Ordered a new 5D II yesterday

JohnBiggsJohnBiggs Registered Users Posts: 841 Major grins
edited October 3, 2009 in Cameras
Ordered a new 5D II yesterday... woohoo.
Canon Gear: 5D MkII, 30D, 85 1.2 L, 70-200 2.8 IS L, 17-40mm f4 L, 50 1.4, 580EX, 2x 580EXII, Canon 1.4x TC, 300 f4 IS L, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 100-400 IS L
Other Gear: Olympus E-PL1, Pan 20 1.7, Fuji 3D Camera, Lensbaby 2.0, Tamron 28-75 2.8, Alien Bees lighting, CyberSyncs, Domke, HONL, FlipIt.
~ Gear Pictures

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  • JohnBiggsJohnBiggs Registered Users Posts: 841 Major grins
    edited October 1, 2009
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    JohnBiggs wrote:
    Ordered a new 5D II yesterday... woohoo.

    BTW: I'll be posting the 5d Mark I on the for sale as soon as the new camera arrives.
    Canon Gear: 5D MkII, 30D, 85 1.2 L, 70-200 2.8 IS L, 17-40mm f4 L, 50 1.4, 580EX, 2x 580EXII, Canon 1.4x TC, 300 f4 IS L, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 100-400 IS L
    Other Gear: Olympus E-PL1, Pan 20 1.7, Fuji 3D Camera, Lensbaby 2.0, Tamron 28-75 2.8, Alien Bees lighting, CyberSyncs, Domke, HONL, FlipIt.
    ~ Gear Pictures
  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2009
    Congratulations :ivar

    Having "grown up through" the xxD line, I'll be interested in any thoughts you might have comparing the 5DI with with the 5DII - just a curiosity thing.
    Scott
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2009
    Scott,

    I have both the 5D and 5D II. I had a budgeted for a 5D II, but was holding off, but when I ended up with a photo shoot and my 5D's mirror took a dive I went ahead and bought the 5D II.

    I really didn't think I would be impressed. I din't tink the image quality over the 5D would be significant, but I was wrong.

    The increased high ISO image quality is very noticeable, as well as the ability to crop the image while maintaining plenty of pixels for print.

    The large LCD is really great, the color seems better, the feel seems nicer. For some strange reason (I don't shoot a lot of jpg) but the jpg's just flat look better? The over all quality is very good.

    I tried the video and I might just learn to use that.

    I don't know how to articulate all the things I like about the 5D II, but if it's within your budget I would recommend getting one. You won't be disappointed.

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2009
    Sam, I already have one and I love it. But, never having even held a 5DI, I was curious about the comparison between the "classic" and the Mark II. You've pretty much answered all my questions. Thanks: thumb.gif

    FWIW, I iloveyou.gifiloveyou.gifiloveyou.gif my 5DII - my keeper rate with this camera is about twice what I was getting with a xxD body. Can't explain why really, it just is....
    Scott
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  • JohnBiggsJohnBiggs Registered Users Posts: 841 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2009
    It arrived today even though I got the 7-10 day free shipping...

    I just want to say buy with confidence from Abe's of Maine

    My battery is still charging so I haven't even powered it on yet. :(
    Canon Gear: 5D MkII, 30D, 85 1.2 L, 70-200 2.8 IS L, 17-40mm f4 L, 50 1.4, 580EX, 2x 580EXII, Canon 1.4x TC, 300 f4 IS L, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 100-400 IS L
    Other Gear: Olympus E-PL1, Pan 20 1.7, Fuji 3D Camera, Lensbaby 2.0, Tamron 28-75 2.8, Alien Bees lighting, CyberSyncs, Domke, HONL, FlipIt.
    ~ Gear Pictures
  • JonnyyayaJonnyyaya Registered Users Posts: 181 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2009
    Cant wait to hear what you think .. I am in the market for a NEW Full Frame Canon camera, just worried there is gonna be that Amazing new one in 2010. It always happens every 3 to 6 months with everything.

    Ready to buy soon New Canon ...
    joncurrierphotography.com
  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited October 3, 2009
    Jonnyyaya wrote:
    Cant wait to hear what you think .. I am in the market for a NEW Full Frame Canon camera, just worried there is gonna be that Amazing new one in 2010. It always happens every 3 to 6 months with everything.

    Ready to buy soon New Canon ...
    Of course there will be something new and amazing released next year. And, if not next year, it will be the year after that. You can't wait for that camera that might be coming around the corner. If there's a camera out there that does what you need and your current equipment doesn't, now is the time to get it. You can play the waiting game until the cows come home and never get the equipment you need. If you need/want it now, buy it and don't look back.
    Scott
    My Photos
    Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop
    Equipment List - Check my profile
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited October 3, 2009
    Congratulations John. clap.gif
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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