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Best Choice for Me?? 1DMkIV or 5DII

 
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Feb 13, 2010 05:11 |  #1

What do I current have? 50D and 30D. Lenses like the 24-70 2.8; 70-200 2.8; 300 2.8; 400 5.6; Macros; Lensbaby

What do I shoot? Most outdoor, nature, flowers, macros, landscapes, some birds, stuff like. I like to do artsy stuff like blurs, multiple exposures, etc. Check my website for examples of what I like to do.

I want to upgrade my body to a pro-quality body.

I have been really thinking about the 1DMkIV but to be totally honest, money is an object. At $5K, I'm not sure if and when I can swing it. Then as I did more and more reading and thinking, I started to wonder whether the 5DII would actually be a better choice? Full frame; 21.1 Megapixels. You know the drill. And at half the price, much more doable.

Or should I look for a good 1DMkIII as a lower cost option?

I not going to run out and buy based on what is recommended here but, that said, I am looking for your suggestions/thoughts/r​ecommendations. Any and all will be appreciated.


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Feb 13, 2010 06:35 |  #2

I like the 1D but the 5DII or1Ds might be a better fit for you, looking at your website. Looks like 10fps isn't a requirement for you.


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Feb 13, 2010 08:44 |  #3

hpulley wrote in post #9601134 (external link)
I like the 1D but the 5DII or1Ds might be a better fit for you, looking at your website. Looks like 10fps isn't a requirement for you.

Appreciate your thoughts!


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Feb 13, 2010 09:11 as a reply to  @ EdV's post |  #4

I had the 5dII and the 7d but traded my 5d for a 1dIII and now have a 1DIV and just love the body of the 1d and the IQ is very good compared to the 5d. The 10fps is good to have but it's just like a gun just because you have doesn't mean your out shooting it everywhere but it's a good security net.


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