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Normally I would say the 1D series body however the 5D files are much better at iso400 and up. I use a 5D at 1600 iso alot and even at 3200 with noiseware pro in photoshop.

If you were looking at the 1DS MK11 I would say that one over the 5D.

Take Care, Pete

I think you have to consider the fact that the camera you have loaned may be committed to another photographer in need based on your return date. If you send it late he will be upset and I'm sure Canon will hear about it from him and I expect you will hear from Canon.

Ask CPS if an extension is possible and keep your benefits open for the future.

Take Care, Pete

George another thought is to upgrade your lenses before worrying about the body and be careful to buy the lenses which suit your needs.

fast glass adds a whole new world of learning and sucess once learned.

High quality lenses as opposed to consumer glass provides the quality to inspire and sell your work [ still based on proper exposure and composistion }

Take Care, Pete

Pew, I have used a 1DMK11 since they came out and often in very low light situations. Always remember focus is achieved by contrast so for ex. don't focus on someones clothes,focus on the eyes.

Another ex. is in low light arena rodeo, don't aim for the horses body but at the halter or the cowboys face ect.

In real low light I only use the single focus box and am always aware of the contrast benefit.

Learn to do this and you will nail almost every shot.

Its just practise and learning. Take Care, Pete

Send it in for an estimate, don't make the mistake I did which was I dropped a 28-135 which became stiff, I kept using it till it locked up one day and then it was too expensive to repair compared to replacement value.

Had I sent it in right away I was told the repair would have been approx. 170.00 cdn.

Take Care, Pete

I highly suggest the Canon 35 1.4. I have been using mine for the past 3 month's and couldn't ask for better in focus speed,color and contrast.

Tack sharp!

Kristin, on a full frame DLSR I use a 35 1.4

On a 1.3 crop DLSR I prefer a 16-35 2.8

Take Care, Pete

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Take Care, Pete

I have both f2.8 and f4 is versions. IQ is identical in screen and in prints,the only reason for the f4 is for outdoors when I need to wear 2 or 3 camera's and in good light its easier on my neck.

Indoors is always the 2.8 there is no replacing it with the f4 in low light situations such as concerts or corporate speakers.

If I could only have one there would be no question it would be the 2.8.

Whether I'm using the 5D or the 1DMK111 I would rather shoot at 2.8 at 400 iso than raise the iso highher to use the f4.

There are times when even at 3200 iso the 2.8 is not fast enough so there really is only thought you have to worry about,do you need or forsee the need for the speed of a 2.8 lense.

Remember if you chose no and buy the f4 you are limiting yourself if you get in a situation where only the 2.8 will get it done.

The rest of it, IQ, whatever forget about it either you need the speed or you chose not to have it.

Its does exist and is very real, the photojournalists who have been killed have become part of it and not because they stood up to pose somebody.

The image is part of the story not the whole story.

In terms of a tight crop the image is to get you in some cases to be moved and learn more because if moved people might stop making the same mistakes.

Its the challenge to create a good photograph and to tell a story.

Right now one of my main goals is to better interact with the people and create a series for documentary purposes.

The best change for me is the 14 bit processor in the 1DMk111.

I use my 5D as my second camera and when I need to be wide.

http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/newswire/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003654762

Photojournalist and founding member of the Agency VII.

The world has lost a great photographer.

Jonathon, I had the non IS and replaced it with the IS version as did my wife and should have done it sooner.

The only difference is the IS version is much better at slower shutter speeds.

Tony it is a must see movie for sure.

James Nachtwey is one of the best photographers there is without a doubt.

Also be sure to check out the Agency VII website where there is excellent quick time movies about the photographers and their works.