KevSull Too Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Need to replace my 300D, as it's now the weak link between camera, glass and idiot pressing buttons. I was really suffering at ISO400 after cropping some recent pics. Is the 1D mk III really that much better than the 5D? Wot with the 5D having 12 mpixels and the 1D only 10? I know the 5D is a full frame jobbie, so I lose the 1.6x I get with my current 300D, but the 5D should make up for the lack of magnification multiplier with the extra pixels? I've read that the noise performance of the 5D is good due to the 35mm sensor, and I'm unlikely to need the really high ISO settings that the 1D excels in. I'll need to keep saving for the 1D but could stretch to the 5D now. I may also be able to pursuade SWMBO that I need the 17-40mm L jobbie too. What'd jew reckon? (that's Welsh that bit by there ). 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 The 5D is rumoured to be up for replacement - but that's a pretty medium-long term change - probably the next to get an upgrade will be the 1Ds mk II or the 30D. Anyway, the noise on the mk III is excellent - I'm fairly sure I've read that it has the same pixel-density and spacing as the 5D, but just a smaller sensor. It also has the latest twin-CPU processing - in any case, it's damned good for low-noise. The mk III should has much quicker AF than the 5D - and that 10fps can be useful too... They're really chalk and cheese though. The FF sensor is good for wide angle - but some lenses suffer from vignetting at the edges because the light is travelling at such an extreme angle relative to the sensor sites. The 1D is weather-proofed too... ...only really useful if you have matching L-series lenses. Basically, I'd suggest that if you want a landscape/portrait camera, go for the 5D. Any kind of sports-usage (or anything requiring quick and accurate dynamic AF) will be better served by the mk III. It's a monster of a camera (from all sorts of perspectives). Jolly happy with mine - but I would consider a used 1dmkII (or mk II N) for a second body for around the same sort of price (£1400ish) as a new 5D. Quite hard to find them though. 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Nah chop the lot in and go Nikon, you know it makes sense Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oi you two, dare you to ask the same question of Mr Carmichael upstairs Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Well, he *is* a 5D owner... 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 and dont we know it Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Get a Fuji Finepix... 😬 If at first you don't suceed Skydiving is not for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Or I've got an OM10 I could sell to you that would get you away from that dreadful Canon stuff (they are really a photocopier & printer maker and not an optical maker like Nikon) Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 that dreadful Canon stuff (they are really a photocopier & printer maker Funny, I've heard that defense from another local, high-end NiCON owner in the last few weeks... and not an optical maker like Nikon) Well, why don't NiCON get on and make some bleedin' optics then - instead of winding up Delbert and co with dodgy Lego-alikes... 😬 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevSull Too Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks Myles (F**k off Davis). Looks like you've just cost me a lot more money, you swine. Although the original plan was to see what the 40D will be like and get some extra glass with that. Davis, the Nikon vs. Canon discussion is very much like the Jeep vs. Land Rover discussion. And as we say, I'd rather push a Land Rover than drive a Jeep! 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Don't worry Kev, I have lens envy, I need small f numbers and big mm numbers PS anybody want a 1.7 teleconverter that fits none of my lenses 😔 If at first you don't suceed Skydiving is not for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 We would like to inform you that Nikon AF-S Tele-Converter TC-17E II is compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED and DX Nikkor lenses. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Marylen Hwang Customer Service So the struggle begins, be better outting it on e-bay If at first you don't suceed Skydiving is not for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Put it in english, man - what DOES it fit? Make & model of camera Make & model of lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Dave - I posted a link to a pdf (well, a link to a NiCON support site with the appropriate phrase) that will tell you which lenses it works with... 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 WHERE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Where on the stair ? Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Right there A leetle link with clogs on... here -and then search on 'SLR teleconverter lens compatibility' 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 And Digi rev have given me moi money back minus postage £8 and return postage (claimed on expenses) *thumbup* So its a Macro real size prime for Delbert next, after a bit of the old reasearch If at first you don't suceed Skydiving is not for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevSull Too Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 OK, it seems that specs for the 40D are being leaked now, just found this on another forum: From the Camera and Imaging Products Association we have these specs: * 10.1 MP CMOS sensor * 5fps, 30 JPEG image burst * Integrated Cleaning System * 2.5in LCD with 230K pixels and 160º viewing angle * Picture Style image processing * Spot metering & 9-point AF * DIGIC II processor with 0.2 sec start up * Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite flashes Not looking that great so far, and this was my last chance to buy something decent that wasn't the cost of a small country. 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Nope - if that's true, it's not much up on the 30D except for a few MPs and a bigger buffer... 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Doyle Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 You and your big buffer, cheeky 🥰 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevSull Too Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Disappointed that it's not DIGIC III... I guess I'd better wait until Canon announce the actual spec. 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Actually, looking at that spec again, I can't believe it at all. 10MP - OK, yes. Digic II - erm, hasn't the 30D got that? 5fps and 30 jpegs? Erm, hasn't the... 2.5" LCD - hasn't the.... * 8.2 MP CMOS sensor * 5fps, 30 JPEG image burst * 2.5" LCD * Picture Style image processing * Spot metering & 9-point AF * DIGIC II * Digital Photo Professional software * Magnesium alloy body * Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite flashes * Connectivity Erm - yep - those are all 30D features except for the 10MP. No anti-dust either, you'll notice. I would expect 10MP, DigicIII, anti-dust, maybe not much more than 5fps - but a longer burst... 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevSull Too Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Umm, yes anti dust... But, the way the 30D prices are dropping, it's looking like a very good buy. 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 "but a longer burst" I'm sure that was a line from DDD 😳 😬 Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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