i will go for 16-35 and lastly 70-200 F4 IS as i think F2.8 mk2 is too heavy to travely around
7D or 5D mk III
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i will go for 16-35 and lastly 70-200 F4 IS as i think F2.8 mk2 is too heavy to travely around
This question is nonsenses as it implies comparison of what cannot be compared. Since both cameras have different sensors, the answer of the question rather lies within the envisaged field of application and thus can only be given by the TS himself (unless the TS does not even what he wants to shoot primarily; in that case a good point and shoot is the better alternative).
To keep things simple:
If you enjoy taking portraits, wildlife or macro photos then crop factor is for you.
If you take landscape photos - or a lot of photos indoors - then FF is you first choice.
In addition, the 7D is very fast.
Once one has found out what one wants to "focus" upon one may consider real upgrades as follows:
7D => 1Ds Mk3/4
5D mk2/3 => 1Ds Mk3/X
For the same reasons stated above, budget issues are fake reasons unless one suggest that one's budget dictates what one shoots...
Trust it clarifies.
To keep things simple:
If you enjoy taking portraits, wildlife or macro photos then crop factor is for you.
If you take landscape photos - or a lot of photos indoors - then FF is you first choice.
In addition, the 7D is very fast.
Once one has found out what one wants to "focus" upon one may consider real upgrades as follows:
7D => 1Ds Mk3/4
5D mk2/3 => 1Ds Mk3/X
For the same reasons stated above, budget issues are fake reasons unless one suggest that one's budget dictates what one shoots...
Trust it clarifies.
avsquare
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cool bro, cool. Nothing wrong with getting either camera body if one has the cash.
7D and 5D3, both are decent camera bodies. Most of the time we are just "butt itchy" for the latest gadgets... pay a hefty premium for marginal upgrades.
I'm sure you'd get some disagreements
Looking at a whole package, the upgrade for 5D3 from 5D2 is indeed marginal. No change in MP (for the MP whores), slight increase in FPS which doesn't really look impressive. The biggest spot light would be the great improment in ISO and AF system, but that doesn't really make the upgrade a big wow upgrade.
But to a 5D2 user, the ISO and AF alone is an important improvement enough for an upgarde because they need them. I guess it goes down to what feature/functions of the camera to call it an "upgrade" or not.
avsquare
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yrh0413
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I'm sure you'd get some disagreements
Looking at a whole package, the upgrade for 5D3 from 5D2 is indeed marginal. No change in MP (for the MP whores), slight increase in FPS which doesn't really look impressive. The biggest spot light would be the great improment in ISO and AF system, but that doesn't really make the upgrade a big wow upgrade.
But to a 5D2 user, the ISO and AF alone is an important improvement enough for an upgarde because they need them. I guess it goes down to what feature/functions of the camera to call it an "upgrade" or not.
:bsmilie: 80/20 rule, whatever floats one's boat. I still hold my ground on my butt-itchy statement
Having lust for new equipment isn't anything bad, don't you feel that most of the time people ask in forums not for opinions but for assurance that they should get something better?
Yes I lust for 1DX myself... my poor 1D3 just celebrated her 5th birthday this year *scratching my butt* ... :sweatsm:
avsquare
Senior Member
:bsmilie: 80/20 rule, whatever floats one's boat. I still hold my ground on my butt-itchy statement
Having lust for new equipment isn't anything bad, don't you feel that most of the time people ask in forums not for opinions but for assurance that they should get something better?
Yes I lust for 1DX myself... my poor 1D3 just celebrated her 5th birthday this year *scratching my butt* ... :sweatsm:
I agree with the butt itch. sadly speaking, men tends to be a gadget maniac. Having enjoyed a 1D4 myself, I do lust for the 1DX if my house prints money :bsmilie:
Hi, would u be interested in a used 5dm3 body? I have a colleague considering selling his m3 body and 16-35mm lens. Both are less than a mth old. Unfilled warranty and not registered yet. Think he haven't even open the cd and camera strap. Shutter count is less than 100. We bought the camera around same time but he sort of regret. If u keen can pm me your offer. But no guarantee as he is still considering.
Don't buy the 24-70 now. MkII should be coming soon.
Only YOU can decide, based on your style and needs.
Anyway, as a side comment, there is no comparison when it comes to AF accuracy (particularly, the off-center ones) and depth of field control. The 5D3 crushes the 7D.
Kenneth67C
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Anyone know if the 1Dx comes with the HDR feature found in the 5D3?
You can have high ISO and fast FPS - 1DX
nah.. even i got the cash i will not buy 1DX, i rather spend the money on lens.
avsquare
Senior Member
Kenneth67C
New Member
Some people can genuinely offer help, some just have crow's mouth.
different people different preferences mah
For me photography is just a hobby... 1Dx is more towards the really pros who really need a workhorse.
ShaneKua
Senior Member
I understand that long time forumers will usually get irritated by repeated questions - hence all the adverse reaction to some type of questions being asked…
Still if I might provide a communicative-theory perspective:
Eg: You enter your office, and your colleague asks you “hows the weather outside?” Will you immediately shoot back “Why don’t you open the window and find out for yourself?” That wouldn’t be all too polite isn't it?
What your colleague is innocently trying to do is probably not so much about the weather - but perhaps trying to start a conversation with you! Why, I would feel honoured someone finds a conversation with me a worthwhile thing to do!!
Perhaps. Maybe. Just maybe - some of these questions on the forums are simply conversation starters. Why shouldn’t a conversation thread on a forum be any different from Face-to-face conversations? Sometimes questions help start discussions. But sometimes too many questions kill conversations. So then perhaps the rules of Face-to-face communications, which we are all experts in, would apply to forums as well isn’t it?
I guess as educated, moral, people of what the ‘govt-men’ call ‘social-ettiquette’, we should consider give a couple of minutes to consider our posts before hitting the reply button
I mean, its just like any other conversation no?
ShaneKua
Senior Member
Back on topic
in my experience with the 5D3, it has pretty much addressed all of the concerns of the 5D2. Frankly its the most well-rounded DSLR in existence. It doesnt take the FPS crown (1DX) or the resolution crown (D800) or the low light crown (D3s), but each of these crowns often give up something else to gain that crown.
The 5D3 seems to strike such a good balance in all areas, indeed above average in all. That to me might well be its killer-feature'
in my experience with the 5D3, it has pretty much addressed all of the concerns of the 5D2. Frankly its the most well-rounded DSLR in existence. It doesnt take the FPS crown (1DX) or the resolution crown (D800) or the low light crown (D3s), but each of these crowns often give up something else to gain that crown.
The 5D3 seems to strike such a good balance in all areas, indeed above average in all. That to me might well be its killer-feature'
avsquare
Senior Member
jack of all trades, master of none. a jack of all trades is what most people willing to accept, if they need a master, go for pro-class bodies
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