Currently my main camera is a 1Dx2. I also own a 5d3 but I will be selling it soon as there's really no reason to use it over the 1Dx2 except as an occasional backup camera. For similar reasons I will not be buying a 5D4. The extra 10MP doesn't really justify it.
I really like the 1Dx2 and in particular I've found the extra dynamic range to be very useful. Sure, I've always been in the camp of getting the lighting right, but now that I do have the extra DR I've found it does help provide an extra 'pop' to photos.
I have no desire to replace my 1Dx2, but I would like to pair it with a body with more MP. The possibilities I've thought of include.
- a7r2. I've already ruled this out because when I need a backup camera, it's for wildlife. I need a camera that works well with my 200-400/1.4x. I also need a camera that works with my MP-E 65.
- Fuji MF. Thought I'd mention it in case someone brings it up. I find this intriguing, but I have no desire to carry yet another system of heavy lenses.
- 5DsR. This hits all the buttons and I liked the crop mode - where I can basically use the camera as a lower fps 7d2.
- 5DsR II - basically wait for this to come out. My assumption is it will be a lot like the current camera, but with their latest sensor tech. Anything else they do to it is gravy. While I wait, for cases where I absolutely need a backup camera, I'll just rent something.
I'm stuck between the last two. While the 5DsR is intriguing, I do worry about the DR - especially on such a high MP body. Note that I am not worried about high ISO at all. I've owned a 7d2 in the past so I'm aware what its capabilities are. However, this camera will only live on a tripod. It will be only intended for specialist cases when I have some grand landscape scene that I may potentially print large. For any time the camera is off the tripod I will use the 1Dx2.
If a 5DsR existed with the latest Canon sensor technologies, I would buy it instantly. However I'm really stuck in deciding whether the current body is worth it.
I really like the 1Dx2 and in particular I've found the extra dynamic range to be very useful. Sure, I've always been in the camp of getting the lighting right, but now that I do have the extra DR I've found it does help provide an extra 'pop' to photos.
I have no desire to replace my 1Dx2, but I would like to pair it with a body with more MP. The possibilities I've thought of include.
- a7r2. I've already ruled this out because when I need a backup camera, it's for wildlife. I need a camera that works well with my 200-400/1.4x. I also need a camera that works with my MP-E 65.
- Fuji MF. Thought I'd mention it in case someone brings it up. I find this intriguing, but I have no desire to carry yet another system of heavy lenses.
- 5DsR. This hits all the buttons and I liked the crop mode - where I can basically use the camera as a lower fps 7d2.
- 5DsR II - basically wait for this to come out. My assumption is it will be a lot like the current camera, but with their latest sensor tech. Anything else they do to it is gravy. While I wait, for cases where I absolutely need a backup camera, I'll just rent something.
I'm stuck between the last two. While the 5DsR is intriguing, I do worry about the DR - especially on such a high MP body. Note that I am not worried about high ISO at all. I've owned a 7d2 in the past so I'm aware what its capabilities are. However, this camera will only live on a tripod. It will be only intended for specialist cases when I have some grand landscape scene that I may potentially print large. For any time the camera is off the tripod I will use the 1Dx2.
If a 5DsR existed with the latest Canon sensor technologies, I would buy it instantly. However I'm really stuck in deciding whether the current body is worth it.