Canon 30D to 5D Mark III - Too big of a jump? (advice please)

[ramon123]

I have a close friend who needs some advice about the possible purchase of the new 5D Mark III.

He currently has a Canon 30D and has been using it for quite some time, he has just enough in his bank savings for the 5D Mark III Kit.

Is it too much of a "jump" for him to purchase the 5D Mark III?

Your thoughts and advice would be much appreciated.

[nikkito]

Well it's a big jump but you ask as if that was a problem.
I wish my problems were like that 

[wickidwombat]

No way! its not too big at all
if he has the money and feels it will benefit him why not the kit with the 24-105 will be very capable
and also the 5D is not nearly as complicated settings wise as say the 1D. It will have alot more settings than a 30D but it will not take long for someone used to a 30D to familiarise themselves with it at all

[briansquibb]

No way! its not too big at all
if he has the money and feels it will benefit him why not the kit with the 24-105 will be very capable
and also the 5D is not nearly as complicated settings wise as say the 1D. It will have alot more settings than a 30D but it will not take long for someone used to a 30D to familiarise themselves with it at all

+1 My thoughts exactly

[ramon123]

ask:
"Can you afford it?"
IF YES:                                                      IF NO:
"Do you want it?"                                    "Don't get it then, silly."
IF YES                                                       IF NO:
"Buy it then, dum-dum!"                          "Why are you asking me then? PS, can I borrom $3k?"


Happy to help.

Thanks for your post but really what I am needing to give over to my friend is proper sound advice based on people that know about certain cameras, and the decisions and thought processes involved in their purchase.

Please post if you have something constructive to add 


- Ramon

[rwmson]

The 5Dmk3 will almost triple the resolution (8MP -> 22 MP), MUCH better low-light performance, faster frame rate, better auto-focus, the list goes on.  You will lose a built-in flash though.

[ramon123]

With the pricing of the new 5D Mark III, is it aimed more at professionals and less at hobbists/enthusiasts?

Maybe then 7D would be more suited for him or is there no such thing as an "over kill" of a camera?

[briansquibb]

With the pricing of the new 5D Mark III, is it aimed more at professionals and less at hobbists/enthusiasts?

Maybe then 7D would be more suited for him or is there no such thing as an "over kill" of a camera?

I dont see why anyone cant buy any camera. Essentially the more expensive the camera the better the quality and the functionality

I dont see why he should buy a 7D just because he is an hobbyist/enthusiast - the size of his wallet dictates what he can/cant buy - and within his budget he can decide what is best for him.

[keithfullermusic]

it depends on what lenses you already have, what type of photography you are doing, and how much $ you're looking to spend.  I would say get the 5Diii if you have the dough.  But if you do sports and have long zoom lenses that you love you might want a 7D which seems like the same camera but with more "reach" and higher pixel density.

[bakker]

I did the same thing: I now shoot with a 30D and I just ordered the 5D mark III.

[rpt]

Well, what does your friend want to photograph? A description of that would get you a more coherent and convincing answer. I use a Rebel 300D (since 2004 and proud of it [yes I am old!!!]) and except for kids, FAST sports, fighter jets and the need for ISO greater than 400 I think it is great!

[apeshot]

To get the answer you're looking for, you'll really need to provide more information on what your friend typically shoots, what lenses they have now, what the total budget is.  If you only have ef-s lenses then you'll need to invest in new glass.  If you already have ef mount glass, it will be an easier (cheaper) transition.

Your original quesiton is too vague--it's like asking, "My friend currently has a 2009 Toyota Camry, but wants to buy a Land Rover and has the money, should he do it?"  Yes if he wants to climb mountains.  No if he wants to race it in Monaco.  Yes if he simply wants a top end luxury SUV no matter how he plans to use it.  It depends on what he wants to do with it.   

[Actionpix]

If you crop the image of the 5DII or III you get the image of the 30D. So what is the problem? Or is this to bold to state?

[zedarean]

Lol, I'm upgraded to 5mkIII from a 20d 

[thure1982]

I'm going from my 40D. Whats the difference?

If "he" knows how to use M-mode, or even Av- and Tv- on "his" camera then it's fine.
But if "he" always use Auto then it's alot of money for a point and shoot.