Is The Canon 1DX II Worth it in 2024? Review 

Nice video :) When i saw the 1DX MARK II for the first time back in 2014. Knowing the features and everything, since then I wanted to buy one for myself but i was not able to afford it because it was still very damn expensive that time. 9 years later, this year in 2023 right after my Birthday on February I finally brought a Canon 1DX Mark II and I am so happy that i got one myself! I still kept my 5D Mark III :)

I’ve had mine for about a two months and I enjoy it so much! My first full frame camera makes the difference in my photos that I’ve been looking for.

The Mk II is too pricey for me but the 1DX Mk I is now VERY affordable so I bought one recently. Love it! 👍

Thank you so much for the recommendation.

Got one last fall and still in love with it

Love the video. I went from medium format film to digital with the 5D classic--I still own three of the original 5Ds. Lately I've been shooting a Sony A7RIII. But I learned photography in 1980, and human and animal eye detection make me feel lazy. Your video has sold me on the Canon 1DX II. Thanks for posting this. I'm going to go out and get one. Cheers.

perfect timing to talk about this camera in the world of mirrorless shenanigans

Cool video. I'm pretty sure the backing music is Dreem - Deepwaters? Thanks for making this video and sharing with us!

having held one of these recently for the first time, it was definitely the most hefty cameras i've ever held but at the same time it felt like I could probably throw it off a cliff and it would still work once i got it back. Really made me miss the DSLR shutter sound.

Hi there and thanks sooo much for your video ! Question: do you think is worth adding a bit of money and buy (second hand) the Canon EOS 1DX Mark III ? I use the camera mainly for shooting vids. Lets say 70/30. Thanks !

I just bought a studio used Canon 1DX MK2 with 14,000 actuations...... and the camera is simply amazing .......

Thinking of buying this or a 5DMK4

Should I get the canon eos mark iii as my first full frame camra

At 1200 used for event and wedding photography - would you prefer a used 1dxmk2 or a used 5dmkiv ?

Love my 1DX mark ii. Everyone a mile around can hear when you take a photo. The thing is a beast. When the weather is awful it is the camera I reach for.

I shoot mainly sports like wakeboarding, surf, motocross. Would the 1dx m2 still be relevant given the speed of these sports and the autofocus lock on speed on the 1dx m2

Im thinking geting my first pro camera Is the 1d mark ii still worth getting now?

Hello how is the quality ?? Is good? I think is so good for only 20megapixeles answer..thanks 😊

Thank you for being real, I've wanted that camera myself for a while now and have been at a cross roads between staying with Sony or checking out something else, Canon is now back on the menu!

Still using it after 6 years love it.

We run our business of Video, Documentary and Photography with a Canon C300 Mark iii and a 1DX Mark ii in 2023. If it ain't broke... One day I might add an R3 because I can't deal with low battery life of the R5c, but in 2023 we ain't changing. Good video.

Have been using this camera since it came out, I shoot surf and swimwear in the ocean and at the beach a lot as well as fashion. The images are always stunning and it is a tank! I tired them all: R5, Sony, Fuji and even Leica (which came with a full row of dead pixels) and this remains my favorite. I say, if it was good for a cover shoot 7 years ago, is good for it now! Great review, well presented.

Will the wedding photo be good?

I tried to find out from various videos on RU-vid discussing the 1DX MKII. Looking to find out the focus performance at night, because my current job is sports photography which is mostly done at night with little light outdoors, does the 1dx mkii have good focus performance in low light?

Nice video, I have been a photographer for 30 years, and by far the Canon 1DX II is my favorite camera body!

I'm trying to get my first professional camera what camera would you suggest for around $257?

These canon 1D bodies are way better than anything out right now as far as the current mirror less options. They were tanks. Today’s R5’s, R’s, etc feel so weak. I’m even afraid to put larger lenses on them like the 300 f2.8’s, etc. They don’t overheat, they don’t need charging every few hours, etc. My old 1D bodies could last DAYS with full shooting. I decided to cross brands and try a Sony A7IV and was very disappointed in everything but the image quality. The camera let me down during my daughters concert because it overheated. It even shut down due to overheating while just browsing the menu. I sold it, and now got a 1DxII

The video was great…the 1dx ii will be a camera that will be strong for another 10-20 years…just my opinion…also the point you made about the flip screen is absolutely on point…the pop out screens are subjective to damage….This camera will never fail you, I cannot say that shout the mirrorless ….

It certainly is. Nothing can beat DSLRs for speed photography mainly due to the OVF advantage.

do a video on your in camera settings

Shooting a Idx2 is like shooting a target rifle. That superb *trigger, you just feel it!

Do you ever offer coaching sessions on the 1Dx? I feel like I am missing something with autofocus. I will continuously hold down the AF-ON button on someone's face and the focus is still somewhat soft and sometimes sharp. Ugh! Have searched for answers, found your video which is great and thought I would ask if you offer 30 min to 1 hr mentoring/coaching for a fee? TYSM for your videos!

I just started researching these cameras and you posted a video at the right time lol. Looking to upgrade from my 5D mark III.

I think it's a great deal considering it's currently going for 3000 USD, which is half off the original price. Magic 7 year rule for Canon

I shoot primarily sports and product based social media content. Currently running the 90D. Between the 1DX MKii-iii or the R3. I’ve shot with the MKii and LOVED it. Just have a bit of fomo and concerns about future proofing. Also the flip screen. I use it a lot for angles. Anyone had both??

Waiting for my used 145k shutters in the mail can’t wait , tho that cf card was 230 dollars I’m still happy I can use all my ef lenses with this camera . also I paid 1150 for it a win in my book

I still love my 1DX Mark II and it's the only camera I use for now as of Feb 2023

I had Nikon D800, D810, D850, Z6II, Sony A7R3 and I wasn’t ok. Now I have canon 1DX mark ii with canon 35 mm f2 IS and the best choice. Raw just 20mb but perfect. Photo are so crispy when you shoot in JPG. I finally found my camera :)

The 1D and 5D build quality is no joke. I’ve had my 5DmkII for over a decade now. Dropped it a few times, and used it in the snow and rain many times. It still takes phenomenal photos. I just wish it had some more tonal range and low light performance, so I think it’s time to upgrade. It also has too many dead pixels to shoot low light video. Stills aren’t phased since it can cancel them out.

Of course it is. I bought a Sony Alpha A7IV and returned that crap and saved almost 1k buying a used 1Dx II. It's nice not having to worry about overheating.

4:40min that is a very tall statement !!!! Are you judging this from in camera Jpgs and viewing this on a monitor or from actual prints ( and then what size are you printing ) ???

I bought 1dx mark 2 used but debating the r8

brilliant video agree ive got the 3 1dx cameras and belive it or not i prefer the images out of my 1dx mk1 there is something about them that i cant put my finger on build quality on mirroless to me is dreadful a good way of makin more profit lighter plastic i thin canon realise this and the r1 when it comes out will be like the old 1dx i think

hi chris im trying to the camera for photography, but do u think this camera is good for the first one??

Hello Christiano, congrats on your video and your channel keep up the good work!. I want to share my 2 cents regarding the 1DX Mark II camera as a photographer. As a photography camera I want to tell you that this camera is great and it one of the complete photographic cameras out there alongside the Nikon D5 (which came out the same year 2016 as the 1DX Mark II). What is very important is to understand that these cameras are top of the line cameras for speed and press photography. The scope of this camera is to assure the photographer that you have the maximum possible photo quality, ISO speed and autofocus. These two types of "press" cameras will allow you take the photos and give your photos to the client or newspaper on the same day, if you set the correct settings these cameras will give you straight out of them the perfect jPEGs -> that doesn't mean you can't use the raw files, you can edit the raw files however you like. The price of these cameras new were aprox 6000 $ and at that price point you get everything you need at a camera except one factor that some photographers may need which is resolution. These "press" cameras give you outstanding battery life, robustness, world class weather sealing, world class autofocus tracking and autofocus precision and burst capabilities, ISO speed and customization of everything from the camera. The resolution of 20mpx it is something very unique to these two types of camera. It is widely regarded and known scientifically that the 35mm digital sensor produces the best optimal quality of pictures between 12 and 21Mpx -> or maybe pushed to 24Mpx. At this size of the sensor 35mm engineers can make the pixels as big enough to produce great images between 12 and 21mpx and to get great colors and the famous "3D pop". Beyond the 24mpx and this is my personal opinion and experience through the years using different resolution cameras things get "difficult" lets say. At beyond 24 Mpx, lets say 30mpx, 45mpx, 50mpx, etc you need astonishing great lenses to produce sharp images because optical engineers need to design the lenses to cope with the higher resolution, second most important issue is you need to have very sturdy hands because every tiny camera shake will be projected and captured on the high resolution sensor. I honestly believe that you cannot compare the Canon 1DX Mark II to the Canon R5 because of the difference in resolution and how will the images will look. You can compare the Canon 1DX Mark II with the Canon 1DX Mark III or the Canon R3, the scope of the Canon R3 is to be the next "press" camera and it has the 24.1mpx sensor. You can see the Canon 1DX mark II and Canon R5 as apples and pears, both great but oriented at different photo jobs. I would use and see the Canon R5 as the successor of the high resolution Canon 5DS/5DSR which I am still using the 5DS for product photography (restaurants to photo food menus and wine menus and jewelry) -> where you might need resolution. But for weddings, family portraits, sport events, and so on I am using my Canon 1DX Mark I and 1DX Mark II which produce fantastic pictures and jPEGs straight out of the cameras which are sufficient for both a printed album and also to see the pictures on a mobile phone. Thanks and let me know what are your thoughts. best regards, Rares

I am planning to buy the 1dx mkll I just love it for the feel just like the 1d mklll the grip is very secure the mirrorless camera is to small for my hands the only mirror less camera I would buy is the R3

Had 1DXi and 1DXii just got another 1DXii, has better high ISO than the 1DX but both R beasts!!

PLEASEEEE make a video comparing photo quality with a 50 mpx camera

Debating this and the R6 currently. I really want to pull the trigger on the 1DX II, used of course, my only concern is the size and weight. I shoot sports 90% of the time, but the other 10% this will be a family camera. I've owned the 6D II and you are right about the DSLR look. Decisions, decisions...

I owned the 1DX Markii since 2017 and moved on to R3 at the end of 2022. 1DX Markii is still a beast a lot of features are outdated. No flip out screen, no clog, heavy weight, no ibis enhancement, etc. In terms of videography, I would say 1DX Markii is not worth it in 2023, you can save some cost to choose other cameras that work better. In terms of photography, it’s still workable and a beast to do that job. So in the end, it all comes down to what kind of artist you’re close to.

hi there ! Recently I have sold my a7r3 sony and bought this beast for my candid video projects...its amazing,its wonderful,people questioned me a lot,that why you've taken this 6YRS OLD CAMERA ?my answer was very simple,It shoots 4K 60 fps,FHD 100FPS what else a candid Videographer need out of it and it got touch focus system and in post production i can increase my 4k footage to 100 or 120 fps,And most important it is weather sealed camera and if we talk about budget,then Ef lenses are quiet cheaper than RF Lenses and Sony Lenses.When u hold this 1dx and shoot it feels like professional,compare to mirrorless camera.and color science of Canon is always great compare to Sony.6yrs ago 1dx mark ii has launched 4k 60fps,and now from last 2 yrs you could see sony and other mirrorless are releasing 4K 60 and 120 Fps,Just think how advance is Canon Technology.Believe me its a beast, Let any other camera come in the market,this is Number One and it will remain Number One....Am proud to be a 1DXmarkii user in 2023...

1Dx Mk2 is still the best DSLR one can get (used) for 2k USD ... Nothing beats it

Ordered mine the other day arriving on Valentine's Day my gift to myself can't wait😂👍🏾

You can use an SD card in a cfast adapter. That pretty much is cheaper than buying an expensive coast card.

1Dx mark ii da god

I am about to leave my trusted 5Dii behind for my next wedding... and I only shoot stills, so I wonder if there is a visible difference in 1Dx and 1Dxii stills output on higher ISO levels.... Do you (or anyone else) know anything first-hand, because there is quite a jump in price on the second-hand market? I don't shot sports/nature so I am not concerned about 1000000 frames a second, hyperfast focusing and all that yadayada yadayada...

If i'd strictly shoot landscapes, would i be better off with this or a Nikon D3X?

You got one in the end. Congrats! 😁 I never used a DSLR so I can't vouch for the quality. I started straight from mirrorless.

I really love the 1dx series but canon seems to discontinued some of their Ef lenses. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Of course it’s worth it. The 1D series by Canon platitude & this is the reason why Canon discontinued the range. I think this particular body will be around for years because has a pro it does the job. With the mirror less range the issue I have is the battery life. The R5 needs battery packs to endure a long tennis match or a kong shoot & battery packs are not cheap.

You suggest that I buy it now, please reply ✌🏽

This a a pro super camera the ultimate machine it will be worth buying in 2034 , only con is this thing is a brick it is heavy in weight

I'm a presss photographer. Some press guys say the Mark II is a better camera than the Mark III.

what is your instagram...i wanted to see some 1dx photos....great video

Bro r8 beeeeeeen out

1d x mark ii photography? camera or videography? camera

Quck answer: Yes, if you already have one; it's still a great camera; Maybe, if you don't have one and can pick it up at reasonable cost, and if you already have lots of good EF glass..... It amazes me how everyone, everywhere can rave about a brand new camera, and how good it performs --- then just a few years later try to say it's pretty much junk. Nonsense. IF you ARE actually a professional, then you can justify the absolute latest model, if not, then the previous top-of-the-line cameras are most probably going to be quite fine..... On the other hand, I'm waiting for the R1.... and waiting, and waiting.

You just blew it when you said DSLRs shoot better then mirrorless. Just hits my opinion

Did I hear you say sexy..... Yeah you are about that.... 😂😂

The canon 1dx isn't a portraite camera to start with, it's a sports camera.

Honestly I hate this camera, I was issued one at work and I’m desperately searching RU-vid to find a way to work around this beast until my personal Sony arrives. My main gripe is its weight and nearly no ability to shoot in low light. Prior to photo and video becoming my job I’d have loved this camera but lugging it around all day is taxing.

good luck mounting that thing vertically

It looks sexy af

Is this a joke?