Best used Canon DSLRs to buy | Best used cameras for sports photography
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- As photographers, many of us are a little obsessed by camera gear. The market is full of high-end models with price tags to make your eyes water. But what if you want to purchase the best cameras used? Buying used DSLRs for sports photography is a great way to get some brilliant functionality for a fraction of the price of new. However, it does come with risks.
In this video, I'll run through some used Canon camera bodies which I think are good options for purchasing as sports photography cameras. There's no mirrorless here - just all good old DSLRs!
I'll discuss a few of the risks of buying used and things to be aware of as well as budget camera options starting for just £100 and below!
Before buying anything, do your research and make sure the body is right for you and what you need to use it for!
Want to skip to your budget or favourite body? See chapters below:
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Sub £100 | $100
02:37 - Canon 1D ii
05:45 - £150-£300 | $175-$350
06:19 - Canon EOS 7D
08:40 - £300-£600 | $350-$700
08:58 - Canon EOS 5d iii
11:00 - Canon EOS 1D IV
13:12 - Canon EOS 7D ii
15:10 - £600-£1000 | $700-$1150
15:24 - Canon EOS 1DX
18:00 - Camera stores & Buying tips
20:00 - £1000-£2000 | $1150-$2300
20:13 - Canon EOS 5D IV
21:35 - Canon EOS 1DX ii
25:14 - £3000+ | $3000+
25:50 - Canon EOS 1DX iii
28:50 - Buying from private sellers
I come from old-school chemical photography and I always felt something was lacking somehow in digital photography, on all the brands and all the models, UNTIL I bought a 1DX.
Finally, I was "home" again. It's a perfect mix of old-school tactile ergonomics and an ability to shoot anything anywhere with great digital quality.
Yes mirrorless is all the hype nowadays (and technical wonders) but I personally feel it's like we are going backwards again.. I will stay on 1DX as long as they can be bought on the second-hand market
Appreciate you for this. I've been doing the same research myself for the past two weeks lol. So exciting!
Great and realistic recommendations. I have been looking for a video on this matter that would apply to me for a long time. This was it. Thank you!
You're welcome Omar, glad it was helpful! Happy camera shopping!
Ohhh...I miss my 7D. I don't know why I sold it. That shutter sound... :)
Cant say enough good things about the 7D Mk II. I love it.
1D Mark IV is my favorite DSLR of all time. I love being in the minority because I know that if you hand one to any photographer and let them spend time with it, they will end up loving it just as I do. It's inevitable. Experience is everything.
100%. It was a ground-breaking body when it was released and still does a great job today! It's brilliant, I'd have been lost without mine!
Excellent overview 👍 many thanks
I love Canon content, and I'm starting to shoot photos for my local soccer club! Glad I found your channel! Subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing, and good luck with the soccer photography!
I would love a video on used lenses.
I got quite a few of the cameras featured here. 1D Mk.IIN, 1D Mk.IV, 1DX and the 7D. The 1DX is the most versatile, since it both got speed and a full frame sensor, but I usually like the handling and colours of the older ones better. Simpler, but still effective.
Thanks for watching and for the lens video request! I've now made the used lens recommendation video and have published it today! ruclips.net/video/yx6ftkG0BVc/видео.html
The old Canon 200L prime is one of the best ever made imo. Still use it today on my Sony's
@@Talru Hi, because Im on a budget I want to purchase an older digital camera with maybe 10-16 mega pixels ... but the caveat is that it must have a remote control. Can you suggest a make/model ? Thanks
You made a great point about the colors in the older models!
I concur with the majority of your thoughts. During the 90s I only purchased new gear. I started noticing a trend: hobbyists with a lot of discretionary funds purchasing the latest and greatest gear, disregarding that their current gear was barely used. A light went off in my head. Let those guys buy the high-end gear at the initial high price point thus, when I truly need an upgrade I purchase their barely used gear and continue to make images with dependable gear!
I love that! I genuinely believe that is the best way to go, but maybe that's because I've never been in a position to buy this stuff new! I think so many of the DSLRs and lenses are so well made now, they last years. If you can be patient, shop around and don't mind a little bit of cosmetic damage sometimes, you can grab a real great deal!
@@Talru I agree 100%, the old saying is if it ain't broke no fix it! Are you on Facebook?
There's very valuable info in this video. I've been researching canon DSLRs for years now, and this video taught me a ton I didn't know. Thanks.
Hi Mike, thank you for watching and for the kind comments. I glad you found it helpful! I spend far too long looking at DSLR bodies online for years, so thought I'd put a little of that knowledge to use! I think we should see a lot more used prices falling in 2024 as Canon line up some big releases! Thanks again, Rich
Very enjoyable video, i love the fact these cameras that i drooled over years ago and couldn't justify as an amateur are now such amazing value.
I dug my 1D mkii out recently and forgot how amazing it was to use, going to order the mkiv now as my love for these amazing cameras has been rekindled 👍
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching and for the comment! Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! You're so right, there are some amazing bodies that become affordable if you're willing to be patient and shop the used market. I Suspect prices for many will fall again in 2024 as Canon have some big releases up their sleeve!
I know that these suggestions are based around fast shooting sports cameras but I am surprised that the 5Ds/5DsR didn’t get mentioned like the 5D3.
Sure the 5Ds is a slower fps shooter but the quality of its sensor and performance is a standout and can be had for around $1K usd. Anyways, I thought it still deserved a little love in 2024.
Beast of a camera, I own both, hated the 5DS R at first a pig to use but once I worked it out, along with the 1DX the best digital cameras ever made.
Just bought a 1D Mark IV with only 17K on the shutter and waiting for it to arrive. My main camera is now a Sony A9 - also had an A7RIII but sold it - and a RX100 VII. In the last couple of years however I started collecting old DSLRs because of their colour science and how they render photos. Picked up a Nikon D700 (amazing for portraits), a Nikon D200 (CCD awesomeness), a Canon 5D Classic (the digital film king), a 5D Mark II (always wanted growing up) and now a 1D Mark IV like I mentioned earlier. If I want to do serious work I will pick up my A9. But for family trips and experimenting in general those old cameras are awesome. Got some of my best images ever with my 5D Classic and the D700.
Hi Lucas, thanks for watching and replying. It sounds like you have a great camera collection, I'm a little envious! I have just added a used 1DX ii to my collection with just 17,000 on the shutter as well! cannot wait to get shooting with it.
Υou are going to love the 1D Mark IV
@@Talru I love my 1DX MMark II, I have the 1 D Classic with 12,000 clicks. Every once in a while I take it out a take a few snaps with it. I. love the Canon DSLRs!
I could not agree more on the 5d classic. Be-a-u-tiful colors
Excellent video :)
Great vlog, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
very usefully information. Thanks.
I just bought one used for $450.00 with warranty. I shoot also a 6D as well. I can't wait to try it.
7D Ii are the very best deal. Way underated, fast and great picture quality
I’ve been using one professionally for 4 years to shoot youth sports. Its low iso performance coupled with its excellent AF, reach (640mm equiv with an 100-400 ii) and fps makes it superb. It falls apart at high ISO which is why I finally stumped up for a bargain price 1DX mkii fir gymnastics/swimming/dance etc. if when my 7Dii dies I’ll be getting another without hesitation.
Great walk through of great cameras. Love my 1DX and R6 for sports. Indoor national league handball.
Thank you! The 1DX is a great camera, I have heard great things about the R6 also. Thank you for watching
I'd like to know how to use the custom shooting mode on 1DX. In the menu I setup, but can't change the mode to C1, C2 or C3.
Very good breakdown. I always advise folks to get good bodies and great glass. I shoot college sports and gave up waiting for the 7DIII and purchased a mint 7DII with only 19000 shots. I got an R7 hoping it would be a mirrorless 7DIII…not even close. I still use the R7 along with an R6 on shoots but the old 7DMII with the grip feels robust like a 1D series, only crop sensor. If it’s raining I take the 7DII.
Hi Michael, thanks for watching. Yep, glass is so important. I've literally just this week bought another used body, it's always the way to do. I've kept with DSLRs to this point!
Great video!
EOS-1D Mark IV is my favourite. Rugged, weatherproof, solid 10fps and 30 RAW buffer with a fast UDMA7 card, 1,500+ shots on a battery, 1.3X crop for sport/wildlife, but still reasonable ISO with good dynamic range, acceptable 16MP image size, good 3" LCD, large OVF, many customisable functions and a joy to handle. The first and last APS-H sensor to support HD video. With the 1DX range, the focus shifted more to video, and while the 1DX3 will forever set the standard for DSLR cameras, if you want an affordable option to carry you a few more years before switching to mirrorless, you can't go wrong with the Mark IV. Need to hunt for low shutter models, but they are out there. I found one a few months back with 11k count and pristine. There's a 120 page White Paper that Canon released covering the Mark IV that goes into the camera and technology in great detail, that impresses even today. Search for the PDF called EOS-1D Mark IV WP1 posted by the Nottingham and Notts Photographic Society.
That sounds really interesting, I'll look that up. I couldn't agree more on the 1D IV - brilliant body! Mine has been going for years!
If your Shutter (or anything) goes on a used camera it usually will need replacement parts and fixing it is more than the camera is worth (if you can find someone to fix your DSLR, Manufacturers will not if it's over 10-15 years old). Just get another used one that works.
The main thing is making sure you have generic batteries available as brand names are usually discontinued after 10-15 years. You also need a working battery charger which should come with your used camera purchase. The 15-20 year old DSLRs may no longer have their CF or SD cards available as well and likely come with old cards that can crash, check on-line if cards are available.
Test your used camera's shutter speeds for odd sounds and take shots to check for a shutter lag in high speeds (an over-exposed strip on the top of your picture). Test your camera's clean sensor for bad pixel areas by shooting blue sky and checking for dark spots that don't move even after cleaning. Test again shooting black and checking for white spots. If any show up, you can determine if it effects your image quality much or not. Ontario, CANADA
Some great advice there, thank you for adding it in to the comments. And thanks for watching also!
By coincidence, I just yesterday sold my beloved 7D to KEH, and got a 7D Mk II instead, which should arrive in a couple of days. I'm really looking forward to putting it through its paces.
As other folks have commented, any camera (or any piece of equipment, for that matter) is still relevant as long as it does what you need it to do. As a professional musician, I've put up with "planned obsolescence" from the musical instrument industry for decades. Yet, my favorite synthesizer of all time, the Ensoniq TS-12, lasted me from 1992 until 2020. 28 years of steady, reliable usage, even as the instrument makers continually pushed out new gear and technology each year. Similarly, my beloved OG 300D, which I bought in 2003, still does fine work for me. Besides the 7D Mk II coming soon, my camera bag has a 20D and a 1DX Mk III, plus a variety of decent lenses. Although the industry is moving toward mirrorless, I'm quite happy with my DSLRs, and don't see a need to invest in the latest hardware, since what I have is more than enough to suit all my needs. (I don't shoot video at all, only stills.)
Thank you for your thoughts on this subject. I am currently looking to upgrade from my Canon EOS T6 and I think that I want to go full frame, but I'm just not sure...
Always buy used! The last new camera i purchased was a 5dii in 2009 for around $2800. Sold it a couple of years ago for $400 lol
Great video
I bought myself a used 1D X Mark II 18 months ago for about a third of what they were upon release. I'm taking pictures with it I simply couldn't with my 6D and 7D Mark II.
The focus speed, the FPS, the low light performance...Incredible... and it's a 7 year old model as of June 2023. I don't imagine I'll need an upgrade for another 4 or more years.
Hi Joshua, thanks for watching and apologies for the late reply! Just saw this comment - I have literally just taken delivery of a used 1DX ii myself, unreal price with a six month warranty and only 17k shutter count. I cannot wait to get shooting with it!
@@Talru it's a beast, enjoy!
Canon EOS r6 costs less than 1dx Mark ii in EU used (I paid
Canon 7d was a great camera sold it now moved on to the canon 1dx mark 3. What a camera this 1dx mark 3 is. I will stick with this camera for many years
There is currently on MPB uk a 1DX mk1 with a shutter count of 1,613,968 and all yours for 349 quid! I worry about mine on 39,000 shutter count. The 5DS R/5DS should get a mention, I have both and frankly, are amazing in pretty much everything.
My camera Canon 1D Mark III. Very good .
1DIV is an amazing piece of gear, i've chose it over 5Diii back in the days, grabbed it for around $1300 and made hell of a material with it. I've bought two 1Ds mark III to cover work that needed full frame and one thing i can say is that once you go 1D you can't go back. I had 5DV, 5Ds and EOS R and every time i'm using them i miss my old bulky dinosaurs. I'm on the market to buy 1DxII now, still angry for Canon for not releasing the proper 1Ds succesor.
I bought the 7D at release, and I STILL keep it as a 3rd level backup for worstcase scenarios (might probably never happen, but it proves my trust + value of this old model, yes, it IS still a viable option if you know how to handle it).
i missed out on a new 5DSr when they were closing them out so when the 1DX mark2 went on sale i scooped it up, love it and not looking back. As luck rarely finds me, i just bought a 5DSr with only 550 clicks on it. Happy clicking guys and dolls🤙😎🤙
Sounds like you got a great deal! I think we will see used prices fall again in 2024 with some big releases imminent!
Great video, man! I personally own the 5d mk iv and the 1dx mk iii. I absolutely love them! I can’t see myself going mirrorless for a good long time.
Mirrorless is a “want” n many cases. It’s not like previous gen camera are suddenly rubbish. Pro shooters have got iconic images with gear we’d consider “unusable “ in the modern era. As photographers we need to up our skills not dumb down so the camera does 90% of the work. IMO…
Thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video! The 1DX iii is a brilliant camera, definitely one I'd like to own soon!
The 1DX is the bargain canon sports workhorse. Low shutter count bodies can be had fir 1/10th their original RRP. I just picked an excellent condition 1DXii for indoor/low light work for the grand total cost of $1399.
Sounds like a great bargain, they're still incredible cameras!
For beginner sports photography for growth, and you want to get on the high school sidelines to start, stay away from all mentioned cameras as you will discover many weaknesses, and just start with a good used Canon 1DX with a used Canon or Sigma 70-200 mm 2.8 and add the 1.4x teleconverter. Sports photography can get very expensive. In fact, serious pro sports photographers will walk out into a football field with $28,000 worth of gear. And that's two Canon R3s, 400 mm 2.8, 70-200 mm 2.8, and sometimes a third camera like a 1DX with a 35 mm lens. If you are just a part-time dad or mom shooter for your kids, then, I suggest a new Canon R10 mirrorless or used Canon 7D Mark II with a lens with a capable zoom from the stands.
Hi John. I agree the 1DX is a great option, as I mention in the video. However, if you only have a budget of £200/$250, a 1DX will be out of reach. It's good to take a look at all bodies that are coming up used right now and seeing what they can offer.
You missed out a gem, the 1DC. A few hundred more than a 1DX but with 4k and CLOG. Due to their use case, tend to have very low shutter counts and little cosmetic wear as they spent their time in cages. Also the kudos of the red badge and knowing it cost 16,000 new.
Switched To Sony Years Ago......Best Thing I Ever Did!
What you recommend for filming at home footage for RUclips and for centre court at Wimbledon with the roof closed? Would you recommend a EOS 1D Mark 4 for that please
Great video. I love these old bargains! However, I don't think the newer DSLRs are worth the money like the older stuff are at the moment. I picked up a second hand Sony A9 for half the money of a 1Dx mkIII and it shoots 20fps without the unusable rolling shutter issues that the DSLRs have. This means you can use it for more sports where silent mode is needed. It's higher resolution, the AF is more advanced, it has way more AF points over the whole frame, eye tracking works in the viewfinder, there's no blackout, the shutter speed goes to 1/32,000th and it has sensor stabilization. It was a total game-changer for me.
Only Sony has this price dynamic currently as they're the only ones with a 5 years old stacked sensor camera. I know people will say these cameras are not built like the pro bodies, but they are surprisingly close, while being half the size and weight, so I can use it for other more casual photography also. Oh and I got 10,000 shots on a charge once while shooting wildlife and that's with sensor stabilization, continuous AF tracking and EVF use.
Just to point out that I'm no fanboy of any system: I have used many and still love Canon and Nikon DSLRs. I am currently trying to collect some of the really old digital bodies. I have a mint Kodak DCS 760 & Nikon D1 and am looking for a Canon 1Ds at the moment.
Switched to Sony 3 years ago and never looked back. I probably won't sell my original 1d with the ccd sensor though. I also still use a few of my L lenses on Sony. My 200 prime still gets used quite a bit even though it's over 30 years old. It's still great glass
There are deals to be had on the 90D these days as well.
What is the difference between a Canon Eos 1D to the Eos 1D Mrk 2 I have the 1D and my photos from Wimbledon & Commonwealth games are not as sharp! Would a higher resolution megapixel camera give me better results
Got my 1dmk3 for around 50 pounds /dollars or so.
In prestine condition. Complete in box.
Loved the review we breed and train show jumpers I’ve been using the 90d paired with the 28-300 usm l lens for about 3 years and now would like to updrade to full frame currently looking at 1dx or 1dx mk ii and 5d mk iv but reading the comparison site it seems that the 90d is better which would you suggest would be the way to go
Hi John, apologies for the late reply! The 90d is brilliant. That said, 1DX ii is a full frame and also has a slightly higher fps in continuous shooting and a few other things in its favour. I think I'd be tempted to see if you can try before you buy anywhere, but not sure that will be feasible. If it was me, I'd go for the 1DX ii, but if you're already happy with what the 90D is producing, I'd be tempted to stick with that!
I have the 1D mark 2, but it was supposed to be the 1Ds mark 2. They shipped the wrong camera to me and I paid over 300 dollars. But, the camera is in very good condition with only a few noticeable scratches on the top, and the battery is a made in
Japan battery that looks new and it came with a really nice and big charger that allows me to plug in two batteries at once with connecting cables. I wanted the full frame 18.6 mp, but the 1D mark 2 is 8mp but with a higher fps. I think I'll just keep it because it's still a good camera for what I want to do with it, but I do plan on getting the 1DX also.
That !d ii is not a bad camera body for $300! If you can get along with it, then all good. I've taken ages to upgrade my camera bodies, it's a slow process!
I was looking for a used Canon 5dm4 (body) here in India and eneded up buying a Sony a7iii brand new. As the price difference was a little less than 500usd, I know it's a lot of money but keeping the tech and future of cameras in mind I chose the mirrorless camera.
Interesting choice. The Sony a7iii is a brilliant body! I'd love to go mirrorless, but to replicate my setup with mirrorless bodies is out of my budget at the moment. I think there is some great value in DSLRs used at the moment thanks to the development of mirrorless
@@Talru Extremely True with the Value for Money on DSLRs.
(2023) I just bought a Canon 1D Mk2 N ("Excellent Condition") from MPB for £220, with a 6 month warranty. I also recently bought a 6D ("Like New") for £320.
So, for just over £500 I got cameras that cost over £6,000 at launch.
Good cameras don't become bad cameras just because technology moves on. 70% of professional photographers at the Athens Olympics used the Canon 1D Mk2.
Unless your livelihood depends on it then you are throwing money away by buying new high-end cameras.
Most hobbyist photographers I know in photo clubs aren't as good as their cameras, certainly not as good as a Canon 6D.
The only reason I see myself going to full-frame mirrorless is for Weddings/Portraits, which isn't a large part of what I do.
Eye-Detect focus means takes a lot of pressure off and frees you up to concentrate on composition. However, I'll just wait until they drop to half-price on MPB.
Thoughts on 6d?
10d stil the best old but great
Memory cars are a big considerations.. SD's are cheaper and found everywhere. I feel this is as important as any feature. If I could, I would get a model that uses SDs.
That's a great point. The memory cards required for the 1DX iii for example will could easily add a few more hundred pounds to the cost if you want a couple!
You can also buy cheap used CF cards…
Thank you very much for the video.
I fall into the same category as a hobbyist nature & wildlife photographer. In fact, latest or new model gears are hardly necessary. However, I understand that camera manufacturers need sales and introducing new gears is an effective way to attract clients. I don’t have any problem with that.
I buy cameras that I need, mostly used. Now, I possess these DSLRs in full running condition with tons of shutter life remaining: Canon 5D, 5D Mark II, 1D Mark IV, 7D and 90D. I struggle to find tangible differences between the newbie 90D and the older ones as I’m not into videos. Always use these cameras with appropriate native lenses, an arsenal I built up over the last 14 years. Never use third party glass.
Furthermore, after studying the MILCs, I don’t find any compelling reason to switch to those cameras and thus sustain unnecessary financial damage.
I’m also in love with 1DIV. Bought it used a year ago from B&H with a shutter count of 42k for 1k dollars. This was my dream camera.
Thanks again.
1.6 crop is fantastic only the build quality off canon is so poor
Just a bit of advice: amp up your audio, cause I had to rewind a lot of times to re-listen to what you were saying, because of the low volume.
Any 1d is good for sports
Hi, I need choose dslr for shooting rghtmic ghymastic . 1dx £460 and 70-200mm f2.8 ii £880 or I need to pay more for 1dx2 £1300 and plus lens. Is it working for me 1dx ? I have now canon 400d with 75-300mm f5.6 lens doesn't working in the low light.
The 1DX will do fine. I’ve used 1DXs for years to shoot gymnastics. I did fork out more for a mkii though. £1399 for the camera and £675 fir a good condition 70-200ii. You can’t go wrong with the 1DX though especially with them being 1/10th the original price.
I have the 1Dx MKII and the R6. Guess which one I am using the most 🙂
R6?
@@Talru yep. Best AF I ever exprienced. Locks on and sticks on
I recently bought a 5D-3 for £450 with a 41K shutter count and a guarantee from a proper shop. There are baragains galore these days.
That's a great deal! Since making this video, I manage to grab a 1DX ii with 16k shutter for about £1200, with a six month warranty. It can certainly pay to shop used and be patient. Thank you for watching.
For the cost of the 1dx mk2 now i wouldn’t even consider the 1dx. The mk 2 is far superior in terms of autofocus & low light
It is, but at the crazy low cost of decent 1DXs they can’t be ignored. You can buy two 1DX bodies for the price of one mkii. I just bought a 1DX mkii 😂 I already have a back up body and I want the superior camera.
Don't spend 3000 on 1dxiii, just buy the r6 ii
Don’t spend 3k at all, just pick up a good used 1DX mkii. These two meme WEF cameras are t going to make that much difference if you’re a decent shooter.
Two words: External Microphone. Please.
Thanks for the feedback. This was actually an external shotgun mic, but I have to shoot in a very large room so it can echo. Currently experimenting with a lapel mic, hopefully that improves things on more recent videos.
Not which camera, which Canon. Canon has the WORST naming, hard to tell a c4rop from a full frame or newer from older by the names. I gave up trying to understand their horrible naming system.