First off let me just point out that the 5D mark 2 is NOT a video camera it is a still camera with the option of video. It seems since its birth the camera has stirred up talk about why one should spend 8 grand on a 1ds mark 3 when they can get the same size file and get video for much less. In this article I will touch of some of the things that makes the price difference worth it or maybe in your opinion not worth it.
The major difference between the two systems is their image processor which is the heart of any system. The 5D MK2 uses the latest processor from canon the DIGIC 4. DIGIC by the way stands for digital image core. The major improvements to this processor from the previous ones are noise reduction in the higher iso’s, faster image processing and of coarse the ability to shoot HD1080p video. Now the for the 1DS MK 3, this system uses a Dual DIGIC III image processor, which gives you faster capture speeds and better detail and overall image quality. Both image processors are full frame CMOS chips
Now the minor stuff or maybe these will be the major stuff to you. The next thing that’s on peoples mind is speed, the 1DS mark 3 (don’t confuse it with the 1D mark 3 which is twice as fast but half the file size) has a capture rate at 5 frames per second with a burst rate of approx. 12 raw frames before it has to yell at you to stop, the 5D MK 2 has a capture rate of 3.9 frames per sec with a burst rate of approx. 13 raw frames before buffering. After speed I would say the camera companies are really focusing on ISOs. It seems with every new digital camera their files are really holding up more in the high-end ranges and this is especially the case with these two cameras. Now both cameras hold up great the 5D MK2 really pushes the range with in a range of 100-6400 with the option to expand with custom functions to (L)50, (H1)12800, (H2)25600 while the 1Ds MK 3 range between 100-1600 with the option of expanding to 50 and 3200.
Other differences, 5D MK 2 syncs at 200, has 25 custom functions, 9 AF points +6 AF assist points, and weighs 28.6 oz (body only) versus the 1DS MK 3 syncs at 250th, has 57 custom functions, 45 AF points + 26 assist AF points, and weighs 42.5 oz (body only).
So to say that these cameras are equals because they have the same file size, is not really a true statement, the 1DS MK 3 clearly has more bells and whistles and has better image detail. So the question you need to ask yourself is, are all the extras worth it for what works with your budget. If you have the budget for a 1DS MK 3, which rents for 345.00 a day, then that camera is clearly the choice, but if the budget is tight or you want to shoot HD video then go with the 5D mark 2 which rents for 195.00 a day. Both cameras will give you amazing results, now it’s just up to you to make those photographs happen.
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