Studio/Portraits (5D3)

So the much anticipated 5DM III is finally here and everyone is excited with the thought of upgrading (no wonder 5DM II bodies are being sold left and right at a pretty remarkable price range. On paper (as I don't know much from this camera) the specs looks like Canon has finally manufactured a full frame camera most of us are hoping for ever since they release the 5D years ago.


At $3500.00, for me its a tough price to swallow. I would have to sell my 85Lii and 5DMII or my 35L+ 135L and 5DMII and I may still be a few hundred short lol.


I'm not going to lie, I wish the 5D2 have better outer focus points but its not a deal breaker for me. I've come to a point to adjust to my cameras inherent weakness. I just take my time and for the most part, I'm able to use the outer AF points with good success, although center point is basically where I live. So my question is, for portrait or studio shooters, are you guys upgrading to a 5D3 soon? Besides the obvious reason of (I want it and I can afford it) why are you looking to upgrade immediately?

I always thought the 5d2's shortcomings were mostly negated if you used it as a studio camera. I really wished canon called this new camera a 3d, so as not to drive us all crazy with comparisons.

KrakenWakes wrote in post #14103449
I always thought the 5d2's shortcomings were mostly negated if you used it as a studio camera. I really wished canon called this new camera a 3d, so as not to drive us all crazy with comparisons.

Its a magnificent studio camera but I used a D700 before and was quite thrilled with its 51 AF points. I never needed that much at the studio but it was quite nice to have when needed.

Well, more is always nicer. But would you need the 5D3's more advanced AF system to the tune of an extra 2 thousand dollars? That's the only question you need to answer. If I was a studio photographer, I wouldn't bother, especially if it means selling off those lenses too. I hate to sound like a grumpy old man, but if you need 51 AF points to shoot in a controlled studio environment, then maybe the camera isn't your problem.

Unless I was making min 20x30 prints even old 5d should be plenty for the studio. Why you need 5dmk2?

KrakenWakes wrote in post #14103685
Well, more is always nicer. But would you need the 5D3's more advanced AF system to the tune of an extra 2 thousand dollars? That's the only question you need to answer. If I was a studio photographer, I wouldn't bother, especially if it means selling off those lenses too. I hate to sound like a grumpy old man, but if you need 51 AF points to shoot in a controlled studio environment, then maybe the camera isn't your problem.

I don't need it. Thats why I switched to a Canon 5D2. Still, I'd like to hear some peoples response mainly those who shoot portraits (outdoors/indoors) who will switch to 5D3.