What camera should I get (5d - 1dmk2n - 1dmk2)

Until recently I've been stuck on getting a 1dmk2n. But then I'm today I'm seriously thinking again about my opinion.

I shoot mostly portraits for money, and cover some car shows and sports for fun and some small money.. I was thinking that a 1dmk2n would be a good all around camera for this. But now that I'm thinking about it I'm very wrong. With average prices around $2800-$3000 for the 1dmk2n and $2000-$2200 for the 1dmk2. hummm....

Maybe I should just get a 1dmk2, and get a 5d also?

What are average prices for used 5d's?

i have been tossing back and forth between the two as well...if you are making most of your money on portraits then go with the 5D - that's a no-brainer. sure it won't have the fps like the 1dmk2n for sports, but 3fps is a small sacrifice for the quality and DOF control you'll have with the 5D. Personally i am opting for the 1dmk2n because i predominantly shoot sports, climbing and wildlife - all of which benefit from the faster AF, slightly tighter crop and more rugged build.

I'm looking into used 5D's as well, most I've seen have been between $2000 and $2300.

I personally think the 5D hubbub about being awesome for portraits is overblown. Sure it's great...but seriously how much does that matter in the final product? I doubt most clients would see a difference, or even you once you got through the processing and such and actually printed it out.

I guess if you always view everything at 100% then there's a significant difference.

Then again I do have to admit I haven't (knowingly) seen a print from a 5D, nor a 1D Mark II/n, let alone compared the two.

I was until recently satisfying clients with an inadequate 10D and 30D...

1DmkII and 5D definitly sounds like a sick combo. im considering doing the same thing (except the mkIIN and the 5D instead of the mkIII).

on the other hand if you dont want/need two bodies the mkIIN should work great for everything.

<AkulA> wrote in post #3007938
I'm looking into used 5D's as well, most I've seen have been between $2000 and $2300.

That's the price range I thought they were going for. Same as the 1dmk2

I think I'll probably end up getting both. Don't really care if the 1dmk2n has a larger screen especially if I can save 600+ to put towards a 5d

It's just bad luck that on one is selling their 5d's or 1dmk2's anymore

Adaptive wrote in post #3007977
It's just bad luck that on one is selling their 5d's or 1dmk2's anymore

i assume thats no one. in which case im betting once canon finally releases the mkIII there will be no lack of them.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #3007964
1DmkII and 5D definitly sounds like a sick combo. im considering doing the same thing (except the mkIIN and the 5D instead of the mkIII).

on the other hand if you dont want/need two bodies the mkIIN should work great for everything.

Yeah I'd rather have one body that can do it all but I've read many places that the 5d far performs the 1dmk2n in the studio which is where I spend most my time. I wish I had access to both bodies so I could see for myself which I prefer and which has the best results but oh well.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #3007991
i assume thats no one. in which case im betting once canon finally releases the mkIII there will be no lack of them.

Yeah that release date couldn't come any sooner.

I swear to god I have at least 23 people calling and emailing me asking when I will be taking dates again. I sold both of my cameras that I had become comfortable with and now I'm using a rebel to hold me over...

Having no camera has put me in such a crappy mood lately and I spend countless hours staring at the buy/sell section here and at FM.

I want my life back!!

Adaptive wrote in post #3008010
Yeah that release date couldn't come any sooner.

I swear to god I have at least 23 people calling and emailing me asking when I will be taking dates again. I sold both of my cameras that I had become comfortable with and now I'm using a rebel to hold me over...

Having no camera has put me in such a crappy mood lately and I spend countless hours staring at the buy/sell section here and at FM.

I want my life back!!

You don't shoot professionally then eh?

cdifoto wrote in post #3007950
I personally think the 5D hubbub about being awesome for portraits is overblown. Sure it's great...but seriously how much does that matter in the final product? I doubt most clients would see a difference, or even you once you got through the processing and such and actually printed it out.

I guess if you always view everything at 100% then there's a significant difference.

Then again I do have to admit I haven't (knowingly) seen a print from a 5D, nor a 1D Mark II/n, let alone compared the two.

I was until recently satisfying clients with an inadequate 10D and 30D...

Same here, I was satisfying clients greatly with prints from my 30d. But looking at 100% zooms and post processing made me sad with all the uglyness!! I guess really i'm just upgrading for personal satisfaction. But you're right, I don't think any clients would be able to tell the quality difference from 5d and 30d. Even my gf and her family is happy with quick prints that I made of the 2 of us at walmart

cdifoto wrote in post #3008013
You don't shoot professionally then eh?

Depends on what you mean.

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Adaptive wrote in post #3008022
Same here, I was satisfying clients greatly with prints from my 30d. But looking at 100% zooms and post processing made me sad with all the uglyness!! I guess really i'm just upgrading for personal satisfaction. But you're right, I don't think any clients would be able to tell the quality difference from 5d and 30d. Even my gf and her family is happy with quick prints that I made of the 2 of us at walmart

Yeah @ Wal-Mart. I know some people have low standards but I honestly don't think a 5D vs 1D II/n would make or break you.

I plan on getting a 1D II (maybe III but doubtful) because even the 1D original is beautiful in print and I'd rather maintain speed, build, and sealing than give that up for a bit of IQ that most people would never even see.

Adaptive wrote in post #3008042
Depends on what you mean.

Do mostly modeling stuff for independent models and agencies. Senior photos, cover events. Do commercial shots for companies. Do some weddings, engagment photos.. etc..

I mean in the sense of selling off your 2 main bodies and waiting for the next big thing. Most professionals don't sell their bread & butter until well after it's been replaced and fully tested.

cdifoto wrote in post #3008043
Yeah @ Wal-Mart. I know some people have low standards but I honestly don't think a 5D vs 1D II/n would make or break you.

I plan on getting a 1D II (maybe III but doubtful) because even the 1D original is beautiful in print and I'd rather maintain speed, build, and sealing than give that up for a bit of IQ that most people would never even see.

wait, you shoot porn? suprised you aren't using a hassy by now :bowdown: