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What camera to get.... Just killed my 5D mk II

Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by MarkPDX, Oct 6, 2014.

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  1. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    Apr 21, 2003
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    So it turns out that if you get hit by a wave of salt water it will pretty much kill a 5D Mk II and 24-105 L lens even if you pop the battery immediately and dry it thoroughly before attempting to power up. It's had a couple weeks to dry and appears to be very dead.

    So what to replace it with? The new 7D mk II looks nice but I really prefer full size sensor. The 5D mk III is rumored to be replaced with an IV soon and if I'm spending big $ I figure I might as well wait.

    Any thoughts? I have several other L glass peices so I'm kinda tied to Canon.

    Get another 24-105 f4 or get a 24-70 f2.8?
     
  2. tbuff

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    Having gone from 50D to 5DmkIII I can't see a need for a Mark IV currently. Even the guys in my camera shop say sales keep dropping because the new ones are so good. Once you get a MkIII there's really no reason to upgrade IMHO. But i'm a hobbyist not a pro.

    also I prefer quick lenses over reach so i'd get a 24-70. again, IMHO.
     
  3. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    Regarding the Mk IV.... I don't know when one might be coming out but there seemed to be a lot of rumors with some additional features over the III. I'm not in a huge rush as my Rebel works well enough for most random picture taking to get me by until I figure out what I want.

    The 24-70 f2.8 has been kinda on my list for a while but I didn't see it as enough different from the 24-105 to be really worth it.
     

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