1DsMK2 or 5DMK2

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Bit of a dilemma, after reading a lot about the high ISO capabilities of the 5D2 I am wondering whether to sell the 1DS2 and buy one. Several instances I have accidently knocked the ISO up to around 800-1000 and subsequently the landscape has been ruined. Thinking about it the 5D would seem to sort that problem. I admit there are advantages to keeping the 1DS (the build (though I have never dropped it and lets face it the build of the 5d isnt exactly going to be sloppy) and the autofocus primarily) but none that I couldnt do without as I will be using the camera mainly for landscapes.


What do you people think.



And yes I have used the search function.
 
Difficult one, Mark. I love the 1 series bodies and the little 'extras' that you get built-in. I do a lot of lengthy exposures and the in-built viewfinder cover is a Godsend. The ability to save groups of setting to file and then call them up when I need them is very useful. Handling, for me, is second to none.
Having said that, the 5D2 is claimed to have better High ISO handling, so if that's important to you then its a big plus. I used to think Liveview was a gimmick, but it does have its uses.
Both are excellent landscape cameras. Have you been able to handle a 5D2 to see how it feels to you? (Probably not, given their scarcity)
 
Hi Mark, I should be able to answer your question as i had been using a 1Ds mk2 and got rid for the 5d mk2 with BGE6 grip and i have not looked back.
The 1Ds mk2 is a great camera but i now do landscapes and don't need solid build however i love the lighter body and love that Digic 4 processor and live view. If you are primarily landscaping then this is by far the better camera. Of course it will do other things but that 21mp sensor is phenomenal. It is simply newer technology and i love the fact i can get the iso down to 50. Either way they are both great cameras so you can't go wrong either way.
 
Sell the 1ds MarkII - Are you mad
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:nuts::banana:......maybe a little bit :lol:


Difficult one, Mark. I love the 1 series bodies and the little 'extras' that you get built-in. I do a lot of lengthy exposures and the in-built viewfinder cover is a Godsend. The ability to save groups of setting to file and then call them up when I need them is very useful. Handling, for me, is second to none.
Having said that, the 5D2 is claimed to have better High ISO handling, so if that's important to you then its a big plus. I used to think Liveview was a gimmick, but it does have its uses.
Both are excellent landscape cameras. Have you been able to handle a 5D2 to see how it feels to you? (Probably not, given their scarcity)
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Hi Mark, I should be able to answer your question as i had been using a 1Ds mk2 and got rid for the 5d mk2 with BGE6 grip and i have not looked back.
The 1Ds mk2 is a great camera but i now do landscapes and don't need solid build however i love the lighter body and love that Digic 4 processor and live view. If you are primarily landscaping then this is by far the better camera. Of course it will do other things but that 21mp sensor is phenomenal. It is simply newer technology and i love the fact i can get the iso down to 50. Either way they are both great cameras so you can't go wrong either way.
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I would imagine that the 5D would have the better IQ though not by much...would that be your assesment?

I do like the handling of the 1 series but am also quite at home with the 50D, the size of the 5D is not to dissimilar from the XXD series so handling and ergonomics is no issue. If it replaced the 1D then it would serve as my landscape and people camera as the 50D with the crop has taken priority with the wildlife, As I said while the build may not be up to the standards of the 1D`s it will be good.. just as my EOS 3 had good build yet not up to EOS 1 standards. I would miss the viewfinder cover, its just so easy to flick it into position rather than use the ones they provide on the strap, but then the better noise control would in some places be a lifesaver as I like my images to be as clean as possible. I give a decent amount of work to stock websites so reduced noise at most ISO`s is advantageous, though not nesassary (how did people get on in the old days without this much noise control :thinking: :lol:).


I love my 1D but can see real advantages to the 5D....why can`t these discisions be easy :bang:


Cheers guys for the imput.
 
Unless you are fleet streeting or shooting in war zones you don't need 1D build quality. Yes we all look good with 1d build size and the tank like quality but it's all in the picture taking and the 5D mk2 does it very well...Easy choice :woot:
 
Unless you are fleet streeting or shooting in war zones you don't need 1D build quality
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Still it is nice to have it

Yes we all look good with 1d build size and the tank like quality but it's all in the picture taking and the 5D mk2 does it very well...Easy choice
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I am definetly swaying over to the 5D having seen some of the images of the noise at ISO levels.
 
This is an interesting one. There is a lot of hype about noise at the moment but the stuff from DxO Labs (if you believe it) suggests that there is much less than a stop of difference between the 1DsII and 5DII in terms of high ISO noise. If you pm me your email address, I can drop over a PDF I wrote pulling some of the stuff together on this.

But, for me the key question is how do you "accidentally knock" the ISO on a 1DsII? You have to hold down 2 buttons and move a wheel! I don't have a 5DII, but I did have a 5D "classic" and I sold it as I found the controls were knocked too easily and settings could get moved. I have never had that problem with a MkII.

Could a suggest an easier option might me to check the ISO before shooting? It is not like landscapes are normally massively rushed and so you could "train" yourself to check ISO before pressing the button.

I've looked and there is no camara on the market available today that would make me move from my 1DsII at a suitable price (yes, I would have a 1DsIII if it didn't cost me to upgrade and I would have a D700/D3 if I didn't need to change lenses)

Paul
 
Accidental for me means forgetting to set it back when I have used the higher settings ;). I normally do check the ISO before a shoot..........normally.

You make an interesting point about the noise... i'll pm you.
 
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