-->>> OFFICIAL 1D Mark II (or N) Vs 5D (or MKII) Thread <<<--

paulhillion · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

OK I'll get the ball rolling

So I must admit when I saw it was all official my first reaction was that I was going to sell my 1DMk2 in favour of the 5D, I even went as far as writing out my listing on eBay, which I've now cancelled.

Why? Well mainly because on some occasions I find the 1D a little too heavy for a general walkabout camera & if I'm honest I don't think I use all of it's features, well I don't think...I know!

But after thinking about it for a while I've decided to keep hold of my 1D for the moment, at least until the 5D is released & some user feedback comes in. For me the difference in megapixels doesn't mean that much, as doesn't the full frame of the 5D. Having weather protection is always useful as is the high frame rate, the built in grip, etc etc etc.

So at present how many out there are thinking of selling their current body to move to the 5D. I can't see many 1D2 users selling to go to the 1D2N version can you?

kawter2 · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by paulhillion

So at present how many out there are thinking of selling their current body to move to the 5D.

I curently have 2 20D's I plan on going to one 5D and one 20D. (due to $$ limitations)

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Originally Posted by paulhillion

I can't see many 1D2 users selling to go to the 1D2N version can you?

If someone bought the 1DMKII as an altenative to the 20D for build etc.. I can see them upgrading.. If they are a PJ or sports shooter.. Ho way in Nell

neil_r · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

Not sure if you were looking for negative coments but no I shall not be swapping out my MII for either of them.

N

GyRob · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

i will stick with my 1dmk2 there is nothing on the new camera's for me to make me want to change For once i bourght the right camera at the right price and at the right time too- I also sold my other gear at the best time

Rob.

kawter2 · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by kawter2

I curently have 2 20D's I plan on going to one 5D and one 20D. (due to $$ limitations)

If someone bought the 1DMKII as an altenative to the 20D for build etc.. I can see them upgrading.. If they are a PJ or sports shooter.. Ho way in Nell

OOPS I READ THAT WRONG.. I thought you were asking about 1dMKII to 5d

paulhillion · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by neil_r

Not sure if you were looking for negative coments but no I shall not be swapping out my MII for either of them.

N

No I'm not looking for negative comments about either camera, just interested in knowing what other members are considering doing if anything at all & what members feel about the 2 cameras in question, pros & cons?

scottbergerphoto · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

OK. I read the review. I am not selling my 1DM2 or 20D. I would love to have a 12MP full frame sensor. Anyone want to buy a kidney?

davidfig · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

The 5D and 1D were made for two different markets. One is a speed deamon, the other is an amatuer camera (assuming professional means a built in battery grip).

neil_r · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by paulhillion

No I'm not looking for negative comments about either camera,

Sorry, by negative I meant "No I am not swapping" as opposed to "Yes I am swapping" posts.

Cheers

booggerg · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by davidfig

The 5D and 1D were made for two different markets. One is a speed deamon, the other is an amatuer camera (assuming professional means a built in battery grip).

Why is a camera deemed an amateur product if it can't do high speed?

tacos3 · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

As a 20d user that shoots a lot of motorsports and indoor concerts, the 5d is not that compelling unless the FF sensor and digicII chipset give FAR superior high ISO, low noise performance. I can't see anything going leaps and bounds over the 20d. The 1Dmk2N still looks like a great camera that I still would consider buying keeping the 20d as a backup.

Anyone wanna guess on the 5d performance in terms of color saturation and ISO performance?

jerrythesnake · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

would the 5d be a better camera for macro photography against the mark 2 , dont need speed just the best resolution possible?

formula4speed · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

I think the people who are going to be wanting the 5D will be wedding photographers. Perosnally I'd certainly like to test out a 5D with a 14mm L, that would have to be a very cool perspective.

kawter2 · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by formula4speed

I think the people who are going to be wanting the 5D will be wedding photographers.

Yes exactly why i am considering it.. only for the fact that Canon does not make a 17-55(ish)mm 2.8 L...

IMO the 24-70 on a 1.6 is not wide enough.. I often feel too cramped with a 24-70 on a 20D yet too limited with a 16-35 or 15-30

Sherlockoam · 22nd of August 2005 (Mon)

I currently own a 1D MkII and after I looked at the specs of 1D MkIIn, I'm clear to myself that I don't need to spend more on 1D MkIIn for just a minor change. Same resolution, same burst speed, same processor, same crop factor........no reason for me to go for it.

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#1
paulhillion Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Guernsey, UK Posts: 1,360	-->>> OFFICIAL 1D Mark II (or N) Vs 5D (or MKII) Thread <<<-- OK I'll get the ball rolling So I must admit when I saw it was all official my first reaction was that I was going to sell my 1DMk2 in favour of the 5D, I even went as far as writing out my listing on eBay, which I've now cancelled. Why? Well mainly because on some occasions I find the 1D a little too heavy for a general walkabout camera & if I'm honest I don't think I use all of it's features, well I don't think...I know! But after thinking about it for a while I've decided to keep hold of my 1D for the moment, at least until the 5D is released & some user feedback comes in. For me the difference in megapixels doesn't mean that much, as doesn't the full frame of the 5D. Having weather protection is always useful as is the high frame rate, the built in grip, etc etc etc. So at present how many out there are thinking of selling their current body to move to the 5D. I can't see many 1D2 users selling to go to the 1D2N version can you? __________________ Website: Click Facebook: Click

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#3
neil_r Cream of the Proverbial Crop Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Back in Warwickshire and the weather sucks.... Posts: 12,151	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D Not sure if you were looking for negative coments but no I shall not be swapping out my MII for either of them. N __________________ Neil - © NHR Photography Commercial Site - Fun Site - Gear List  There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#4
GyRob Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N.E.LINCOLNSHIRE UK. Posts: 9,322 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D i will stick with my 1dmk2 there is nothing on the new camera's for me to make me want to change For once i bourght the right camera at the right price and at the right time too- I also sold my other gear at the best time Rob.

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#7
scottbergerphoto Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 5,466	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D OK. I read the review. I am not selling my 1DM2 or 20D. I would love to have a 12MP full frame sensor. Anyone want to buy a kidney? __________________ One World, One Voice Against Terror, Best Regards, Scott We're Not Afraid ScottBergerPhotography

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#8
davidfig we over look the simplest things Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fremont, California USA Posts: 2,585 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D The 5D and 1D were made for two different markets. One is a speed deamon, the other is an amatuer camera (assuming professional means a built in battery grip). __________________ David 5D \| (2) 550EX \| 17-40L \| 28-135 \| 50/1.8 \| 85/1.8 \| 70-200L IS Sigma 18-125 \| (4)AB B400 \| Load of Pentax M42's

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#11
tacos3 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 195	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D As a 20d user that shoots a lot of motorsports and indoor concerts, the 5d is not that compelling unless the FF sensor and digicII chipset give FAR superior high ISO, low noise performance. I can't see anything going leaps and bounds over the 20d. The 1Dmk2N still looks like a great camera that I still would consider buying keeping the 20d as a backup. Anyone wanna guess on the 5d performance in terms of color saturation and ISO performance? __________________ Darren 1D Mark II N, 20D, some lenses and stuff.

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#12
jerrythesnake Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 513	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D would the 5d be a better camera for macro photography against the mark 2 , dont need speed just the best resolution possible?

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#13
formula4speed Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 897 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D I think the people who are going to be wanting the 5D will be wedding photographers. Perosnally I'd certainly like to test out a 5D with a 14mm L, that would have to be a very cool perspective. __________________ I'm taking pictures of everything, so go ahead and take this place away from me. 5DII, 16-35mm f/2.8L II, 35mm f/1.4L, 24-105 f/4L IS, 65mm f/2.8 MP-E, 85mm f/1.2L, 1.4x TC, 580 EX

22nd of August 2005 (Mon)	#15
Sherlockoam Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 14	Re: 1D Mark II Vs 5D I currently own a 1D MkII and after I looked at the specs of 1D MkIIn, I'm clear to myself that I don't need to spend more on 1D MkIIn for just a minor change. Same resolution, same burst speed, same processor, same crop factor........no reason for me to go for it. __________________ EOS 1D MkII + EOS 20D EF17-40 F4L , EF24-70 F2.8L , EF70-200 F2.8L IS , EF100 F2.8 Macro , EF50 F1.8 II + 580EX

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