I think that probably the biggest selling point of this camera is the FF sensor which for those that need to work in tight spaces is very important. The 12 odd MP may be a secondary to many, like had already been mentioned you dont need that much to make large prints.

For a commercial photographer 3K is not a bad deal, My friend who jumped from film to digital when the 1D MK II was released as stated quite clearly that it has actually saved him money in the long run, ok 3K is allot for a camera body, but he was spending that in film and processing every 6 months. After the initial 6 months all his work is almost all profit.

Supposing he keeps that camera for 2 years he would have saved 9k in film and processing, so could in theory spend another 3k on a new body and still be well in profit.

For the likes of myself spending 3k on a camera body just isnt justifiable, although it is very tempting, an I may even go that route.

So I presently have a 10D (great camera anyway) next the 5D so what next the 2.5D lol I am going backward to go forward.

Either way, the 5D will most likely change the DSLR market.

Message edited on: 08/23/2005 20:03

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