5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? - Page 2

nburwell · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

For your intended use, I would definitely go with the 5DII. It's a truly awesome camera (nothing against the 5DIII or 7D).

-Nick

snakeman55 · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

5Dii is my vote

rich9cinti · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

5D MkIII if you plan on making some Serious dough with it. If not, Mk2 would be a great camera for landscape, portraits and will definitely be the next step for you from your Rebel body.

Last high school season I shot with dual 7D's so I know for that purpose it was an excellent choice at the time. Now that I do more weddings that have already paid for a majority of my investment in the 5DM3, it made sense to my situation. This season I plan to attack the fast pace sports action with my 7D and the candids of the fans and athletes with the 5DMk3.

I also agree with a previous comment, you'll take full advantage of your 17-40 L by going with the FF of the 5DMk2. Also, there are many 5DMk2's that are lightly used going for great prices these days.

rinthiran · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

The 5D2 is an excellent camera. 6 months ago before the 5D3, everyone was very happy doing landscapes, portraits and weddings with the 5D2. The primary and most significant benefit of the 5D3 vs 5D2 is auto-focus speed benefiting sports photography and an improvement in low-light AF speed that for most photography hobbyist isn't worth the $1,500 extra unless your a professional photographer or have ample savings lying around and can afford the extra cost.

Lets face it, even the 5D classic is a IQ upgrade from your T1i. The 5D2 is excellent.

vienhuynh · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

you guys have some good reasons to get the 5DMKii there!!!

usnameless · 24th of August 2012 (Fri)

A used 5D2 is the best bang for your buck right now. I will bet 90% of the time ppl can't tell the diff between the image from 5D2 and 5D3. 5D3 has better AF, but don't forget that better glass can also help you focus in dim light situation. I think 5D2 + 35L will focus better than just the 5D3 body.

Judder Man · 24th of August 2012 (Fri)

I would go with the majority and say a 5D mk11.

I had the original 5D, then put things on hold when the Mk11 came out. Bought the 7D never 100% happy with it so after 18 months sold it and got the 5D mk111 which is overpriced.
If I could turn back time I would have gone for the 5D mk11.

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#16
nburwell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,094	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? For your intended use, I would definitely go with the 5DII. It's a truly awesome camera (nothing against the 5DIII or 7D). -Nick __________________ 5DIII l 40mm STM l 16-35L l 24-105L l 70-200L RRS l B+W l Cokin l Manfrotto l iOptron l Adobe l Apple

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#17
snakeman55 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 1,192 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? 5Dii is my vote __________________ -Adam Wedding Photographers in Maryland Gear

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#18
rich9cinti Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 137	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? 5D MkIII if you plan on making some Serious dough with it. If not, Mk2 would be a great camera for landscape, portraits and will definitely be the next step for you from your Rebel body. Last high school season I shot with dual 7D's so I know for that purpose it was an excellent choice at the time. Now that I do more weddings that have already paid for a majority of my investment in the 5DM3, it made sense to my situation. This season I plan to attack the fast pace sports action with my 7D and the candids of the fans and athletes with the 5DMk3. I also agree with a previous comment, you'll take full advantage of your 17-40 L by going with the FF of the 5DMk2. Also, there are many 5DMk2's that are lightly used going for great prices these days. __________________ ©rich9cinti 5DMark3 Gripped \|7D Gripped \|1D Mark I "Classic" \| 70-200 F2.8 L IS II \| 16-35mm F2.8 L II \|\| 24-70 F2.8 L USM \| 100mm F2.8 USM \| My GEAR blah blah blah...

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#19
rinthiran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 83	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? The 5D2 is an excellent camera. 6 months ago before the 5D3, everyone was very happy doing landscapes, portraits and weddings with the 5D2. The primary and most significant benefit of the 5D3 vs 5D2 is auto-focus speed benefiting sports photography and an improvement in low-light AF speed that for most photography hobbyist isn't worth the $1,500 extra unless your a professional photographer or have ample savings lying around and can afford the extra cost. Lets face it, even the 5D classic is a IQ upgrade from your T1i. The 5D2 is excellent. __________________ 5D3, EOS M, 350D/XT, EOS Elan 7e, 580EX, 270EX II, EF 17-40 f4L, EF 24-70 f2.8L, EF 70-200 f2.8L, EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro, EF 50mm f1.4, EF 40mm f2.8 STM, EF 28mm f1.8, EFM 22mm f2.0 (5Dc sold, 30D sold); '82 Nikon FE, Nikkor Ai 50mm f1.8.

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#20
vienhuynh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 166 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? you guys have some good reasons to get the 5DMKii there!!! __________________ 5DMkii\|Sigma 50mm 1.4\|Canon EF 17-40mmL\|Dolica Wish list: 5Dmkiii / Sigma 35mm 1.4

24th of August 2012 (Fri)	#21
usnameless Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I wish Lakers can play better.... Posts: 393 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? A used 5D2 is the best bang for your buck right now. I will bet 90% of the time ppl can't tell the diff between the image from 5D2 and 5D3. 5D3 has better AF, but don't forget that better glass can also help you focus in dim light situation. I think 5D2 + 35L will focus better than just the 5D3 body.

24th of August 2012 (Fri)	#22
Judder Man Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cumbria + Wigan Posts: 427	Re: 5DMKII or 7D or 5DMKIII or wait? I would go with the majority and say a 5D mk11. I had the original 5D, then put things on hold when the Mk11 came out. Bought the 7D never 100% happy with it so after 18 months sold it and got the 5D mk111 which is overpriced. If I could turn back time I would have gone for the 5D mk11. __________________ Canon 5D mk3, 50mm 1.4, 17-40L, 24-105L, 70-200L, 100-400L, 12-24 Sigma, Canon 100L macro, Canon G1X, Speedliite 430 EX all supported by Gitzo and Benro. Web sites: www.mala-rise.com www.flickr.com/photos/georgehopkins/ An Image in Time is a Stepping Stone to Eternity

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