I'm Selling My 5D Mark II

mattograph wrote in post #7119033
Out of curiousity.... Does anyone posting in this thread have a real job?

I apparently do not......

Hell, I've already been to court and to the jail this morning. Now I'm just waiting for the phone to ring.

Besides, only PRO photographers should really be chiming in, so if you have a real job, just leave.

How is this thread still alive and kicking?

I get money from my photography, but I have a ton to learn. My website is www.imajphotography.ne​t. It needs some serious updating with newer images.

rickyste wrote in post #7118786
For not being able to car eless, you sure seem to care a lot.

Not sure how you figure that. I have a few posts in the thread... nothing at all like most people who have been posting in it. Not sure what makes my points stand out so much aside from maybe you're wondering now if you gave the camera an adequate test.

Judging by the second set of shots, again, you haven't scratched the surface of a proper test. For the record, I don't recall ever saying you posted soft shots. What I said and what still stands is that the evaluation hasn't been quite fair.

Once again you've posted shots with dramatically different settings and conditions... and look how close they do look. It's actually kind of amazing... with a little processing that 5D shot will look just like the 40D shot -- and at ISO 400 and 1/80 -- must have been very little light in there! That is some great low light performance, IMO. Your 40D shot was taken at ISO 100 and 1/200 and obviously better light. So sure, you're right... when there's enough light, every camera will perform well.

Also, make no mistake, I made it VERY CLEAR that I understand that the difference between these cameras is NOT image quality alone (or even mostly) so the insistence over and over that the IQ is about the same is no shock to me (or probably no one else). But again, it's not really a fair test the way you've done it.

I just don't get the vendetta against this camera. Ok, so you didn't really have the money to spend on a hobby. You misunderstood that this camera would give you professional images.

Seems like more a problem with your expectations than the camera.

Jam71868 wrote in post #7119122
I just don't get the vendetta against this camera.

Just MHO, but I don't think the OP has a vendetta, he just decided it's not worth the money for what he needs.

Internet, am I right? Do I win??

timnosenzo wrote in post #7119153
Just MHO, but I don't think the OP has a vendetta, he just decided it's not worth the money for what he needs.

Internet, am I right? Do I win??

Take a look at post history... nothing but his disappointment with the 5d. But, I could be wrong.

Jam71868 wrote in post #7119085
I get money from my photography, but I have a ton to learn. My website is www.imajphotography.ne​t. It needs some serious updating with newer images.

No qualifiers needed - you take beautiful photos! Very impressed.

timnosenzo wrote in post #7119153
Just MHO, but I don't think the OP has a vendetta, he just decided it's not worth the money for what he needs.

Internet, am I right? Do I win??

Yes, but odds were at 2-3. You basically got your money back.

rickyste wrote in post #7119186
No qualifiers needed - you take beautiful photos! Very impressed.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

rickyste wrote in post #7119186
No qualifiers needed - you take beautiful photos! Very impressed.

Alright. If your gonna start getting cozy with folks, this thread will dry up fast. Tell him he crops too much. Comment on his understanding of the rule of thirds. Explain how depth of field is a tool, not a crutch.

mattograph wrote in post #7119196
Alright. If your gonna start getting cozy with folks, this thread will dry up fast. Tell him he crops too much. Comment on his understanding of the rule of thirds. Explain how depth of field is a tool, not a crutch.

Oh, uh . . .

UR PICS R A DAM JOKE!!! LOLOLOL I'VE SEEN BETTER IMAGES ON MAI SILLY PUTTY + NEWSPAPER FUNTIME!!!! LMAONADE!!!

rickyste wrote in post #7119219
Oh, uh . . .

UR PICS R A DAM JOKE!!! LOLOLOL I'VE SEEN BETTER IMAGES ON MAI SILLY PUTTY + NEWSPAPER FUNTIME!!!! LMAONADE!!!

Ataboy. You'll fit in right nice round these parts.

mattograph wrote in post #7119244
Ataboy. You'll fit in right nice round these parts.

STFU NUB! I don't need your approval!!!

narlus wrote in post #7112845
you don't shoot concerts in tight settings, do you? FF is a huge advantage in these conditions.

use a wide angle zoom or use yer feet.

simple.