dual digic 4s vs single digic 5

[nolken]

is the digic 5 a better performer than dual digic 4s? Considering selling my 7D while it still has value and picking up a 70D, when it comes out of course. I'm interested in how the two compare specifically in processing power for different features in magic lantern.

I'm sure I wont see a difference when running stock firmware, but will i see a difference when running ML?

 

[Halfrack]

Doesn't matter as much since the 70d isn't out, we can't be sure of what it will or won't do. There will be a space for the 70d and there will be a 7d2 based on rumors. Depending on what you use it for, it may work out for you - but personally I sold my 7D and my EF-S lens to feed my 5d mk3 fund.

 

[mackguyver]

Doesn't matter as much since the 70d isn't out, we can't be sure of what it will or won't do. There will be a space for the 70d and there will be a 7d2 based on rumors. Depending on what you use it for, it may work out for you - but personally I sold my 7D and my EF-S lens to feed my 5d mk3 fund.

Good call - I just sold my 7D - after getting my 5D MkIII, and having a 5D MkII as well, the 7D saw almost no action. And yes, I primarily shoot wildlife, so even the crop wasn't enough. The files are just so much better from the FF sensors, and the 5D MkIII AF and image quality is amazing!

 

[RGF]

I just borrowed a 1DX and will sell my 1D M4 (1.3 crop) to get this great camera. There is always something better out there.

BRING IT ON

 

[nightbreath]

is the digic 5 a better performer than dual digic 4s? Considering selling my 7D while it still has value and picking up a 70D, when it comes out of course. I'm interested in how the two compare specifically in processing power for different features in magic lantern.

I'm not doing video yet, but from a photographer's perspective, what processing power does - it processes faster. That's why I don't think you'll notice the difference in this aspect. Though I believe other features (or lack of them) is something you should look at