Buy a FF camera now or wait?
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The best time to buy a camera is always two years from now.
Only you know what types of photography you like to do and what is your equipment requirements.
Would a 5D3 be unacceptable? What do you think the mythical 5D4 would do for you that the 5D3 (a really good camera) won't. And is that difference worth the wait and money?
Would not be better to shoot with a 5D3 now as opposed to not shooting with a 5D4 for a while?
It is not like the 5D3 will suddenly stop working or suddenly become a crappy camera when the 5d4 comes out.
Besides if you wait until the 5D4 comes out, what about that 5D5 on the horizon.. would you want to wait until then?
Buy the camera that works for your type of photography and you can afford. There is and will always be a "better" camera on the horizon.
Only you know what types of photography you like to do and what is your equipment requirements.
Would a 5D3 be unacceptable? What do you think the mythical 5D4 would do for you that the 5D3 (a really good camera) won't. And is that difference worth the wait and money?
Would not be better to shoot with a 5D3 now as opposed to not shooting with a 5D4 for a while?
It is not like the 5D3 will suddenly stop working or suddenly become a crappy camera when the 5d4 comes out.
Besides if you wait until the 5D4 comes out, what about that 5D5 on the horizon.. would you want to wait until then?
Buy the camera that works for your type of photography and you can afford. There is and will always be a "better" camera on the horizon.
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np2576 said:
Are you saying you're sitting on two of the best lenses, and aren't able to use them!?!?!?
Really, the current gen of Canon ff cameras is excellent (though less "value" than Sonikon features vs. price). Your lenses will only shine on a 5d3, but if you don't track or want to save money a 6d will also do.
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np2576 said:
This is crazy. Sonikon folks would love to have access to lenses as great as 24-70 II and 70-200 II, which are the bread-and-butter strengths of Canon. I really don't expect 5D IV to be a leaping improvement in IQ from 5D III; likely some AF tweaks and processor improvements as main attractions.
If you shoot events or moving subjects, get the 5D III. If not 6D.
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RLPhoto
Gear doesn't matter, Just a Matter of Convenience.
You could buy a 5Dc for like 400$ where I'm at. Unbelievably cheap or I've seen a beat-up 5D2 for 900$ on craigslist. Two really good FF cameras for under a $1K, that you could use until the 5D4 release. When you sell them off, you wouldn't lose any money and put it towards the camera you really want.
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If you want your two excellent lenses to shine, just get the 5D3 camera and you'll never regret. 5D3 is now sold on eBay for as low as US$ 2,250, that's a bargain compared with what I paid more than a year ago.np2576 said:
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There is a 5D classic on Craigslist in Denver for $400. New white box 6D bodies can be had for $1250. If you don't have even one body now, all you have are two expensive bookends. In the long run you should have a second body anyway. A 5DIV might be 6 months out, or more. Who knows.
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RLPhoto said:
Ugh, seeing the US prices for used gear like this and new gear like the 6d is really depressing :-\
For some reason or another, over here there is a hefty premium on "quality" gear (probably because Germany like sturdy stuff) and Canon L lenses of ff cameras are sold for ridiculously high prices. On the other hand, you can get a pristine d800 for €1200 ... €400 less than a new 6d :-o
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RLPhoto
Gear doesn't matter, Just a Matter of Convenience.
Canon is teh best. Thats why the 6D is more expensive than that horrible D800. :Marsu42 said:
: : I've bought alot of gear used through craigslist and I've never lost money on a purchase. To see a 5D2 under 1K is unreal and soon they will all be under 1K.
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