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Isaac said:
A metal lathe is 1800s technology - does that make it obsolete?
I understand where you are coming from - but the 5D2 (and the 1D4 for that matter) are still awesome cameras regardless of the technology they use.
The only importance is the IQ of the images they produce.
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There are really too camps... Those that preach the latest and greatest, and those who take a more balanced approach.
For most people, money comes into.
Part of the equation is timing.
Is the 5D MK III going to be better than the 5D MK II... Pretty safe bet.
Will the 5D MK III be MORE EXPENSIVE than the 5D MK II... Even safer bet.
Will the 5D MK III be $1000 more than the 5D MK II... I think that is pretty safe.
I am expecting the the MK III to be somewhere around $3200.... Could be as low as $2900 as well as could be as high as $3500... but for anyone expecting $2500... dream on. Not in 2012, probably not in 2013, buts seems reasonable for 2014 perhaps.
The question then becomes not if you should go for the MK III, but when do you go or the MK III.
That camera right now is vaporware. It does not exist (in a consumer purchasable product) yet, the feature set is not known, as well as the supply is unknown.
I do lust after the MK III, but went with the MK II for now... because... well I can actually shoot with it.
Will that cost me some money? Of course. Any product you use for a period of time devalues.
I probably will not go for the MKIII IF IT IS AVAILABLE until this same time next year because of the sales... So even if it costs me $500 by the time I turn around and sell my MK II, that is about $10 a week. I actually expect the 5D MK II to hold its value more and really only lose about $300 in the end, so about $6/Week.
Show me where you can rent a 5D MK II for $6/week.
It is a HUGE step up of a body for me, and well as I am getting better results NOW rather than a year from now
For most people, money comes into.
Part of the equation is timing.
Is the 5D MK III going to be better than the 5D MK II... Pretty safe bet.
Will the 5D MK III be MORE EXPENSIVE than the 5D MK II... Even safer bet.
Will the 5D MK III be $1000 more than the 5D MK II... I think that is pretty safe.
I am expecting the the MK III to be somewhere around $3200.... Could be as low as $2900 as well as could be as high as $3500... but for anyone expecting $2500... dream on. Not in 2012, probably not in 2013, buts seems reasonable for 2014 perhaps.
The question then becomes not if you should go for the MK III, but when do you go or the MK III.
That camera right now is vaporware. It does not exist (in a consumer purchasable product) yet, the feature set is not known, as well as the supply is unknown.
I do lust after the MK III, but went with the MK II for now... because... well I can actually shoot with it.
Will that cost me some money? Of course. Any product you use for a period of time devalues.
I probably will not go for the MKIII IF IT IS AVAILABLE until this same time next year because of the sales... So even if it costs me $500 by the time I turn around and sell my MK II, that is about $10 a week. I actually expect the 5D MK II to hold its value more and really only lose about $300 in the end, so about $6/Week.
Show me where you can rent a 5D MK II for $6/week.
It is a HUGE step up of a body for me, and well as I am getting better results NOW rather than a year from now
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Sometimes, Things like Magic lantern actually help the 5D2 retain it's value as well. With all the features it has, in some ways it could be more useful for some people than the 5d3 would be (given that Canon will cripple it to save the 1Dx).
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I too have been waiting for too long... and now feel like my 400D is limiting me too much, so will be pulling the trigger on a 5Dii in January. God only knows when the mkiii will be announced, let alone when available at a reasonable price point.
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i know what you mean.. i've bought my 5D2 about 1.5 months ago. as i figured, the 1DX will be available in march 2012, so the 5D3 will be available later plus is not even announced yet. who knows, perhaps it will be launched in october 2012? so getting a 5D2 now and enjoying it, seems like a really good idea to meCowGummy said:
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xROELOFx said:i know what you mean.. i've bought my 5D2 about 1.5 months ago. as i figured, the 1DX will be available in march 2012, so the 5D3 will be available later plus is not even announced yet. who knows, perhaps it will be launched in october 2012? so getting a 5D2 now and enjoying it, seems like a really good idea to meCowGummy said:
Exactly! Plus at the current price point I'm too tempted not to upgrade... I don't even care if it still come down further in price. I want to be able to get on with my photography NOW. Out of interest, what (if any?) previous body were shooting with? Was a 1.6 crop body and if yes, how did you find the step up to FF?
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sorry... I appear to be missing a few words in my replies... that's what happens when you start too early on the mulled wine, hahaha. Merry Christmas to all! hohoho. ;D
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CowGummy said:
It's like getting a whole new set of lenses, and learning what shallow DoF really means. I went from a T1i/500D to a 7D, then added the 5DII. My 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II suddenly had a very useful range (I found it awkward on 1.6x), and the DoF on my 85L...wow. The only downside was the AF performance of the 5DII - it's not even close to the 7D (but coming from an xxxD body, it will be very similar for you).
Enjoy!
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neuroanatomist said:
This is what I'm starting to get my head around. I was planning on purchasing 2 lenses along with the 5Dii in January. But as I've always kept an eye on a future FF upgrade all my current lenses are EF, so will fit the 5Dii. I think I need to get the body first and like you said: Actually get used to difference (in focal lengths) my lenses will have on the FF body.
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Adorama and B&H have $2099 sale prices, but you need a link or a code, just searching their site does not get you the best deal.
Right now, Adorama is ahead, since they includes a 50mm lens as well as case, spare battery, and memory card. You will need to use coupon code S1234567
to get the $2099 price.
http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM2E.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=cj_4137899
Right now, Adorama is ahead, since they includes a 50mm lens as well as case, spare battery, and memory card. You will need to use coupon code S1234567
to get the $2099 price.
http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM2E.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=cj_4137899
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With the launch of the Nikon D4, such improvement like high ISO capabilities and advance video technology. Does the current 5Dmk2 still sufficient in today market? I'm seriously looking into getting one 5dmk2.
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BlueMixWhite said:
When the Lamborghini Reventon was announced, did it make the BMW 7 series irrelevant?
How much does the Nikon D4 cost? $6000? You could also look at the 1Dx which in many ways seems to offer more than the D4, but that is $6800?
The 5D MK II is pretty much 1/3rd the cost of either of those.
Also unlike the D4 or the 1Dx, you can actually SHOOT the 5D MK II today... D4 and 1Dx... not so much.
Is the 5D MKII a little dated? Perhaps. Still takes excellent shots, you may have to work a little harder for them, but for the price of a D4, you can get a 5D MKII and a heck of a lot of nice L-Glass too
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