We’ve now got two brand new Canon EOS 1D MKIIIs in the kit bag to replace the old MKIIs, and I have to say, they're proving (thus far) to be the mut’s nuts. The MKIII is packed with lots of new features aimed at making the pro’s life a little easier. One notable change is the fact the custom functions are now grouped together into sections connected to each other - and not in the random style of the old models. Brought forward from the consumer EOS 400D, the Integrated Cleaning System actually works too. Okay, it doesn’t remove the hardiest of dust particles, but you can spot the difference of a before and after self clean. There’s also an option to plot dust at a later date with Canon’s software. Clever stuff. Another revelation is the battery life. They’re lighter, take a jiffy to charge and seemingly last forever.
Coupled to the two new cameras is a trio of 580EX MKII flashguns. I’d always thought Nikon had the edge when it came to flash, especially when using ETTL in difficult lighting conditions. But no more. This lot is every bit as good. We’ve also got a new 16-35 f2.8L MKII to replace the battered old 17-40 f4L. The new wide boy doesn’t deliver a life-changing experience, but for a wide angle zoom it’s pretty good. There’s still the niggling aberrations at the edges (particularly visible at wide-open apertures), and I’d much prefer to use a fixed focal length lens for quality-critical big shots. But if you want a lens for multi-purpose wide angle work, you won’t go far wrong with this model.
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