Eos 5d Vs 5d Mark Ii
What camera would you recommend to me?

I'm pretty familiar with the anatomy of a camera, I've been very interested in photography for ever since second grade, and I'm trying to take a photography class or two if my school offered, and get in the club of my school yearbook as a photographer event in two years, and take it as a serious hobby for how ever long as it remains. I'm looking for something that can grow far from, and eventually upgrade to the best 5D Mark II or 7D (I am a very dedicated fan Canon). I've mostly been looking at the EOS Rebel T2i kit to get started because my friend has a rebel and I always like she is. What do you think? Also, do you have any advice on how "safe" things like craigslist would look? I found the T2i there for about $ 650 compared to less than $ 749 and is said to be newly built two kit and all, but I just want some input on whether it is trustworthy. Thanks in advance!

First: You get what you pay. Shady dealings over the Internet are not always the best option. Buy from an authorized dealer for can claim the warranty if you break the camera. Second: If you are thinking of turning pro, just bought a 5D Mark II and save the lost money to buy a cheaper model that is not used in the future anyway. If you're looking to be a semi-pro and enthusiast, have a second hand 50d from a reliable source. unlike the rebels, who have a wheel to get used to as a control. It's fast and powerful. The rebels are quite limiting in their duties and if you decide to upgrade in the future Why not upgrade now? Also, since you're a newbie, you should also know that the lens is in the camera determines the image quality. There are good "cheap" out there. such as the 50mm 1.8 lens $ 100 and 85 1.8 lens worth the cost. I recommend starting with "50" standard lens and move larger / Tele after that. You should put more money in their lenses on their bodies. Prime lenses usually work better and are faster, but no zoom. If you buy zoom lenses, buy a fixed aperture lens (go "L" with the canon and never look back) (or buy 3rd party (Tamron has a very good lens 17-50 2.8 That is very versatile, but the build quality is crap. Do not worry, a 6 year warranty) hope that helps.

Eos 5d Vs 5d Mark Ii

DSLR vs HD CAMCORDER?

Hi Guys,

Between the 2, the 5Dm2 gets fair quality HD at 20 gigs/hr, the best HD consumer twinkie-cam gets 11 gigs hr.

I would get neither (for video, 5D is an awesome still camera that can shoot fair video).

DSLRs have a lot of limitations in video including a maximum recording time determined by sensor heat, the servo lifting the mirror and the servo holding open the shutter. Audio is poor and will require external mics, even focus is more of an issue than many people anticipate.

SO…What to do???

Going on the assumption you have about $3500 (The price of a 5D, a couple lenses, extra battery, related gear).

You have a choice. As Lare said, think about the media you will use to present your content. If your market is Standard def (DVD, broadcast tv, or web based small screens) then look at any of the HDV camcorders or DV camcorders like the Canon GL-2 (or better). These are often available used, but in great condition for around $1000

If you want to be ready for blu-ray authoring, or shoot content for HDTV, Look at the Canon FX100. Sorry, you will not get a 3ccd video camera for $3000 but there are advantages to the single ccd other than price (better in low light, for 1).

NOW: Just a warning.
Spend any time with video and you will see the need for pro software like Avid or Adobe (production Premium is about $1800)
And you computer needs some horsepower to work video. TBs of RAID 0 (for speed), at least 12 GB ram, and nothing less than an i7. A SSD for the C drive is also a nice enhancement.
Figure $2000 for win7 based, when I specked a Mac it came out to $8000.

If you can up your camera budget go for the FX300. That still gets you up and running on a pro level for about $10,000 including the software and computer.

The FX100 and 300 are NTSC, USA models. The will have twins for the UK in PAL.