troy12n wrote:
Biggest downfall is terrible focusing, even center point I feel is lacking. Some say center point is great, I find it not to be that good. My 40d at center point is much better and outer points blow it out of the water.
Also lack of sensor cleaning is an issue, as I have to clean it often to avoid dust spots.
That said, IQ is EXCELLENT, high ISO performance is good, it makes excellent files.
My experience regarding the AF system isn\'t that it is bad, exactly. In fact I\'ve had great success shooting subjects including BIF, aircraft, and professional bicycle racing with both the 5D and the 5D2. The real issue, I think, is that this camera isn\'t optimized for super fast focus tracking and so forth, so if your photography is particularly demanding in those ways there are cameras that might be more appropriate for you.
I\'m with you on the advantages of the sensor cleaning system in the 5D2 - it is a big improvement. And my experience with the 5D was that sensor dust was a pretty big issue. I came to terms with it, learned how to clean the darn thing every 3-4 weeks, and managed to make photographs with the camera... but the 5D2 is better by far in this regard.
Again, my bottom line is that a person who needs a full frame camera who cannot afford a 5D2 can do a really fine job with the 5D, but if one can afford the 5D2 they will find that the updated features are almost certainly worth the extra cost.
Dan
Oct 06, 2011 at 03:36 PM
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