Poll: D800 vs. 5D2. Where did your money go?

[Bruce Photography]

I had a Canon 5D, then a 5D2 and then ordered a 5D3. While I was waiting for the 5D3 is be finally delivered (I waited several months), I bought a D800 and then a D800E which came later. I was intending to test the D800 against the D800E but I've been so pleased with both of them I decided to keep both of them so I can have one at Nikon being cleaned while I'm using the other one. I keep thinking that Canon will come up with a high MP competitor but it hasn't so the 5D3 is my top Canon camera that just isn't getting used. If you don't need the extra detail of the Nikon, the 5D3 is a fine camera to use (sort of) for my kind of work.

 

[Loswr]

If you don't need the extra detail of the Nikon, the 5D3 is a fine camera to use (sort of) for my kind of work.

Assuming your lenses actually deliver that extra detail. Many don't.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

My money went buying up canon stuff as people jumped to another flawed ship.

I like it....snap up the gems....mad fools....

've been a Canon boy since the AE-1 Program...so one could say I'm brand invested and quite happily so. When the D700 came out, I wasn't about to jump ship, but I knew it would ultimately be good for future Canon users.
I've enjoyed a pair of 5D series cameras through all three versions and the current 5DIII is probably the most versatile camera I've ever owned or used.
When the 5D came out, it was a revolution in resolution and iso cleaness. The 5DII pushed those specs, and at first I really liked the increase in MP, but I didn't like the slower post procesing, larger cards and bigger computer requiremens (space and Mhz). I'm finding the 20+ mp to be a nice groove for me. I get all the resolution I really need and then some...my lenses still out resolve my sensor and with good landscape techniqiue, I get great detail at 100% pixel size.
I have a rather nice A1+ print on my front room wall, which I took with a 10mp 40D...it holds up well and it' certainly good enough. I have another simular sized print from my 5D and I have to say...it looks great.
Do I need 35+ mp? Not really. Do I want 35+mp? Not really....I'd rather the extra two stops of low light DR than an ultra high density sensor.

 

[captainkanji]

I wish more people would jump ship so I could find some deals on nice glass . I'm a 6D fanboy because it's the best body I could afford ;D

 

[RLPhoto]

If you think those PMs are intense, you should see some of the ones between PBD and myself. In the end, opinions are opinions and what holds merit is the end product, the photos.

If your end product is your 17 image portfolio, I'd give up now.

If your end product after 20+ years is nothing, I'd give up now.

 

[pdirestajr]

I bought a 5DII AFTER the 5DIII was released. I like staying a generation behind in technology (lower price, latest firmware, no oil or light leak issues, no inflated expectations...).

Then I put my money into all those "mark II" lenses- 24, 85, 70-200...

 

[Bruce Photography]

If you don't need the extra detail of the Nikon, the 5D3 is a fine camera to use (sort of) for my kind of work.

Assuming your lenses actually deliver that extra detail. Many don't.

Very correct. But for wide angle shots, the Canon TSE 17 and 24 are some very fine lenses that are quite a bit better than the Nikor 24 PCE lens (There I just use the 14-24 when I don't need tilt shift).

 

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