Just sold the 7D.... 1D4 or 5D2?

I decided to sell the 7D, because I didn't like the noise compared to my 5D2 and wanted something that more closely matched my main body.

Now the 7D is sold and I'm about to buy a second 5D2 with a grip for £1800 but a 1d4 is only £1400 more and I'm getting....unsure.

Anyone with both who can slap me back to my senses?

What else do you shoot aside from weddings?

I'd go with the 1D4 so you have a little variety.

Mainly portraiture and weddings.
I rarely used the 7D but have to have a decent backup.

Money doesnt seem like an issue for you

I say go with the 1D4 for the AF and a bit more reach

Gel wrote in post #10563804
I decided to sell the 7D, because I didn't like the noise compared to my 5D2 and wanted something that more closely matched my main body.

Now the 7D is sold and I'm about to buy a second 5D2 with a grip for £1800 but a 1d4 is only £1400 more and I'm getting....unsure.

Anyone with both who can slap me back to my senses?

Gel wrote in post #10563804
I decided to sell the 7D, because I didn't like the noise compared to my 5D2 and wanted something that more closely matched my main body.

Now the 7D is sold and I'm about to buy a second 5D2 with a grip for £1800 but a 1d4 is only £1400 more and I'm getting....unsure.

Anyone with both who can slap me back to my senses?

Depends on what you shoot... they are very different cameras...

I suppose the 1D MK IV is newer and get's better high ISO shots...

Gel wrote in post #10563868
Mainly portraiture and weddings.
I rarely used the 7D but have to have a decent backup.

I would lean heavily towards the 1Dmk4 for all the 1D features, but a second 5Dmk2 wouldn't be a bad thing.

The 1Dmk4 may end up becoming your primary body....

well, the budget minded of us would say a 5D (the old one) since it's only your backup. Or maybe even a 1Diii.

DetlevCM wrote in post #10563880
I suppose the 1D MK IV is newer and get's better high ISO shots...

I didn't think that was the case?

Gel wrote in post #10564115
I didn't think that was the case?

I believe at high ISO its a tiny tad better.
At least if you believe the comparison images further down on this page:
http://www.canonrumors​.com …on-eos-1d-mark-iv-review/

1d4 provides a stronger body & some reach (although you can always crop in) , If full frame isnt a requirement & money isnt stopping you , 1d4 will provide a little variety

Hmm, think I'll stick with the 5D. I guess I know the camera, if I need to switch bodies quickly I won't get confused either.

I wish I had your problem!

I'll go with the 1D MK4 which will probably become your primary!

Gel wrote in post #10564388
Hmm, think I'll stick with the 5D. I guess I know the camera, if I need to switch bodies quickly I won't get confused either.

I think for your needs this is the best idea. Less to worry about and easy to remember settings.

Gel wrote in post #10564388
Hmm, think I'll stick with the 5D. I guess I know the camera, if I need to switch bodies quickly I won't get confused either.

Id do the same! I mean you would have the Same batteries and everything!

I wouldnt use it as a back up though, use it as your secondary camera. One for low light/thinner DOF and one for the zooms, or one with the 24-70 and one with the 70-200!