Re: Question for the group.

[Joseph Chamberlain <drjchamberlain@xxxxxxxxx>]

Randy,

Thanks for the tip. A sky fi card seems like a good solution for cameras that don't have it. The 6D doesn't need a GPS adapter as this camera has this feature already built-in (along with Wi-Fi). The camera that doesn't have these features is the 5D Mk III. The GPS, as I stated on my reply to Stephen, is not an absolute necessity but is a good feature to have. All things being equal I believe I would choose a camera with GPS over one without it.

Thanks,

Joseph.

On February 20, 2013, at 4:35 PM, Randy Little <randyslittle@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

you can alway get around wi fi with sky fi card.   The pros and cons of a camera can only be determined by using it in your situation.   and you can probably get a gps adapter for the 6d as well.   I still dont' get why anyone needs a gps on their camera.   I do a pretty good job of remembering where I was when I took the picture.   My studio haha. No really you can't remember where you took the shot and nee a gps to remind you?

Randy S. Little
http://www.rslittle.com

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2325729/

On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Stephen Ylvisaker <stephenjazz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Joseph,

 

Why are Wi-Fi and GPS important or useful to you? The way you described your customary work, you don't need to instantly need to upload your images to a server or "the cloud." Nor does it seem you need location information stored in the image data. This information, depending on client (like the military or a military contractor) or subject matter, could be construed as a security risk. Suppose you take a photo of a child in a park mor on a school playground, with the GPS turned on, and posted that photo on Flickr or some similar site; an unsrupulous person could get into the image data and find where that photo was taken and perhaps find that specific child, will ill-intent.

 

I know we have gotten so used to the conveniences of WiFi and GPS that we don't think of any disadvantages associated with them, but there may very well be some.

 

 

Stephen

--- On Wed, 2/20/13, Joseph Chamberlain <drjchamberlain@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Joseph Chamberlain <drjchamberlain@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Question for the group.
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 3:32 PM

Hello, everyone.

I have a question and thought I would ask for your opinions.

I've been shopping for a new camera. I am leaning towards a Canon camera because I already have a substantial investment in Canon accessories (lenses, flash units and others). One other requirement is that the camera should have a full frame sensor. The two cameras I seem to have liked the most are the 6D and 5D MK III. They both appear to have advantages and disadvantages. The following are the qualities I like about each:

6D

1. Price

2. Weight (very light)

3. Size (reasonably compact and easy to handle / carry)

4. Built-in Wi-Fi

5. Built-in GPS

6. Continuous auto-focus

5D MK III

1. Body construction (alloy and seals)

2. Stronger built, construction

3. Improved metering system

4. Speed

I am not an action or sports photographer so speed is of (very) limited value to me. Most of my photography is of stationary or near stationary subjects or medical/dental macro/close-up photography. I often have the camera set-up with a macro flash, macro lens, and a battery attachment fixed to the tripod screw and connected to the flash to provide faster recycling times. All these accessories add quite a bit of weight to the camera so it is easy to see why weight is important to me. My previous camera, a 1Ds MK II, was very heavy with all these accessories to the point that it made shooting often unpleasant and cumbersome.

My initial reaction is to go with the 6D for the price, the weight and the built-in features (Wi-Fi and GPS). I can't think of one thing the 5D MK III would do for me that couldn't be duplicated by the 6D. However, I would like to hear pros and cons from those who have experience with one or both of these cameras.

Any input or suggestions will be very appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

Joseph.