Discussion
ehasler said:
I'm going to be getting one to replace my trusty old 1Ds II which at 10 years old is looking forward to retirement. However while it looks like a fantastic camera for landscape type work, I also enjoy shooting motorsports.
It looks like the 5Ds will have similar AF to the 1Dx/7D II etc..., and also has the 1.6x crop mode so should be fine for this. But part of me thinks it will be too specialised as a landscape camera, and I'd be better off with a second body (probably a 7D II) for the action stuff.
However, for the money that will cost, all I'd gain is a faster shooting rate (not a big deal for me as 4fps from my 1Ds has been fine), a few more focus points and slightly higher ISO range.
Any thoughts?
I'd wait till the 5D Mk4 comes out later in the year for what you want.It looks like the 5Ds will have similar AF to the 1Dx/7D II etc..., and also has the 1.6x crop mode so should be fine for this. But part of me thinks it will be too specialised as a landscape camera, and I'd be better off with a second body (probably a 7D II) for the action stuff.
However, for the money that will cost, all I'd gain is a faster shooting rate (not a big deal for me as 4fps from my 1Ds has been fine), a few more focus points and slightly higher ISO range.
Any thoughts?
Not really had time to play with it properly to be honest, wanted it for out honeymoon in Hawaii which starts next Monday and when the chance came up a few weeks ago I jumped at it.
Only pic so far is a random lego shot yesterday evening, first image is ~65% of the originally framed shot, and the second is an actual size 100% crop.
Big Bang Theory - FULLSIZE by Barry O'Neil, on Flickr
Big Bang Theory - 100% Crop by Barry O'Neil, on Flickr
Only pic so far is a random lego shot yesterday evening, first image is ~65% of the originally framed shot, and the second is an actual size 100% crop.
Big Bang Theory - FULLSIZE by Barry O'Neil, on Flickr
Big Bang Theory - 100% Crop by Barry O'Neil, on Flickr
Skrambles said:
Is there going to be a replacement for the 5d mark III imminently? I need to get a new DSLR and like the all-round ability of the 5d III, but don't want to buy one if a replacement is just around the corner.
How does the S (or R) compare in low light situations?
Apparently a 5DMk4 (or whatever it will be called) is very likely relatively soon.How does the S (or R) compare in low light situations?
Nothing official though as far as I have seen.
Suggest search for "Canon rumours 5D mark 4 " (or similar) and see what pops up. Then decide whether waiting sound like a good idea or not. At the moment it is difficult to have any idea on that.
LongQ said:
Apparently a 5DMk4 (or whatever it will be called) is very likely relatively soon.
Nothing official though as far as I have seen.
Suggest search for "Canon rumours 5D mark 4 " (or similar) and see what pops up. Then decide whether waiting sound like a good idea or not. At the moment it is difficult to have any idea on that.
Thanks. Nothing official though as far as I have seen.
Suggest search for "Canon rumours 5D mark 4 " (or similar) and see what pops up. Then decide whether waiting sound like a good idea or not. At the moment it is difficult to have any idea on that.
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