How many of you will upgrade to the 5D?

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/16/2005 09:07:02 PM · #5

perhaps down the road I'll pick up a used copy.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

08/16/2005 09:08:56 PM · #6

I am shooting for the XT or the 20D.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

08/16/2005 09:13:53 PM · #7

Originally posted by jmlelii:

if you're upgrading just for the Architecture photos, I suggest upgrading your lens. Get a tilt-shift lens. While the full frame capture is great and works extremely well with wide angle lenses, I think my 20D is still a good camera specially since I don't have $4000 to blow. The 2.5" LCD is great too but unless they improved the resolution, it would still be hard to see in some light conditions. The 5D has the same 9 point focus but the 3200 ISO is great.

I have a 2 gig card. It would be interesting to find out how many high-res shots taken at RAW it can accommodate. LOL!

Let us know when you get it.

jmlelii

Nikon D850

08/16/2005 09:15:35 PM · #8

Originally posted by rikki11:

Originally posted by jmlelii:
I know I'll be upgrading, specifically for the architecture side of things. I'll be keeping the 300D as a backup, but I like the idea of the 5D for many reasons.

1. The size should be similar to that of the 10D/300D which fits in my hands PERFECTLY.
2. 12.8mp
3. Full Frame
4. 2.5" LCD screen
5. Magnesium Body (sure its not weather proof, but I hardly bring it out in the rain anyway)

I'm just really excited for this, and cant wait to upgrade.

if you're upgrading just for the Architecture photos, I suggest upgrading your lens. Get a tilt-shift lens. While the full frame capture is great and works extremely well with wide angle lenses, I think my 20D is still a good camera specially since I don't have $4000 to blow. The 2.5" LCD is great too but unless they improved the resolution, it would still be hard to see in some light conditions. The 5D has the same 9 point focus but the 3200 ISO is great.

I have a 2 gig card. It would be interesting to find out how many high-res shots taken at RAW it can accommodate. LOL!

Let us know when you get it.

I am getting a tilt shift, but the widest they make is 24mm, not nearly wide enough to do indoor work.

yido

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

08/16/2005 09:17:55 PM · #9

Not interested in 5D

Too expensive
Don't want FF, happy with 1.6 crop
Want more fps
Too many MP's, I'd like 8-10

I'm waiting for the 20D's replacement, if it's a big jump will get that, if not will get 20D with discount. I'm also wonderinf if 1DMIIN will be cheaper, if so I'll consider that as well.

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

08/16/2005 09:21:25 PM · #10

its sorta funny that canon announces a 5D immediately after Konica-Minolta announces its 5D Should be interesting with two 5Ds out there...

Simonjw

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/16/2005 09:22:25 PM · #11

A chap at the camera store hinted at the 20D being superseeded by a potential '30D' in the not-too distant future. I'm guessing this was probably just sales spin, but he reckoned 12MP. But I guess a high mega-pixel prosumer camera would be the next best move for canon.

My 2c, don't ask me his source, I don't know...

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/16/2005 09:25:30 PM · #12

Originally posted by Simonjw:

My 2c, don't ask me his source, I don't know...

He probably...heard it on the internet...so it must be true HAHAHAHA ;-)

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

08/16/2005 09:26:42 PM · #13

Originally posted by di53:

its sorta funny that canon announces a 5D immediately after Konica-Minolta announces its 5D Should be interesting with two 5Ds out there...

I want to see the lawsuit if it happens.

To me, naming it the 5D despite KM already having one is a little bit "nyah, nyah" childish on the part of Canon.. but hey, when you're the leader of a materialistic marketplace, anything goes right?

Have to run out of unique model designations sometime.

(Of course, it's all still rumor at this point too.. Canon *could* still name it the 3D.. or it might just be a really good fake job.. who knows. I'm still waiting for it to appear in DPReview's news)

Message edited by author 2005-08-16 21:28:11.

08/16/2005 09:28:20 PM · #14

Originally posted by jmlelii:

Originally posted by rikki11:

Originally posted by jmlelii:
I know I'll be upgrading, specifically for the architecture side of things. I'll be keeping the 300D as a backup, but I like the idea of the 5D for many reasons.

1. The size should be similar to that of the 10D/300D which fits in my hands PERFECTLY.
2. 12.8mp
3. Full Frame
4. 2.5" LCD screen
5. Magnesium Body (sure its not weather proof, but I hardly bring it out in the rain anyway)

I'm just really excited for this, and cant wait to upgrade.

if you're upgrading just for the Architecture photos, I suggest upgrading your lens. Get a tilt-shift lens. While the full frame capture is great and works extremely well with wide angle lenses, I think my 20D is still a good camera specially since I don't have $4000 to blow. The 2.5" LCD is great too but unless they improved the resolution, it would still be hard to see in some light conditions. The 5D has the same 9 point focus but the 3200 ISO is great.

I have a 2 gig card. It would be interesting to find out how many high-res shots taken at RAW it can accommodate. LOL!

Let us know when you get it.

I am getting a tilt shift, but the widest they make is 24mm, not nearly wide enough to do indoor work.

We do interior shots typically with medium formats with polaroid proofs. Let's see, the TS lens runs about $1300 + $4000 for the 5D. That's nearly $5500 just on a kit and lens alone. Have you done much architectural photography? The reason I ask is because I've seen how tough the field is. I'm often the client :)

08/16/2005 09:29:21 PM · #15

Originally posted by Simonjw:

Yes. Rumor is that the 30D will be coming out sooner than expected. via the Canon underground :) Lol!

yido

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

08/16/2005 09:33:42 PM · #16

As I remember, the rumors about the XT was pretty much spot on. The rumors about 5D seems to be spot on in my opinion as well. I guess we'll know soon. Personally, I think Canon "leaks" these out a head of time to generate publisity.

Simonjw

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/16/2005 09:35:21 PM · #17

Have canon actually 'anounced' anything? I was pretty certain the release is almost entirely rumour based still, so this could mean the name '5D' is meaningless. This camera could easily be released with another model number.

kyebosh

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/16/2005 09:38:37 PM · #18

We're all expecting the announcement on monday the 22nd.

mrorange002

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

08/16/2005 09:39:35 PM · #19

the 5d sounds like bull to me

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

08/16/2005 09:40:41 PM · #20

yup :)

Originally posted by Artyste:

Originally posted by di53:
its sorta funny that canon announces a 5D immediately after Konica-Minolta announces its 5D Should be interesting with two 5Ds out there...

I want to see the lawsuit if it happens.

To me, naming it the 5D despite KM already having one is a little bit "nyah, nyah" childish on the part of Canon.. but hey, when you're the leader of a materialistic marketplace, anything goes right?

Have to run out of unique model designations sometime.

(Of course, it's all still rumor at this point too.. Canon *could* still name it the 3D.. or it might just be a really good fake job.. who knows. I'm still waiting for it to appear in DPReview's news)

mrorange002

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

08/16/2005 09:43:06 PM · #21

looks like sloppy photoshop work to me. And the person who "leaked" just happened to get their hands on a promotional photo? come on! b

look at the photo on the left and notice thing where the camera strap attaches? Not look at the image on the right... where is it?

Message edited by author 2005-08-16 21:44:58.