Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

[Nathaniel]

What do members think about the two series. I am hoping to add a full frame to my equipment, whilst keeping the crop camera as well. The lenses I have now are all EF L series except my Sigma.

Many thanks

Nathaniel

[Les McLean]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

I've owned a number of 1 series bodies, currently a 1Ds MKIII, and I think it would be difficult for me to go back to using a non pro body for most of my work.

They are built like a tank, batteries last forever, two memory card slots , loads of ways of configuring shooting variables, and capable of excellent image quality.

However, they ain't cheap, and compared to non pro bodies, very heavy.

My last 1 series body (1Ds MKII) I had for 5 years, and bounced it round the Dales, Scotland , Wales etc, it had a lot of punishment, but took it all in it's stride and never missed a beat.

Saying that, the 5D MKII and MKIII are very capable cameras, but having never owned one can't really comment?

[MX5]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

Nat - given your gram strategy - I think you may find the weight of a 1 Series not to your liking. Mind you during my week with a 1D4 a while ago it didn't bother me.

You may find a 5Dx more to your taste and use the left over funds to buy a 24-70L Mark II ;-) Ah but then we are into heavy again ;-) ;-)

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

I owned the 5D II before the 7D and both are of similar size, similar weight, similar buttons etc.. and in my opion they compliment each other.
The 5D is likely (IMO) to be the full-frame to go with.

[DrJon]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

I'd agree with the 1D having perhaps might have too much of a weight penalty for you (well, for a lot of people actually).

[minime]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

I am not sure (given your worries about weights of battery grips on cameras) that a 1 series is the way to go...I Have just purchased a 1d mk4 and the battery in it weighs as much as a 5d grip alone!

[hhcanon]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

It all depends what your subject matter is. Weight is an issue Nat, and you and I are not getting any younger. Ive just been to the hospiatl for a big needle in the shoulder (ouch). I shoot a 7d, it does everything I will EVER want to do, and I realise my limitations regarding my artistic ability. That may not help, but I have ALWAYS felt its not what you have got....but how you use it. A better camera does not necessarilly make you a better photographer

[Wayne Els]

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Nat all the weights are in the latest supplement. Your 60D is 2oz lighter than a 7D/5DII, 7oz lighter than a 5DIII and 15oz lighter than a 1DIV.

Weight aside what do you feel you want the next body for, what is the 60D not doing for you? Ultimately, if you want it and can afford it why not? I would suggest the only downside is that the level of complexity with the pro bodies seems to take a bit of a leap from the prosumer ones.

[briansquibb]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

I wouldn't say the series 1 are any harder or complex to use than the others - just different

[Nathaniel]

Re: Full Frame- Canon 1 Idsxxx vs Canon 5dxxxx

Thanks Guys for all your advice which I have taken on board. The only thing I have considered re a FF is the fact that I won't have to worry about the crop factor- a 24-105mm lens will on FF will be just that and not 38mm - 168mm. I also used the old EOS 3 & IV a lot in my film days and enjoyed it with the old EF lenses I had. I know weight is an issue for me but then I have been carrying two camera bodies plus a few selected lenses when I travel abroad and I have managed this OK. Robin (hhcanon) I understand what you mean and I myself have got a lot of pills to take to keep me on this earth. Anyway I will keep you posted as to what I do.

[SamFisher]

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I think the 5D2 is the way to go for you Nat.
Superb IQ and half the price of the 5D3 makes it a great buy at the moment.
The 1 series weight issue has been mentioned.

Mike