scotteisenphotography Never been blessed  4,147 posts Likes: 17 Joined Aug 2007 More info | Nov 01, 2007 17:24 | #1 torn between the 5D and the mark II...not the N ...i want to do scenery, and urban photography....which is better ..i can get either so either price is fine for me. I need lots of detail, and lotsss of sharpness....i know 5D is FF and the mark II is 1.3x crop... 2X Canon 1Dx|Canon 1D Mark IV|Canon 5D Mark III|14mm 2.8L II|16-35mm 2.8L II|24mm 1.4L II|35mm 1.4L|50mm 1.2L |85mm 1.2L II|70-200 2.8L IS|200mm 2.0L IS|300mm 2.8L IS|400mm 2.8L IS|800mm 5.6L IS| 580EX II| 600EX RT II|
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ErikM about to go POSTAL  2,640 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario More info | Nov 01, 2007 17:25 | #2 If you are interested in doing any type of landscape photography the 5D is your best bet Fell in love with photos.. made lots of money.. fell out of love with photos.. took a long break.. trying to find my love again.
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Nov 01, 2007 17:26 | #3 ErikM wrote in post #4234698  If you are interested in doing any type of landscape photography the 5D is your best bet  would there be a real noticeable difference between the two? 2X Canon 1Dx|Canon 1D Mark IV|Canon 5D Mark III|14mm 2.8L II|16-35mm 2.8L II|24mm 1.4L II|35mm 1.4L|50mm 1.2L |85mm 1.2L II|70-200 2.8L IS|200mm 2.0L IS|300mm 2.8L IS|400mm 2.8L IS|800mm 5.6L IS| 580EX II| 600EX RT II|
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StephenScharf Senior Member  265 posts Joined Oct 2007 More info | Nov 01, 2007 22:23 | #4 Get the 5D, it will meet your needs better. The MkII is really an excellent camera (it's my main squeeze), but you will want to be able to get as wide as possible for urban and scenery. Plus, the 5D's image quality is better and it has lower noise. Stephen J Scharf Photography
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JAcosta Goldmember  1,522 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Korea More info | Nov 02, 2007 00:09 | #5 Stephen Scharf wrote in post #4236577 Get the 5D, it will meet your needs better. The MkII is really an excellent camera (it's my main squeeze), but you will want to be able to get as wide as possible for urban and scenery. Plus, the 5D's image quality is better and it has lower noise. Took the words right out of my mouth. Like any of the photos Ive posted?flickr flickr flickr
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fashioneyes Senior Member  562 posts Joined Sep 2007 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom More info | Nov 02, 2007 07:11 | #6 ... I'm interested in a 5D too, but an wondering about waiting until the 5D Mk2 (or whatever it is to be called). 1D4, 7D, 5D2 + L lenses Links: Jepson Photography
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sadowsk2 Goldmember  1,179 posts Joined Feb 2007 Location: Macomb, MI More info | I placed my order for the 5D today!!!! 1D Mk IV, 5D Gripped, 30D
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GyRob Cream of the Crop 10,206 posts Likes: 1413 Joined Feb 2005 Location: N.E.LINCOLNSHIRE UK. More info | Nov 02, 2007 09:14 | #8 the 5d is the best choice for what your going to shoot the IQ is better then the mk2 . "The LensMaster Gimbal"
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I really don't see the 5D mk2 as being worth the premium they'll be commanding for it compared to the price I can get a 5D at currently...