EOS5D mk2

[omega63]

Hi all I am going to have about 3K to spend soon and want to upgrade to a 5D mk2 with a 24-105, also want to get a 580ex flash. If funds allow also a 70 - 200 non is as I dont use a tele that much or would I be better sticking with my ef 70 - 300 is usm ?

My main photography is flowers, landscape and the odd bird shot when I go to the wet lands trust at Barnes.

I'm open to advice also where would be the best place for the camera/lens I dont mind traveling from West London to get the best deals.

Thanks in advance Steve

[omega63]

Hi all I thought I would get some advice here. Im looking at getting an EOS5D mk2 can you please advice on any pro's and con's on upgradeing from an EOS30D.

Thanks Steve

[hotchef23]

hi
just up graded but was put off by the feel of the 5d 11 not a patch on the buil or feel of the nikon 700.

so ditched and moved over.

sold the whole kit an dpurchased 700 and 50 mm 1.4.

outstanding quality.

with 3k should be able to get an out standing package with that, in the nikon range.

had been with canon since 7 years old when me old man bought me one. now 46 and just changed over, so that in itself speaks volumes.



mho.

[Badger UK]

The 5D mkII is a fantastic camera and I can't imagine you have any issues with it in either handling or quality.

As for the best place to get the kit; that depends on your own priorities. Are you more concerned with price or service? If it's price http://www.warehouseexpress.com is a good place I think. If you want to go in to a shop and touch and feel and talk about the kit, you'll need to find a good shop.

I bought my first dSLR from Jessops and the second, from a chap on this site. Up in the north west, we have a chain called Jacobs which is where I tend to get my 'bits and pieces of gear these days (although I don't buy much gear these days) and they seem to be a outfit to me.

Good luck with spending your 3 grand.

[Diego Garcia]

Hi,

I went for the 5D2 in Dec after ditching Nikon, then got a D700 then got a 5D2 back again -

There is a long thread here --

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=101223

I love and loathe both in equal measure.

Hope this helps....

Pete.

[KayJay]

I didn't realize you went back to the 5D2.

[Diego Garcia]

I didn't realize you went back to the 5D2.

Yeah, just decided I really liked if after all :lol::lol::lol:

[bastic]

are you not using sony now ?

[Diego Garcia]

are you not using sony now ?

No, Sony let me play with things as and when, but if I were dropping money onto a system I would definately think about the A900 Zeiss lens combo's.

[Raymond Lin]

Hi,

I went for the 5D2 in Dec after ditching Nikon, then got a D700 then got a 5D2 back again -

There is a long thread here --

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=101223

I love and loathe both in equal measure.

Hope this helps....

Pete.

What didn't you like in the D700 that made you went back to the 5D2 ?

[The_Bulb]

I have just spent a similar amount and managed to get a 5d Mk ii, 24-70 f2.8L, Canon battery grip and additional battery from our very own Kerso - his prices were excellent, comparable to the HK sites in price but with the added bonus of a UK receipt and supporting a fellow forum member. Fingers crossed I get it all this week!

[Raymond Lin]

I have just spent a similar amount and managed to get a 5d Mk ii, 24-70 f2.8L, Canon battery grip and additional battery from our very own Kerso - his prices were excellent, comparable to the HK sites in price but with the added bonus of a UK receipt and supporting a fellow forum member. Fingers crossed I get it all this week!

May I ask how much was the grip and battery?

[f/64]

hi
just up graded but was put off by the feel of the 5d 11 not a patch on the buil or feel of the nikon 700.

so ditched and moved over.


How do you find the video on the D700? ;)

[pragmatist]

[QUOTE=Badger UK;1587298]The 5D mkII is a fantastic camera and I can't imagine you have any issues with it in either handling or quality.

As for the best place to get the kit; that depends on your own priorities. Are you more concerned with price or service? If it's price http://www.warehouseexpress.com is a good place I think. If you want to go in to a shop and touch and feel and talk about the kit, you'll need to find a good shop.

You can kill 2 birds with one stone as WEX are good on price plus you can go into the showroom and test drive it :)

[The_Bulb]

May I ask how much was the grip and battery?

Prices he quoted me below;

Canon 5d Mark II £1895
Canon BG-E6 battery grip £199
Canon LP-E6 battery £70
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8 L lens £885

Plus postage - you will need to send him a private message when you are ready to buy, because he only holds the prices for 24 hours because of the exchange rate constantly fluctuating - if you get yours cheaper because of this, please don't tell me :runaway:

[Kryptix]

£269 is a LOT of money to add a grip...

[knocker]

i thought about binning the 1dmk2 and 40d to switch to nikon, what kept me at canon was L glass, with nikon you have a standard range of lenses then nothing until the mega £ top end stuff.....i bought a 5D for studio use because i wouldn't gain anything by having a 5Dmk2.....i do miss my 40D though :(

[Raymond Lin]

Prices he quoted me below;

Canon 5d Mark II £1895
Canon BG-E6 battery grip £199
Canon LP-E6 battery £70
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8 L lens £885

Plus postage - you will need to send him a private message when you are ready to buy, because he only holds the prices for 24 hours because of the exchange rate constantly fluctuating - if you get yours cheaper because of this, please don't tell me :runaway:

I just paid £1979 for mine from Amazon for the body, free del though :)

I'll need the grip and another battery.... £270 !

[The_Bulb]

£269 is a LOT of money to add a grip...

Yeah I know, apparently the new 5d uses a brand new battery, which provides feedback of the percentage of battery life left and a 5 star rating of overall condition of the batterym it will also store the records for a number of batteries - but all this comes at a price!!!!!!

If you check on camera price buster amazon is the cheapest at £199 for the grip with batteries at £71.49 plus del so I think he is there or there abouts!!

Amazon also have a 'special' package offer of £2,321.70 for 5d mkii, grip and battery, which at the prices I paid through kerso is quite a bit more expensive!

[KayJay]

I managed to get 2 spare batteries just before the prices went up. They were £50 when I bought them. Should have bought the grip at the same time.

[Kaben]

I love my 5dII. and although the nikon D700 has it pro's, i think the canon lens system is better overall than Nikom - the nikon range needs allot of updating.
But if you do get a 70-200, do yourself a favour and get the IS version. Non IS at 200 is hard to hand-hold.
On FF you will also find the 70-200 range allot more usefull in many situations compared to on 1.6 crop bodies. The IS is worth every penny and the f/4 IS is super sharp wide open and the IS is good for 3 or 4 stops hand-held.