I need to be convinced on one of these cameras! From what I read, they seem equal in terms of ISO performance, but not sure about handling. I don't know which one I should go after and I need your help to tell me which one to get and why.
Poe Goldmember  1,956 posts Likes: 15 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Modesto, CA More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:21 | #1 I need to be convinced on one of these cameras! From what I read, they seem equal in terms of ISO performance, but not sure about handling. I don't know which one I should go after and I need your help to tell me which one to get and why.
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Bubble Goldmember  3,382 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Yorba Linda , CA More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:22 | #2  Permanent banwhy do you want other people to tell you what to get? It is your money after all. Canon 5D II, 7D | 16-35L II | 24-70L | 24-105L | 50L | 85L II | iMac 27 | Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle | Elinchrom Ranger RX-AS Kit| Elinchrom Digital Style 1200RX/600RX | Turbo SC |
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lawmans3 Senior Member  434 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Wyoming More info | Go for the Nikon. Be different, everyone here has Canons...... 1Dx, 1DsMK3, 1DMK3, 100L f2.8 Macro, 85L 1.2 II, 50 L 1.2,17-40L, 24-70L, 70-200 L f2.8 IS, 100-400 L[COLOR=black], 24-105 L
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momalley Member 85 posts Joined Dec 2008 More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:25 | #4 Have you seen both in person yet? Got out and get your hands on them and see which one you feel more comfortable with Canon 20D / Speedlite 580EX / EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM / EF 85mm f/1.8 USM / EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS / EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III / EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro / Mafrotto 3021BPRO / Manfrotto 322RC2 / White Lightning Ultra 1800 / Manfrotto 3352QL Light Stand / Medium Softbox / Umbrella
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Gimpy00Wang Senior Member  299 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: western MA More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:26 | #5 Simple... Get the one you already have lenses for. 6D | 16-35/4L IS | 24-105/4L IS | 70-200/2.8L IS | 70-300/4-5.6L IS | 35/2 IS | 100/2.8L IS
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RandyMN Goldmember 3,131 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2005 More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:27 | #6 Hell yes! He/she can get into some great debates as to why the Nikon is better, or if their pictures don't come out he/she can complain about it and blame it on the camara and no one will argue.
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timnosenzo Cream of the Crop 8,833 posts Likes: 14 Joined Sep 2005 Location: CT More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:28 | #7 Poe wrote in post #7035913  I need your help to tell me which one to get and why. Really? They're pretty different cameras. Do you have any lenses already? What do you shoot? connecticut wedding photographer
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pieq314 Goldmember 1,102 posts Joined Apr 2006 More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:30 | #8 Poe wrote in post #7035913 I need to be convinced on one of these cameras! From what I read, they seem equal in terms of ISO performance, but not sure about handling. I don't know which one I should go after and I need your help to tell me which one to get and why. If you want the highest image quality, then 5D2. ISO noise per pixel is about the same (5D2 is slightly better). But since 5D2 has 21 MP vs. D700's 12 MP, downsizing 5D2's photos further reduces ISO noise. Canon 1D Mk III/5D2, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX, Canon 85/1.8, Canon 100/2.8 IS macro, Canon 135/2, Sigma 150-500 OS, Canon 500 f/4 IS
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sapearl Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:31 | #9 Which one is easiest for you to shoot with? Which has the more logical set of controls for the way you shoot? Which one has the better lens lineup for the focal lengths you want/need to use? But these are not apples and apples as the Canon is FF. Or is a crop camera more important to your shooting style? GEAR LIST
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JohnnyG Worthless twinkle toes fairy  3,719 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:32 | #10 I think your mind is already made up. Follow your instincts! Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 100-400IS L, 24-105 L[COLOR=black][FONT="] IS, 50mm f/1.4, Canon 430EX/580EX II, Kenko 1.5X, Epson R1900, Manfrotto 679B Monopod, 3021BPRO tripod, 808RC4 Head, 486RC2 Ballhead
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BradRemick Goldmember  1,117 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Philly, Pa. More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:33 | #11 I've made up your mind for you. The 5DII. Now go get it. Some stuff that says "Canon" on it and a happy trigger finger.
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sapearl Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:34 | #12 OK Poe - you've received lots of excellent advice here, so what's your decision? GEAR LIST
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timnosenzo Cream of the Crop 8,833 posts Likes: 14 Joined Sep 2005 Location: CT More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:35 | #13 sapearl wrote in post #7036010 OK Poe - you've received lots of excellent advice here, so what's your decision?  I thought it was our choice? connecticut wedding photographer
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Familiaphoto Goldmember  3,948 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:36 | #14 This is a game I don't play...no offense. Paul
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sapearl Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 08, 2009 21:42 | #15 D'oH! Got me there...... I was getting impatient GEAR LIST
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. It's taking far too long for his mind to be made up for him.....