1. Got it Cheap

I got a good deal on a used body. Of course now I am kicking myself because Canon is selling Refurbished 5DmkII’s for under $1800 at the moment (new going price is $2199 today on B&H). This HAD to happen a few days after I got a really good offer and bought a used one… Oh well. My point is if you are patient you can find a good deal. The 5D and 7D are both super tough cameras and I feel very safe buying used because of that.

2. I Don’t Think the Price of the 5D2 Will Go Down

I could be wrong but I really don’t think the price of new 5DmkII’s will be going down anytime soon. If you read the comments from this post a lot of people are excited about the 5D3 only because they think the 5D2 will go down in price… The 5D2 still holds a lot of value, so I don’t think we will be seeing a price drop because the demand isn’t going away.

3. Its About Time

I’ve been shooting with the 7D for 2.5 years and have loved it. Still has a lot over the 5D. BUT da-mn that full frame sensor image is incredible. I’ve shot with the 5D before but owning one and using it with all my lenses has been soooo much fun. And still having an APS-C now gives me double the lens use.

4. Resell Value

The pro level DSLR bodies seem to hold a lot of value over the years. So I think I will get a decent amount when I sell of my camera bodies to upgrade down the road.

5. I Need It

Lets not forget why we be buy gear in the first place… I’ve said before a lot of what I do involves interviews and a lot of the time these interviews are in tight areas. That larger sensor is going to be so nice in an A/B camera setup. She outa tag team nicely with the 7D. So bye bye Sony 5n. Its been real.

Conclusion.

If you can afford the 5D3 then go for it (good write up here on that subject). I don’t think it’s a wise move in my situation. A 5D2 is a fun cam and heck, it’s been good enough for some big gigs so I am happy.

So what’s your take on the subject? You making any moves to/from a 5D?

Image of the 5D3 that has been floating around the internet

So its looking like we are going to hear more about the Canon 5D mkIII on Friday March 2nd. How excited are you guys about this? Do you think the suggested price of $3500 is going to fly for video people? I guess my thoughts are that it has a lot of proving to do at that price. For $3500 you’re most of the way to an Sony FS100 ($4699 after rebate at the moment). I am definitely looking forward to seeing how the new 5D is going to stack up to what we are seeing now.

Here are some 5D mkIII specs from Canon Rumors:

• 22mp
• 61pt AF
• 100% VF
• 3.2? LCD
• Dual CF/SD Card Slots
• Price: Around $3500 USD
• Announcement on March 2, 2012 (Depending where you are on earth)

I have been considering selling some gear and getting a 5D2 as a second cam. With all these other cameras being announced the 5D’s price has come down quiet a bit. But now you can get your hands on a new body for $2039 now only $1999 crazy! That is incredibly tempting. Have someone really really special on your shopping list? This would make for an epic gift for that special filmmaker/photography in your life.

Canon 5D Mk II Deal on B&H.

New Canon Instant rebates are here. Click on the image above for savings on 60D, 7D, 5D, T2i, T3i and a ton of other lenses!

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Dave Dugdale and I started our respective blogs around the same time. And over the past almost 2 years, I’ve really enjoyed doing interviews together (remind me to have him on for a friday episode one of these days) and watching his reviews.

Recently, Dave has been doing Canon HDSLR camera comparisons. And now that he has a few out I thought I’d share them with you. And if you haven’t visited his website check it out, he has several tutorials and reviews for those getting started in the wonderful world of HDSLRs.

Beautifully shot piece showcasing some epic bike shots using 5Dmk2, the Panasonic AF100, GoPro and some killer slomo shots (see end) shot with the Phantom Flex. Dig it:

POC Bike Excursion from ANTIMEDIA on Vimeo.

More info on the video:

POC Bike Excursion with Danny Macaskill, Daniel Dhers and Martin Söderström.

“It’s been a dream project since a couple of years, bringing our dear friends Daniel, Danny and Martin together here to explore and ride the surroundings of POC HQ. POC HQ is based right in between the exotic Archipelago and Stockholm city, the capital of Sweden and offers some unique spots. So, we were really excited when we finally could bring them together and start filming.”

This is another great little piece by Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari of California is a Place.
This micro doc is a very unique one. I am not condoning it, but I found it quite curious. After you watch the  video I’d like to hear what you think about it.

Uppercut from California is a place. on Vimeo.

“In Silicon Valley we have the highest concentration of aggressive people in the United States. And it’s a place where all life has been reduced to working in a cubicle and then after work going out to have a Merlot at the Fromage bar. I’m kind of looking for something a little more primitive, a little more basic, something that appeals to the essential nature of a man.”

– Gints K., Software Engineer & Founder, Gentlemen’s Fight Club

A film by Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari

Its been a while since I posted a monday likes (see all of them here) so here is another for ya’ll.

I first saw this while catching up on Jem Schofield’s The C47 episodes. I really like how its a doc with a little narrative flare to it. Although I find it interesting the guy who hides people agreed to be in a documentary… At any rate, check it out:

By Giuseppe Malpasso

Great doc by California is a Place. Be sure to check out his other films.

Borderland from California is a place. on Vimeo.

Dick is right. “Every American should see this.” It is real and it is striking. In some places it stands 18 feet tall and looks like the gates of Mordor. In other places, it is barely 10 feet tall and looks like it was put together with a stapler. It runs from the Colorado River directly into the Pacific. It is big, intense and intimidating. And it is unfinished. Gaping holes are everywhere. Physically it’s confusing. Politically it’s puzzling. Ideologically it’s complicated. But for Dick and Ron, who both live within a few miles of the border, defending it is simply a matter of protecting themselves and preserving their own beliefs. Drug smugglers don’t come to the United States to make an honest living. As the recent killing of Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas shows, the border is more than a moral line in the sand. The fence is real. We recommend a visit.

A film by Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari