Two bodies down to one.... and which one?

[tikkathreebarrel]

You know how it is, distracting thoughts of future upgrades cross your mind with regularity and, in my case, I tell myself I'm preparing for the day when my job contract goes from fixed term to something better.

Currently I shoot with a 1DII and a 5DI, a wide range of subjects (deer, bugs, flowers & plants, people portraits, macro, landscapes, internal architecture, some low light evening stuff and very occasional sport/action).

I have no complaint against either body and would whinny like a limp thing if I had to give one up and sometimes the decision as to which body to grab is just a silly dithering nonsense:bang::bang:

Against newer cameras I suppose both my bodies are very good value and any moves by me to simplify my kitbag would also have to provide an upgrade.

I've thought about a 1Ds II or III, I've thought about a 1DIII or IV, I hear how positive people are about the 5DII and I know nothing about the 7D.

Any ideas please guys?

 

[micloi]

If you can afford the 1DIV then go for that, you won't regret it.

If not then it is between the 1DIII and 5DII depending on what you shoot most. 1D is better for sports and wildlife, 5D for portraits and landscapes.

 

[tikkathreebarrel]

depending on what you shoot most. 1D is better for sports and wildlife, 5D for portraits and landscapes.

Right so that's a clear winner then two bodies! Result!! Upgrade both bodies!! The kit monster awakes:bonk::bonk: b****r!

To be fair I spend more time in 5D mode; just about.

You're very kindly telling me that my current body line-up isn't a long way out, other than in age. What a nice person you are.

 

[Chaz Photos]

Just got 7D and it GREAT I am loving it so fast good for wildlife and sport.... a good all rounder

 

[Jelster]

Facts are facts, and you can't beat full frame for colour rendition and ISO performance. But, people do say that he 5D MkII hasn't the best focusing system for moving objects.

Maybe a 1DS will solve your problem. It combines a full frame sensor with the speed that you need for focusing when in sport or wildlife mode.

Personally I'd stick with the two bodies.

Steve

 

[MatBin]

^ As above, a 5D2 and a 1D4 makes perfect sense to me
However, are you unhappy with what you have, if not then I think I'd be tempted to stay with them and buy some more glass

Matt

 

[vulcan2912]

I have just done something very similar.I moved from a 5D2 and 7D to the 1DS MK3.
There were specific things about both cameras that I didn't like.I made a list of what problems I had and then picked the camera that sorted out these problems.Luckily the 1DS3 is now at a price that made this possible for me.
It looks like the 1DS3 could tick all the boxes for you.

Gary

 

[tikkathreebarrel]

^ As above, a 5D2 and a 1D4 makes perfect sense to me
However, are you unhappy with what you have, if not then I think I'd be tempted to stay with them and buy some more glass

Matt

Thanks Matt. Am I actually unhappy with my two bodies? No, not at all. I'm just kindful that neither is getting younger but neither am I.

Buy some glass? Well I plan to change my 105 bugma for the new Canon 100 macro some time but I'm happy with my other lenses: 100-400, 70-200 f4 IS (with and without a 1.4 extender), 16-35 and 50mm 1.4. The f2.8 IS version of the 70-200 keeps whistling to me but I'm resisting - I like the handiness of the f4 version and I don't think I need two lenses of the same focal length.
So, the 100 macro might just get priority.

 

[tikkathreebarrel]

.I made a list of what problems I had and then picked the camera that sorted out these problems

Well that's a good test and no mistake. Here's a start:

1. better high ISO performance so that I don't have to Neat Image process and
2. compared to the 1DII, the plasticky sound of the 5D shutter.

Not much of a list so far is it?

I keep telling myself I like the fact that by dropping the grip from my 5D I can travel lighter than with the 1DII: the funny thing is that I never actually do it!

It looks like the 1DS3 could tick all the boxes for you.

Oh you! I daren't pick one up as I probably couldn't put it down again.

 

[tikkathreebarrel]

Facts are facts, and you can't beat full frame for colour rendition and ISO performance.

Agree 100%

But, people do say that the 5D MkII hasn't the best focusing system for moving objects.

And think of all those who upgraded from 5D to 5DII Certainly it's how I got mine.

Maybe a 1DS will solve your problem. It combines a full frame sensor with the speed that you need for focusing when in sport or wildlife mode.

You don't mean a 1DS Mk1? That's surely unlikely to be an improvement over the 5D? I'm reconciled to needing to go for a newer Mark if I walk through the door labelled 1DS Bodies.

Personally I'd stick with the two bodies.

You may yet be right.

 

[vulcan2912]

If it's low high iso noise levels then it has to be the 5D MK2.
You only get that 1D shutter sound from the 1 series I'm afraid.

If you are happy with the useability of your 5D then the MK2 should suit you fine.My main complaints with the MK2 were the inconsistent flash exposures,3.9 FPS and overall sluggish feel in use compared to the 7D.The 1DS3 is only 5 fps but it feels so much more responsive in use.
Low iso noise is the killer on the 7D for me.The files also stand up to very little pp before they fall apart.The 5D2 files can be seriously abused and still look supurb.

Gary