550D to 5D Mark II

reygjabla · 24 Aug 2011 at 07:43

Can anyone describe how much improvement would I get moving from 550D to 5D mark II in terms of picture quality? Usually shot indoors, family and landscape.

Cheers.

greedy123 · 24 Aug 2011 at 07:48

In a word, huge. 5D2 much much better at high iso and is full frame so dof will look much nicer.

Derek W · 24 Aug 2011 at 07:48

Huge!

mrthingyx · 24 Aug 2011 at 09:33

Not just in terms of picture quality, but also in terms of ergonomics, too. It doesn't feel or handle like a toy.

jonneymendoza · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:15

what about the 7d

FreeStream · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:20

jonneymendoza said:
what about the 7d

IQ basically nothing.

Everything else: huge

The 7D is the crop equivalent of the 5DII.

7D has better AF, 5DII has better IQ.

Either camera is better than the 550D by a good healthy margin.

7D vs 5DII is up for discussion, however I find the 7D's AF astoundingly good!

An Exception · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:21

If he cares about IQ, 5D is the best option, no way 7D...

footman · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:24

jonneymendoza said:
what about the 7d

It depends on what kind of shots you take. The 7D is great for fast AF and fast multi-shots but not so great at higher ISO's. I'm not really happy with mine above 400.

People talk about 5D shots having "pop", they certainly have got something that sets them apart from crop sensor bodies. I'm not at all concerned about using mine at ISO's like 6400 or even higher.

But it's not an action body whereas the 7D certainly is, that's not to say of course that you wont get cracking landscape or portrait shots from the 7D.

ElDude · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:25

Wait a few months for the 5DmkIII

footman · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:27

ElDude said:
Wait a few months for the 5DmkIII

Something like September next year and at least twice the price.

It will be a cracker though.

jonneymendoza · 24 Aug 2011 at 19:22

footman said:
Something like September next year and at least twice the price.

It will be a cracker though.

£3k for a mk3? doubt it. thats 1D price territory mate. i reckon it wil retail no more then 2.5k at the most. double teh price of a mk2? your having a laugh. many will opt to pay an extra £100 if that for a 1D which offers superior AF then even the 7d plus FF or 1.3 crop

anyways to everyone about the 7d, yea 7d is sensational AF wise thats why i wished 5d mk3 will have AF from 7d. Thats all that is missing from the 5dmk2! vicer versa with teh 7d. if only it had a FF sensor!

Seriously though is the IQ on the 7d compared to 5dmk2 have such a HUGE difference? night and day difference?

OG · 24 Aug 2011 at 19:59

jonneymendoza said:
£3k for a mk3? doubt it. thats 1D price territory mate. i reckon it wil retail no more then 2.5k at the most. double teh price of a mk2? your having a laugh. many will opt to pay an extra £100 if that for a 1D which offers superior AF then even the 7d plus FF or 1.3 crop

anyways to everyone about the 7d, yea 7d is sensational AF wise thats why i wished 5d mk3 will have AF from 7d. Thats all that is missing from the 5dmk2! vicer versa with teh 7d. if only it had a FF sensor!

Seriously though is the IQ on the 7d compared to 5dmk2 have such a HUGE difference? night and day difference?

Wouldn't be surprised if it was around 3k, according to dpreview when the mark 2 was released it was priced between $3627 and $3857... bearing in mind the exchange rate and the price difference between us and uk I would be very surprised if it is under the 2.8k mark. Time will tell though

ElDude · 24 Aug 2011 at 20:00

Is the mkIII really going to be next September? The rumblings I've read are all pointing to a first quarter of 2012, from Canon rumours.

I shall go and check, although the later it is the better really. I'll have paid off my guitar and 60D by then so I can get a new toy

{edit} http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/08/5d-mark-iii-the-rest-cr2/

reygjabla · 24 Aug 2011 at 20:27

Just got back from work. Cheers for the reply guys. Now this reply

greedy123 said:
In a word, huge. 5D2 much much better at high iso and is full frame so dof will look much nicer.

sums it all up for me.

As for lenses, i've already got a 50mm F1.4 and a 70-200 F4 IS. Do I still need a 24-70 F2.8 for indoor shots in museum, churches and at home with the family and friends? :rolleyes:

jonneymendoza · 24 Aug 2011 at 20:41

reygjabla said:
Just got back from work. Cheers for the reply guys. Now this reply

sums it all up for me.

As for lenses, i've already got a 50mm F1.4 and a 70-200 F4 IS. Do I still need a 24-70 F2.8 for indoor shots in museum, churches and at home with the family and friends?

if u get a FF ur 50mm is fine for a walkaround lens.

in regards to mk3. i reckon it will be out way before sep 2012. im thinking first half of next year

ElDude · 24 Aug 2011 at 20:50

I was under the impression the Canon rumours site is talking about September this year, as their comments on the subject started back in February this year.

Wedge · 24 Aug 2011 at 22:04

Dont listen to this lot, Nikon D700

reygjabla · 25 Aug 2011 at 07:16

Now, you're getting me confused again. :mad:

BusError · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:00

I just upgraded from a 350D to a 5mkII.. and yeah it's a huge leap in IQ obviously, however do consider the bulk of the camera too -- the 5D is /huge/ in comparison, and a good camera is a camera that is in your bag, not at home...