotoVideo
Samy's CameraLos Angeles- good
CalumetChicago +- good

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