HELP! Canon 5D III used or Canon 6D II new
Oct 6, 2018 12:58:01 #
Excellent responses here, great viewpoints and strengths/weaknesses for each camera. Let me add that I am an early adopter of a 6d mkII and I love it. The features I use more than I thought I would are the articulated screen and the wireless communication/operation. I also like the touchscreen part of the equipment. I often have to shoot an array of property arranged on a table and the articulated screen allows me to hoist the camera overhead and take photos of large arrays of "stuff" without having to climb up a ladder to frame the shot. The wireless function was used in taking photos of a highly figured and highly reflective china cabinet. We darkened the room set up on a tripod and I operated the camera via a phone app from another room. With a bit of experimentation we got it right. All that said, if I was making money solely as a professional, I would add a 5d Mk IV to my gear and I base that solely on the recommendations of the membership here.
Oct 6, 2018 13:00:31 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Sorry, but I have to disagree... br br 5D Mark II... (show quote)
Thanks, Alan, for a truly comprehensive reply, as usual.
In addition, the 6DII has a newer DIGIC processor which should yield better low light.high ISO results. The articulated screen is a MUST for me because I can't bend the way I used to, making low angle positions more accessible to me. The 5dIII, venerable as it is, isn't selling at a low enough used price to justify the risks of becoming unrepairable sooner. And used, is used. Although I'm a fan of buying used, the lack of warranty and the unknown prior use, and the many 5DIII's heavily used by pros that may be in the mix as well as some with latent problems present more risk than the current $500 difference in used/new price presents.
As much as I've GAS'd over the 5DIII for a long time, I think I'd opt of the 6DII. Because that's not on my purchase horizon right now, I'm interested in seeing what the EOS R and the adapters might bring to the upgrade from APS-C. Also. Jared Polin, "Fro," has a video that essentially mirrors all of your points (no surprise). Also note that Sharpie has mentioned a used 5D S as a potential option too, which presents a bigger boost in MPIX.
It is great to have a fact based discussion,
C
Oct 6, 2018 13:15:48 #
Thanks. I was a successful pro a few decades ago. Back in the days of F1 and A1. While I used both, I preferred the A-1. I used several at the same time--film days. I have decided to pick photography again. My budget appears to dictate a used D5III or new D6II. It looks like the D5III is where I am going. I shoot EVERYTHING except formal portraits. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I need to get a camera where I can learn all the extremes, as well as the 'meat and potatoes' of these cameras. I will eventually get aD5mark4--I think.
THANK YOU ALL!!! I am SO appreciative of everyone's input. We really are a community.
THANK YOU ALL!!! I am SO appreciative of everyone's input. We really are a community.
Oct 6, 2018 14:32:52 #
Photocraig wrote:
Thanks, Alan, for a truly comprehensive reply, as ... (show quote)
Just to add, the 5D3 and the 6D2 have almost identical low light/high ISO and DR performance, which is a function of the sensor: http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm
Oct 6, 2018 14:48:25 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Have you considered the new EOS M series Canon mirrorless? It is priced between the 5D series of camera bodies and the 6D II body and is due out soon (3 more days). All of Canon lenses will work on it along with the new series of RF lenses that are unmatched in performance and quality.
Shoot, I meant to say EOS R series Canon mirrorless. Not the M series. Sorry.
Oct 6, 2018 14:57:28 #
Oct 6, 2018 17:02:17 #
If you could get a 6 year old Ferrari for the same price as a 2 year old Volkswagen, which woukd you buy? 5D3 all the way
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