Get the 5d - you won't be sorry. Even if the 6D or 3D or whatever it is comes out soon you will not "have" to upgrade, and in any case the 5D will hold decent value for quite a while if you decide to sell it for an upgrade.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malcolm Stewart Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 11:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: EOS 5d - buy now or wait for new model? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Read" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:19 AM Subject: EOS 5d - buy now or wait for new model? > Hi, > > The problem is I'm concerned I'll have a bad case of buyer's remorse in > a couple months whens when Canon (possibly, probably) releases their next > model with tons of new features. Am I just being paranoid, or should I > really wait? Any advice? Hi Robert, Just before the 10D's introduction I was eyeing up a D60 with a seriously reduced price at an exhibition, and was heard discussing the purchase by a guy who whispered in my ear, "Wait a few days, there's better on the way". I did and he was correct - the 10D was announced two days later. Having bought a 10D soon after introduction, I also bought my 5D very soon after its introduction. In each case they were my most expensive hobby purchases ever, and in the case of the 5D I could have saved £00s if I'd waited just a month or two. If I'd done that I wouldn't now have superb 5D quality images of the autumn colour, and rare heavy snow in our local wood. (Just happens to be snowing again at the moment.) I know it was stupid financially, but if I wasn't stupid I wouldn't be into photography as a pure hobby... Only you can choose. Whether there is a new 5D, or 3D or even a new lens mount, on its way, I've certainly no idea but I do find rumour watching and speculation quite fascinating. (I used to be a loyal Minolta guy with four X-700s at one time, and still have two of the bodies, flashes and a few lenses. At least with Canon there's some decent s/h prime lenses available at sensible prices, so we all can have L zoom lens quality or better without breaking the bank.) Malcolm Stewart Milton Keynes, UK -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.29/673 - Release Date: 2/6/2007 5:52 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.30/674 - Release Date: 2/7/2007 3:33 PM * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
