1Ds Mk2 or 5D Mk2 ?

Been shooting/using a 5D Mk1 for around 16 months now and really enjoy the full-frame experience etc....
I really fancy upgrading to either a 1Ds Mk2 or a 5D Mk2 body for better quality wise...

I don't require speed as I mainly shoot floral/abstract and I want to get into landscape photography more. I appreciate the importance of good quality glass!


Any advice would be greatly appreciated from more experienced photographers than me, thank you!

5D Mk II IMO. Newer camera, very close to 1 Ds Mk III in image quality.

I also second the 5dmkII. I shoot on both the 1dsmkII and 5dmkII and if you're doing strictly landscapes/florals the 5d will be a great choice. Live View will come in really handy for both situations. Go for it

What better quality? Floral/landscapes, what else you need than what 5dc offers?

I thought more megapixels offer better quality.......(?)??

Here's an idea of my usual floral themed stuff... But I need to start shooting landscapes.

Another vote for the 5DII. Like the others have mentioned, the live view will really benefit you for your floral photography.

-Nick

macvisual wrote in post #15163572
I thought more megapixels offer better quality.......(?)??

Here's an idea of my usual floral themed stuff... But I need to start shooting landscapes.

Depends on how big you print.

What's wrong with the edges in that first shot? I'd keep the 5Dc, and get some new glass.

I couldn't focus for landscapes or much of my macro without LV. I'd still be shooting landscapes at f22 without it.

adamo99;

"What's wrong with the edges in that first shot"?


It's what the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 does at wide open stuff, I like the effect it gives personally.

Helmsman wrote in post #15163078
5D Mk II IMO. Newer camera, very close to 1 Ds Mk III in image quality.

Agreed; since he mentioned that he doesn't need the extra speed. I shoot the same types that he does but I do shoot action shots sometimes and thats why I recently decided to get a 5D3 at one point.

I also vote for the 5Dmk2. The 1D(s)mk2 series is very much showing its age. The 5Dmk2 will give you greater shooting options as far as ISO range and I think will continue to be a relevant body in the years to come.

OverSpun wrote in post #15164850
Agreed; since he mentioned that he doesn't need the extra speed. I shoot the same types that he does but I do shoot action shots sometimes and thats why I recently decided to get a 5D3 at one point.

I shot some Euro League table tennis matches with 5D2 and it did pretty well so it will be more than enough for any type of "still life".