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Let me know if you fall out of love with that 85mm... it is on my to do list because of that stupid picture of a chair.
I would imagine for the same reason you have your entire inventory listed in your signature: To feel like more of a man.
Erm... wait, no that's not it... he's probably just excited and wanted to let other people know what he owns, much like your signature. Congrats Dylan, I hope to pick up a second 5D3 someday soon (Actually my wife does, she's stuck with the 7D when we shoot weddings together =)
Dam it...I just ordered a 5D III as my 2nd body
A 3D will be much better
Why would you post your receipt here? Are you trying to brag about having two 5D Mk III's? I don't get it.
He's been contemplating what to do in the forums for a while, now he's made a decision. I highly doubt he's trying to rub anyone's face in it or brag; he's just excited. Don't you get excited when you get something new?
Congratulations on your 5D3 Dylan, I hope to pick up a second one as well, but I've got a lot of glass to catch up on first.
Dam it...I just ordered a 5D III as my 2nd body
A 3D will be much better
Why would you post your receipt here? Are you trying to brag about having two 5D Mk III's? I don't get it.
Thanks everyone. After a well rested night, I decided to pick 5D III as my second body
I had considered a high end compact but it somehow seemed too much of a compromise, particularly in operation (shutter lag, viewfinder, etc).
which I think is wonderful and usefull. I have missed many close-up shots in my daughter events by just having 24-70 II on one body.
It's about speed and not wanting to waste time changing Lenses, and it's about not wanting the Sensors to be covered in Dust/Snow/Water etc. The only downside is weight, but currently I have a Sherpa, more commonly known as a Son, so when we Travel, he obligingly helps me carry the Gear, in fact, this is the largest cost of all, Children.
So depending on what you shoot, a 2nd Body is to me, totally necessary. Fortunately today we are spoiled by choice at all Budget Levels, I use 2 x 1Dx & 2 x 5DMK III Bodies, but you can just as easily go for a Pair of 6D, or a 5DMK II & a 60D, work out what your needs are, what you can afford, try the various combinations, make a decision, go have Fun.
IMHO I don't think having a classified section is unreasonable, or unusual and I'd hate to see this suggestion die on the vine. It would be great if CR members showed more interest by voting instead of just reading this post. If strong interest and support were demonstrated by CR members, it just might influence a positive decision.
Congrats! Make sure you take a lot of photos of your kids with both cameras
Thanks everyone. After a well rested night, I decided to pick 5D III as my second body
Will need your guys helps on sling bag that can carry 2 bodies with lenses soon
To avoid swapping lenses, I’m thinking getting 2nd body to pair it up with my 5D III.
My thoughts:
1. I’m 100% sure that I DO NOT want crop sensor. I want to shoot in low light without flash
2. I’m @ 60% on 1D X – due to high price tag, size, and I’m not shooting anything @ extremely fast.
3. I’m @ 80% on 5D III – just perfect for my needs.
4. I’m @ 90% on 6D – due to lower price tag. The price tag between 6D Vs 5D III is $1500 -$1700 dif. That $ can be easily go to my next DREAM lens, 400mm f2.8 IS.
Would love to have your inputs, especially from 5D III & 6D owners
Thanks
Dylan
I read an article that our kids, this generation are the most photographed and video taped ever. There is so much crud being produced that will never be looked at and it is just collecting. I thought it was interesting and a touch depressing.
This seems like the obvious question but, shockingly, no one in this thread has asked it:
“what kind of photographer are you?”
I’d be inclined to go with the consensus here and just get a second 5D Mk III.
I own a single Mk III and 90% of the time that’s all I need. If I’m doing an extremely fast-paced, well-paying job (*cough*weddings*cough*), I just rent a second Mk III. I cannot afford to be fiddling with menus/settings/etc that I don’t understand 110%! But, I don’t do enough of these for a second body purchase to be cost-effective, personally.
If you do a lot of sports work, I could see a 7D being useful…or maybe a 1Dx. I borrowed a 1Dx from Canon and, personally, I thought it was pretty solid but I’d never buy one, I had having an integrated grip…but most of my shooting is very weight-conscious (alpine climbing).
If I were you, I’d probably just wait till the next, latest-greatest full-frame body comes (probably 2 years)…and get that. It doesn’t sound like your need is urgent, just that your “want” is high
Secondly, I agree wholeheartedly with J.R.: if you don't have a flash, you don't know what you're missing!
I can certainly appreciate shooting in low light when flash is prohibited, undesirable or for strictly artistic purposes, but if you want / "need" a 2nd body with good low-light AF just because you don't have any flashes, a speedlite is much cheaper than a 2nd body. So are 2, 3, even 4 speedlites (and getting into off-camera flash is where it really gets interesting / creative / fun!).