So this is my first post, please be kind.. Been a long time Nikon guy (first camera was an EM) from the film days, have shot professionally for many years, and am heavily invested in Nikon lenses (which, along with promises of new features in upcoming cameras, has been the only thing keeping me with them this long..)
For the record, I have never been let down by the Nikon equipment I've used. The lenses have been sharp, the bodies for the most part able to take a beating, and I haven't had to rely on their customer service, which I've heard in not that great. I've shot the D2, D4, several other "pro" bodies and have many lenses.
Have been waiting for them to release a camera I can shoot both still and video with, which the D850 for supposed to tackle, but they continue to fail. While the dynamic range seems to be good, and the stills acceptable, the auto focus during video recording is an absolute joke. The camera focus hunts every few seconds like its having a seizure..
So.. I'm finally leaving and will be going Canon. Looking forward to the Canon color (most importantly skintones) and not having to do so much correction in post..
From what I've been reading, looks like I may be coming into the Canon world at a bit of, well, an awkward time. I want full frame, hi-res still, 4k video and as high fps stills as possible. Low light and high ISO performance is a must. I do not want the size and weight of the 1dXii (although i've shot with it and it really is awesome), which only leaves the 6dii and the 5d iv.
BUT... from what I can tell, the 5div, at least to some, was a bit of a disappointment, in terms of features - especially for video. And, it appears if I buy one now that I would be getting in right in the middle of the model cycle as some are hinting that the 5div replacement could be relatively soon and will most likely tick off all the boxes that people thought the mark iv should have had in the first place..
In case it's important, I will be buying the following lenses: 14mm 2.8, 50mm 1.2L, 85mm 1.4L IS, 16-35mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 IS. That will get me close replacements for my most often used lenses.
So I need input on the body.. Do I pick up a 6dii and wait for the 5div replacement? Do I just go ahead with the 5div?
Things I like:
Canon glass
Canon color (skintones especially)
High enough (for my use) still resolution in Canon full frame bodies
Lens Options
Durability
Things I don't:
Crop factor for video on the 5div
Wish had wider and more AF points
Would love 4k 60fps
Old and clunky video codek
And yes, I know Canon and others make video cameras, but I want a still that will do respectable video (with the aid of sliders and gimbals). One set of lenses. One camera (and perhaps a backup).
Your input and advice is very much appreciated.
For the record, I have never been let down by the Nikon equipment I've used. The lenses have been sharp, the bodies for the most part able to take a beating, and I haven't had to rely on their customer service, which I've heard in not that great. I've shot the D2, D4, several other "pro" bodies and have many lenses.
Have been waiting for them to release a camera I can shoot both still and video with, which the D850 for supposed to tackle, but they continue to fail. While the dynamic range seems to be good, and the stills acceptable, the auto focus during video recording is an absolute joke. The camera focus hunts every few seconds like its having a seizure..
So.. I'm finally leaving and will be going Canon. Looking forward to the Canon color (most importantly skintones) and not having to do so much correction in post..
From what I've been reading, looks like I may be coming into the Canon world at a bit of, well, an awkward time. I want full frame, hi-res still, 4k video and as high fps stills as possible. Low light and high ISO performance is a must. I do not want the size and weight of the 1dXii (although i've shot with it and it really is awesome), which only leaves the 6dii and the 5d iv.
BUT... from what I can tell, the 5div, at least to some, was a bit of a disappointment, in terms of features - especially for video. And, it appears if I buy one now that I would be getting in right in the middle of the model cycle as some are hinting that the 5div replacement could be relatively soon and will most likely tick off all the boxes that people thought the mark iv should have had in the first place..
In case it's important, I will be buying the following lenses: 14mm 2.8, 50mm 1.2L, 85mm 1.4L IS, 16-35mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 IS. That will get me close replacements for my most often used lenses.
So I need input on the body.. Do I pick up a 6dii and wait for the 5div replacement? Do I just go ahead with the 5div?
Things I like:
Canon glass
Canon color (skintones especially)
High enough (for my use) still resolution in Canon full frame bodies
Lens Options
Durability
Things I don't:
Crop factor for video on the 5div
Wish had wider and more AF points
Would love 4k 60fps
Old and clunky video codek
And yes, I know Canon and others make video cameras, but I want a still that will do respectable video (with the aid of sliders and gimbals). One set of lenses. One camera (and perhaps a backup).
Your input and advice is very much appreciated.