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Steve Spencer: I do listen to people's views and give them a fair hearing. That's why I have concluded that the 5D2 AF system is inferior. I have also admitted that for certain use, it might be good enough. Like for example using only center AF point, landscapes, etc. Still makes it inferior to the 40D/50D and certainly cameras like the D700
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Tom Alicoate: The purpose of this discussion is to make my and everyone else's experience with Canon gear better in the future. Weaknesses need to be pointed out and discussed too, not just strengths. That's how you improve.
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Mr Chad: Yes, 40D and 50D AI Servo is pretty bad. Even Galbraith said it just can't do the job at all. I do however think that the 40D and 50D AF systems are faster and more accurate than the 5D2 in One-shot mode. Just based on the specs alone, it is only logical to conclude that, but I've read enough experiences for this as well. Tom Alicoate
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Steve Spencer: My opinion is that the 5D2 is not good enough for fast action and low light photography when you need AF to work, unless you can live with using only the center point. How is that for balance and nuance? Ofcourse, if you use only center point, that means your subject will be in the middle most of the time and that results in boring shots
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Todd Reichman: I think that the 5D2 is worth it only if you really, seriously, need the 21MP and can live with its shortcomings at the same time, and have enough money lying around to pay $2700 for a body that can be used in a limited amount of situations (like landscapes for example), which means that for other types of shooting you would need another
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Steve Spencer: I won't deny that there is emotion in my reactions, and I won't deny that I am very disappointed in the 5D2. That's just very clear. I did mention that the camera might fit certain styles of shooting, such as landscapes. But for weddings, I don't think the AF system is fast and accurate enough to be reliable in situations
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Mr Chad: Thanks for writing all that up. I don't think it is acceptable to pay $2700 for a body which contains an AF system that is inferior to a $850 body. Sorry, but that is just plain wrong. Especially when the competition is able to include a pro grade AF system in their prosumer (!) body that costs $1400. Very wrong. I don't think the 5D2
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Steve Spencer: I don't find my reactions extreme but I understand if you do. I just gave my opinion and stand by it. I'm just not the type that will say something like "ok, this is wrong with the camera, this could be better, this just doesn't work well, but hey, overall great product! highly recommended!" Certainly not when we're
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Steve Spencer: I agree with you 100% about the 5D2 being perfect for landscapes. I said so on my blog as well. But the thing is, even Canon says that they are targetting wedding photographers and journalists with the 5D. And that, when you take into account the issues, is a complete joke. A friend of mine who uses Nikon asked me yesterday why I don't
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Todd Reichman: I'm not saying you have low standards, I'm just trying to find out why it is that you have no issues with the 5D2 AF system while others do. It is entirely possible that you use it in such a way where you are not affected by the issues. For example, people using only the center AF point are going to swear on their life that the