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12/12/2010 03:29:08 PM · #1

Im into wildlife photography, landscapes, and studio,

I like the 8fps (for wildlife) of the 7d, but want the full frame of the 5dmk2...

Which one should i get?! :-(

P.s money isnt an issue..

Paul

Leica SL

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

12/12/2010 03:33:42 PM · #2

I have both and I'd say the 5d MKII without even a pause. The images are just better looking. The 7D does all the technical stuff better than the 5D II but if image quality is paramount then it is an easy choice.

Having said all that - only go that way if you're prepared to continue to invest in the lenses necessary to support a full frame body - and I'd really only go with L series glass.

bspurgeon

Fujifilm x100

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/12/2010 03:41:50 PM · #3

Originally posted by hojop25:

P.s money isnt an issue..

Then buy both!

I've never used the 7D but will support your desire for full frame. I have no complaints with the 5D except the rare need for more FPS.

12/12/2010 03:49:15 PM · #4

PM Ryan, aka

Magnumphotography and ask him all the questions you like about the 5D Mark II. He freaking LOVES his.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/12/2010 03:51:45 PM · #5

Originally posted by snaffles:

PM Ryan, aka Magnumphotography and ask him all the questions you like about the 5D Mark II. He freaking LOVES his.

eta:

Originally posted by paulbtlw:

...Having said all that - only go that way if you're prepared to continue to invest in the lenses necessary to support a full frame body - and I'd really only go with L series glass.

Having seen what images Ryan has been getting with the 5D Mark II and his L series lenses, hell ya.

see

Canon PowerShot S95

12/12/2010 03:59:28 PM · #6

Out of your choices, the 5D no question. But if money was no object The 1D m4 hands down..

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/12/2010 04:03:38 PM · #7

The 7D is a 1.6 crop body so for wildlife will give an advantage at the telephoto end. However, you will lose at the wide angle end.

Vice versa for the 5D mark II. Just something else to consider.

If you want to shoot wildlife with the 5D you'll need longer lenses (read: more expensive) to achieve the same zoom results as with a 1.6 crop body.

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/12/2010 04:05:42 PM · #8

You're going to have To buy both

But if I had to start with one, I would go with the 5D first

Wildlife you will need at least a 7D

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:18:51 PM · #9

Money isnt a problem up to a single cam, getting two then yes it is, but if i had alot i would fork out for the 1d mk iv, but seeing as i wont have that much for a while, these are my only options, im slowly slipping towards the 7d..but..ahhhhh i dunno, can't they make one that does everything... hahaha

12/12/2010 04:20:13 PM · #10

Originally posted by hojop25:

..ahhhhh i dunno, can't they make one that does everything... hahaha

They do...it's called Nikon! ;-)

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:21:14 PM · #11

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by hojop25:
..ahhhhh i dunno, can't they make one that does everything... hahaha

They do...it's called Nikon! ;-)

I may just consider nikon...

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/12/2010 04:22:25 PM · #12

If you like the 8FPS and the full frame perhaps try a Nikon D700 with grip to give it 8FPS. I've toyed recently with moving to Nikon and getting a D3s and D700 as a second body.

Matt

nova

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

12/12/2010 04:23:29 PM · #13

Are you in a hurry to buy? The 5DII is due for an upgrade, and the speculation at canonrumors is that it may come early next year.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

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

12/12/2010 04:25:00 PM · #14

Originally posted by hojop25:

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by hojop25:
..ahhhhh i dunno, can't they make one that does everything... hahaha

They do...it's called Nikon! ;-)

I may just consider nikon...

...as would I, for a paperweight :O)

Ray

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:26:20 PM · #15

But there is also the sony a900, full frame 5fps at 24mp, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :-/

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:26:59 PM · #16

Originally posted by MattO:

If you like the 8FPS and the full frame perhaps try a Nikon D700 with grip to give it 8FPS. I've toyed recently with moving to Nikon and getting a D3s and D700 as a second body.

Matt

How would it be able to do 8fps? I dont understand...

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

12/12/2010 04:32:16 PM · #17

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by hojop25:

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by hojop25:
..ahhhhh i dunno, can't they make one that does everything... hahaha

They do...it's called Nikon! ;-)

I may just consider nikon...

...as would I, for a paperweight :O)

Ray

And Canon can't even spell the name of their product right, as their stuff weighs as much as a piece of artillery! *Ignore him,

hojop25, he's still upset that he couldn't get me to switch* :-p

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

12/12/2010 04:32:53 PM · #18

Originally posted by hojop25:

Originally posted by MattO:
If you like the 8FPS and the full frame perhaps try a Nikon D700 with grip to give it 8FPS. I've toyed recently with moving to Nikon and getting a D3s and D700 as a second body.

Matt

How would it be able to do 8fps? I dont understand...

D700 with grip and EN-EL3e battery gives it 8fps, as it does with the D300. D700 is FF, D300 is DX(crop factor).

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/12/2010 04:36:51 PM · #19

Originally posted by nova:

Are you in a hurry to buy? The 5DII is due for an upgrade, and the speculation at canonrumors is that it may come early next year.

Don't count on this. The 1DsMKIV is the next camera due for an upgrade. I wouldn't expect the 5DII replacement out any time soon.

Matt

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:37:14 PM · #20

I just read that all nikon lenses are compatible with it too, is this true?

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

12/12/2010 04:37:59 PM · #21

Just buy the 5D and be done with it its a proffessional machine and will handle everything you throw at it so why ask? its ano brainer. while were at it should I buy a Box Brownie or a graphlex?to each his own.silly threads these are.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/12/2010 04:48:35 PM · #22

Originally posted by kiwinick:

As long as you dont try to use any AF point except for the center one.. Once you have been spoilt with the AF of the 1D series, then going to anything else is painful (used a 5d2 at my last wedding - AF was no better than my 5D classic).

They really need to sort out the AF for the 5Dmk3.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/12/2010 05:00:36 PM · #23

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by kiwinick:
Just buy the 5D and be done with it its a proffessional machine and will handle everything you throw at it so why ask? its ano brainer. while were at it should I buy a Box Brownie or a graphlex?to each his own.silly threads these are.

As long as you dont try to use any AF point except for the center one.. Once you have been spoilt with the AF of the 1D series, then going to anything else is painful (used a 5d2 at my last wedding - AF was no better than my 5D classic).

They really need to sort out the AF for the 5Dmk3.

I agree the AF on the 5D and 5DMKII is one of the poorest in Canon's lineup. It shares much of it with the Rebel/XXD series and is far from professional. This and only this is the reason I have owned and no longer own a 5D/5DII.