5D II vs 1D IV

<p>So a local retailer has a used 1D IV for the same price as a new 5D III. The 1D has around 10,000 shutter hits. I was planning to buy the 5D as my Mark II is getting old. Curious as to people feel about the difference. I also have a 7D II that I use for sports etc. I don't do a lot of events but I think that might be changing soon. So which would you rather have in your bag to shoot a wedding? The 5D III or the 1D IV?</p>

<p>I think I'd rather have the 5D (II or III) for weddings since the 1D IV is so heavy. Did you hold the 1D IV? </p>

<p>The 1D IV is specifically designed for fast action sports, hence the decrease in resolution and the increase in frames per second and buffer.</p>

<p>In my opinion there is not a significant enough difference between the 5D II and III to warrant the price. I'd consider holding out for the 5D S or R. </p>

<p>I too would rather carry a 5D2 or 3 for a wedding. Not only is the weight a consideration, but I would think the crop is of importance (depending on lens choice and use of course), as well as the compatibility of your 7d2 and 5D2's LP-E6s.</p>

<p>Even though the 1D4's AF will likely perform marginally better than your 7D2's I don't think the difference will make hauling it around that worthwhile. Given your 7D2's capabilities overall, I doubt you'll be adding much to your bag with a 1D4. I think that, especially for weddings, you'll have a much greater improvement in your capabilities from a 5D2/3 or S/R, as well as retaining the flexibility of a dual format kit.</p>

 

<p>I'll give another vote for a dual format kit.</p>

<p>As far as "formal" shooting goes, I've never shot a wedding, just my daughter's poorly lit piano recitals, but if I ever did I'd surely want a full frame body. And I think that my 5DII would be more than sufficient for the task.</p>

<p>Thank you gentlemen, your responses have been very helpful.</p>

<p>If you shoot video the 1D IV might be better than the 5D II. But you already have the 7D II for video.</p>

The 1D mark 4 is like new. You should be able to get 300,000 shutter clicks out of the Mark 4.

 

Do you need or want video?

 

The major advantage is having dual cards in some of the listed cameras, just in case a camera card goes bad,

therefore I'd buy any cameras with dual cards.

<p>Keep the 5D2. Absolutely no point in upgrading if it's mainly used for weddings. The 1.3x crop of the 1D is a royal pain in the butt for anything other than telephoto shots.</p>

<p>Once again thanks for all the responses. Jamie, I don't use it mainly for weddings. I teach at a high school and do most of the shooting for the school. I use it a lot. It is getting old and I can trade it in and get something for it now. I am afraid if I wait too long it will be of no value. Kind of like buying a car. </p>

 

<p>Take a look at this little blog article by Jeff Ascough regarding the 'best camera' for wedding photography. Jeff is a well known and top rated wedding photographer and a Canon Ambassador. He has some interesting things to say about Canon cameras for event shooting. Good luck!<br>

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/ambassadors/jeff_ascough/blogs/blog9.do</p>

<p>Have you thought about a 6D IQ is as good as the 5D MK 3 but gives decent results 2 Fstops higher 25000 ISO.</p>