A backup body for 5D

[nguyen_son2]

<p>I have a 5D with 16-35L and 70-200L but you know it takes time to change between 2 lens for different situation. One more reason that 5D's focus is so bad in low light without flash. I also need a body with good weather shield. <br>

<br />Now i have about $1600 for a backup body. And appears in my mind are 7D and 1Dmk IIN.<br>

Can you guys give me some advice ? </p>

[yakim_peled1]

<p dir="ltr">Both will be excellent WRT weather seals and AF. Any other considerations e.g. new/used? MP count? Weight? Built in flash Y/N? etc. <br />

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<p dir="ltr">Happy shooting,</p>

<p dir="ltr">Yakim.</p>

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[RobertChura]

<p>My opinion is, if you get a crop sensor camera then you have created another problem. with the 16-35 you will end up losing the wide angle effect and with the 70-200 you will have to much reach and still want to change lens.<br>

My personal option (I own the 5D as well ) is to either get another 5d which you don't want for good reasons or get the 5D II which is over budget.</p>

 

[mneace]

<p>I see 1ds Mark IIs going for 1600 around here. If you can get one of those that would be the ticket as both are full frame. Hell, you may even make your 5D the backup.</p>

[nguyen_son2]

<p>i had thought about the 5d mkII but many people complain about its focus system.Not so much better than the MkI.So I don't think 5dMk II would be a good choice.btw i really NEED 2 bodies for 2 lenses<br>

1ds mkII in VietNam is still around 2500. At that price i prefer the 1d MkIII but actually cant afford more than 1600<br>

please help me friends <br>

Can you compare the color, constrast, ... between 7D and 1D mkIIN ?</p>

[peter_j2]

<p>Get the 7D for it's weather sealing and advanced autofocus. If you get a third lens, you <em>may</em> need a third body to eliminate lens changes.</p>

[robert_turner]

<p>Backup?<br>

I'd advise against getting into a pro system whose batteries weight nearly as much as your 5d! <br>

Seriously, if a backup is really what you're after, why not find a mint 40D and a nice APS-C lens? Easily fits your budget and actually brings some versatility to the table. But really, a pro body as a backup? I just don't get it... Living with the two totally dissimilar menu systems/interfaces is more than enough to drive you crazy...</p>

 

[r_smith2]

<p>I have always tried to keep things standardized because I find it too easy to confuse my small brain and even easier to confuse newbie assistants. When I shot with 5D's I used a 30D for a backup. They are identical in button layout, functions (- a few CF's) and take the same batteries. If you went that route you could keep about $1200 in your pocket.</p>

[pc1]

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R Smith , that's the best advice i've seen in this post , i agree ! PC</p>

[nguyen_son2]

<p>thankss for advice<br>

but i used 20D before and was not satisfied of its focus system. 30D is no different.<br>

wish 60D would have some kind of improvement </p>