The path of the full frame

IMO.....if you don't have a good lens line up, that's what I would suggest focusing on. Second, if you're drooling for a full frame, a nice 1DsII would be my choice......I am a bit biased though. The past 8 years, I've almost exclusivly used 1DsII bodies to pay my bills and still do. They produce great quality image files and the autofocus is amazing even when the light is next to nothing. I sometimes work in conjunction with another studio who primarily uses 5DII's and they have even commented on how well my files hold up to manipulation as compared to theirs......of course, that could be contributed somewhat to better lighting control (which I do feel that I handle that a bit better).
In the end, I have no problem recommending the 1DsII for producing superior results in just about any situation (assuming the user knows how to make it work). And at the prices it can be had at now, it's a bargain.

Although many others have chimed in, I will add that if I were in your exact position.
I would buy a used 6D and the 40mm stm lens. Perfect combo.
Then build out your EF lenses as needed.

Amazon.uk states that most sellers ship to Serbia. Although prices on there may be rather expensive.

I've won some awards and sold plenty of framed prints with my 40D, AND using the best glass available.
Unless you do 'high art" large framed prints, or shoot for demanding big money customers, I think you'd be very happy with what a 70D and a good lens will do.

trailguy wrote in post #17133767
I've won some awards and sold plenty of framed prints with my 40D, AND using the best glass available.
Unless you do 'high art" large framed prints, or shoot for demanding big money customers, I think you'd be very happy with what a 70D and a good lens will do.

Quite right - the "Old" 40D can produce excellent images by any standards. A young lady that I helped teach is continually proving this!
However when fast AF and/or high ISO performance are required then no, current, APSC camera is really in the running - pity...

johnf3f wrote in post #17134099
Quite right - the "Old" 40D can produce excellent images by any standards. A young lady that I helped teach is continually proving this!
However when fast AF and/or high ISO performance are required then no, current, APSC camera is really in the running - pity...

^ My 40D pleases me plenty, without eating up my storage capacity at a more rapid pace!
I even own a 5D, yet still do not hesitate to shoot using the 40D. (I wish I could get a 17-55 f/2.8 IS zoom equivalent for FF!)

I don't think Ansel Adams or Alfred Eisenstadt's work has been criticized for shooting the older emulsions of the 1940's and 1960's...art and excellent photography is in the portrayal, not necessarily in the technical capability of the newer film or the newer sensor.

Archibald wrote in post #17123714
Well, thank you for the invitation.

I have tried to do some camera and lens comparisons, and find they are very hard to do properly. There are organizations out there who do this professionally, and they also find them hard to do. Sometimes after all the tests are done, they won't even agree with each other. So I no longer take my tests that seriously. I am just not qualified to do a good job.

But doing a few shoots with you when you are in Calgary sounds like terrific fun. We can certainly do the tests, and do informal comparisons. I doubt we will see a discernible difference in the results, but who knows.

So by all means let me know when you are coming!

(Don't come in the winter! And winter runs from the beginning of November to early or mid May.)

Came in August this year!