Ordered the 5D Mark II today

After weeks of stressing over the 5D Mark II, 7D, or the 1D Mark III I decided to go with the 5D Mark II.

I'll keep my 50D for sports shots and use the 5D for portraits. I had a lot of sleepless nights but the statements about the IQ and seeing the pics threads pushed me over for the 5D Mark II. Now if Thursday will just hurry up and get here.

Thanks to all who offered their input on which direction they thought was best.

You made a great choice. I stepped up to the 5d-2 from a 40D and seen the difference from the first shot it took. Its a great camera, and the ability to shoot with fast glass at night time hand held with nicer images then ever came out of my 40D, is priceless. Enjoy it..

Another good option is the 5DII and sell the 50D for a 1DII for sports.

Enjoy the camera, and don't stress so much in the future, you really can't go wrong either way =P

Just this minute ordered a 5D Mk 2 as well!

Congrats! It's a great camera!

I'll be ordering my 5D2 in the next couple of days!!!, can't wait....got the 50D too.....hadn't thought about a 1D II....food for thought!!

Congrats!
Im lusting over the camera my self. I just got to wait for a lens to sell before I pull the trigger. It was a lot of back and fourth on the 5DmkII, 7D a used 1DsmkII and even a t2I and more L glass

You won't be disappointed. Trust me.

Such a contrast to all of those so quick to point out the 5DMKIIs faults.

Congrats on the new 5DMKII purchases everyone! I don't think you can find a better camera & such an awesome system of lens' for a better price.

5DII IQ kicks ass. What lenses do you have/ gonna get?

congrats on your purchase--cant wait to see your pics! all this talk about the 5d mkii is making me want one!

Enjoy and don't forget to start posting in the 5D2 thread!

I have been pacing back and forth myself, trying to decide between the 5D mark II and the 1D mark 4. Such a difference in price. I love the IQ of the 5D (except the banding) and all the other features of the 1D mk 4, would consider the 1D 3, but since I shoot my family (kids sports) often I would like to have the video feature & faster AF with my next body purchase. What a tough decision.

I wish Canon would come out with a FF with a frame rate between the to bodies along with pro weather sealing.

Hall

I'll be leaving for Beaver Creek Co. for some skiing soon and always take a camera some days and other days take a video cam. I would love to have both in one. But weather sealing is a concern. Though I have had my 30 & 40D's covered in snow several times without incident.

Not sure how tough it would be skiing with a 1 series in my LP AW 75 with 2 lenses.

tmalone 893 congratulations & enjoy the new body and let us know how satisfied you are with the 5D mkII