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Today I dropped into our friendly Jessops store.

Not to buy anything but I'm thinking of getting a 5D Mk II later in the year when finance permits.

So I dropped into Jessops to have a hands on feel of the camera just to make sure it felt comfortable.

OMG! - it was BRILLIANT!

Just a few minutes handling was a revelation - it felt so GOOD!

And looking through the viewfinder - I'd forgotten what FF was like - suddenly 28mm was WIDE - and the viewfinder so crisp and clear!

Now I know what people mean about the wonderful feel of the camera.

I've got to have one!
 
petersmart said:
Today I dropped into our friendly Jessops store.

Not to buy anything but I'm thinking of getting a 5D Mk II later in the year when finance permits.

So I dropped into Jessops to have a hands on feel of the camera just to make sure it felt comfortable.

OMG! - it was BRILLIANT!

Just a few minutes handling was a revelation - it felt so GOOD!

And looking through the viewfinder - I'd forgotten what FF was like - suddenly 28mm was WIDE - and the viewfinder so crisp and clear!

Now I know what people mean about the wonderful feel of the camera.

I've got to have one!
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Better not try a 1d MkIV then :)
or an L lens
Matt
(go on, you know you want to.)
 
MatBin said:
Better not try a 1d MkIV then :)
or an L lens
Matt
(go on, you know you want to.)
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Get thee behind me Satan - LOL - I just couldn't afford the 1D MKIV.

I've just bought a Canon 100mm Macro on here and a few days ago bought a Canon 1.4 Extender - so I'm already upgrading my lenses etc in preparation for a change - and, yes, the 70 - 200 f4 IS USM L glass is on my list - which is why I bought the Extender - but that will probably have to wait until after I've got the 5D.
 
stu_the_flat said:
Good for you. Now do the honourable thing and order it from Jessops rather than the internet!

Stuart
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I'm going to since I will still have to have finance on a part of the purchase.

Plus they do a 3 year extended warranty for about £140 - which I think is great deal - especially as it covers accidental damage etc.
 
100macro is a nice lens, needs to be complimented with an 85 and a 50 though :)
Did you get the Is version or the poor man's one (namely the one I have)

I'd get the 5d now, something else will be out later, for more money and then you'll want that instead.

The 5D (mk2) is very nice but I dont want video so cant see the reason for paying for it, but its a good body size for a FF camera. You culd well have a different view of course.
I've just bought a 2nd hand 70/210 f3.5/4.5 which is pretty near f4 L image quality, could be a good stopgap/tester allowing you to purchaase the 5D now.
E-bay could be your friend..........................
Matt
 
MatBin said:
100macro is a nice lens, needs to be complimented with an 85 and a 50 though :)
Did you get the Is version or the poor man's one (namely the one I have)

I'd get the 5d now, something else will be out later, for more money and then you'll want that instead.

The 5D (mk2) is very nice but I dont want video so cant see the reason for paying for it, but its a good body size for a FF camera. You culd well have a different view of course.
I've just bought a 2nd hand 70/210 f3.5/4.5 which is pretty near f4 L image quality, could be a good stopgap/tester allowing you to purchaase the 5D now.
E-bay could be your friend..........................
Matt
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No, the 100mm is the non IS one - I also have the EF 28-135mm IS USM, the 70-300mm IS USM and the "Nifty Fifty."

But I'm looking to get the 5D in late summer or autumn when finance permits - or I may have a word with the bank manager before then.

And I'm going to wait to get the L glass because I want IS and I'll wait until I can get the one I want rather than a stop gap.

Well I'm not particularly interested in Video but it's on the camera so I'm stuck with it, and as for Ebay - frankly I'd rather buy S/H on here because then I know the gear is being sold by photographers who care about their gear - also I've bought a number of items on here over the last year or so and they've all been in excellent condition - and I've saved about £1000 or so over new prices!
 
petersmart said:
No, the 100mm is the non IS one - I also have the EF 28-135mm IS USM, the 70-300mm IS USM and the "Nifty Fifty."

But I'm looking to get the 5D in late summer or autumn when finance permits - or I may have a word with the bank manager before then.

And I'm going to wait to get the L glass because I want IS and I'll wait until I can get the one I want rather than a stop gap.

Well I'm not particularly interested in Video but it's on the camera so I'm stuck with it, and as for Ebay - frankly I'd rather buy S/H on here because then I know the gear is being sold by photographers who care about their gear - also I've bought a number of items on here over the last year or so and they've all been in excellent condition - and I've saved about £1000 or so over new prices!
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Nice set of lenses.
Good call on the L glass
5D is a nice bit of kit, I would have bought one at Parks had they got a new one in stock, bought a 50D instead (not a good move).
Hope it comes off for you.
Matt
 
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