My klutzy 5D is likely to last until that Sony Exmoor sensor appears in
a full-frame mirrorless body. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/1/2012 10:34 AM, Ken Norton wrote:
>> 5Dmk2: a very good camera. I had the mk1 and since I updated to the mkII
>> last winter I have the feeling this camera will serve me for a long time.
>
> I've used the Mk2 a bit and agree that it is a good camera. The
> original 5D is better in some areas, but it pretty klutsy in
> comparision. Not many people who have modern Canon bodies of any
> sensor size will use their 5D unless necessary. The Mk2, though, is
> far more usable. Of course, there is that little issue for me about
> the grip shape. The original 5D gives my wrists grief. the Mk2 less so
> (but still some). The 7D is actually quite good in this regard.
>
> Moose's suggestion of the 60D is a good one, but I just can't seem to
> get along with that camera. Some cameras just don't feel right and
> that's one. It's not a bad camera, but for me there is just something
> a little off about it. I like the price, I'd want it to work.
>
> Canon is the front-running brand. I know that has to shock a lot of
> people to see me say that, but lacking anything serious from the other
> brands that I can mount the OM lenses to, what choices do I have? The
> Fuji looks great, but I'm questioning the long-term viability of that
> system. The E-M5 is the flavor-of-the-day, but has some very
> interesting characteristics that give it the "E-1 of the modern era"
> feel.
>
> However, my wife's mantra "Just say 'no' to Olympus" is continuing to
> ring in my ears. I need to move forward and I really need to look at a
> system that I have a reasonable expectation for it to be a very
> long-term affair.
>
> But we'll see how much money I get pulled together.
>
> AG
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