Canon EOS-1D X Full Frame DSLR Camera - $3,899

Canon EOS-1D X full frame DSLR camera

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My readers are aware that I have picked the Canon EOS-1D X as the best full frame professional camera for sports and wildlife photography four years in a row. Since earlier this year, I have moved on to the EOS-1D X Mark II but the original Series I body is still a very good camera.

For those who are determined to get a fine EOS-1D body with many advanced features and save a little money, you can consider a factory refurbished EOS-1D X. Before you recoil at the ideal of buying 'reconditioned' equipment, read my previous article on this subject first and decide later. Read my complete review of the camera after numerous global wildlife photo shoots with it from the high Arctic to the Southern Ocean and many places in between.

There is a highly-rated company selling the Canon EOS-1D X camera for $3,899. The regular price is $4,239. If you are interested in buying one, don't delay too much longer.

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The History of Photography and the Wildlife Ho-tographer

Bengal tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park, India

I have been fascinated by nature and wildlife photography from a young age. Kodak was my first camera and Minolta was my first SLR but eventually I settled on Canon equipment, buying the EOS-10 and EOS-1 SLR cameras in the late 1980s. When the digital Canon D30 came out in 2000, I agonized over the high price but bought one in the end. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of digital photography. 

To me, embarking on wildlife photo shoots can be very frustrating sometimes. Huge expenses, long hours of traveling and waiting come down to a few crucial shots. The instant feedback of the DSLR improves the odds. Click here to see a history of film and digital photography and take a private tour of the Kodak Technology Vault.

The world has experienced a lot of changes in the last few decades. Habitat destruction and species extinction caused by rampant global development and overpopulation have taken a toll on the animal and plant life on our planet.

As the Wildlife Ho-tographer, I am dedicated to the conservation and protection of our global wildlife for current and future generations, through the power of wildlife imagery. My goal is to view, record and interpret on photographs as many wonderful places and wildlife as possible, while having the least impact and leaving a minimal footprint on our environment. You can see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

Why Do Canon EOS-1D Cameras Cost More?

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Ever wondered why professional grade cameras like the Canon EOS-1D and Super Telephoto lenses cost more? The reason is they are made to take on some of the toughest environment a piece of gear might encounter. Although not water proof, they are water resistant and weather-sealed, can take punishing temperatures and still perform their functions. Some of the newer Canon cameras like the EOS-7D Mark II, EOS-5D Mark III and EOS-5Ds are also built solidly.

My readers know I have used the Canon EOS-1D series on wildlife photography since 1989. Over the decades, I have taken them from the high Arctic to the Southern Ocean and places in between. They have been subjected to extreme cold, heat, humidity, dust, sand and water and came through with flying colors. You can see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

In 2012, Swiss photographer Alessandro Della Bella was involved in the One Day On Earth project. Over the course of a few days and nights, he shot about 10,000 photos and a time-lapse video of the night sky on Mount Piz Corvatsch and Piz Nair. During the night, the temperature went down to about -10+ degrees Fahrenheit (-23+ Celcius). He used five Canon DSLRs, including the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D X.

When I was in the Canadian sub Arctic in November, the temperature was actually below that and my EOS-1D X, EOS-7D Mark II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II and EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II all performed quite well. Those who have gone on photos shoots in very cold places know two of the biggest challenges while photographing are the lens freezing up and the batteries draining fast. Extra replacement of both and keeping the equipment covered until the very moment of use are essential.