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davidd
Original Poster
4,863 posts
153 months
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I've been holding off upgrading from my 40d for an age, waiting for the 5dmk3 to come along. I won't go into the reasons for wanting one, I'm interested to see if anyone has any theories on price movements. Currently with the kit lens it is £3689 more or less everywhere, a few places have it for a little less http://www.procamerashop.co.uk/product/Canon_EOS_5...Can anyone remember what happened to the 5dmk2 price, did it drop much in the first 6 months? Cheers D
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bicycleshorts
1,562 posts
30 months
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markmullen
12,395 posts
103 months
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I'm wondering about one too, had just about decided to buy a used Phase One digital back and a medium format setup to go with it but am now wondering if I'd be better trading my 1Ds Mkii for a 5D Mkiii and not having to buy all new lenses. I reckon the Phase One would end up costing me about £5k where after a trade in I could get a 5d Mkiii for about £2k and have all the bits I use and know already on hand.
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RobDickinson
15,234 posts
123 months
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The MF stuff is nice but pricey and ends up being very bulky.
still undicided over a 5d2 or 5d3.
No real IQ improvements in the 5d3 and the price doesnt make sense to me
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mrdemon
3,022 posts
134 months
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It is pricy, but it has pro auto focus and amazing low light performance.
People will pay that money as nothing else can do the same.
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RobDickinson
15,234 posts
123 months
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Apart from the D700, d800 & 5d2 has as good low light performance....
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S. Gonzales Esq.
1,665 posts
81 months
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LongQ
8,837 posts
102 months
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markmullen
12,395 posts
103 months
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The place where I get my gear is just working me out a price, looking very close to getting a 5D3, hopefully sorted in the morning.
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RobDickinson
15,234 posts
123 months
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Missed out on a 5d2 auction yesterday (5d2, 3300 shutter, + grip) and I could have bought a 24tse and had change from a 5d3 body...
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flat-planedCrank
2,954 posts
72 months
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So I'm guessing the main reason for shelling out for the 5D3 is the - apparently awesome - new AF?
Moire in video is apparently better also....
...but that price - 5D3 currently £2999, 5D2 approx £1640.
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RobDickinson
15,234 posts
123 months
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New AF is the big thing, new build and ergonomics, a few little tweaks here and there.
In terms of IQ it hasnt moved the game on much at all.
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markmullen
12,395 posts
103 months
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flat-planedCrank said: So I'm guessing the main reason for shelling out for the 5D3 is the - apparently awesome - new AF? For me yes, I was tempted by a 5D Mkii for the resolution and high ISO (for travel shots where a tripod may not be possible) but having used 1 series bodies I am spoilt by their AF, if I can get the quality and high ISO of the MKii with a decent 1 series style AF system then that's just the job. flat-planedCrank said: ...but that price - 5D3 currently £2999, 5D2 approx £1640. The price of being in early, I've no doubt the street price will come down in time. On the other hand my alternative was going to be a used Phase One at £3-4000 and another £1000-1500 on a used 'Blad or Mamiya setup, plus I'd probably end up keeping my 1Ds Mkii for travelling, this way I don't need to shell out for a new system and lenses plus I can sell the 1Ds Mkii. I'm probably looking at an outlay of £1800-2000 instead of £4-5000.
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davidd
Original Poster
4,863 posts
153 months
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The street price will come down, looking at the mkii, not a massive amount very quickly (watch me be proved wrong).
Anyway I got one, very pleased so far but I really have only just scratched the surface. It is a big step up from the 40d!
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markmullen
12,395 posts
103 months
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The deal is done, can't wait!
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RobDickinson
15,234 posts
123 months
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Ahh b  ds! 
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...Mole...
2,307 posts
60 months
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I'm going to take advantage of the price drop its caused on the Mk2 and go for that probably with a 17-40mm f/4 and 24-105mm f/4. Hoping to purchase one in the next few weeks.
It Would've been a D800 but I just cant justify the price and as I would need to change my lenses anyway going fullframe switching to canon isnt a big deal for me.
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markmullen
12,395 posts
103 months
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I've got 17-40 and 24-105, it is a good lineup though to be honest at the moment using the 17-40 for 95% of stuff
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tim-b
1,005 posts
79 months
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...Mole... said: I'm going to take advantage of the price drop its caused on the Mk2 ... What price drop? MKii's have actually gone up recently, now almost £100 more than it was a couple months ago (for body only at least).  I asked about a price-drop in a few shops last week and was given a firm 'no' in each case, they are obviously confident they can sell the remaining units at the current (or higher!?) prices...
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...Mole...
2,307 posts
60 months
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tim-b said: ...Mole... said: I'm going to take advantage of the price drop its caused on the Mk2 ... What price drop? MKii's have actually gone up recently, now almost £100 more than it was a couple months ago (for body only at least). I asked about a price-drop in a few shops last week and was given a firm 'no' in each case, they are obviously confident they can sell the remaining units at the current (or higher!?) prices... Ah yeah, I was meaning second hand should've mentioned that.
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