Post by: TeacherMan on October 04, 2011, 04:20:44 PM
I love wildlife, I moved to AK a couple years ago and my pics have taken off! The two bodies that I'm looking at are the:
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 MP Digital SLR Camera, new in the box or USED (only because I can't find new) but in great condition Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7 MP. Both cameras are with in a couple hundred in terms of price so that's not an issue. I've been leaning toward the new 5D Mark II just because it is new but the 1D is such a nice camera :dunno: :chuckle:
Just to let you know I will be topping wither one I get off with a CANON EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM LENS along with both a 1.4 and 2x L series extender.
Thanks!
Post by: huntnphool on October 04, 2011, 04:35:14 PM
Post by: Goomsba on October 04, 2011, 10:01:12 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on October 05, 2011, 09:37:27 AM
The advantage of the 1Ds2 is it is weather proof while the 5D2 is notorious for having issues in even marginal weather. With my 1Ds2, I could shoot through a rain storm and not stop and not worry about the camera. I would just let the rain pour off the camera and no issues ever. The 5D2 would die a quick death if I did that. Even taking a 5D2 from cold/moist conditions into a hot car quickly might cause issues. The shutter on the 1Ds2 should last a tad longer and the camera will be more robust overall.
The 5D2 has bad autofocus. There is no denying this. The 5D2 autofocus will be similar to your rebel and is touted as being very bad compared to other cameras. The 1Ds2 blows the 5D2 autofocus out of the water and i can follow owls flying at me in busy habitat. Focus is solid and accurate. The 1Ds2 screen is small and not great but I don't rely on the back screen a lot while shooting while others do. The 5D2 has a nice big screen with good resolution, can take movies, and has simple single handed operation. The 1Ds2 has 2 handed operation and can be a bit frustrating to use until you learn the 2 handed operation technique. While this may seem bad, I've never had my 1Ds2 change settings on me while hiking or accidentally. The 5D2 can be bumped off in the settings easily.
There are advantages to both. You have to decide which advantages you want. I push my equipment hard so for me, a pro body is essential these days. Others have other factors that are more important to them. I upgraded to the 1Ds Mark 3 and it has is the best camera I've ever used. I think if they announce a 4th version soon the 3rd will come down in price even more.
Post by: TeacherMan on October 05, 2011, 08:06:42 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 05, 2011, 09:54:27 PM
The advantage of the 1Ds2 is it is weather proof while the 5D2 is notorious for having issues in even marginal weather. With my 1Ds2, I could shoot through a rain storm and not stop and not worry about the camera. I would just let the rain pour off the camera and no issues ever. The 5D2 would die a quick death if I did that.
Exactly