5D Mark II Price Drop?

[JPlendPhoto]

That’s the problem, I don’t know specifically what I want to shoot. I have just finished my FD in photography and am going freelance, so I’m wanting a good all round camera, that’s where I think the Mark II is ideal.

[gmrza]

So I guess the 5D Mark II is the better option as the Mark III is too expensive. Also I guess the 5D Mark II is still going to be a popular camera, right?

I'll go for the 5d2 because after a lot of research I think the added features of the 5d3 are not worth stretching my budget - even the latest radio flashes work ok. So for me, it's rather 5d2+2x600rt than just a 5d3 with lighting from my cigarette lighter.

But you really have to ask about specifics, i.e. what you want to shoot, to get good advice on how 5d2/5d3 differ.

It depends what you shoot.  If you mainly stick at ISO800 or below, shoot landscapes or macro, for instance, then the 5DII is probably just as good a bet as the 5DIII.  In fact, if you use manual focusing a lot, the 5DII may even be a better bet, because the 5DII can take precision focusing screens!

Here in Australia, the price of the 5DII seems to still be drifting slowly lower.  Incidentally, I think the 5DII originally started retailing here just over $4000.  The 5DIII is currently retailing here for a little under $4000.

[NormanBates]

At bhphoto, the 5D2+24-105 kit is selling for $2750, IIRC it was $2900 a few weeks back
Body-only was $2200, and hasn't moved at all.

[JPlendPhoto]

I guess it's the waiting game to see if it does come down in price... All I'm looking for it the 5D Mark II Body.