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Haring
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Review Date: Sep 11, 2009
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| Rating: 10
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full frame, creamy colors
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none
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I use my canon 5D with my 35mmL, 85mmL, 17 40mmL and 24-70mmL The output is just fabulous!!!!!
Go the www.haringphotography.com if you want to see samples.
The best camera.
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 Sep 11, 2009
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toma7
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Review Date: Mar 14, 2009
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Full frame, Image quality, bright viewfinder, high ISO capability
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lack of weather sealing, AF could be better
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I moved up from a Canon 20D, I won't look back. The 5D produces an awesome bokeh with L lenses, especially L primes really shine on this camera. Dust can be a headache, I wished it had more AF points.
5D + 24-105/4L www.pbase.com/toma7/image/109359140
5D + 70-200/4L www.pbase.com/toma7/image/106520414
5D + 85/1.2L www.pbase.com/toma7/image/95533143
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Mar 14, 2009
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phyrpowr
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Review Date: Mar 13, 2009
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Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Stunning IQ
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None for my use
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Got the camera and an Adorama CF tripod at the same time, and went to my favorite test site (a white water tower, with black framework) mainly to check out the tripod. Used my 24-105L
Shot raw, got home, just idly hit 100% view for the first shot and was astounded. Total clarity on one inch bolts and wires at over 100 yards. Only wish my 10-22 fit it
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Mar 13, 2009
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AaronNegro
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Review Date: Mar 10, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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DOF control way better than with the Crop bodies. Better colors, ISO with very low noise results, weak Anti Aliasing filter. B&W is more accurate than 40D. Sharp pictures out of camera. Center AF is more responsive than 40D
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Screen and weak AF with outer points.
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I just got this camera and I can say good things about my short experience.
1-The AF is not bad at all, the center AF is more responsive than the center one of my 40D.
2-Antialiasing is weaker and pictures seem to be sharper out of camera even in RAW.
3-ISO performance is great. from VERY clean ISO100 to clean ISO400 to a very good ISO1600 and a Usable ISO3200.
4-B&W balance is way more accurate than the one of the 40D
5-You will not believe that but I get a way more detail with this camera on all my lens and I feel it is less demanding than the 40D and its photosite crowded sensor.
6- I sensed better control over highlights and a little difference on exposure. I nail exposure nearly all the time with this one.
7-My Sigma 70-200 2.8 front focuses with the 40D while it nails focus with the 5D.
8-I miss the AF-ON button, the ISO info on the viewfinder, the custom modes, popup flash, dust cleaner, live view and the UI layout of my 40D.
9- Viewfinder is brighter and bigger than the ones I'm used.
10-AI servo is a tad better than with XXD series.
All this said, I guess I can say I love this camera for the pictures it takes and by how it opened my eyes for a new FF point of view. But I miss some features I got used to have with my 40D.
9-The screen is BAD
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Mar 10, 2009
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BKKWoof
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Review Date: Feb 14, 2009
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| Rating: 10
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IQ is great for 3yr old technology
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a bit weighty for a petite person like me
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I bought this a year ago February knowing that the 5DMkII was coming soon, but at the same time I knew the MkII was going to be waaaayyy out of my budget. I couldn't be happier. Got it in time for several trips this past year. This is my first DSLR coming from the EOS ELAN/100 film and Canon A95. Recently pushed the ISO to 3200 for hand held night photography while out about with friends in Bangkok - came out really well, better than I and my Nikon friend expected.
This may be 3 yr old technology, but if you're looking for full frame at a reasonable price, especially now if you can find mint 2nd hand one, go for it. It is worth it. I waited 3 years for the price to drop. On the price/value proposition, I agree with everyone earlier, this is now a really excellent deal if you don't need/want all the bells/whistles of the MkII or if price is an issue.
It is solid feel in hand. My Dad bought the 400D (Rebel)...I did not like the feel of that at all, but he wanted light weight. Yes, the 5D is weighty especially after a full day of walking with my 28-70L (weighty lens itself being an older lens) and a rented 70-200L f/4 on a recent trip.
I'm having a ball pairing the 5D with my 100mm macro, shooting away at flowers, leaves and bugs. :-)
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Feb 14, 2009
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Saint Sigma
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Review Date: Feb 14, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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IQ, IQ, IQ, that files just jump out of the screen and have a really 3d Look. Full frame, Viewfinder, build quality.
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AF is 3 years old, in fact drop the pretense, the camera is 3 years old and so is it's feature set. has a 1/160 x-Sync limit when using PT-04 triggers, dunno bout pocket wizards.
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I'd give the camera a 10 if it had better AF, but what can we expect? it's 3 years old.
Build quality is fine, but the fact that there is some play on the grip-body junction drops it to an 8.
Buy let's forget about the camera and talk about the important aspect: IQ.
Being relatively new to the art of Photography, I cannot quite compare this camera's IQ to previous 1D series cameras or Nikon's equivalents. But from where I stand and that is coming from 400Ds and 350Ds, this camera is the end-all for my IQ needs.
I have to say for a 3 year old camera the ISO 3200 performance astounds me. I mean at these ISO levels, I would expect a 3 year old camera to blow out highlights and have REALLY noisy shadows, but not this little beast. The colors are something that just can't be beat, and for the price I got it it's a steal.
AF leaves me wanting though, and the 1D mk III will be added to my arsenal soon. But that is really the only REAL downside I see to this body, I wouldn't mind the 3 year old feature set if the AF were better, makes me really envious of those nikon fellows and their d700s. But the glass I already have invested in the Canon system is tying me down.
Here's to hoping that Canon will come to their senses and make something similar to the d700: a small form-factor body with some (if not all) the professional features of the 1D-series cams.
A man can hope right?
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Feb 14, 2009
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ajnspencer
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Jan 26, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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FF image quality, excellent ISO performance, solidity.
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Dust an issue in unexpected places, shows off lens limitaitons.
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I bought this in a kit with the 24-105mm IS USM and have been blown away for months by it's quality.
The image quality is superb, the build is solid (especially with the battery grip) and I find it incredibly intuitive to control.
The only issue I've come across that's really the 5Ds fault is dust, but not where you'd expect it. I fully understand sensor dust is just something to live with on an SLR, especially with the size of this FF sensor, but I've also ended up with spots in the viewfinder, trapped around the focusing screen area and perhaps deeper.
It's not a big prob, I barely notice the spots now but occasionally my camera OCD does kick in... Looking around forums this looks like it might be a regular glitch and is what's dropped it's build quality down to a 9 for me.
The only other issue to be aware of is that lesser quality lenses will certainly be shown up on this, but that should perhaps be a plus rather than a negative...
Put it this way, the 24-105 was my first L lens, I now have three and now would only look non-L for a prime...
Basically this is a stunning camera, I'm not even pining too much for a Mark II and if you're on a budget but want a solid workhorse with superb IQ, you can't go wrong with this.
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Jan 26, 2009
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sehdata
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Location: Denmark
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Review Date: Jan 13, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,000.00
| Rating: 10
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IQ, Build, handling
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LCD to small, dustproblem
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I prefer this Camera to my professionel shootings, because it' produces a stunning IQ every time. Can even wait ti get the new generation with the new features, but despite the tree years in production, this Camera still kick ass. Outthere som buddyes will get really happy because of the faling price on this product. :-)
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Jan 13, 2009
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king76
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Location: Netherlands
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Review Date: Dec 6, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 10
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IQ, feel, FF, high ISO capability
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Dust
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I used a 350D, 40D and 5D. I bought the 40D as a backup, but I hope I only really need it when the light is good, because beyond 400ISO, I just can't really use it. The 5D is usable up till 1600ISO. Not much to add to other reviews. This is and will be for a long time, the only camera I need to do my work.
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Dec 6, 2008
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mauriceramirez
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Review Date: Nov 30, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Easy to use. Not a lot of extraneous features. Beautiful files when everything works as planned. Perfect file sizes for professional wedding and portrait niche. The wedding industry standard. Noise is good looking at all available ISO's.
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Poor AF in low-light, especially with off-center (uh, rule of thirds) focus points. Random focus sometimes, even in great light. Mushy feel in the body, lots of flex points. Rlatively low build quality and certainly with regards to handling and ergonomics. Features take a back seat to usability.
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I like the look of the files much more than I did the 1d2 and even the 1ds2. The files are a better match to the available Canon zooms. The 1ds3 tears the 24-70L to bits, while the 5d seems like the perfect body for it. Its a great traveler/hobbyist/semi-pro camera, being smaller and lighter then the 1-series, but to Canon that seems to mean, "let's cripple it in every other way so that they'll always want more". In available light situations, especially at night indoors, I had to always have an ST-E2 attached because it basically can't be relied on for critical focus on moving subjects. I've had the 1d2, 1d3, 1ds2, 1ds3, and the 5D was the best camera overall, with the 1d2 being a close second. Everything else was just not worth the upgrade. I suspect the 5d2 would have been the same (basically, totally not worth it), but I've since switched to the Nikon D700 and lenses and am much happier, in every conceivable way, without reservation, with my current gear.
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Nov 30, 2008
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Frank Anderson
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Review Date: Nov 24, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 9
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Image quality, full frame, DR, 2nd hand prices now!
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None since using it. Already knew about any ‘negatives’ such as dust, speed, etc, none of which has effected the images it produces for me
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With everyone trading in this camera for the new 5D II, bargains can be picked up now. I picked up mine for £800 second hand but in perfect condition. I wanted it for landscapes mainly, to complement my 30D and it has made a definite difference to me.
My 17-40mm lens is what it should be, full frame viewfinder is so much nicer (forgot what it was like), dynamic range seems better, image detail certainly is.
This camera has made me slow down my photography and think about what I am doing, getting the exposure right, composure, lighting, etc. It’s given me a renewed interest in my photography.
If you’re looking for a bargain and interested in the art of photography, then this is a great camera.
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Nov 24, 2008
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PghKidd
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Review Date: Nov 20, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 10
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Light weight, construction, low light performance, oh, and full frame!
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The two that come to mind is the same as what everyone else says....slow fps and no weather sealing
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When I purchased the camera, I was replacing a 1D mkII. I only had the 1d as a walk around camera..basically my only slr. After valve replacement surgery on my heart, I decided the 1d was just too heavy a camera to carry all day at Disney. Decided on the 5D even though it has slow fps and I would have to be more careful about taking the camera outside if it were raining. I know it is not just me, but I really missed the satisfying sound of the shutter on the 1D mkII. Sure, the 5D was taking nice pictures right out of the camera, but so did the 1D mkII. I started comparing photos from both of them, and I was really liking the pictures out of the 5D better than my beloved 1D mkII. Then, it hit me like a ton of bricks halloween night. I was taking pictures of my kids at dusk with no flash and in almost total darkness with a flash. The low light performance of the 5D was amazing. I have never had a camera do any better than the 5D in low light.
So, what to do for sports or bad weather days? I went out and got a 1D, and now I have the best of all worlds. I swear the 1D is actually a better camera for fast focus, skin tone, etc., than my 1D mkII. And now, I have my weather sealing, 8 fps and the satisfying sound of the 1D shutter.
With the prices going down on both the 1D mkII and the 5D, give a long look at the 5D. I think you will find the pluses will add up to more than the 1D mkII, unless you are looking for a work out while you are taking your pictures.
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Nov 20, 2008
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avuroski
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Review Date: Nov 13, 2008
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Price paid: $1,200.00
| Rating: 10
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Stepped up from a 40D to this and WOW! Huge difference in low light and in color overall. More detail, more color. All the bells and whistles of the 40D / 50D (live view, blah blah blah) I was frankly happy to be rid of. I learned how to use all of that stuff, but then as soon as it was gone, I didn't miss any of it. Sure sign of a marketing gimmick. The only thing I would consider replacing this with is the 5D mk2 in a few years... 
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Nov 13, 2008
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lovinglife
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Review Date: Oct 27, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Size/feel of camera, High ISO Performance, Colors, IQ, Full frame, PRICE.
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For the price, are u kidding?
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This is my second 5d. I have used the XT, XTI, 30D, and a bunch of Nikons (not full frame).
For the price, the 5d has got to be the deal of the century.
The closest competitor to the 5d at this time is the Nikon D700, which is currently priced around $2500. I really wanted to buy the D700, but the Canon lineup of fast prime 'L' left little to be desired. Nikon does not have the same lineup of fast primes as Canon, i.e. 85L-II, 135L, etc. The biggest motivation to buy the D700 is the 14-24mm lens, which I also own, but have decided to purchase the 16x9 adapter so I can use it with the 5d.
I have no qualms about all the supposed 'deficiencies' of the 5d, none of which have affected my ability to take excellent pictures. The IQ is often compared with the 1ds series, and the D3/D700 and is right up there with the much more expensive camera. The best part is, if the 5d breaks or gets stolen, I'll just go out there and buy another one. Also - If at any time I get sick of it for some reason, can sell it very easily without losing money.
I would recommend the 5d in my sleep!!!
Many people feel once the 5d Mark II comes out the 5d will stop producing wonderful images. Think again!!! At best, the 5d-Mark II will have a 2 stop high ISO advantage over the 5d. But with the wonderful fast primes that Canon makes, is it really going to be that big of a deal?? 21 Megapixels on the 5d Mark II ---> I would question the advantage of having such a large pixel resolution on the same size of sensor. For 98% of intended use, 12.8 megapixel will be more than sufficient, and in most cases will be much more than required, at least until the price of the 5d Mark II stabilizes.
The bottom line is, its mostly about lenses and the decision to buy a camera body should be based on the type of lenses that are intended to be used.
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Oct 27, 2008
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jlwrbowsx
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Review Date: Oct 22, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,750.00
| Rating: 10
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Incredible IQ, Love the DOF. My lenses are even better now and function like they were meant to be!!!
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Only suitable for studio work.(sarcasm, whatever!, yeah right!).........NONE!!!!!!!
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First of all when I picked this camera up at the store I was surprised when the sales person tried to talk me into the 40D instead. His argument was that the 5D is meant for studio work only. Stating that the speed would hinder my ability to capture moments during weddings. I just ignored his sales pitch and laid down my $1,750 with confidence(refurb with 3 year warranty). I'm here to tell you I've never looked back. Here is a 3 year old camera, "out of date some might say" that bests even the new models coming out now. To be honest with you the 5D MkII doesn't impress me much. What really impresses me now is a camera that really shows off my L lenses abilities. My 24-70 is sharp as a tack now throughout the range. And my 50 f/1.4 is even better than before. And my 70-200 f/2.8 well I was always happy with that to begin with but WOW, what a lens!! These lenses where meant to be on full frames. The speed well at 3 frames a second I can't imagine I'll miss much unless their playing basketball down the isles. I know now that I'll be able to provide more value to my clients with this camera and thats all that matters to me. Looking back I'm sure the salesman was wanting to offload the 40D's. I just wish he would have been more honest. If it wasn't for the price I would have taken my business elsewhere. So for all of you who can't decide on whether to get a 5D over the new one. Don't hesitate. It's a bargain now and a true gem!!!
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Oct 22, 2008
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petr vokurek
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Review Date: Sep 24, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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IQ, FF
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all the well known things- not an action camera, no wether sealing, no sensor cleaning...
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I have used 5d since it was introduced in 2005 and have always been happy with it! It has served me so well and earned so much money that I have nothing but praise for it. I knew it was the right thing for me the moment I first put it to my eye- finally a large and bright viewfinder! And of course, full frame! The resulting files are a joy to work with. Crop format sucks if you do not need your lenses to be longer.
Now that its successor has been announced I thought I would get one. But....a new grip, new batteries, probably new software...all that makes 5d II guite expensive compared to its older brother. I don´t need the extra pixels, let alone the video. So what I have done is bought another 5d in very good shape second hand for next to nothing. I am sure both my 5 d´s will serve me well for another couple of years.
PS: I am getting another 5d because mine has had quite a history and I am expecting shutter failure any moment....but it is still not coming and everithing keeps on working perfectly even after 3 years of heavy proffessional use!
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Sep 24, 2008
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