Hello All, this is my first post on the forum. So please bear with me
Currently I\'m using a Rebel XT with a battery grip and in the near future, I\'d like to move on to a higher end body. Considering I\'m not a pro and I like to shoot more for pleasure than to sell the images, I cannot go all out on the purchase of a body. As such, I\'m setting a ceiling of about $1200 (give or take). If I could, I would just pick up a used 5D. However the 5D seems to still be in demand and the price for a used body is still pushed up beyond what I\'m comfortable spending.
That being said, I typically enjoy shooting wide angles, so a larger sensor than the APS-C is appealing. Right off the bat, I looked at the used camera stores and found that a 1DS or a 1DII can each be had at or around $1200. Now, I understand that each camera has its own uses. I like the idea of low noise on the 1D2, but the larger sensor for wider shots is also appealing in the 1DS.
However, on the other end, I can purchase a brand new 50D with a battery grip for about the same price. Moreover, I would not have to worry about camera repairs on used gear and I\'d have the benefit of the newest tech. So, if it were between a used 1D2 (not N), 1DS and 50D, what would you go for?
May 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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