Leave the 5D Mk III, take the 5D Mk II...?

[Cgdillan]

No way on that 5d2..in a few years the 5d2 will be worth $700-1000 street value while a 5d3 will still be worth at least $2000, maybe $2500.  So there's your $1300 gone if you buy the 5d2.  If you doubt that, do an used gear search on the 5d vs 5d2.  Also:

1. AF is way better on 5d3...really, very superior AF!   

2. 6fp vs 4fps

3. All the "little improvements" that Canon made...and there are too many to list.

all this is easily worth $1,300.  If you buy the 5d2, the first time you find the AF hunting, you'll start doubting your purchase, and the doubt will only get worse...

Good points. I have done many shoots on the mkII. Awesome camera. But I am so happy that i decided to go with the mkIII. Would not go back mkII.

4. Dual Card

5. Almost 2 stops better high ISO

6. Awesome AF vs not so great

7. Great AF =-)

[awinphoto]

I depends on how much #3 means to you as those are the big selling points... superior AF, as sharp as the 5d2 depending on what software you use, 2 card slots, better ergonomics, weather sealing, 100% VF, etc...  Sensor wise, you can almost call it a wash, but $1300 for an entirely better camera system as a whole, you will have to weigh how much thats worth it for you.  Also dont forget about the much better ISO capabilities... 

[pdirestajr]

You also get some awesome 7D feature merged into the 5Diii like:
-button customization
-viewfinder/ LCD screen level (I actually use this ALL the time)
-better movie integration