peter_ho1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Guys, do you happen to know whether Canon will release a newer full frame body? I need to buy a full frame body soon (within 2 months), should I go for the 5D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I bet the EOS 1Ds MKIII will debut in the next year. Start saving now as it will surely cost $8000 clams. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdanmitchell Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 "Guys, do you happen to know whether Canon will release a newer full frame body?' Yes, Canon will release a newer full frame body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjb Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Before Xmas ? or:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 >>I need to buy a full frame body soon (within 2 months)<< You have no choice. There will be NO new FF body for sale between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 There is maybe an 70% chance Canon will release a new FF DSLR this year. There is a 50% chance that if they do, it will be a 5D upgrade. There is a zero chance it will be released before August. There is a 90% chance that Canon will offer a rebate on the 5D next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_sessions Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 The recently announced 1DmkIII isn't even available yet. The 30D and 1Ds will definitely be updated first. That puts a 5D update a long time away, which is why I went took the double rebate on the last day it was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_erwich Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Here in Holland the 5D body is ?2258 from a very respectable dealer. And there is a ?150 Cashback promotion from Canon on the 5D. So that makes it ?2108 which is about $2850...? Is that about the same in other parts of the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansky Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Peter, If you need a full frame in the next two months and you cannot afford or justify the 1Ds MK2 then get the 5D, there is very little difference between the images produced by the two bodies and certain reviews even say the noise is less on the 5D. I have a 5D and it is a fantastic camera that produces amazing results and you will not find them cheaper than their current prices until they are replaced and as it did not happen this year at the prestigious events and there is no Photokino I suspect we will have to wait until 2008 for a replacement. It stands to reason that they replace the 1Ds MK2 first and then transfer some of that technology to a replacement 5D at a later stage. Go on buy the 5D, you know you want to and you will not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_ho1 Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 Thanks so much Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_moseley1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi, Could I be so bold as to suggest you do not actually NEED a full frame body at all..you simply WANT one and there is a world of difference between want and need. cheers Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 To Dr. Bob: That's what I needed: some good, quantitative information! Thanks! To Steven: Many/most of us here aren't professional photographers, so we don't even *need* a **camera**! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolefan32 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 "There is maybe an 70% chance Canon will release a new FF DSLR this year. There is a 50% chance that if they do, it will be a 5D upgrade. There is a zero chance it will be released before August. There is a 90% chance that Canon will offer a rebate on the 5D next week." It should be noted that 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. In repsonse to the OP, yes, Canon will eventually release a new FF body. But when that will happen, and which will come first (a 5D successor or the 1Ds Mk III), every person who knows those answers is employed by Canon and sworn to secrecy. However, it's a safe bet that it won't be in the next two months; most of the camera makers time their release announcements to coincide with major photo shows (like the recent PMA, when Canon announced the 1D Mk III), and there aren't any events like that in the next two months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleskoubik Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I guess the question is how much money you are willing to pay. The price difference between 5D and/or future 5D MK__ and 1Ds MK __ is significant. If you don't need a "tank" than the 5D is a great camera. I would probably wait for the upcoming rebate and get a great deal on the current 5D. There will be new FF 5D probably after summer if you can wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_barbu1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I don't think they'll replace it within two months, so if that is a firm deadline, get the 5D now and get yourself acclimated to it. Otherwise, I'd wait at least until fall. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_nelson___atlanta__ga Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I would go ahead and buy a used 5D now and sell it as soon as the upgraded version is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_bocanegra Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 canon will upgrade the 30D and 5D to include the double digic III sensor that are now available in their point and shoots and their new Mark 1Ds III. When? I predict that by christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delwyn_ching Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Eventually. I had that same dilemna last year when I bought mine. It's a great camera and if an upgrade came up within a few months, I could care less. 5D, 6D, 7D, whatever, I love mine like I love my 20D which I still use. I use my 5D for family pictures and my 20D for travel pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanglee Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Peter, you've been asking the same question since Dec 2005, must have been a pretty rough 1.5 years of endurance, I personally couldn't have waited that long to get something =). Well, since then Canon has not put out a replacement, but the price has dropped significantly especially with rebates. If you absolutely need one within 2 month, you have no choices but to get one, the only thing I would worry about is any upcoming rebate, not replacement model. Even if Canon puts out a FF replacement model tomorrow, I am not sure if the price will be so appealing to you. Good luck getting you new 5D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziel_epilepsia Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hi Peter, I am selling my 5D. I've decided to downgrade my DSLR and go film. Ebay Item#: 130100462215 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130100462215 Regards, Aziel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_moseley1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 "To Steven: Many/most of us here aren't professional photographers, so we don't even *need* a **camera**!" ....quite so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebcondit Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I say if you want to upgrade do it when rebates are available. A 5d is less likely to be replaced than the 1dsmkII IMO and is in a different price range. The 5d still sells well and is a great camera...not as much in need of an upgrade. The 1dsmkII however could use a sensor(not necessarily concerning megapixels, more noise dynamic range 14 or 16 bit images) and processor upgrade, and could have the ergo dynamics and usability reassessed. The 5d for me was a better choice as its modifiable in size (sometimes I just want to have a smaller camera aka no grip) and lower in price for similar file size with arguably lower noise characteristics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_sawle Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Aziel Epilepsia, I take it the costs in the USA are very dear for camera equipment, I can get a new one here in the UK for just $100 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_barbu1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 James, I think Aziel is asking that price, because of the extras included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_poulsen8 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 What are you using the camera for, and why have on a full-frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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