Is this a Good DEAL? Also inquiry plz

Samerr9 · Jul 31, 2012

Hi all

I was passing by a camera shop just to have a look. There was a girl trying to sell some items because she really needs money as she said, the shop doesn't buy used so I started talking and I baught what she got. I paid USD 3,000 for the following:

1- 5d mkii: Very clean and I have just checked the shutter count it is only 1925!
2- 16-35 2.8L: no scratches and working very fast and noiseless
3- 70-200 4L (non IS) : no scratches and working very fast and noiseless

I just spent about 3 hours testing and checking the photos and everything seems to be great. I hope it was a good deal, I think it is but I want to hear it from someone eles.

The other thing, when comparing the photos with the 60d I have noticed that even in ISO 100 there is more noise in the 5dmkii. Is this normal or there is something wrong?

Thank you for your time reading and commenting

Derrel · Jul 31, 2012

Good deal for both of you, I would say. A good camera, and two very good Canon L-series zoom lenses...you paid a fair price, and she got a fair return. A win/win deal, I would say! Enjoy the new gear! My shooting partner used the 60D--and the sensor in it is VERY GOOD for an APS-C camera...very good!

I do not worry too much about "noise".

Samerr9 · Jul 31, 2012

Derrel said:
Good deal for both of you, I would say. A good camera, and two very good Canon L-series zoom lenses...you paid a fair price, and she got a fair return. A win/win deal, I would say! Enjoy the new gear! My shooting partner used the 60D--and the sensor in it is VERY GOOD for an APS-C camera...very good!

I do not worry too much about "noise".

Thank you for you fast response and comment. You made me feel good

Sorry Derrel, I don't know why I thought you use Nikon

But I am glad to hear that you use the 60D also. Since you used it, what do you recommend? shall I keep it or sell it? Honestly I don't have a need to keep both, like I don't shot alot but I have some piad jobs from time to time, specially studio work.. I can afford not selling it, but shall I ?

subscuck · Jul 31, 2012

I'd keep the 60D. It never hurts to have a back up body. Congrats on the good deal as well.

Samerr9 · Aug 9, 2012

subscuck said:
I'd keep the 60D. It never hurts to have a back up body. Congrats on the good deal as well.

Thanks for the advice. I will keep the 60D

revenater · Aug 9, 2012

I have a brand new 5d mark II only had a couple months but even with a high ISO I do not have much noise. But never used a 60d

Derrel · Aug 9, 2012

So...what did you use to shoot that white background set of the "cowgirl with revolver" set with? The new FF camera, or the 60D? You really did a great job on Shot #4 in that set! Nice work over there in that thread!!

Let me link to it!

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/people-photography/294695-cowgirl.html

Samerr9 · Aug 9, 2012

revenater said:
I have a brand new 5d mark II only had a couple months but even with a high ISO I do not have much noise. But never used a 60d

I agree, I tried it again and again and there is no noise.. I don't know what wrong I made that day or maybe it is because I stayed so late that night of excitment

You can see its outcome in Cowgirl thread, Derrel have just linked it.

Derrel said:
So...what did you use to shoot that white background set of the "cowgirl with revolver" set with? The new FF camera, or the 60D? You really did a great job on Shot #4 in that set! Nice work over there in that thread!!

Let me link to it!

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/people-photography/294695-cowgirl.html

The new camera

I used the 5dmkii.. I love the full frame feel and I think those new lenses gave better sharpness and colors. I really can feel the difference in lightroom. 5d is ammazing and I love it now

Thank you again for the compliment regarding those photos. I was very happy with them but now I am really proud

Thanks