I took the cheap road to FF

[jdramirez]

I cleaned the sensor on my 5D classic a couple of times with a product called Sensor Swab along with a cleaning fluid called Eclipse E2. It worked fine, although the products are rather expensive. I'm pretty spoiled now by the self cleaning cameras.

Personally, the self cleaning (60d, 6d) never did a lot for me, but then again I'm changing lenses outdoors a lot. I'm using the lensrentals dry cleaning method w/o the butterfly. It's very quick to clean the sensor this way unless you're taking f11+ shots which requires more work (or probably the expensive butterfly brush).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRW9AmDPqr0

Right before I sold my Canon Xs I saw a dark spot which was dust... I was so distraught until I remembered the self clean... and bam... It worked. I was so relieved.

 

[wsmith96]

My "new to me" 5d arrived today!

 

[jdramirez]

My "new to me" 5d arrived today!

How many actuations? I mull over a used 1dx, but I really don't want one with 100,000 + actuations.

 

[slclick]

You think that's a long wait? I'm waiting for a refurb 7D2!

 

[jcfalconer]

The 5d classic is still my only FF. I bought mine used a couple of years ago, and I love it. Only problem is keeping the sensor clean, and some banding in the shadows occasionally.

 

[pwp]

The pattern of pairing a 1-Series plus a 5-Series as my main working pair started with a 1Ds3 & a 5D classic. The 5DC clocked up over 300,000 clicks on original shutter and no mirrorbox fix before being given to an assistant who still uses it pretty solidly. It's still all-original. Amazing. I always likes the portrait files from the 5D, they had a certain "something" that was all their own.

The current working pair is a very high mileage 1DIV and a 5D3 which also now has close to 300,000 clicks...all original. It works just like new.

OP, it's worth learning to clean the sensor yourself unless you're a CPS member and live a short drive from your regional CPS.

I'm not the slightest bit sentimental about camera gear, and sell, trade or give away equipment as soon as it's done with. But just a little part of me would love to have a 5DC. I believe it is a classic.

-pw

 

[TMSCanon]

PW, will you give me your 5D3 when you're done with it? ;D
I'm a 7D shooter interested in learning what I'm missing with FF, aside from a bag of "L's".

Cheers,
~TMS

 

[RLPhoto]

If I had to start over again with little to no budget, I'd never buy a crop camera when 5dcs are 400$. Add an eg-s screen with your primes and you'll wonder why the 5d3 doesn't have it. It's really goodm

 

[panicboy]

Wes, I did the same about one year ago: Bought a used 5d after my 50d got its first shutter hiccups. My thought was: "Let's try out what FF feels like and decide later." Now, one year later, I still use and love my 5d and I think I will never go back to a crop body (except the X100s which I also own and use as a lightweight alternative). Moreover, the 5d is so good that I did not upgrade to a newer model yet. Even if I will upgrade, I will keep the 5d. I think, it is truly a wonderful camera.

 

[pwp]

PW, will you give me your 5D3 when you're done with it? ;D

Usually to an assistant or family member. Come & work for me! Or marry my cousin!
Actually they're pretty much unwanted second hand with a few hundred thousand clicks on them.

-pw

 

[wsmith96]

Here she is! The camera came with 3 batteries, two chargers, battery grip, ac adapter/battery adapter, and the cap. Haven't had a chance to shoot much with it yet. Weather permitting, I'll be out this weekend to test it out.

 

[wsmith96]

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