Canon Eos 5Dsr

[Grandpappy]

I'm thinking of buying one of these and I wonder if anyone could comment on them first?
I know their expensive but I'm sick of using inferior glass and finding out too late!
Any advice please?

[Grandpappy]

Sorry,on that last question I should have added that I'm going to match it with aCanon EF70-200f4L IS lense.

[shoota]

Don't buy until you have looked at an equivalent Nikon model - Nikon wins everytime IMO.

[Zacs-Master]

Just remember, a zoom lens will never give the quality of a prime.

[237SJ]

"Nikon wins every time" Not necessarily. Go to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and see how many photos were taken with a Nikon (D7 usually but the EOS equivalent seems to win hands down)

[Grandpappy]

Thanks all for your info! I think I might do a few more 'comparison' examples . It seems that Canon & Nikon rule the roost and can control the market? I used to use a Fuji ST901 with a 1.4 Fujinon lense, but I'm having trouble getting the film these days and everyone seems to be 'snap-happy' now; just 'rattle off' a few hundred here and there as they walk past, then buy a postcard!
Anyway,thanks and I shall keep on looking.

[bhg481]

I always look on this site before buying cameras/lenses:

http://www.dpreview.com/

In depth reviews and good for comparing the features on different models.

[EDDIE51]

The lens is the most critical component. The camera body is basically just a light proof box to hold the lens.
Far more important is the skill and knowledge of the person using the camera. Just buying 'the best camera/lens in the world' will not improve your photographic technique.
What do you mean by ''I'm sick of using inferior glass and finding out too late''
My son is a professional photographer he has two Canon bodies but he finds his best lens is one recommended , an old Russian 'Helios' f2 58mm , it cost the princely sum of £5, fits the EOS body with an adapter.

[Zacs-Master]

The Fuji X series cameras are very very good. I ended up buying one (EX-2) instead of a Nikon D7300. They're mirror less so very fast focusing and MUCH lighter than a Canon or a Nikon. I got it with a couple of lenses, one of which is a 35mm which stops down to f1.4, so excellent in low light and superb bokeh effect. Wex photography website is also very highly recommended.

[EDDIE51]

Meant to say ''One I recommended'' in fact I gave him the Helios as a gift. He now uses it for all his portrait photography and finds it better than any of his 3 Canon lenses. It has a ' Bokah' that you just can't get with a modern lens!

[Zacs-Master]

Don't think you can beat the bokeh effect Of my f1.4 lens Eddie. The depth of field is superb for macro and landscape shots.

[EDDIE51]

I'd like to see a few shots with it Zacs. The Helios 44 is highly regarded for bokeh, but I've not see images from a Fuji X 1.4

[Grandpappy]

Thanks for that link bhg481. It certainly is comprehensive and I too shall make it my choice website for comparisons.
Regards

[AB Editor]

Hi! Moved to Technology.