Upgrading to FF: 5D or 5D Mk II?

5D or 5D MK II?


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i went to the camera store yesterday and asked for prices on each. i was quoted $3899 for the 5DII and around $2500 for the 5D.

I would personally pay the extra $1300 for the newer body which possibly won't be replaced for another 3-5 years.
 

i went to the camera store yesterday and asked for prices on each. i was quoted $3899 for the 5DII and around $2500 for the 5D.

I would personally pay the extra $1300 for the newer body which possibly won't be replaced for another 3-5 years.


well said.:)
 

But I have this nagging feeling that the 5D MkIII will come along sooner that the MkII did, cos of their (what I call) trial implementation of the HD video recording mode. I mean come on, 12/24 mins of recording only? Pretty sure they will release an upgrade just to offer "unlimited" recording, limited by the size of your memory card only. Or an option to attached a portable hard-drive. But I digress.

Technically, the 4GB file size limit is imposed by the FAT system used in practically all solid-state memory. So it'll have to be an industrial standard change, though it might be possible they come up with an internal hard disk (Nowadays they just get smaller and smaller) or have some new removable mini hard disk format.

BTW, after seeing that HD video capabilities, I'm sold on the 5D Mark II.
 

i went to the camera store yesterday and asked for prices on each. i was quoted $3899 for the 5DII and around $2500 for the 5D.

I would personally pay the extra $1300 for the newer body which possibly won't be replaced for another 3-5 years.

its out already??
 

its out already??

i was told that it will be out in Melbourne end of November but they are taking deposits on it now based on a price of A$3899.

50D is out in stores tho.
 

B&H also tentative end-Nov... Couldn't get into the notification list cos of "overwhelming interest" >..<
 

if you're deciding between these 2,i'll say go for the MKII

Nah.. I'll not buy the MARK II until 6 months of the official lunach of the 5D MARK II as the get all the frimware and the thorny issus iron out 1st than may conisder buying it...........
 

The Picture is taken by the photographer, not the camera.
 

i actually think that the 5D would be worth it if it is less than 50% of the price of a new one.

ie. A$1800 vs A$3800
 

If only bro, if only.
That might be a swing factor for many who can't afford or who might not want to spend the $$, but for those who really want the MkII for its functions and uses, i suppose it may mean either saving harder or just splashing out the cash
 

i was told that it will be out in Melbourne end of November but they are taking deposits on it now based on a price of A$3899.

50D is out in stores tho.

Just checking. Which shop in Melbourne do you frequent? I assume its one of those along Elizabeth St.? Or Camera Exchange?
 

Just checking. Which shop in Melbourne do you frequent? I assume its one of those along Elizabeth St.? Or Camera Exchange?

Kit,

Usually I go to the ones along Elizabeth St and get quotes. I asked Ted's about the 5DII and they quoted me $4300 and asked Camera Action and they quoted $3900. $400 difference just by asking two different stores.

Are you based in Melbourne? Usually the JB Hi-Fi store on Elizabeth St will beat any quote.

Anyway, back onto topic. I think I will be selling my 16-35II soon and picking up a used 5D for around A$1800. I'm unhappy with my 16-35II edge sharpness and this is on a crop!
 

I think if the 5d MKII is gonna cost more than 4.5k i'd rather just wait a while for the price of the 1d MK III to drop and get that instead. If its below 4.5k i'd go for the 5D MKII, saw a few preview videos on Youtube and it looks pretty impressive.
 

Joined the 5D club today! A$1925 second hand body. 2-3 sold for around $1750-1800 in the last week =(

Selling my 30D, 16-35L and 30mm to fund it. Hopefully I can pick up a 28mm f/1.8 soon too.

New 5D's are going for around the $4k mark now that the AUD is so bad.
 

would love to get the 5Dmark2 if got extra $$$$.. guess i still stuck with my 1.6X 400D...;p
 

Joined the 5D club today! A$1925 second hand body. 2-3 sold for around $1750-1800 in the last week =(

Selling my 30D, 16-35L and 30mm to fund it. Hopefully I can pick up a 28mm f/1.8 soon too.

New 5D's are going for around the $4k mark now that the AUD is so bad.

5D still so expensive?? Thought the $4K mark should be the 5D Mk II.
 

From the poll results, it doesnt show singapore is in recession at all....All pending the release of 5D mark2 to get the hands on it.....

;p
 

my wallet dont even have S$1k, but got some thing that can swipe-swipe...;):sweatsm::bsmilie: :sticktong
 

my wallet dont even have S$1k, but got some thing that can swipe-swipe...;):sweatsm::bsmilie: :sticktong

Good ideas, nowaday use credit card more, hopefully the bank will be like lehman bros...closed shop and we are credit free....heheheehee;)
 

any predicitons on what the price of a 5D be after mk2 officially comes to the shops?

I got a 3K (excluding GST) quote from CP last week
 

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