Canon 5D

[Brian Dodson]

Anyone use the 5D while you chase, and what are your thoughts on this camera?

 

[James Langford]

Both the 5d and the 5d mk2 are excellent cameras. I am currently shooting with the mk2. For landscape and storm chasing photography, it's hard to beat. The high iso performance is amazing. Even at 1600 ISO, their is very little noise. It also has Live View, which is great for locking down your focus and composing your shot on the fly. It is not fully weather sealed like the 1ds, but does have several seals that help. Add to all of this the ability to shoot 1080p video, and you have a winner.

Biggest downside is that you need good quality glass, or your images will be pretty soft around the corners. On a crop camera (30d, etc), you won't really notice this, but on a full frame it is really apparent. I shoot mosly with primes, so it's not much of an issue for me.

James

 

[Jason Foster]

Full frame sensor...HD video capabilities, hell yeah...if you can afford it.

 

[Patrick Martin]

The original 5D, sometimes referred to as 5D classic, is an extremely capable camera. A very high performing full frame body for landscape and portraits. For sports, there are better/faster focusing alternatives in the same price range. The 5D classic can be had for about $1,000 used. If buying used, best to inquire if the mirror fix/recall has been performed. If not, my understanding is that Canon is still honoring it.

If coming from a crop body, ie, rebel and/or xxD series, the 5D will only accept EF mount lenses. EF-S will not work.