Nope. Then again, I haven't been able to justify the base cost of a 5D Mark II, either.Originally Posted by Sheiky
Would that justify twice the price to you?
Compared to the 7D, I think the 5D Mark II's benefits for me include a slightly higher resolution, cleaner files at high ISOs, and shallower DOF at the comparable apertures. When it comes to the 5D Mark III, it seems like the only additional feature I'd appreciate is the upgraded autofocus system. Truth is, I usually do static portraiture--I don't really need a top-of-the-line autofocus system. And if I do, the 7D's up to the job.
The price of a used 5D Mark II may drop low enough in the next year for me to purchase one just to see if the benefits are worthwhile to me. Until that time, I'll use what I've got. It seems to be working alright so far...
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