p.1 #1 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
Goodbye my dear 5d mk III . You were my first "real" love. You were so quick and comfortable in my hands. I loved the way you felt. When we were together, we were "one in the same". You were the peanut butter to my jelly. Simply amazing and skilled in every aspect. Your resolution, dynamic range and AF were as real as it got. I even loved your previous model almost as much. You were my "King of the World."
I have decided its time to move on. We just don't see eye to eye anymore. I need more! You see, I have grown and you have remained static. You're not willing to change. You sit idly by while my new friend, Nikon, keeps growing. She will have upgraded quite a few times since you came to market. She knows that I need more and she is willing to give it me. She has more dynamic range now, a great AF system and, as you already know, more MP. She is willing to give me the resolution when I enlarge. You're not! And, she will feel better in my hand.
And, don't feel to bad. I'm sure you will get your chance to change and improve. I know you will eventually, but I am tired of waiting and the false promises. I hear whispers and rumors hear and there, but they are nothing more than that. I also know you are do for a "change" and I do believe it will happen by the end of the year. I cannot survive on the false promises, and based upon your past, I'm sure your price will be a lot higher.
However, I will never forget you. I will remember the fun we had in Maine, Oregon, and Yellowstone. I will never forget the time we traveled thousand of miles to banff national park, only to be flooded out for five days. I will also remember the time we got soaked under the waterfall in Iceland. Those were great memorable times!
Do I regret anything? Well, let's just say that I wish we had more resolution together. We could have printed so much lager than 32x48. It would have made all the difference in the world to me. I want to leave you with one final thought as you find a new home. Don't let the door hit you in the A$$.
p.1 #9 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
Wasn't the D800/D800E out before the 5D3? Who the hell buys a 5D3 that prioritizes resolution, DR, and the ability to print above 32x48?
I would say you made the wrong purchase from the very beginning. You should have ditched Canon back then and you would have had 2 years worth of higher resolution, higher DR photos with larger, better prints to show for it.
p.1 #15 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
dhphoto wrote:
Just noticed the exact same thread on DPreview.
A bit sad IMHO
Sad? Why? It is just gear. I had the comparable thoughts like the tread opener when I decided to become seperated from my beloved 5D II. I moved to 6D that is all I got with 5D II and some more that I started to miss. I guess she is in good hands now. That counts to me. But less then what my fresh love gives me now, at 33% off. I do not see any Canon or competitors gear that fullfills my expectations and needs. For now. Guess it will become a wonderfull relationship for the next couple of years ...
p.1 #16 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
Ralph Conway wrote:
Sad? Why? It is just gear. I had the comparable thoughts like the tread opener when I decided to become seperated from my beloved 5D II. I moved to 6D that is all I got with 5D II and some more that I started to miss. I guess she is in good hands now. That counts to me. But less then what my fresh love gives me now, at 33% off. I do not see any Canon or competitors gear that fullfills my expectations and needs. For now. Guess it will become a wonderfull relationship for the next couple of years ... ...Show more →
It's just gear and the OP is clearly just looking for attention. Posting his 'funny' literary rant on at least 4 forums, then sits back and pats himself on the back as he reads the responses.
p.1 #17 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
jctriguy wrote:
It's just gear and the OP is clearly just looking for attention. Posting his 'funny' literary rant on at least 4 forums, then sits back and pats himself on the back as he reads the responses.
p.1 #19 · Goodbye 5d mk III, I loved you, but it's time to move on(810)
Wrong forum? I think you meant to post in the "Emotional Attachments to Inanimate Objects" forum, or perhaps in the "Hope Springs Eternal That Switching Brands Will Make Me a Better Photographer" forum...
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