5D vs 1D MkII (N)
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Faster fps rate...faster buffer...don't need to buy extra booster pack...can add a 30 sec "sound bite" to each image...it takes two (1 CF & 1 SD) memory cards at the same time (either double the memory, or Raw onto one and Jpgs onto the other. x1.3 crop factor better for shooting with longer lenses. HTH.
Edited to add:- 1D is made of magnesium, 5 is mde of plastic, this sums up the experience of using both.
Martin.
PS - I LOVE MY 1DmkII N !
Edited to add:- 1D is made of magnesium, 5 is mde of plastic, this sums up the experience of using both.
Martin.
PS - I LOVE MY 1DmkII N !
Edited by V6GTO on Tuesday 11th July 19:36
flameop said:
5D has the sensor from the 1Ds
Supposedly the sensor in the 5D is 'better' than that of the 1Ds':
Michael Reichmann:
"I also am eagerly awaiting the next generation Canon 1 series. The reason? The 5D. The 5D's image quality (other than absolute file size) is a noticeable step up from that of the 1Ds MKII. Images are cleaner and have lower noise at all ISOs. Assuming that this new sensor or image processing capability appears in future bodies, a 1 series with a 22MP sensor of this quality should be something. Let's hope that Canon gives us some better lenses as well while they're at it."
See: www.luminous-landscape.com/locations/namibia-equipment.shtml
Build quality. the 1DMK2 is built like a tank. The 5D is more 20/30D like.
Mk2 has bigger buffer, faster frame rate, weather sealing with certain lenses.
The 5D was intended as a cheaper studio / landscape cam for those who wanted a 1DS but were scared off by a 4.5K price tag. The 1DMK2 is the best sports/action/photojournalism cam available.
Mk2 has bigger buffer, faster frame rate, weather sealing with certain lenses.
The 5D was intended as a cheaper studio / landscape cam for those who wanted a 1DS but were scared off by a 4.5K price tag. The 1DMK2 is the best sports/action/photojournalism cam available.
Edited by monkeyhanger on Tuesday 11th July 18:36
Sensor size on a 1D MK II is halfway between full frame, ie 5D, 1DS and an aps sized sensor such as in 20/30D. The magnification factor is 1.3x rather than 1.6x that a 20/30D has so in effect a 400mm lens will become 520mm on a 1D MK II or 640mm on a 20/30D...
I currently have a 1D MK I and will be facing a similar dilemma but chances are I'll go for the 1D MK IIN or even save a bit more for the 1DS MKII...
I currently have a 1D MK I and will be facing a similar dilemma but chances are I'll go for the 1D MK IIN or even save a bit more for the 1DS MKII...
V6GTO said:
Edited to add:- 1D is made of magnesium, 5 is mde of plastic, this sums up the experience of using both.
The 5D I have in my hand isn't plastic, it's magnesiium alloy 
... www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos5d/page2.asp
To quote from Canon's own page here
"Compact magnesium alloy body "
J
joust said:
V6GTO said:
Edited to add:- 1D is made of magnesium, 5 is mde of plastic, this sums up the experience of using both.
The 5D I have in my hand isn't plastic, it's magnesiium alloy ... www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos5d/page2.asp
To quote from Canon's own page here
"Compact magnesium alloy body "
J
My bad...just "feels" like plastic then
M.
graham@reading said:
Shame the 10-22's EF-S though...that would have probably swung me to getting the 5D and that.
Why'd you need 10mm on a full frame camera...
1dIIn is for sport/fast shooting situations, the 5D being full frame you'll get better DOF control, realy depends what you want to shoot, I personaly wouldnt have any use for the super fast system the 1DIIn has.
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