Canon 50D Ki: I have the Canon 50D and am drooling over the Canon 50D Mark ii. Does anyone have that camera? Can you give me pros and cons (if any) and differences in these two...

Creakj

I have the Canon 50D and am drooling over the Canon 50D Mark ii. Does anyone have that camera? Can you give me pros and cons (if any) and differences in these two cameras? Convince me I need it! LOL

Also, thought about renting camera to try it out. Do any of you rent equipment and if is, any recommendations on rental places?

Thanks.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Take 2 asprins and call me tomorrow.......
That's about the best I can offer..
Pat

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Creakj wrote:

I have the Canon 50D and am drooling over the Canon 50D Mark ii. Does anyone have that camera? Can you give me pros and cons (if any) and differences in these two cameras? Convince me I need it! LOL

Also, thought about renting camera to try it out. Do any of you rent equipment and if is, any recommendations on rental places?

Thanks.

Do you mean the 5D MK II?

All I can say is....get it. It's SUPERB!

If you've seen what comes out of this camera then you'd plunk the money down now!

Here is an article to convince you:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/full-frame-advantage.htm

Beware! If you have "less than stellar" lenses you will know about it!

Might I suggest you check out the Canon 135mm f/2?

You will drool all over your keyboard when you see what this lens can do.....

http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/canon135mmf2/Interesting

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

PS: Lensrentals.com will rent this camera. I'm sure there are other places.

http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/cameras/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii

Personally, I'd save the 150.00 towards buying one.

This is a shot taken with my 5DII with a 50mm f/1.4

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68474098@N07/7124852121/in/set-72157629897894507/

Creakj

Is there a big learning curve with this camera?...I am very familiar with everything on my 50D. I was thinking about a Trade-in with my 50D but I have several photo things coming up and I don't want to have problems. Thanks, I guess. I was hoping you were going to tell me not to get it..lol.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Creakj wrote:

Is there a big learning curve with this camera?...I am very familiar with everything on my 50D. I was thinking about a Trade-in with my 50D but I have several photo things coming up and I don't want to have problems. Thanks, I guess. I was hoping you were going to tell me not to get it..lol.

I would say no. I came from a t2i which is a LONG way from the 5D2 and I was comfortable right away.

I couldn't tell you that....there is no way I'd lie to you that way... :)

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

definitely rent one and try it out. as stated, better have great lenses with this camera.

rent one and try it out..if you really want one, i'll make you a great deal on one.

pros and cons....

all pros and only 1 con....autofocus in low light takes awhile. i use my 7d in low light and it's a speed demon on autofocus.

i'm saving for the new 1D

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

jimberton wrote:

definitely rent one and try it out. as stated, better have great lenses with this camera.

rent one and try it out..if you really want one, i'll make you a great deal on one.

pros and cons....

all pros and only 1 con....autofocus in low light takes awhile. i use my 7d in low light and it's a speed demon on autofocus.

i'm saving for the new 1D

NO! I disagree..!

Don't rent one!

Buy Jim's 5D now! Trust me.

Creakj

I am drooling over here in St. Louis. How much do you want for it? Details Please!!!!!!

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

hang in there. i promised it to another forum member that i gave through may to come up with the money. if he backs out, i will pm you immediately.

the camera is like new....only about 1500 pictures shot on it. it has the canon battery grip. no marks or scratches on it at all. i bought it last october from national camera in minneapolis. i also bought the extended warranty with accident protection (so it's covered until october, 2013). i am asking $1700. no wheeling dealing and no trading. i can take paypal or a bank check. i will pay the priority shipping with insurance.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

jimberton wrote:

hang in there. i promised it to another forum memb... (show quote)

This is a great deal. No matter who gets it, this is worth $1,700. My ONLY question is: Where were you when I was buying one three weeks ago???? :)

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

rpavich wrote:

quote=jimberton hang in there. i promised it to a... (show quote)

right here my friend...guess i made a comment awhile back about maybe selling my 5d....a forum member pm'd me and i made a deal.

say, did you hit the lottery or something? you just bought a 5d and i think i read that you bought some great lenses also. that's cool, cause now i can say i know a rich guy!!!

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

jimberton wrote:

say, did you hit the lottery or something? you just bought a 5d and i think i read that you bought some great lenses also. that's cool, cause now i can say i know a rich guy!!!

Lol...nope..you could say that I'm very poor...for the next 6 or 8 months!

I bought a 5d2, a 24mm f/1.4 and a 135mm f/2....yikes!

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

hahahaha...been there, done that.

i am saving now for the new canon 1d

Creakj

Please contact me if other person doesnt come thru. I can send money thru Paypal immediately. Thanks.