Originally Posted by Ag NO3 I am about to retire my EOS 5D original after 7 years of exemplary service. Given the cheap prices for a run-out MkII I was very tempted to save a buck and settle for the MkII — I am sure it is a fine beast. Then I wondered about waiting for the 6D which will launch at about the same price as the run-out MkIIs but when I had a play with a buddy's 5D MkII and read a bit about the differences in construction my mind was made up. As luck would have it, I had a day of studio shooting last Friday and both my batteries died. The owner of the hire studio loaned me his 1DS Mk III and I completed my assignment with it. I also learned that I certainly don't wish to buy into that big beefy territory. Which is a great comfort to be aware of. Chers, Walter

For the last couple of days Canon had the 5D2 refurbished on sale for $1,300, it's now "out of stock" - I'm still waiting to see how the 6D looks

I am currently asking myself the same question. I have a 7d and want to upgrade to a full frame. I'm looking at the III because of the AF and high ISO. I think I'm going to wait a couple months though because there are rumors about an entry level full frame camera! We'll see!

Originally Posted by JAmadoPhotography I am currently asking myself the same question. I have a 7d and want to upgrade to a full frame. I'm looking at the III because of the AF and high ISO. I think I'm going to wait a couple months though because there are rumors about an entry level full frame camera! We'll see!

You mean this one?

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canon-eos-6d/

5D2 is cheaper right now, while they last. The 5D2's center AF point is very good, but the rest are nearly worthless. The 6D looks like its center point will be even better, but it also has the inferior and presumably useless line-type sensors at the outer points. But that is your "entry level full frame" Canon for the time being. The 5D3 has 41 cross-type sensors, and the AF is awesome, but you pay for what you get.