This didn't seem like a review to me. More like camera related talking with the usual crap: Don't take anything wait for the next model!
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privatebydesign said:fear_through_the_eyes said:Three weeks ago I purchased a 6D (N) version body (one without GPS and Wifi) for US$ 1299 on ebay. I reckon I've done a good deal in terms of value-for-money. Moving from a 6 year old 500D, of course I never had experience on a fancy pants 5DIII or 1DX, but I doubt I would have been twice or three times more amazed by those "pro" bodies as they cost twice or three times more.
Funnily enough due to my own stupidity and a mix up with Lithium batteries I did three shoots last week with a 6D that I rented, it was the only FF Canon I could get my hands on (on a small island in the Caribbean!), and it did a superb job. Clients were very happy too. You can even use a 1Ds MkIII RRS L-Plate on a 6D, sort of ;D
privatebydesign said:I am a full time working pro and have seen no compelling reason to move from my seven year old 1Ds MkIII's. I'd love the high iso capabilities in the newer bodies but have managed to live without them for the last thirty years, same with the five group RT flash system, even the castrated pre 2012 version works plenty good enough.
Actually those 1Ds MkIII's have proven to be the best value for money cameras I ever bought when compared on a cost per image basis.
You are a very well balanced person. You must have found the cure somewhere, please share. You will make a lot of wives happy around here.slclick said:Well, I have a 5D3 and I can see it lasting until it breaks. Like anything else. Then I guess I'd get whatever Canon is currently making then and get something at least as versatile and functional. That may be anywhere from $1499-$3499, who knows.
Besisika said:You are a very well balanced person. You must have found the cure somewhere, please share. You will make a lot of wives happy around here.slclick said:Well, I have a 5D3 and I can see it lasting until it breaks. Like anything else. Then I guess I'd get whatever Canon is currently making then and get something at least as versatile and functional. That may be anywhere from $1499-$3499, who knows.
I am planning on doing the same thing on the X if I can resist. GAS is tough.
vscd said:Please just speak for yourself. I really would be frustrated if a Tilt/Screen will be on the next fullframecamera. The times for a buildin Tiltscreen are gone (for me) and most Pros I know don't like it. It's taking more space and is prone to get broken (even if this is unlikely today). There are so much solutions with better and larger screens on the hotshoe, connected via HDMI. You can even use every smartphone with WLAN to reach even more impossible viewingangles.
privatebydesign said:I am a full time working pro and have seen no compelling reason to move from my seven year old 1Ds MkIII's. I'd love the high iso capabilities in the newer bodies but have managed to live without them for the last thirty years, same with the five group RT flash system, even the castrated pre 2012 version works plenty good enough.
Actually those 1Ds MkIII's have proven to be the best value for money cameras I ever bought when compared on a cost per image basis.
AshtonNekolah said:privatebydesign said:I am a full time working pro and have seen no compelling reason to move from my seven year old 1Ds MkIII's. I'd love the high iso capabilities in the newer bodies but have managed to live without them for the last thirty years, same with the five group RT flash system, even the castrated pre 2012 version works plenty good enough.
Actually those 1Ds MkIII's have proven to be the best value for money cameras I ever bought when compared on a cost per image basis.
same here man, i use a 5D mk II and i can say im very happy with it just like the first day i got it. I know newer bodies does help but, not that much especially when your one with your camera.
You can even use every smartphone with WLAN to reach even more impossible viewing angles.