Gochugogi wrote:
I have both a 5D and 50D. I've owned the 5D for over 3 years whereas the 50D is a new toy (6 weeks). In most ways the cameras are almost the same: build quality, feel in the hand, control location, etc. I really prefer the LCD and menu system of the 50D and actually wish the 5D had a popup for causal fill flash. Don't find much use for LV. However, the VF of the 5D is so much better and easier to compose with. The 50D VF is among the best for a crop camera but it's still pretty small. However I have to agree with most of the posters above, 5D image quality is better: smoother and more "organic." It just agrees with my eyes more both in print and on screen. And, yes, from ISO 800 to 3200, the 5D beats the 50D senseless in terms of noise control.
Funny, but after buying a 50D i appreciate what a fine camera the 5D was and still is....Show more →
Took the words right out of my mouth. I also have both cameras, and also suggest the 5D for your situation. Good Luck! Derek
5D, all the way. Mine is in the shop right now getting cheaned / tuned up. Gonna start using it as my main camera. The 50D IQ is no where near as good as the 5D. Also, as a bonus, lenses are not as stressed with the 5D and seem to look sharper. (less dense sensor, probably?)
Agree with all of this. I picked up a 50D over the weekend but it will be going back to the retailer. The 5D, despite being a bit slow, remains a killer capture device (I still own two).
orangefirefish wrote:
What? If the 5D had 1d3 type AF then nobody would be complaining about the 5D2's "crippled AF." It is by far different from the 1d3, with the 1d3 being remarkably better. Also, the frame rate is much too low for sports, even sports where there isn't that much action. You can get lucky and snap the right frame, but it really takes either dumb luck or godly skill.
I would say the shutter lag cripples it for sports more than the framerate or the AF, though I have had reasonable luck with it. The AF is accurate in center point and quick enough, just have to be REALLY good at anticipating/timing your shots. And I admit everytime I shoot sports with it i wish I had a Mark3. But for mostly everything else, it is a remarkable camera and my favorite.
I had a 10D, then 20D, then upgrated to the 5D. The 5D is by far my favorite camera of all time. I love the full frame for what I shoot, so probably wouldn't go back to a crop camera (although I kept the 20D for a backup). I guess my main kind of shooting is travel, people and pets and there is just a simple IQ beauty to the 5D files that I just love.
I will say though that the 5D has made me up the ante a bit on Photoshop as RAW files right out of the camera are excellent starting points, but do need some time in the "digital darkroom" ... it really isn't a glorified point and shoot. That said, it's been a pleasure to learn and grow into. The only thing I'd upgrade to at this point is probably the 5D Mark II. But if you want files fast and right out of the camera, I'm not so sure the 5D would be your camera.
I do think the whole line though, 20D-50D are excellent cameras in their own right too, I'm just more of an artsy 5D shooter.
