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Archive 2009 · 5D mkI or mkII

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p.2 #1 · 5D mkI or mkII

5D+17-40mm L>5DII and nothing wider than 50mm. Cameras aren't very useful without lenses to put in front of them.

Nov 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM

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p.2 #2 · 5D mkI or mkII

WilliamG wrote:
kjrain wrote:
5D+7D should beat 5D2

Eh? How does that even make sense....?

yes but has to be in one body..

Nov 21, 2009 at 05:08 AM

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p.2 #3 · 5D mkI or mkII

Get the 5D classic -- I LOVE mine... it, coupled with some L glass will be magical!

Nov 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM

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p.2 #4 · 5D mkI or mkII

I shoot with both, but great L glass is just as important as a good camera body.
Keep in mind with the mkii you have the ability to micro adjust your lenses to squeeze that extra little bit of sharpness out of your lens. I was skeptical at first about adjusting them, but I'm a believer now after taking some time to adjust some of them for the mkii.
Your L glass will last a life time, your camera bodies don't.

Nov 22, 2009 at 01:45 AM

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p.2 #5 · 5D mkI or mkII

Both camera's are worth the purchase for sure and you just can't go wrong either way !
Your picture quality will improve using them but even more when using nice glass in combination.
In your case that means buying the cheaper 5D and some nice glass.
A second hand 35L for example and along with your 70-200f4 you'd have already a great setup !

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Nov 22, 2009 at 07:41 AM

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p.2 #6 · 5D mkI or mkII

WilliamG wrote:
kjrain wrote:
5D+7D should beat 5D2

Eh? How does that even make sense....?

I'm ending up with the 5D + 7D combination myself, so in some sense it does make sense.

I've been using the 24-105 on 5D and 70-200 f4 L IS (optionally with 1.4x) on 40D for a while now, as a generic combo to take around. Now I'm upgrading 40D to 7D, mostly for the new AF and better low-light performance. If I get more reach for wildlife, that's a big plus.

I've been using the 5D indoors to shoot dance competitions because 40D just isn't good enough. According to my tests in the camera store I should be able to switch to 7D now.

7D's video capability is a definite plus, although 5D2 would have that as well.

And yes, I would like 1DIV.

Nov 22, 2009 at 09:33 AM

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p.2 #7 · 5D mkI or mkII

A second hand 35L for example and along with your 70-200f4 you'd have already a great setup !

I really like that idea - could well be the plan!

Thanks for all your thoughts, everyone. I'll be going with a 5Dmk1 for now, but there's always next years bonus...

Nov 22, 2009 at 07:43 PM

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p.2 #8 · 5D mkI or mkII

I have a 5d2 and could not live without live-view + high res screen +MF adjustments + killer resolution/high iso.... But my work demands those things and I have plenty of glass.

Go with a classic 5d +glass.. Will produce awesome images for you.

Also, sell off that 17-85 on the B/S forum or ebay/amazon and put the cash towards more glass.

Nov 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM

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p.2 #9 · 5D mkI or mkII

"...when a brief spell of sobriety led me to examine my rationale."

don't let that happen. quick, to the fridge for a guinness.

Nov 23, 2009 at 12:10 AM

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p.2 #10 · 5D mkI or mkII

Just wanted to add a quick update-

I bought a used 5D mkI last weekend. It was a little pricey, as I bought it from a specialist camera shop in London (York Cameras), but is in spanking condition. About 3,600 shutter-count, and not a single scratch or ding. Came in a box with everything, with the shop providing a new charger and battery

Using my 70-200mm F4L has been a joy; a more usable focal-length range, and beautiful bokeh. The 50mm 1.8 is also now a more useful portrait lens (but the 5D really shows its budget optics when compared to my old 400D).

Thanks for all the advice - I'm really impressed!

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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p.2 #11 · 5D mkI or mkII

kjrain wrote:
5D+7D should beat 5D2

Oh gosh.
Maybe he's referring to the built-in flash that the 5D2 is lacking

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:55 PM

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p.2 #12 · 5D mkI or mkII

I battled a war I just couldnt win trying to keep the sensor of my 5D clean! Hell, I got the Mk2 just so I could have a clean sensor!!!

Dec 17, 2009 at 08:23 AM

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p.2 #13 · 5D mkI or mkII

If money is tight, 5D mk 1 is the way to go. It's as simple as that.

Dec 17, 2009 at 08:31 AM

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p.2 #14 · 5D mkI or mkII

Pdoc, sure 5D MkII is more money, but it will also last longer, because the 5D you get for £800 is not new. So, think about the cash outlay, but also value over time. Just my tuppence (British version of "just my 2 cents)

Dec 17, 2009 at 08:43 AM

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p.2 #15 · 5D mkI or mkII

"The price difference is about £1k - a hell of a lot to me."

5DMk1

don't let people talk you into spending more than you can.

Dec 17, 2009 at 08:50 AM

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p.2 #16 · 5D mkI or mkII

The 5D represented a great sensor in an outdated body... after using the 5D Mark II there's no way I could go back to using my old 5D.

Dec 17, 2009 at 02:54 PM

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