My older, older 1D Mark ii is done for the count. It's reached end of life replacement for Canon too.
I've found a 5D Mark I for sale.
I don't shoot sports. I don't need to shoot at 16K ISO either
I just want a body that I can use during late evenings this summer for my senior work, with minimal noise from iso settings.
Will that body give me that? Right now I'm test driving a Canon 7D, but I'm not sure I like it or not yet. The two lenses I use the most in order is the 28.70 2.8L, and 17.35 2.8L, then a 300 F4 IS
Pfiltz wrote:
My older, older 1D Mark ii is done for the count. It's reached end of life replacement for Canon too.
I've found a 5D Mark I for sale.
I don't shoot sports. I don't need to shoot at 16K ISO either
I just want a body that I can use during late evenings this summer for my senior work, with minimal noise from iso settings.
Will that body give me that? Right now I'm test driving a Canon 7D, but I'm not sure I like it or not yet. The two lenses I use the most in order is the 28.70 2.8L, and 17.35 2.8L, then a 300 F4 IS
Heck I shoot weddings, most of the day at iso's 800 and 1600 on 5Dc's. A 10 on the noise reduction in ACR/LR and it doesn't begin to be a problem. Incredible sensor!
Consider that the 5D will be a less responsive and slower camera than the 1D2 (VF black-out, shutter lag). The 5D's AF is more primitive too... it is basically a center AF point camera. The outer AF points are only OK in good light/contrast when using One Shot. Don't know if that matters to you...
We still have 2 of the original 5D bodies in our company inventory which get daily use. The 5D is ideal for the type of shooting you are talking about. With careful exposure and a good PP workflow we easily shoot wonderful images up to ISO 3200. Besides for all they can do they are an incredible bargain.
The noise on a 5Dc is pretty noticiable at ISO 800 and beyond, but only if you're looking closely (ie viewing 100%). I doubt you'd notice at typical internet viewing sizes. And if it's a problem, I've never had a problem cleaning it up with a little noise reduction.
I use my 5Dc at 1600 and 3200 not infrequently indoors with my 50mm 1.8 to avoid flash with family photography
Guess it depends on what you want the photos for. I print some of the images on 5x7 most often and they look great. If you zoom in and want to see every fine eyelash, you wont' be happy.
If you need to crop heavily or make large prints, things will degrade.
Most of my customers order 11x14's and down. Of course, some 16x20's and 20x24's. Of course, my main "goal" is to be able to shoot late evening outside, with a kiss of fill flash and not get A LOT of noise, as I did with my 1DM2 at 320 ISO and higher.
Beni wrote:
Heck I shoot weddings, most of the day at iso's 800 and 1600 on 5Dc's. A 10 on the noise reduction in ACR/LR and it doesn't begin to be a problem. Incredible sensor!
Keep in mind also that the 5dc ISO is actually more sensitive than the Canon cameras that came after it, in other words ISO 800 on the 5dc will give you a shutter speed that would require an ISO of 1000 or 1250 on a 5d2 for the same exposure, which makes the 5dc even more impressive given its age.
I have the 5D and IIn. You'll like the files out of the 5D better if they're in focus. You'll run out of auto-focus ability in low light on the 5D before you'll dislike the noise. Just the opposite of the 1D2. Kind of ironic, I think.--E.
