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<p>Oh decisions, decisions......</p>
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<p>@David Stephens: So since being in that order what should I do?</p>
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<p>Yes January I will have $8400 (possibly a little bit more). By May/June I will have another $4800 then $1800 by October.</p>
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<p>@David Stephens ....I would be able to afford the 500mm f4 IS Series 1 used on KEH if I didn't get my 5dMkIII. But I was thinking I was going to mess around with birding for a little bit with the lenses I have and the 300 + 1.4 then move up to the 500mm when I had the money. But should I get the 500mm lens first instead?</p>
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<p>I just wanted to make sure I was buying the best body possible :)</p>
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<p>Ok thank you guys for clearing that up for me.</p>
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<p>I have a question....is the 1D IV superior to the 5dMkIII for birding?</p>
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<p>Thank you so much. You have all been such a huge help. I appreciate it so much! Hopefully this thread helps someone else out as well. Wow I was not expecting so many responses. And thank you David Stephens, you have been a big help and have been very patient answering my many questions. I can't wait to start saving for my 500mm. Hopefully it won't take horribly long. Thanks again. I love this forum :)</p>
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<p>Oh yes I am getting an RRS for sure. And I don't mind the weight too much. That's what my husband is for haha! Anyways does anyone think I should sell my 100-400 or should I keep it. I have never actually used it for birds. I have been using my 70-200mm tc 1.4iii. I wasn't sure if the 100-400 would do well for larger birds or not.</p>
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<p>Thank you for the links Peter J</p>
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<p>Yes I have the big Kirk BH-1. So which one should I go for the sidekick or the gimbal? I was thinking gimbal since I plan on upgrading my lens hopefully by late next year.</p>
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<p>So David Stephens here is what I am thinking....Buy the 300mm f4 + 1.4 and the 5dMkIII. Use my 50D when I need more reach, and save up for the 500mm and the 7dMkII. What do you think? And with that being said should I bother with a monopod and gimbal head? I already have a gitzo tripod with a kirk ballhead. Really wanted the RRS ballhead though.</p>
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<p>Thanks again everyone for answering all my many many questions. It's greatly appreciated! I have a lot to think about. Would it hurt to get both the 5dmkIII and the 7D or should I stick with just one or the other. Overkill? I was contemplating to just keep my 50D and use that as my crop sensor because it didn't seem like much of an upgrade and also I was waiting for the 7dII. I also do take portraits of my kids and sometimes friends children as well just to bring in some cash. For some reason I had my heart set on the 400 5.6 but I think the 300 f4 + 1.4 should do just fine correct? I guess I am trying to instill it into my head. lol. </p>
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<p>lol David Stephens you seem to be very against the 400 5.6. I guess I will need to be saving my pennies for a 500mm! As long as the 300mm f4 + 1.4 will be good enough I will be happy :)</p>
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<p>All the bird photographers out there, do you hand hold, or use a tripod or monopod at all? Is a gimbal head needed or is that overkill?</p>
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<p>My husband has informed me that I do not need the 400 5.6, anyone agree? Is the 300 + 1.4 just as good IQ wise? Sorry for all the questions I greatly appreciate everyone's time. <br>
@ JDM great Duck shot :)</p>
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<p>Beautiful shot!</p>
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<p>How much is a used 500mm IS v1 or v2 going for I can't seem to find any online? I must be blind</p>
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<p>Thank you for your input John Crowe. I am unsure which way to go right now. I have completely confused myself and am unsure what the best choice would be. </p>
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<p>So basically get the 7D and not the 5DmkIII? And yes I am very open to good used lenses. With already having the 100-400 would the 400 5.6 be useless? I am leaning towards the 300mm + 1.4</p>
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<p>IS the 7D that much better than my 50D I have right now? And all the other forums I have read suggested the 400 5.6 with a monopod so I didn't know the 300mm f4 + 1.4 was doable :) I want the best image quality I can get. And that goes for the best setup as well.</p>
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<p>@David Stephens I own 100mm Macro IS, 70-200mm 2.8 II, 100-400mm, 50mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8, and EFS 18-55mm. I forgot to answer that question of yours.</p>
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<p>I should also add by June of next year I could have another $4800 available</p>
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<p>@ Don Baccus What would you do if you were in my shoes with $8400? I sincerely trust your opinion.<br>
@Peter J thanks for the link I did not know those lenses could be found so cheap.</p>
5dmk3 or 7D and 5dmk2
in Canon EOS Mount
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