David Jane
thanks James for that in depth comment.It certainly does fit in my budget,& thats why im considering it. the d700 is the 1 im aiming for, but its more expensive.i like the AF points on the d700, the faster FPS,apparently better performance in low light, better build quality etc.i also consider the prices of lenses. in my opinion, canon lenses are cheaper, &if im going to collect them, lets just say, i can have 5 lenses for the price of 3 nikon lenses. currently i have a dx format nikon d60 with kit lens and tripod. so im still amateurish, but i can definitely say either camera will be a major step up. the only thing that is a stumbling block for me is if im to outlay so much money, i want quality. so, thanks to ur meaningful comment, im leaning even more to the canon based on best quality for the buck. ill have to sacrifice some nice features of the d700 for the money but i think on my skill level, i wont notice that much of a difference. of course,i can always buy the d700 later.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTLS?ie=UTF8&tag=0610-20
Review: Pros:
Crazy high ISO performance
Fantastic amazing image quality you have to see to believe!
Great menus, sharper, brighter, easier to read then 40D
Video, did someone say video? I love it! You will need a tripod!
Fantastic rear LCD that you can check actual photo sharpness
Super low light high ISO photographic tool with 25,600 ISO!!!
Feels great in your hands, the grip texture is easy to hold and is well balanced
Low 50 ISO allows photos at F/1.2 aperture out in bright sunlight for shallow DOF
Cons:
No Built in popup Flash
A little slower shooting then the 40D
Very demanding of lenses, high end L lenses are a must have
Huge files: you will need larger memory cards and a larger hard drive
Ultra large bright sharp viewfinder makes my 40D finder seem dim and tiny
Hum... I'm thinking..
This was my first full frame camera. Prior to it I had owned and operated a 40D, 30D and Rebel XTi. I am a wedding and sports photographer primarily, so I have been able to test the 5D Mark II out under both of these conditions.
For basketball I used it with AI Servo, Center Point focus, but went into custom settings and enabled the AF assist dots. It worked like a dream, focusing faster and more accurately than my 40D ever had. While no, the FPS aren't ideal for sports, if you can lock on focus like this from the start, you can still achieve amazing sports photographs. Plus the fact that I was able to shoot at ISO 4,000 and not have noticeable noise was just incredible. The shots auto-white balanced correctly too which normally in the arena I shoot at is not what happens on my 40D.
My first wedding all I could say all day was wow. I was getting available light photographs I never would have dreamed of before. The new screen also made it incredibly easy to determine if something was in focus or not. When I would switch between my 40D and 5D2 I found out just how spoiled that screen had made me, since the 40D screen looked terrible to me now when previously I thought that had a great screen. I sure was wrong! 920,000 pixels is definitely the way to go on this LCD. I primarily shot with center point (one shot) for my focus and it nailed focus every time. I did a mix up of manual, aperture priority and some program (Program mostly for the formals)
What else do I love about it? The 98% view finder is awesome. I like being able to use UDMA cards in it...
Video! Although I'm not a video / motion person by nature, I prefer stills, I've been testing out the video quite a bit. At Christmas I took a few short clips of my nephew and was really happy with how they look. It's very neat to be able to take high definition video of a little kid and have that awesome affect of a wide aperture blurring out the background. The only downside is that the files are huge. My 1 minute clip was over 300MB, but that's what I get for shooting in 1080!
The batteries this camera use really do hold a charge for a while. I used mine with the battery grip at the wedding, and the two batteries after going for over 500 shots (maybe close to 600 shots that day?) still had about 72% charge each left on them. I could easily have shot 3 times that much and still have had left over charge on the batteries. Also the new battery info screen is really nifty since you can see what serial number battery has what charge, making it a lot easier to keep track of.
So far I've used a 35 1.4/L, 135 2/L, 70-200 f2.8/L, 50 1.4, and 100 2.8 Macro on this camera body and all have performed wonderfully. I don't miss the pop up flash that my 40D has since I never used it anyway, I always throw my 580 EX II on top when I need flash.
This camera really is a gem and I highly recommend it if it fits in your budget!
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTLS?ie=UTF8&tag=0610-20
Review: Pros:
Crazy high ISO performance
Fantastic amazing image quality you have to see to believe!
Great menus, sharper, brighter, easier to read then 40D
Video, did someone say video? I love it! You will need a tripod!
Fantastic rear LCD that you can check actual photo sharpness
Super low light high ISO photographic tool with 25,600 ISO!!!
Feels great in your hands, the grip texture is easy to hold and is well balanced
Low 50 ISO allows photos at F/1.2 aperture out in bright sunlight for shallow DOF
Cons:
No Built in popup Flash
A little slower shooting then the 40D
Very demanding of lenses, high end L lenses are a must have
Huge files: you will need larger memory cards and a larger hard drive
Ultra large bright sharp viewfinder makes my 40D finder seem dim and tiny
Hum... I'm thinking..
This was my first full frame camera. Prior to it I had owned and operated a 40D, 30D and Rebel XTi. I am a wedding and sports photographer primarily, so I have been able to test the 5D Mark II out under both of these conditions.
For basketball I used it with AI Servo, Center Point focus, but went into custom settings and enabled the AF assist dots. It worked like a dream, focusing faster and more accurately than my 40D ever had. While no, the FPS aren't ideal for sports, if you can lock on focus like this from the start, you can still achieve amazing sports photographs. Plus the fact that I was able to shoot at ISO 4,000 and not have noticeable noise was just incredible. The shots auto-white balanced correctly too which normally in the arena I shoot at is not what happens on my 40D.
My first wedding all I could say all day was wow. I was getting available light photographs I never would have dreamed of before. The new screen also made it incredibly easy to determine if something was in focus or not. When I would switch between my 40D and 5D2 I found out just how spoiled that screen had made me, since the 40D screen looked terrible to me now when previously I thought that had a great screen. I sure was wrong! 920,000 pixels is definitely the way to go on this LCD. I primarily shot with center point (one shot) for my focus and it nailed focus every time. I did a mix up of manual, aperture priority and some program (Program mostly for the formals)
What else do I love about it? The 98% view finder is awesome. I like being able to use UDMA cards in it...
Video! Although I'm not a video / motion person by nature, I prefer stills, I've been testing out the video quite a bit. At Christmas I took a few short clips of my nephew and was really happy with how they look. It's very neat to be able to take high definition video of a little kid and have that awesome affect of a wide aperture blurring out the background. The only downside is that the files are huge. My 1 minute clip was over 300MB, but that's what I get for shooting in 1080!
The batteries this camera use really do hold a charge for a while. I used mine with the battery grip at the wedding, and the two batteries after going for over 500 shots (maybe close to 600 shots that day?) still had about 72% charge each left on them. I could easily have shot 3 times that much and still have had left over charge on the batteries. Also the new battery info screen is really nifty since you can see what serial number battery has what charge, making it a lot easier to keep track of.
So far I've used a 35 1.4/L, 135 2/L, 70-200 f2.8/L, 50 1.4, and 100 2.8 Macro on this camera body and all have performed wonderfully. I don't miss the pop up flash that my 40D has since I never used it anyway, I always throw my 580 EX II on top when I need flash.
This camera really is a gem and I highly recommend it if it fits in your budget!
I've got a Canon EOS 5D digital camera. What kind of lens?
yueyeyoona
My husband has this camera and he is always saying he wants a new lens for it. I want to get it for Xmas but I don't know ANYTHING about cameras. He wants a lens that can zoom far and do close ups, because his doesn't. What kind should I get? I think the brand on the lens he has now is "TAMRON"?
Also, if anyone knows a good camera shop or place I can get one in Los Angeles.
Thanks!!
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I sure hope hes not using a Tamron on a 5D, that would pretty much destroy any image quality the camera had to offer. The thing about a nice full frame camera like that is that they bring out every defect in a lens and so require either Canon L series lenses or some of the good EF mount single focal length (prime) lenses to really shine. Within that selection I dont think there is a really a good do it all sort of lens that zooms really far and does macro. Does he only have one lens right now? My suggestion if he wants a really far zoom lens thats going to be the proper quality and good for wildlife and such is the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS USM L lens made by Canon. This lens does cost around $1100 but thats the least you will want to spend on a zoom lens for a full frame. You could go for the 70-200 f/2.8 USM which is way better in low light for things like concerts, but does not zoom nearly as far, 200mm vs 400mm. You will have to decide which would be best for him. For macro lenses there are two choices: EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro and the EF 180mm f/3.5 USM L macro lens. If you have the money for the 180mm lens great, if not the 100mm lens is fantastic and many photographers swear by both for macro and portraits. I own that lens and can attest to its sharpness and good image and build quality. The 100mm f/2.8 lens costs around $450 or so. Unfortunately expensive cameras require expensive lenses, and you are going to have to pick between a zoom and a macro. There is no good quality zoom lens that happens also to be good for macro. You could look into extension tubes, but thats a whole other question.
I sure hope hes not using a Tamron on a 5D, that would pretty much destroy any image quality the camera had to offer. The thing about a nice full frame camera like that is that they bring out every defect in a lens and so require either Canon L series lenses or some of the good EF mount single focal length (prime) lenses to really shine. Within that selection I dont think there is a really a good do it all sort of lens that zooms really far and does macro. Does he only have one lens right now? My suggestion if he wants a really far zoom lens thats going to be the proper quality and good for wildlife and such is the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS USM L lens made by Canon. This lens does cost around $1100 but thats the least you will want to spend on a zoom lens for a full frame. You could go for the 70-200 f/2.8 USM which is way better in low light for things like concerts, but does not zoom nearly as far, 200mm vs 400mm. You will have to decide which would be best for him. For macro lenses there are two choices: EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro and the EF 180mm f/3.5 USM L macro lens. If you have the money for the 180mm lens great, if not the 100mm lens is fantastic and many photographers swear by both for macro and portraits. I own that lens and can attest to its sharpness and good image and build quality. The 100mm f/2.8 lens costs around $450 or so. Unfortunately expensive cameras require expensive lenses, and you are going to have to pick between a zoom and a macro. There is no good quality zoom lens that happens also to be good for macro. You could look into extension tubes, but thats a whole other question.
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