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For manual focus, worth it to swap 5D for a 1Ds II? (for split circle focusing screen)

 
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Apr 07, 2016 10:42 |  #1

As the title states, I have a few manual focus lenses, possibly might get some more. The 5D classic has no split circle focusing screen, I do however have a focusing screen for manual focus in it. The 1Ds II seems to be very comparable to the 5D and I could use either the EC-L or EC-B. Would it be worth while to sell/trade the 5D and get a 1Ds II just for that reason?

Still wrestling with the size/weight idea. I have no problem currently using a 70-200 2.8 II or the Sigma 150-600 C but should I make the switch the body would be bigger.

Also, just thought of this. The green illuminated lettering you see in the viewfinder is really hard to see outside with the 5D. Is this any better on the 1DS II?


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Perhaps this will help your decision: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1243685


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