Re: Question for lea - was good lens gone bad?

[Bob <w8imo@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks....

I still have to decide if I want the full frame, I'm leaning that way.  I wanted an opinion from a real independent user

Since the 20D is still a good camera I'm really hoping to get a newer body as we plan to do a lot of traveling and the 20D will be the backup body.

And like you, changing systems is not an option since I have L glass.

Thanks again and thanks to everybody that responded.

Bob

lea murphy wrote:

Definitely the video is a big deal but it's not the only big deal about the 5DM2.

I can't compare it to the 50D because I've only got a 5D.

Here's what I like about the M2:

21.5 million pixels: the clarity is amazing

ISO to 6400: and it's really useable

Much improved menu system: much easier, clearer to navigate

Automatic sensor cleaner: does a good job

Full frame: need I say more?

The M2 may be overkill for some people and indeed, I use mine as my carryaround camera because it would be overkill for my studio work with babies.

What prompted me to buy was that I wanted the newer body, the greater number of pixels and I won't ever go back to anything less than full frame.

I hope this is of some help to you.

Lea

life is short. photograph it.

www.leamurphy.com

On Jan 30, 2009, at 6:56 PM, Bob <w8imo@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Lea, I'm trying to decide on a replacement for my 20D with two under consideration: 50D, 5D MkII.

I read a recent review from B&H of the 5D MkII and it seemed to me that the big thing about it is the video. 

My question to you as a user of both is how big a deal is the video capability of the MkII?  I'm really not that interested in video.  What do you like about the MkII vs the original?

Thanks,
Bob



Lea Murphy wrote:

I have a dedicated 5D and lens in my studio.

 I removed the lens, put it on my 5DM2,

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