Canon 5D + 40D vs 1Ds mkII

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Hi,

I'm just a regular amateur photographer (maybe even less than that...), but I have several lenses and 2 bodies: Canon 5D and 40D (both gripped).

I use the 40D for when I need more reach and for outdoor sports and I use the 5D for when I want better imaging quality.
I absolutely love my 5D because it is a bit old school and also because, since it was calibrated by Canon with my own lenses, I can always trust it focus in the right spot. It almost always nails focus with my faster lenses wide open (28 1.8, 50 1.4 and 85 1.8), even on the more demanding situations.

Now I have the option to sell them and buy a 1Ds mkII in beautifull condition, almost mint with just 21 thousand actuations.
My question is: I'll loose some reach and some other things I have with the 40D, but will I gain any image quality compared to the 5D?
Will I probably have to send it for calibration with my faster lenses? Or won't, because usually theses bodies have not only a faster focusing system but also a more accurate one?
Did you guys notice front or back focusing issues with these bodies like we found with the less professional ones?

Thank you very much.

Regards,
Luis
 
Forgot to say I'd have to sell some of my gear: at least the 5D and some lenses, or the 5D + 40D and 1 or 2 lenses, etc.

Thanks,
Luis
 
LongLensPhotography said:
It's a no brainer. 1Ds offers superior resolution and focusing that actually works. You'll never touch 40D again for sure.
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Thanks. I also feel that although, I have to say, my 40D has never let me down, not even once. ;)

Regarding focus accuracy with a 50 1.4, for instance: are these bodies less prone to front and back focus?
Or they may need calibration just like any other body?
 
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Mine's has been PERFECT every time with every lens that is known to be of good condition. Those 9 or 11AF point systems are known to be hit and miss at best so you must have been lucky.

I can't see you selling much because all of these now sell for rock bottom prices. A new basic rebel is like 2x or 3x more, and I wouldn't have one.
 
That's good to know.
Regarding the AP points, I forgot to say I only really trust the center one. ;)

I'm now selling some gear in the classifieds that I'll definitely miss, but I guess I'll have to make the "jump".

Cheers,
Luis
 
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