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RobertP
31-05-2007, 13:13
If anyone noticed Pauls (grumpybadger) sale thread didn't have the 5D on offer for very long...that was down to me! I've been thinking about full frame for a while and his advert pushed me over the edge :)

It's bigger than the 20D but not so much that it seems a lot different and I feel at home with it straight away.

First thing that struck me - doesn't that shutter make a lovely noise :)

Second thing was seeing things in a way I've not since I was using a film SLR. 50mm becomes quite useful again!

50mm at f1.4 on the 20D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/839/20D50.jpg

50mm at f1.4 on the 5D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/839/5D50.jpg

And as to 17mm with the 17-40 :D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/839/5D17.jpg

Don't read anything more than field of view into those shots as there is no sharpening or other editing applied.

Thanks Paul think I'm going to enjoy this camera.

Now anyone have any tips I should know with the 5D or do I have to read the manual?
markgray
31-05-2007, 14:27
Makes a big difference having the full frame. I have been thinking about changing my 20D for a 5D for a while now.

Nice garden :)
pandabighead
31-05-2007, 14:34
manual? whats that?
the 17 40 and 5d is a great combo. for tips, just enjoy.
pbh
Ewan
31-05-2007, 14:36
All these posts of people getting new cameras :bat: :bang: :'(

Oh well, it'll be my turn soon :D

By the way, it still only says 20D in your sig ;)
RobertP
31-05-2007, 15:12
sig sorted :)
antc
31-05-2007, 17:33
Nice purchase there robertP, makes an incredible difference between the 50mm shots you posted between the crop body and the full frame body!!! Hope your going to be posting up some more of your fine images with that new toy of yours :)
digitalfailure
31-05-2007, 17:46
manual? whats that?
the 17 40 and 5d is a great combo. for tips, just enjoy.
pbh

Certainly is :clap::clap::clap:

Congrats on the purchase Robert :thumbs:
grumpybadger
31-05-2007, 17:50
Glad you are enjoying Robert and pleased it's gone to a good home. My 1D Mk II turned up in the post less than an hour after you left!

Paul