Need your opinions on camera choice: I currently shoot a Canon 5D Mk II with 154,000 clicks. It is working fine. The only thing I don’t like about it is the 9 point focusing system. I...

kcooke Loc: Alabama

I currently shoot a Canon 5D Mk II with 154,000 clicks. It is working fine. The only thing I don’t like about it is the 9 point focusing system. I would like to buy another new or newer updated camera and will probably keep my current camera as a back up.

Glass is not an issue as My wife shoots Nikon with fx glass. Also I want to stay with a full size format sensor unless someone can talk me out of it! I’ve done a fair amount of research. Budget is $1600. I have it narrowed down to the following based on current prices:

Canon 6D $995
Canon 6D MK II $1599
Nikon D750 $1396
5D MK III $1550 used 8500 clicks

Please let me know what your opinions are and thanks in advance for your guidance

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

kcooke wrote:

I currently shoot a Canon 5D Mk II with 154,000 cl... (show quote)

Adorama has just announced their Black Friday sales on Nikon equipment. Might want to take a look. There are some very attractive bundles available on the D750.

https://www.adorama.com/g/nikon-dslr-camera-sale-holiday-2018

Might be able to revise your list a little...

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I'm sure you can find a Nikon D810 that is in your price range. At worst a Nikon D800E. A D750 is okay but it is not a D810 by any means.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

DavidPine wrote:

I'm sure you can find a Nikon D810 that is in your price range. At worst a Nikon D800E. A D750 is okay but it is not a D810 by any means.

They have some attractive D810 bundles as well, but they are above the budget. There are a lot of used D810s on the market, and I agree that would be a nice choice.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Of the list you posted, either the D750 or the 5D3 would be my choice, depending on what glass I had for each. Both are pro level solid workhorses used by pros everywhere (which should tell you something).

kcooke Loc: Alabama

larryepage wrote:

Adorama has just announced their Black Friday sales on Nikon equipment. Might want to take a look. There are some very attractive bundles available on the D750.

https://www.adorama.com/g/nikon-dslr-camera-sale-holiday-2018

Might be able to revise your list a little...

That price I showed on the D750 was new from B&H today on their sale. Nikon has it listed for that as well. All those prices I showed are new except the used 5D mkII. Thanks!

kcooke Loc: Alabama

kcooke wrote:

That price I showed on the D750 was new from B&H today on their sale. Nikon has it listed for that as well. All those prices I showed are new except the used 5D mkII. Thanks!

Meant to say used 5D MK III

kcooke Loc: Alabama

DavidPine wrote:

I'm sure you can find a Nikon D810 that is in your price range. At worst a Nikon D800E. A D750 is okay but it is not a D810 by any means.

I’ll look into that.

kcooke Loc: Alabama

larryepage wrote:

They have some attractive D810 bundles as well, but they are above the budget. There are a lot of used D810s on the market, and I agree that would be a nice choice.

Thanks

kcooke Loc: Alabama

DavidPine wrote:

I'm sure you can find a Nikon D810 that is in your price range. At worst a Nikon D800E. A D750 is okay but it is not a D810 by any means.

MPB has a used D810 for $1599 with 12,000 clicks. Thanks for mentioning the D810

kcooke Loc: Alabama

TriX wrote:

Of the list you posted, either the D750 or the 5D3 would be my choice, depending on what glass I had for each. Both are pro level solid workhorses used by pros everywhere (which should tell you something).

Understood. Thanks

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

kcooke wrote:

I currently shoot a Canon 5D Mk II with 154,000 cl... (show quote)

Unless your 5DII breaks, keep saving until you can make a major jump in Canon technology and move into a 5DIV. Say in 6-months or maybe this time next year, you'll find plenty at a discount against a new version.

kcooke Loc: Alabama

CHG_CANON wrote:

Unless your 5DII breaks, keep saving until you can make a major jump in Canon technology and move into a 5DIV. Say in 6-months or maybe this time next year, you'll find plenty at a discount against a new version.

Not sure that I want to wait but I hear you.

mrtaxi Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL

I have the 5D iii which I loved and keep as back up. I also own the the 5D iv, and a 5DS that I use for mostly landscapes. All three are all great cameras, real work horses, and they have great weather sealing. Of your choices I would gonwith the the used 5D III. it’s used by many professionals. The 5D iv and 5DS are large steps up from the III however.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

kcooke wrote:

I currently shoot a Canon 5D Mk II with 154,000 cl... (show quote)

I would make up my own mind and be done with it. This is your decision based on your research. Someone suggests the Nikon and 4 months later you need a $400.00 repair. What then???