Ditto this:
Then last spring I rented then bought the 5DmkII and am finally able to make 16x20 prints that can hang next to my 4x5 prints.The extra mega pixels worked.The big live view screen on the back of the mkII lets me compose and focus the way I am use to with my view cameras (sans the upside down image) On the classic I could barely read the lcd screen without donning reading glasses, and I never have enjoyed composing and focusing through a view finder on any 35mm camera in the past.This feature alone for me was worth it.
On the down side I was able to push the shadows much more on the classic than my mkII, you really have to be careful here because the pattern noise can get ugly in this regard.My classic was a nice camera and first foray into the larger sensors, but my mkII is now letting me shoot stuff with the convenience of digital and a quality similar to 4x5 in medium size prints.I'd say if the funds are available get the mkII, use it for a year while the mkIII comes out, gets its firmware upgrades, and the price settles, then latter you can sell the II and use the money to upgrade if you feel its needed.
On the down side I was able to push the shadows much more on the classic than my mkII, you really have to be careful here because the pattern noise can get ugly in this regard.My classic was a nice camera and first foray into the larger sensors, but my mkII is now letting me shoot stuff with the convenience of digital and a quality similar to 4x5 in medium size prints.I'd say if the funds are available get the mkII, use it for a year while the mkIII comes out, gets its firmware upgrades, and the price settles, then latter you can sell the II and use the money to upgrade if you feel its needed.
) it is a great feature. Beats having to get out the video cam as I can still get still photos and switch back & forth as I feel!
