5d ii or another 7d???

[Clubmanmc]

Have posted this in the OOF section as most troll here for bits and i want honest feed back as to what to do

i think i am allready set as i have spoken to a few, but would like people who have used either or both to add their input please...

Regards

M

[kiwi]

D7000

[andylo]

1Ds MarkIII

[James Axford]

Seeing your into sports photography, the 7d would be the logical choice.

[Clubmanmc]

I got a 7D should I buy a spare 7D or a 5D II ?? To do more portrait and or land scapes

[James Axford]

in that case get the 5dmk2.
probably end up using your 7d as your back up ;)

[cupic]

+1 on that suggestion


cheers

[RaoulIsidro]

I have experience using both.
5DMk2 great colour and dynamic range rendition. I use it on landscapes, architecture, events, fashion and interiors.
7D fast and very responsive. I use it on sports, animations, time lapse and stealth journalism.
Both are a great combo as they share the same batteries.
Another great combo is the 5DMk1 and 40D. Same batteries too.;)

[Clubmanmc]

Yeah i am aware of the battery issue, and hence me wanting to get two that use similar hardware having 5 bateries over two bodies would be ample for a couple weeks of photography with the need for charging

thanks for all your replies...

M

[Clubmanmc]

D7000

been seriously thinking about a D3 but the hardest thing is how to get around getting rid of all my gear to swap bodies.. I have played with a D2X (yes i washed my dirty dirty hands after) and like the feel and balance of the body

M

[TOM]

unless you're a working photographer, save your money, or tip it into glass.

[Clubmanmc]

in that case get the 5dmk2.
probably end up using your 7d as your back up ;)

would pobably end up doing a wedding with the 24-70 on the 5D II and a 70-200 on the 7D good balance of wide and long, the 7 with the 70-200 is a good candid capturer... as the focus is crisp and quick and the speed ample to get a quick few off...

:D

M

[Allann]

So, have you got the 5D2 yet?

[Bear Dale]

5DMKII I'd be getting.

[Clubmanmc]

yeah i picked it up the other night... need to have a play out side my house to give it real once over...

M

[para]

You won`t be disappointed with the 5d mk2

[Clubmanmc]

unless you're a working photographer, save your money, or tip it into glass.

ummm sorry but what "glass" should i need, apart from some very expensive primes, i have most of what i need

M

[Clubmanmc]

You won`t be disappointed with the 5d mk2

went out to Norwell, as my bro in law wa doing some laps in a V8 super taxi, at the driving school, Allan lent me the 600mm F4 and i was playing with the 5D II and it, was quite happy, got some very nice low speed pans at 1/50th and ISO 50 was happy with the focus, even if it was a little slow ish...

will post it up tomorrow or tonight

M

[JM Tran]

Just remember that the 5D series is primarily a single point focus camera, you will get the most out of it by using the centre AF point, and thats all. Dont bother with AI Servo and other focusing points as it is plain crap and wont do the camera any justice.

[Clubmanmc]

Thanks Jackie, was meaning to call you about it as you have also used one a fair bit, but i couldnt find your number :(, i been playing with it (turned the focus assist points on), have allready noticed its focus inability, but i didnt buy it for sports... more for portraits and landscape stuff...

it compliments the 7 not competes with it and the 16-35 is really wide on it!!!

24-70 is almost enough on its own !

M

[TOM]

ummm sorry but what "glass" should i need, apart from some very expensive primes, i have most of what i need

if you've got all the glass you need, then you're all set. but you're looking at buying a new body, and the only advantage i can see that you'll get is better ISO performance. Most of your glass is moderate speed, and with some fast primes (and you only need two), then you'll get two stops better with your existing camera.

[reaction]

does anyone every have all the glass you need?

[ricktas]

Have posted this in the OOF section as most troll here for bits and i want honest feed back as to what to do



And I moved to, cause the OOF forum is for NON photographic related topics.

[Clubmanmc]

All good Rick!

no problems...

took this last night with Allan (sadly it has been reduced to go on here) but the IQ is great!

M

[Clubmanmc]

if you've got all the glass you need, then you're all set. but you're looking at buying a new body, and the only advantage i can see that you'll get is better ISO performance. Most of your glass is moderate speed, and with some fast primes (and you only need two), then you'll get two stops better with your existing camera.

F2.8 is moderate speed??

this is like Canon moving the bar constatntly on what is a prosumer camera body...

*removed - using initials to represent swearing is a site rule breach - admin *

M

[bindi]

My latest glass is the 16-35L mark II.....I just cannot get it off my 5D mark I. The 24-70L 2.8, 70-200L 2.8 is, 70-200L f/4 and the 85 1.8 just don't get much of a look in these days. It is small, light, a 2.8 and sharp. My second body is a 40D, but it doesn't get much of a look in above the 5D except for outdoor sports type environs.

Probably old news for most here.

Paul.


ummm sorry but what "glass" should i need, apart from some very expensive primes, i have most of what i need

M

[Higham]

You say you want to do more landscapes, My vote is the 5D mkll due to its full frame sensor your lenses become what they say and you get the wides't possible shots with what you got. Also your primes are what they say they are too.

Or am i wrong and the 7D has a full frame sensor. If not its good for your big zoomlenses cause you get that extra 1.6x magnification.

[midnightexpress1]

I don't want to hijack this thread and I didn't want to start a new one so here it gos.

I'm ready to buy the 5D before Christmas but I got a feeling a new model will be out soon,what do you guys think?

[I @ M]

I don't want to hijack this thread and I didn't want to start a new one so here it gos.

I'm ready to buy the 5D before Christmas but I got a feeling a new model will be out soon,what do you guys think?

Never be afraid to start new threads.

As for waiting till after Christmas to buy a new camera, ask your self if the "new" model will help you take better pictures of the things you could be photographing today.

Next Christmas ( 2011 ), your new camera will be obsolete again but still capable of taking excellent photos.

[midnightexpress1]

Never be afraid to start new threads.

As for waiting till after Christmas to buy a new camera, ask your self if the "new" model will help you take better pictures of the things you could be photographing today.

Next Christmas ( 2011 ), your new camera will be obsolete again but still capable of taking excellent photos.


Yes I understand Andrew but I don't want to buy a new camera and find out it's obsolete in 4 months and the new camera has improved a lot and taking better pictures

[TOM]

Only you can take better photos, not the camera. There will be nothing new on the next model that will help you make better images. Just more fluff to make all of the camera enthusiasts think they need to upgrade. Buy now and never look back.