Sorry to beat a dead horse...
- Thread starter pjn0629
- Start date
5D3. Would go for the 7D2 if reach limited or need the higher frame rate, but assuming you're using it for other purposes, the 5D3 is a good choice.
Upvote
0
since you don't need the FPS or the reach then the 5D3 is the best option, you will value the low light performance though it depends on what you are upgrading from 
.
.
Upvote
0
Don't *Need* 10fps, but it'd be nice, low light is actually less important, since sports are outside and there's plenty of light (usually)... and upgrading from a 40D, so ANYTHING will be a huge upgrademeywd said:since you don't need the FPS or the reach then the 5D3 is the best option, you will value the low light performance though it depends on what you are upgrading from
Upvote
0
My daughter did some outdoor and some indoor. I like the flexibility because as she gets older, who knows what she will be in to...
She's only 11, but we have done... Cheerleading (outdoors), softball (outdoors), basketball (indoors), band (indoors), and plays... (indoors).
In the next few years she might try swimming (in & out), volleyball (in & out), & who knows what else.
I may upgrade to the mkv, but that is another 5 years away... So I'm married to the mkiii for quite a while.
She's only 11, but we have done... Cheerleading (outdoors), softball (outdoors), basketball (indoors), band (indoors), and plays... (indoors).
In the next few years she might try swimming (in & out), volleyball (in & out), & who knows what else.
I may upgrade to the mkv, but that is another 5 years away... So I'm married to the mkiii for quite a while.
Upvote
0
You will be happy with either the 5DIII or 7DII. The 7DII will be top of the range for several years to come, the 5DIII will soon be replaced but that is why the price is so good. Both have superb AF. If you are not reach-limited and don't require very high fps, the 5DIII is probably the better choice.
Upvote
0
pjn0629 said:
1.3x crop is meaningless. You will see no IQ improvement or reach advantage.
The reason to buy the 1D IV would be 10fps and the 1D IV's AF system. You get the advantage of the 1D build as well.
But you eliminated the reason for buying the 1D IV in your original post.
"and the sports I shoot aren't super fast/unpredictable"
This part of the sentence eliminates the 7D II.
"not reach limited"
I do not have the 5D III, I am still using the 5D II. I own the 7D II and the 1D IV. The things you say you do not need are the only reason I keep the 7D II and 1D IV.
Upvote
0
pjn0629 said:
Its a good choice, I had to sell mine because of a hand issue, but I'd recommend one over the 7D MK II anyday. The 5D MK III has the advantage of FF and a slightly better low light performance.
I've already seen gray market 7D MK II's for under $1300, and I predict under $1000 by years end, while the 1D MK IV is not going to drop much in the same period.
Upvote
0
JumboShrimp said:
Well, obviously you didn't read his posts. He doesn't need low light. That coupled with the fact that the 6D's AF system is considerably weaker than his choices he listed, I'd actually consider the 6D an awful choice.
Upvote
0
Even if I had a 1dx, I would still probably take one photo at a time rather than the successive shot.... Most of the time. It is like having a corvette that you only drive 35 miles per hour... Some of the benefits are wasted on the type of driver you are.
Upvote
0
5D3 for generalist camera with 5 fps continuous and sophisticated AF.
6D for those who don't shoot a lot of action and can make do with 11 point AF or who are manual focus lens fanciers and want to be able to switch focusing screens. I love my 6D. I am a manual focus fancier.
6D for those who don't shoot a lot of action and can make do with 11 point AF or who are manual focus lens fanciers and want to be able to switch focusing screens. I love my 6D. I am a manual focus fancier.
Upvote
0
