1ds markII (used) versus 5d markII

[Teoka]

I'm having difficulty to choose between 1ds markII (used) to a new 5d markII. I'll use the


camera for weddings,portrait (in studio). Right now I have the 1d MarkIII (excellent camera) but right now I want to a full frame. Any suggestion? Thanks

[Brendan7]

If you already have the 1D3 you don't need the ruggedness of the 1Ds II and so I suggest the 5D2. Its IQ is far superior and has better low ISO performance and HD video.

[Sean Setters]

If you already have the 1D3 you don't need the ruggedness of the 1Ds II and so I suggest the 5D2. Its IQ is far superior and has better low ISO performance and HD video.
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Let me preface this by saying I don't own a full-frame camera...but I'd agree with bburns223's logic.

[Teoka]

Thanks...I will go and try the 5d this weekend.

[Teoka]

well, I thought the 1dsII has superior image quality...but I don't know the low light situation versus the 5dII. Reading reviews sometimes confuse you

[Jarhead5811]

You've got to remember that when the 1Ds II review was written the 5D II was for off on the horizon.

The big story in this comparison is that I paid $8,000 for my first 1Ds III - you can buy nearly 3 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs for the same price - and each will deliver image quality that is similar."

Then read the 1DsIII review to see how much of an improvement it was over the 1Ds II and you'll have a better Idea of the IQ comparison.

[Jon Ruyle]

Reading reviews sometimes confuse you

Agreed. Reviewers often lack the ability to make objective comparisons. According to DXOMark (who I believe evaluate sensors objectively and quantitatively), the 5DII has more dynamic range, a little more color depth, and significantly better low iso performance than the 1DsII. And you don't need DXOMark to tell you the 5DII has higher resolution.

well, I thought the 1dsII has superior image quality

The 1DsII is more responsive, has more features, and its autofocus will do a better job on moving objects. But it does not have better image quality.

[Teoka]

thanks, so the 5dII is the right choice

[Teoka]

I would like to own the 1dsIII. Enjoy and thanks for the advise