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Canon 5D MK2 or 1Ds2

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Posted by Eddie Arceneaux on May 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Hey yall, I'm interested in a full sensor body to go along with my 7D.I can only afford something in the range of $2500.I could get a new 5dmk2 or a nice used 1dsmk2.I care nothing about video so I'm starting to think like the used 1ds.What do yall think? Thanks, Eddie
Posted by Floris van Breugel on May 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM
The 5D2 sensor is much better, so unless you need the 1Ds features, I would suggest the 5D2.
Posted by Scott Fricke on May 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM
I've had both and would take the 5DII hands down. The 5D II's sensor is so much better, the live view is a great feature, and I like the lighter weight. 95% of the time I think it would be the better choice. The other 5%? When you need the added weather sealing or the extra stop on bracketing.
Posted by Eddie Arceneaux on May 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Hey yall, thanks,I love the idea of something new!