Thanks alot for the quick response.

I was considering a 1dmark2, but the fact that the ISO isn’t a good one has turned me down. I have used it before and it is a great camera in many aspects. But when pushed to ISO 400 and 800 its noise is already noticeable.

Also, i’m not a big fan of buying used stuff, especially when it comes to cameras and flashes. I know 1dmark2 has been around for a while too and any second hand I buy won’t give me much security regarding its life time.

Although I havent made up my mind yet I’m leaning towards the 7d now.

But again, thanks for the suggestion.

I’m going to throw a curve ball in here for you. What about a second hand 1dMKIIN ? Many sports guys skipped over the MKIII and held onto the MKIIN including me while waiting for the MKIV. It is a fantastic camera and can be had for a very good price. As your stuff is going in papers 8MP is no problem and then you have the ruggedness of a 1 series body which I think would be well appreciated for someone in your line of work. If you want to do sports then 5d is the wrong way to go for sure. You might even be able to get 2 MKIINs for a good price so you can have 2 cameras lensed up and ready to go at events.

First, my pictures are mainly published in newspapers, rarely in large prints. Second, they are going to be sports picture mainly.

Your review was indeed very valuable to me. But I was wondering if in your opinion a 5dmark2 could be better at any aspect other than the quality than a 7d?

Thank you for all your great reviews,
Lucas Socio

The low light capability and quality is also going to be of benifit when shooting in those scenarios where its dark and I can’t use a tripod – monastery interiors etc.

Again, thanks for posting your hands on impressions – so valuable.

Dave.

I’m currently on the older 5D which I have had nearly four years now and it has served me well. I am tempted by the Mk 11 version, but was initially put off by the larger pixel size due to the extra storage space required – both cards and hard disk space. My primary use of the camera is for travel work and I like to travel light, particularly if trekking in the mountains. I am hoping that the next iteration of this camera may include some the newer technology found in the recent relases, yet still retain the quality of image that you and others have found. And hopefully, a lower pixel size.

My dillema is do I wait another year, or opt for the 5D Mk II now the prices are lower.

Thanks again
Dave

the 7D has canon lenses!!! that or especially the 5D can do things the hvx would have to do backflips for. DOF, amazing lenses… The HVX isn’t even used much anymore, the Sony EX cameras are being more and more now instead in commercial production. Cameras will always have differences, but George lucas and many others are considering using the canon DSLR’s for some of their shooting in major feature films. (mostly because of their small structure combined with the lenses / resolution)

OK sorry to continue an argument, but the proof is in the pudding, when you see professionals switching over to another camera there is usually a very good reason. Their pay checks rely on it.

I am really thankful for Dan reporting on his findings and also what other professionals are up to in the field, it really gives confidence to what a lot of people already think is a good way to go.

Awesome, informative post. Thanks.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion you certainly don’t have to agree with it but I know i’m not alone when i say that the quality of the video is better. It might not have all the features of the HVX but to many peoples eyes the quality is much better and the look of the videos people have been producing could not even have been imagined 2 years ago to come from a camera in that price bracket. Sure there are some caveats and its not an ideal camera for ” run and gun” style shooting , or shooting fast moving action due to lack of autofocus , but my remark was purely based on the quality of the video not the usability. There must be a reason that when i was shooting the Olympic Torch last week in whistler, 4 out of 5 news agencies attending were shooting with the 7d…..