1st flight shot with 1DX

[arash_hazeghi]

Finally got to try my 1DX today. I must say that I'm impressed with the AF, speed and accuracy. It nails frame after frame.

Here is a sample, it's a female harrier. It's not a top notch photograph in terms of aesthetics but it is a good sample to show what kind of sharpness the 1DX delivers and it delivers consistently rather than sporadically.



1DX 840mm f/5.6 1/2000sec ISO 800 handheld.

HD size here

[arash_hazeghi]

Here is a 100% crop from RAW with Canon DPP

[Don Nelson]

Impressive capture with great light and good background. Looks like you are enjoying your new camera!

[dankearl]

Looks good Arash, although you probably rushed this a bit, there is a funny blue patch on top of the tail.

[Bill Jobes]

Shocking good flight shot there, Arash. I went over to look at the full HD image, and was mightily impressed.

[arash_hazeghi]

Looks good Arash, although you probably rushed this a bit, there is a funny blue patch on top of the tail.

hey Dan, where is the patch?

[Doug Brown]

Supremely sharp!

[dankearl]

Arash, on my screen right behind the wing, it might be natural, but does not appear to be?

[arash_hazeghi]

Arash, on my screen right behind the wing, it might be natural, but does not appear to be?

that's the shadow from the wing on the rump.

[Don Nelson]

Dan
that's a shadow on white -- it is illuminated by blue sky so it will appear blue. Its easy to clean up.

[dankearl]

I see what you are seeing now, it is a shadow, Sorry, it appeared like sky to me.

[arash_hazeghi]

Dan
that's a shadow on white -- it is illuminated by blue sky so it will appear blue. Its easy to clean up.

exactly, it looks more grey on my screen but it would have a subtle blue tone since it reflects light from sky. I didn't change any colors just a quick process.

I was hoping for interaction and hunting but it didn't happen :(

[Morkel Erasmus]

looks great Arash! seems like the 1Dx is good news all round to Canon shooters...

[John Cooper]

A superb capture Arash with ideal wing position, excellent detail and the warm tones of the BG compliment the warm plumage of the Harrier.
The 1DX sounds impressive!

[PhilCook]

The new camera seems to do the trick very well Arash, stunning sharpness

[Karl Egressy]

Great light, wing position and sharpness, Arash. It looks like the 1DX is the winner.

[Shawn Zierman]

Maybe not "top notch" for you, but this would be top notch for the lion's share of us Arash :)
I love this background by the way. Great image.

[David Salem]

Great detail Arash. Congrats on the new body! Look forward to seeing how it performs. Looks awesome so far.

[Mike Veltri]

It's a great camera, probably the best autofocus camera Canon has ever produced. I thought I would have sellers remorse letting the 1D IV go, but I have none as the camera smokes the 1D IV in many ways. I have two Lexar 1000x cards in the camera and the speed of this new body is simply amazing.

Great shot of the Harrier Arash, and congrats on the new toy!

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Awesome Arash, love the sharpness and clarity in this image. I look foward to seeing more.

[Nick Palmieri]

Nice job on this guy! Looks like 800 will be the low ISO folks will be using with the 1DX...

[Tim King]

You guys are spoiled with great light!! I don't remember the last time I saw the sun. I'm always striving for a photo like this. Fine job, Arash.

[Grace Scalzo]

Fine work. I'm sure that the camera will sing in your capable hands.

[Seppo Harmala]

Excellent job and what a great light! The brightest point is nicely contentrated on the head area and leads the look instantly there.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Arash, congrats on your new toy, and a fine image to start off with.

[gail bisson]

A big congrats on your new toy. I wish you many awesome images with it.
I love the IQ and the light and the Bg works for me,
Gail

[Roger Clark]

Just think, when you lift that rig, you are holding $20,000.

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice flight pose and bg colors.

[Robert Holguin]

Congrats on your new camera.
Superb image!
Very nice light and super sharp.
Well done.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Arash, beautiful shot. loved the sharpness and the BG. If it is a big crop, then details have held up great.

[Corey Hayes]

Great shot did you crop this very much?

I would be interested in a review comparing this with the mkiv.

[Satish Ranadive]

Arash:
Congratulations on the new camera.
Wonderful flight shot.Great colors,details,lovely lights and nice BG.
A great photographer behind the camera.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

Great shot did you crop this very much?

I would be interested in a review comparing this with the mkiv.

the image was 10 mpixel after cropping.

stay tuned for review

[arash_hazeghi]

thank you all