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 p.4 #5 · Do You Prefer Groundbreaking Technology or Longevity? | |
I've lived on both sides of the leading edge.
When I started the transition from film to digital in 2004, I was shooting film on 135, 645, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12 (6x12 on a 4x5 body). I started digital with a new 20D, then a pair of 30D, a 40D, and a 5D. These cameras were pretty good, but not up to a lot of action.
Next step was to buy into the 1D-series, with a pair of used 1DII and then a 1DIIN (which were on the trailing slope of the wave). These were great (esp. for carpentry), but their high ISO performance and overall resolution were lacking. So, I jumped onto the leading edge, and got a 1DsIII and 1DIII, while both were current models. Again, I found the system lacking; the 1DsIII was (and is) awesome, but its 5 fps (going to 0 fps after five or six frames), didn't cut it alongside my new 1DIV (goodbye 1DIII).
Soon, I found myself longing for a full frame, high-fps DSLR, to shoot alongside the 1DIV. Then, the 1DX came out. I jumped over the leading edge and started surfing down the front of the wave. IOW. I pre-ordered the 1DX (and a 6D). These two cameras, 1DX and 6D, provided the good high-ISO performance that I wanted, along with sufficient MP for just about anything (20MP+). Later, for those cases that 20 MP didn't cut it, I picked up a brand new 5DS.
I sold my 1DX about ten years ago, when it still had great value, as I hadn't needed high fps for a while. I hung on to the 1DIV until five years ago, and then it was gone, too. Now, I use the 5DS, 6D, SL2, M5, and M6. The only reason that I have the EOS-R itch, is to provide a full frame environment for my LTM and LM lenses (and EOS AF, etc). There's nothing in the R-series that gives me a significant advantage over what my current kit can do. That might change when the first 100MP+ R-series camera comes out, but I probably won't be able to afford it, anyway.
P.S. I'd definitely be in the R-series, if I was still shooting a lot - if only for the CPS repair service.
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