Canon 1ds mark II 16mp or 24 mp aps c ? I have the option of purchasing a little used canon 1ds mark II for $800.00. Body only. I do not need high ISO as I shoot mostly landscapes...

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Nov 4, 2014 20:26:23 #

MCoomber Loc: Hamilton ontario

I have the option of purchasing a little used canon 1ds mark II for $800.00. Body only. I do not need high ISO as I shoot mostly landscapes, portraits, macro, and some events that don't require more 4frames per second. I do have vintage nikkor lenses that I have adapted for canon, (28 f3.5, 35 f2.8, 50 f1.4, 105 f2.5, 200 f4, 300 f4.5). These are all manual focus and I do alright with them now. I would only need to purchase a new zoom which I was thinking of a wide zoom, something like a 16-28mm. Should I go for the ds or a newer canon aps as I cannot convince my boss (wife) to let me get a 5d ii or III.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Michael

Nov 4, 2014 20:49:20 #

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

MCoomber wrote:

I have the option of purchasing a little used canon 1ds mark II for $800.00. Body only..... Should I go for the ds or a newer canon aps as I cannot convince my boss (wife) to let me get a 5d ii or III.....

get a used nikon D7100 for $800 and use those nikor lenses properly.

Nov 4, 2014 20:51:24 #

MCoomber Loc: Hamilton ontario

It is not possible to used non-AI lenses on a new nikon from a nikon f2 on up to present day. Thanks though for the response.

Nov 4, 2014 21:09:55 #

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

MCoomber wrote:

It is not possible to used non-AI lenses on a new nikon from a nikon f2 on up to present day. Thanks though for the response.

there is some truth in what you say but the last 30 seconds of this is interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8y9dlgJZS0

Nov 4, 2014 21:57:59 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

MCoomber wrote:

It is not possible to used non-AI lenses on a new nikon from a nikon f2 on up to present day. Thanks though for the response.

It is totally possible to use ANY Ai. pre-Ai, or Ai-S Nikon lenses on the Nikon Df body, properly.

Nov 4, 2014 22:05:39 #

MCoomber Loc: Hamilton ontario

Please review the chart provided by a nikon group of users.

http://www.nikonians.org/reviews?alias=nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility

Nov 4, 2014 22:11:10 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

MCoomber wrote:

Please review the chart provided by a nikon group of users.

http://www.nikonians.org/reviews?alias=nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility

You need to find a newer chart! That one is two years old and very out of date! Check the lens compatibility:

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/dslr-cameras/Nikon-Df.html

Nov 4, 2014 23:12:02 #

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

MCoomber wrote:

I have the option of purchasing a little used cano... (show quote)

Micheal, why don't you sell all those old nikon lenses to MT? He'll buy anything that says Nikon on it. Then you'll have LOTS of money to buy a proper Canon set-up. Or trade him for one of those junky Canon 5dll's that somebody traded in on a 3100. He just throws those Canons out anyway! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS

Nov 5, 2014 07:27:35 #

ole sarg Loc: south florida

sensor size is like engine size: there ain't no replacement for displacement. Full frame is the way to go.

MCoomber wrote:

I have the option of purchasing a little used cano... (show quote)

Nov 5, 2014 07:27:57 #

MCoomber Loc: Hamilton ontario

Hi there again,

I guess that I need to re-ask the question as most of the responses relate to either the merits of canon and nikon, or the lenses that i have. My question was whether a 16 mp full-frame sensor circa 2004 was as good or better than a 24mp crop sensor of today.

thanks in advance for the help.

Nov 5, 2014 11:29:53 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

MCoomber wrote:

Just the way technology is going I would opt for the 24mp cropped sensor

Nov 5, 2014 11:39:23 #

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

MCoomber wrote:

Hi there again,I guess that I need to re-ask the question as most of the responses relate to either the merits of canon and nikon, or the lenses that i have. My question was whether a 16 mp full-frame sensor circa 2004 was as good or better than a 24mp crop sensor of today.thanks in advance for the help.

would not even attempt to say which camera was better but cheap asian electronic components are good for 3-6 years and a ten year old camera is begging for pain.

Nov 5, 2014 13:05:43 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

oldtigger wrote:

would not even attempt to say which camera was better but cheap asian electronic components are good for 3-6 years and a ten year old camera is begging for pain.

My cheap Asian 10D is still going strong having survived drops, extreme weather and other abuse while doing building surveys and travels.

Nov 5, 2014 16:33:27 #

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

MCoomber wrote:

I have the option of purchasing a little used cano... (show quote)

I have a 1DS and no changing for me, its the mutts nutts

Go for it

Nov 5, 2014 16:35:00 #

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Architect1776 wrote:

My cheap Asian 10D is still going strong having survived drops, extreme weather and other abuse while doing building surveys and travels.

Here here, bought mine new some 12 years ago and now my back up has never skipped a beat, amazing camera couldn't be more pleased

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