Upgrading for video.....

[thepilgrimsdream]

I have been shooting weddings as a secondary shooter, I've been asked to jump into video world and have really been realizing the need for a second body for video (I borrow a 40d, 50d or a d7000 as backup).

My gear
5d mk2
135L
85 1.8
28-70 2.8L
17-40 f4L

I am realizing my need for better low light performance than my zooms with my body can offer me.

I am considering either a 5d mark iii or second 5d mark ii with a 50 1.2.

I would love a 35 1.4 or 85 1.2

What would you do?

 

[Juga]

The 5D Mark III is great so I won't say anything to back you down from that choice but have you looked into the 6D. It has much better high ISO performance than the 5DII and is roughly the same or cheaper. I am no pro though.

 

[iolair]

The new 70D, announced to day and on sale in September, sounds like it's THE video body, with a new autofocus system giving hugely improved autofocus in video mode.

 

[thepilgrimsdream]

The new 70D, announced to day and on sale in September, sounds like it's THE video body, with a new autofocus system giving hugely improved autofocus in video mode.

Honestly I don't want to get a crop sensor cause eventually I plan on shooting all primes and it would mess up my focal lengths

I like to shoot my primes wide open in daylight so the 6d's 1/4000 of a second seems limiting to me and I am invested in cf cards and 5d mk2 accessories. I am still considering a 6d, it is temping, but I think I might want to stick with the 5d series

 

[Exco]

mark iii if you have the coin otherwise t3i. I currently have the t3i and love it my next upgrade will be Sony NEX-FS700U Super 35 Camcorder (Body Only) NEX-FS700U B&H or Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera (Body Only) 6340B002 B&H Photo

 

[pixmedic]

sounds like you've already made up your mind to get the 5DIII