ryee3 Posted September 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have resolved to use a Leica to Canon body adapter and I have been very please with the Canon Mark iv because of the increase fps for action photography. The picture quality is OK but not as good as the DMR. Are there advantages with the other Canon bodies ie Canon 5D or Mark lll that are significant enough that I should purchase another Canon body? I would like to improve the image quality even though the fps will be a bit compormised. Are there other good options coming that I should wait before purchasing? Another new full frame Canon that might be coming out soon? Will any of the upcoming Leica possiblilities be useable with my R lenses for action photography? Thanks for everyones thoughts and suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted September 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 13, 2011 ;)If you can wait so long - I would not do anything before Photokina 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted September 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 13, 2011 ;)If you can wait so long - I would not do anything before Photokina 2012 Do you know something interesting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 13, 2011 I know nothing specific, but if the "R solution" doesn't materialize by then, it never will....Just a question of optimizing your bets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickgrafixstop Posted September 15, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2011 The whole of canon's professional DSLR line is due for refreshment - probably announced in 4Q11 for delivery by April 2012. New lines will have larger pixel count, faster processors, and probably video enhancements but no one mentions improved image quality. The mark may be as good as it gets currently. I wouldn't buy anything before you at least know what the "improvements" are since you already have the DMR and a pro-line Canon that work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 15, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 15, 2011 I'm very pleased with my Canon 5D Mark II but I sense no urgency for you and it may pay off to wait a bit. If Canon introduces something new, and you still want a 5D Mark II, prices will probably drop a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted September 15, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, My 'vintage' 5D very often astonishes me with Leica glass. This not-so-packed FF-sensor seems to have a weak AA filter and comes up with very nice image quality, in terms of sharpness, colour (even jpg) and rendering of shades and volumes. Advantage is, you can have it at a reasonable and fairly stable price. And given that much of the Canon line-up seems awaiting renewal, you wouldn't loose much money in this trial. A caveat is the exposure inconsistency. It varies with lens and f-stop and needs some getting used to (perhaps same with 1D mkIV?) Strangely, on an 450D this was much less noticeable. Cheers, Alexander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 15, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 15, 2011 Yes i much prefer the 5D1 rendering than that of the 5D2 that i find more placticky with R lenses. Gives poreless skins and shining lips that i don't like at all. I did not do extensive comparos though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 15, 2011 A caveat is the exposure inconsistency. It varies with lens and f-stop and needs some getting used to... Yes, it overexposes as you stop down. To compensate for that I shot RAW with exposure compensation of -2/3 of a stop. That stopped highlights from blowing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 15, 2011 Just for the sake of completeness, Nikons don't suffer from this affliction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted September 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2011 Just for the sake of completeness, Nikons don't suffer from this affliction. I must agree. I don't have any aspirations for using the Canon for video, or I would have given it more thought. Since May I've shot thousands of frames with my Nikon D3 and I must say, the results are very strong, particularly in low light. With Leica glass there is some added plus, but not in every focal length. I think the D3 & the upgraded series are amazing cameras. None of Canons or Nikons come even close to my DMR, in daylight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryee3 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted September 16, 2011 Originally posted by roguewave None of Canons or Nikons come even close to my DMR, in daylight. I agree with your comparison with the DMR! Maybe Imacon would renegotiate with Leica and work together and make us happy together again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan Posted September 16, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 16, 2011 I have resolved to use a Leica to Canon body adapter and I have been very please with the Canon Mark iv because of the increase fps for action photography. The picture quality is OK but not as good as the DMR. Are there advantages with the other Canon bodies ie Canon 5D or Mark lll that are significant enough that I should purchase another Canon body? I would like to improve the image quality even though the fps will be a bit compormised. Are there other good options coming that I should wait before purchasing? Another new full frame Canon that might be coming out soon? Will any of the upcoming Leica possiblilities be useable with my R lenses for action photography? Thanks for everyones thoughts and suggestions. LOL! Seriously? We compared the DMR to my boss husband's 5D MK III and it beats the pants off the DMR.... Geez i would have thought the MK 1Ds IV would have still beaten (and then some) the DMR... My old D300 wasn't doing too bad vs it ether. I haven't tried the D7000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 16, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 16, 2011 We compared the DMR to my boss husband's 5D MK III and it beats the pants off the DMR.... Hmm - your boss's husband has access to Canon prototypes? The current model is still the Mk. II. Personally, I've tried out the DMR, the Canon 5D 1 and 2, and the Nikon D700, and would not trade my 5D2 (with APO 180 f/3.4 and 400 f/6.8) for any of the others. Not for low light sports action, not for detailed landscapes, not for anything. Probably not even a 5D Mk 3. Below: 1% of a 5D2 image, and the full frame. Aforesaid APO 180 (wide open, no less). Got detail? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/161725-which-canon-body-for-r-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=1794095'>More sharing options...
Guest Randle P. McMurphy Posted September 16, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 16, 2011 Forget about the Leica Lenses and go for the outstanding Canon 4,0/24-105 IS and 4,0/70-200 IS instead. Canon 24-105mm f/4L Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS Review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 16, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 16, 2011 Yeah-sure, if only because 77 mm filters are "the pro standard"... ( and Ken Rockwell the most respected reviewer on the Web..) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan Posted September 16, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 16, 2011 Hmm - your boss's husband has access to Canon prototypes? The current model is still the Mk. II. Personally, I've tried out the DMR, the Canon 5D 1 and 2, and the Nikon D700, and would not trade my 5D2 (with APO 180 f/3.4 and 400 f/6.8) for any of the others. Not for low light sports action, not for detailed landscapes, not for anything. Probably not even a 5D Mk 3. Below: 1% of a 5D2 image, and the full frame. Aforesaid APO 180 (wide open, no less). Got detail? 5D mk II, I hate Canon's number designation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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