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Hi all, Just been looking at an upgrade from my trusted 50D, could you recommend which one is better for mostly wildlife photography - the Canon 1D MK III or the EOS 1Ds MK III? 1D MK III - 10.1 Megapixels with APS-H 1.3x 45 Autofocus points - 10 fps 1Ds MK III - 21.1 Megapixels with Full Frame 1.0x 45 Autofocus points - 5 fps Both have 2 x DIGIC III processors and ISO same for both 100-1600. I have recently bought a second-hand Tamron 150-600mm A011 f/5-6.3 Di VC USD and intend to use it with one of the above. I also have a 50mm f/1.8 and a 70-200 f/4 L non IS. Any recommendation would he highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

<p>Hi everyone, thanks for all your comments and recommendations. Much appreciated.</p> <p>Like I mentioned earlier, I was also contemplating on a 50D and eventually settled for one. Now this will sound a bit bizarre, but this 50D is like BRAND NEW! only 150 shots taken and even the Firmware that was in it was 1.0.6 which I updated to 1.0.9. It also came with a 17-85mm IS USM, which again is in immaculate condition. I'm over the moon with this purchase as I paid only 350 quid for both the camera and the lens.</p> <p>Now here's the next question :) I've always wanted a 24-105 L and I've given it a wee bit of thought, maybe if I sell the 17-85mm that came with the camera, the same (17-85mm) I already own and my BG-E2N original battery grip, add a few extra quid, I almost can afford the 24-105mm. I know in reality it's going to be 38-168mm, but the question is, will the 24-105mm make a significant difference as oppose to the 17-85mm? I'm really not bothered about wide angle, I just like sharper images, which I can play around with later. </p> <p>Thought you might also want to know that I own the 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm L f/4 (non IS).....will the 24-105mm make a happy addition to the family or I should rather stick with the 17-85mm? Thanks.</p>

<p>I've been also contemplating on the EOS 50D which is a tad cheaper. </p>

<p>I've heard people say Mega Pixels does not make a difference....is that true? I'm very low on budget; hence the reason.</p> <p>I had a 40D before and absolutely loved it! Here are some examples: http://www.viewbug.com/member/Cubikated</p> <p>I love photography, but can't afford an expensive camera....it's simple as that :)</p>

<p>I thinking of buying a second has Full Frame DSLR....moving on from APC Cropped :) </p> <p>Which of the following would you recommend? The price range is more or less the same.</p> <p>Canon EOS 1D II <br> Canon EOS 1D II N <br> Canon EOS 1Ds<br> Canon EOS 5D Mark I</p> <p>Would you be kind enough to give reasons as to why and why not? Advantages and disadvantages?</p> <p>Thanking in advance.</p>