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Thoughts on the original Canon 5d ? They seem reasonably cheap now.
Yea, also they're reasonably old now, at least 10 years!
Which isn't necessarily bad, but I would think hard whether I would not prefer a recent camera -
with fresh batteries, more pixels, significantly better high-ISO performance, warranty, better menus / modern features etc. - even if it isn't full frame.Also considered a Nikon D700, but I only have AI-era lenses which I can't use matrix metering with.
Do you think you absolutely need matrix metering?
Just take a shot - and if it isn't right dial in some exposure compensation and take another one.
Or do it in post. I mean c'mon.
It's not like you shoot super critical stuff in really complicated light on a daily basis, right?
Matrix metering was important for shooting slide film back in the days, today it's nice to have but by no means essential. -
For low light they really show their age, but in daylight and studio they’re great with lovely colours. The grain is also film like so when you shoot iso 400 and up it’s nice if you dig analogue film.
For professional photography you might want more pixels, but for landscape etc they’re still great.
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If you can get a good deal on a 5D, do it. They render differently than all the bodies that come after it and they will be sought after in time.
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Thoughts on the original Canon 5d ? They seem reasonably cheap now.
Have been looking at full frame digital for a little while to use with some of the lenses I've picked up for film cameras.
Also considered a Nikon D700, but I only have AI-era lenses which I can't use matrix metering with.