canon 5 D: I'm thinking of replacing my T3 with a used 5D ($425),is this a good move ,I have 4 L lenses.

exitvisa Loc: richmond bc

I'm thinking of replacing my T3 with a used 5D ($425),is this a good move ,I have 4 L lenses.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

That's a good price and since you have 4 L lenses I would do it.

amehta Loc: Boston

exitvisa wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing my T3 with a used 5D ($425),is this a good move ,I have 4 L lenses.

What do you hope to gain with the 5D?

Dick Z. Loc: Downers Grove IL

exitvisa wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing my T3 with a used 5D ($425),is this a good move ,I have 4 L lenses.

If your lenses are designer for the T3 only, they won't work with a full frame camera. If they are Canon lenses they should have EF printed on the lens barrel to use on a full frame Canon 5D. If they have EFS printed, they will only work with crop frame cameras. :cry: :cry:

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

That's a ten year old camera, I would get something newer with much better technology.

Adorama has a deal going now where you get a Canon 70D body, a Pixma Pro 100 printer, a 50 sheet box of photo paper, a camera carry bag, and a 32GB SD card for $1,249 with a $350 MIR plus a $100 instant rebate which ends up getting you all that stuff for $799.

The camera body alone is running around $1,100 right now.
You can CL the printer and paper to get your end cost even lower.

amehta Loc: Boston

Dick Z. wrote:

If your lenses are designer for the T3 only, they won't work with a full frame camera. If they are Canon lenses they should have EF printed on the lens barrel to use on a full frame Canon 5D. If they have EFS printed, they will only work with crop frame cameras. :cry: :cry:

I believe that Canon L lenses are all EF lenses, not EF-S, so the OP is well stocked.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Swamp Gator wrote:

That's a ten year old camera, I would get something newer with much better technology.

Adorama has a deal going now where you get a Canon 70D body, a Pixma Pro 100 printer, a 50 sheet box of photo paper, a camera carry bag, and a 32GB SD card for $1,249 with a $350 MIR plus a $100 instant rebate which ends up getting you all that stuff for $799.

The camera body alone is running around $1,100 right now.
You can CL the printer and paper to get your end cost even lower.

WOW, yes, I second THAT motion!! :lol:
Then sell your T3 and subsidize even more!
Again, WOW!! :lol:
SS

Dick Z. Loc: Downers Grove IL

amehta wrote:

I believe that Canon L lenses are all EF lenses, not EF-S, so the OP is well stocked.

Sorry, amehta. I overlooked the "L" in Exitvisa's Letter. :( :(

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You might want to test your favorite lens on the 5D before purchasing, if an option. The 5D sensor is roughly the same size in terms of MP even if full frame. The processor is also an older version by 2 generations as compared to your T3. The price is reasonable but maybe not an upgrade in fact. As suggested by others, something newer relative to the T3 is likely a better choice.

amehta Loc: Boston

Dick Z. wrote:

Sorry, amehta. I overlooked the "L" in Exitvisa's Letter. :( :(

No worries, just wanted to address your point, which is generally valid.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I agree, the 5D is really long in the tooth. There is a lot of thinking to do when buying such an old camera. Personally, I would not do it no matter how good the camera looks. You need to get shutter actuations, repair history, and any documents on this camera. The risk of buying and using such old technology could let your down in just that moment. You may either want to save a bit more, and buy a 6D for your "L" lenses. Look for a Canon factory refurbished, or if used, look at KEH.com, they have a warranty on their used equipment. The 5D is just to old.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

Swamp Gator wrote:

That's a ten year old camera, I would get something newer with much better technology.

Adorama has a deal going now where you get a Canon 70D body, a Pixma Pro 100 printer, a 50 sheet box of photo paper, a camera carry bag, and a 32GB SD card for $1,249 with a $350 MIR plus a $100 instant rebate which ends up getting you all that stuff for $799.

The camera body alone is running around $1,100 right now.
You can CL the printer and paper to get your end cost even lower.

:thumbup: Nice package. He would even be better off getting a 7D.

Jim D

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

If you are not going to shoot action, and you don't need the latest focusing such as the 7DII, then the full frame 5D is a good camera and you will get comparable, or better, images than many of the newer cameras. Here are 2 images I took with the 5D which has a lot of detail and dynamic range.

exitvisa wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing my T3 with a used 5D ($425),is this a good move ,I have 4 L lenses.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Dick Z. wrote:

If your lenses are designer for the T3 only, they won't work with a full frame camera. If they are Canon lenses they should have EF printed on the lens barrel to use on a full frame Canon 5D. If they have EFS printed, they will only work with crop frame cameras. :cry: :cry:

L glass is made for full frame!!

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

Correction: EF lenses, including L lenses, are made for either full frame or crop-sensor Canon cameras. I use L glass on my 7D.

speters wrote:

L glass is made for full frame!!